Do casting directors pay attention to the caliber of the agency submitting an actor? I keep hearing about Level A, B, or C talent agencies, but don’t know how to identify them. Suppose one wants…
What Traveling Taught Me
I’ve recently returned from a very quick casting gig in Columbia, Missouri. It was my first time to the Show Me State and there was record heat, of course, but that’s not what this is…
Friday Night Search Party
So, I went out. Everyone there was 20. It was loud and crowded. I’m home now. Time for scheduling auditions for Teenage Dirtbag and a report of searches, inspired by the great commnicatrix. While I’ve…
Am I Crazy?
Seriously. Am I? I’ve just agreed to NOT schedule prereads for Tuesday tonight. Instead, I shall turn off the computer, get into some “goin’ out” duds, and drive to Hollywood to attend Keith’s friend’s birthday…
Surreal Moment of the Day
(I’m noticing that I seem to have quite a few “Surreal Moments of the Day” when casting.) While on the phone with an agent… Agent: “I want you to consider a wonderful actor named Timothy…
Monitoring the Culture: Thirteen
Quite possibly one of the best movies I’ve seen in years. Thirteen is an important film, at the very least (groundbreaking, brilliantly acted, tightly written, seriously disturbing, and heartwrenching) and, at best, it’s a sign…
Monitoring the Culture: Situation: Comedy
I saw Sean Hayes interviewed on the early morning shows while I was casting in Missouri and I knew I’d have to Season Pass the new Bravo show Situation: Comedy. Brilliant. If you have any…
A Show You Must Watch
If you’re not already hooked, give it a minute. You will be. I saw Sean Hayes interviewed on the early morning shows while I was casting in Missouri and I knew I’d have to Season…
Finally!
Acting Qs is now FINALLY available for purchase on Amazon.com. Get those reviews up, baby! Woo hoo!