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in The Actors Voice on October 9, 2006 August 13, 2025

Last week, I saw a post at the Showfax message board by a young actor named Jennie Roberson. She had experienced her first audition and was eager to share her thoughts with the world. Something…

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Some of the Finest Actors on the Planet

in Cricket Feet Casting on October 8, 2006 August 13, 2025

I had the great pleasure of witnessing an amazing read-thru of How I Lost My Mind and Killed Someone last night. And the actors we put in place made me look like a BRILLIANT casting…

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in Showbiz on October 7, 2006 August 13, 2025

Um, can anyone out there who subscribes to Star Magazine let me know when a particular issue comes out? I’m looking for one (maybe as early as next week) in which Hollywood casting directors talk…

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in Ramblings on October 5, 2006 August 13, 2025

I haven’t blogged in awhile, have I? Hmm. I also haven’t read blogs in awhile. I’m so behind. Spending a lot of time on the Casting Wiki and also gearing up for this weekend’s read-thru….

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CSI: Miami (tonight)

in The Hubs on October 2, 2006 August 13, 2025

Remember when Keith’s paparazzo role went recurring? Well, tune in tonight at 10pm on CBS to watch Keith on CSI: Miami (again). This time, it’ll be a tiny blip at the end of the episode…

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in Geeky Stuff on October 2, 2006 August 13, 2025

How much do I love my sister in law? So much! Lookee what she sent me!! Hello Kitty PEZ, baby! Heeeeee! Thanks, Liz. you rule!

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in The Actors Voice on October 2, 2006 August 13, 2025

Two emails this week: I just read your most current Showfax article and loved it as usual. One thing really stuck with me because it makes good sense. I’m stuck in co-star mode for the…

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Think Like a Producer

in The Actors Voice on October 2, 2006 August 13, 2025

Many times, in speaking with actors, I find an appropriate answer to common questions is, “Think like a producer. Then that decision makes sense.” Actors want to know why one actor gets cast over another…

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Really Good Theatre

in Cricket Feet Casting on September 30, 2006 August 13, 2025

Keith and I went to see No Mercy at the 24th Street Theatre tonight. Awesome. That space is amazing and the cast was outstanding (and I know I’m biased, having cast it and all, but…

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*beaming happy casting director*

in Cricket Feet Casting on September 29, 2006 August 13, 2025

So, you say you like to see stuff I’ve cast, huh? Well here’s the latest, and it looks AWESOME! Congrats to Mark Apicella and the whole cast and crew of Salvation, Texas for putting together…

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