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An acclaimed fixture on New York television and in the theatre community for 30 years, the American Theatre Wing's
Working in the Theatre offers an unprecedented forum for the meeting of theatrical minds.
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This theatre interview show brings together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and
behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, the interviews offer a rare opportunity for students and
audiences to see and hear the people who create theatre engaged in thoughtful conversation with one another.
With more than 600 past guests, the interviews have become an unequalled archive of theatrical talk, a chance to hear from the people
behind the characters, stories and productions that draw us to the theatre.
The American Theatre Wing's Working in the Theatre receives leadership support from
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The Dorothy Strelsin Foundation.
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The Casting Director |
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Originally taped - February, 2007
With:
Tara Rubin - Casting Director
Laura Stanczyk - Casting Director
Daniel Swee - Casting Director
Bernard Telsey - Casting Director
Howard Sherman - Moderator
Sondra Gilman - Host
Douglas B. Leeds - Host
Casting Directors Tara Rubin (Spamalot, The Producers), Laura Stanczyk (Translations, Sweet Charity), Daniel Swee (The Coast of Utopia, The Vertical Hour), and Bernie Telsey (Wicked, Hairspray) explore and explain the work of the casting director, touching on issues from the best advice they can give actors about auditioning, how they work with directors and writers in the casting process, the challenges of luring stars to the stage, how they feel about stunt casting and televised casting competitions, and why judiciously mailing head shots and resumes can be an effective job-seeking strategy for aspiring actors.
Additional resources:
Casting Society of America
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