You ever notice
that actors can make anything stressful?
Audition? Stressful.
Callback? Stressful.
Self-tape? Stressful.
Meeting someone who might know someone in the industry?
Oh, that’s a full-blown cardio event.
Actors are the only people who can turn reading two pages of dialogue in their own living room into a scene from “Mission Impossible.”
Meanwhile, your
acting career just left you a voicemail:
“Hi… yeah, it’s me… could you just… relax?”
Let’s talk about it.
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The Myth of the Perfect Take-(and Other Fairy Tales)
Today’s episode
is part pep-talk, part reality check, and part comedic intervention.
Actors obsess over getting it right — especially on self-tapes. You know
this. You’ve lived this.
But here’s the kicker:
Casting directors aren’t looking for perfect.
We’re looking for alive.
So today, we’re
going to shatter the myth of the perfect take, unpack how perfectionism
sabotages your work, and give you a step-by-step guide to capturing the kind of take that makes us go, “Oh! I didn’t expect that. Yes. Callback.”
Let’s get started with the truth bomb at the center of this whole episode.
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What Your Self-Tape Says About You
First Impressions in a Digital World
When your self-tape hits my inbox, it’s your first — and sometimes only — chance to make an impression. Before I even hit play, I’ve already learned something about you from your file name, your slate, your frame, your lighting. That’s right — your tape speaks volumes before you do. Find out how in this episode!
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Stop Trying to be Good-Be Specific
Welcome to Casting Actors Cast, where we turn good intentions into great auditions. I’m Jeffrey Dreisbach — casting director, teacher, and today, your guide through one of my favorite acting truths: stop trying to be good. Be specific.
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What Do Casting Directors Really Remember About You?
What Do Casting Directors REALLY
Remember about You
“Hey there,
actor friends! Welcome back to Casting Actors Cast, the podcast that
helps you prepare smarter, act better, and book more. I’m your host, Jeffrey
Dreisbach — casting director, teacher, and your friendly guide through the
wonderful, weird, and sometimes wobbly world of show business.”
“Today’s episode is one I think you’ll really appreciate, because it answers a question I get all the time: What do casting directors actually remember about you? Spoiler alert — it’s not your hair color, your wardrobe, or how you pronounced ‘cheeseburger’ in your slate. It’s something way more interesting — and understanding it could literally change how you walk into every audition from now on.”
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Welcome to ”CASTING ACTORS CAST ” the podcast with an inside look at acting as a profession from master teacher and casting director, Jeffrey Dreisbach, a casting partner for McCorkle Casting Ltd in New York City. This podcast is for talent wanting to know more about casting, acting and the business of show!