Casting Actors Cast

27:52

Agent Matters

Casting Actors Cast ·

2026/10/08

Getting an agent can feel like oneof the biggest milestones in an actor's career—but what happens after you get representation? In Episode #442 of Casting Actors Cast, casting director, author, teacher and former actor Jeffrey Dreisbach takes a practical and sometimes humorous look at the actor-agent relationship. This isn't an episode about how to find an agent. It's about understanding the professional relationship once you have one: franchising, communication, commissions and residuals,

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26:15

Emotion Comes Last

Casting Actors Cast ·

2026/10/01

Actors areoften taught to explore emotion—but what if emotion is actually the last part of scene preparation? In Episode #441 of Casting Actors Cast, casting director, actor, author and teacher Jeff Dreisbach introduces a practical four-step approach to scene analysis: WANT, NEED, BEHAVIOR and EMOTION. Begin with the writer: Why does the scene exist? Then discover what your character needs from the other person, explore the mental and physical behaviors used to pursue that need, and finally allow

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30:48

Empathy Casting

Casting Actors Cast ·

2026/09/24

What do casting directors actually think when you're auditioning? Are they judging you? Do they already know who they want? Do they only call in actors they know?In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, casting director, former actor and master teacher Jeff Dreisbach introduces “Empathy Casting”—a different way for actors to understand the person on the other side of the audition. Jeff takes you behind the casting process to explain why casting directors are more like “personal shoppers” for

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35:10

Who Are You When Nobody Is Asking You to Act?

Casting Actors Cast ·

2026/09/17

What happens to an actor when nobody is asking them to act?When the auditions slow down, the callbacks disappear, or the next job simply isn’t happening, actors often assume the frustration they’re feeling is about their career. But what if something else is going on? What if you’re creatively hungry? In Episode #439 of Casting Actors Cast, casting director, teacher, author, and former actor Jeff Dreisbach explores the psychology behind an actor’s need for creative self-expression—and why

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29:35

The Eyes Have it...Or Do They

Casting Actors Cast ·

2026/09/10

Actors are constantly told that filmacting is "all about the eyes." But what does that really mean? In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, veteran casting director, actor, educator, and author Jeffrey Dreisbach explores one of the most misunderstood concepts in on-camera acting. Discover why the camera isn't actually watching your eyes—it's watching your thoughts. Learn why truthful thinking creates truthful behavior, why listening is one of the greatest acting skills, why the advice "don't

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39:44

Why Networking Feels so Awkward

Casting Actors Cast ·

2026/08/27

Networking is one of the most misunderstood—and uncomfortable—parts of an acting career. Why do so many actors feel awkward introducing themselves to casting directors, agents, producers, and other industry professionals? In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, veteran casting director, actor, educator, and author Jeffrey Dreisbach explores the psychology behind networking anxiety and reveals why authentic relationships—not self-promotion—are the true foundation of a successful acting

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39:44

The Confidence Myth

Casting Actors Cast ·

2026/08/27

Actors hear it all the time: "Just be confident." But what does confidence actually look like—and can it really be created on demand? In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, veteran casting director, actor, educator, and author Jeffrey Dreisbach explores the psychology behind authentic confidence, why rejection affects actors so deeply, the difference between confidence and self-esteem, and why self-trust—not fearlessness—is the real foundation of a successful acting career. Drawing from

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15:45

Success Isn't What You Think it Is

Casting Actors Cast ·

2026/08/13

What if your definition of success has been making your acting career harder than it needs to be?In this episode, casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach explores how actors can build healthier, more sustainable careers by redefining success beyond bookings, awards, and external validation. Learn practical mindset shifts, casting-room insights, and strategies for finding fulfillment while continuing to grow as an artist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:31

You Already Have Everything You Need

Casting Actors Cast ·

2026/08/06

Every actor has wondered, "How do I become this character?" In this episode, casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach reveals why the answer may already be inside you. Learn how your own life experiences, relationships, and humanity become your greatest acting resource, and discover practical techniques for creating authentic, memorable performances without abandoning yourself in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:57

It's Just Tuesday

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2026/07/30

Why do actors often give their weakest performances in the auditions they want the most?In this episode, veteran casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach shares a healthier, more effective way to think about auditions. Learn why preparation beats pressure, why professionals treat auditions as appointments—not life- changing events—and how one simple mindset shift can free you to do your best work. Whether you're new to the business or a seasoned professional, this episode will change the way you

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15:30

Why Great Actors Never "Try" to Concentrate

Casting Actors Cast ·

2026/07/23

Why do some actors command attention even when they're barely speaking?In this episode, casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach explores one of the most misunderstood aspects of acting: concentration. Learn why authentic focus doesn't come from trying harder—it comes from pursuing a meaningful objective. Through practical exercises, casting room insights, and real-world examples, you'll discover how listening, subtext, behavior, and curiosity create performances that captivate audiences. Whether

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15:30

Stop Networking Like You Need Something

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2026/07/16

Networking shouldn't feel awkward or transactional. In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, veteran casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach shares a healthier, more effective approach to building professional relationships in the entertainment industry. Learn practical follow-up strategies, gratitude-based networking, social media mistakes to avoid, and why trust—not self-promotion—is the real currency of a lasting acting career. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, this

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22:01

Memorization Isn't the Job Ubtil it is

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2026/07/09

For years I told actors something that may surprise you. I used to say: "Being completely memorized isn't the most important thing." And for a long time I believed that. Today? My thinking has changed. Not because memorization is the performance. But because memorization may be the thing standing between you and the performance. Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:16

Stop Making Acting Your Entire Identity

Casting Actors Cast ·

2026/07/02

What if one of the best things you could do for your acting career... was spend less time thinking about acting? Now before anyone drives off the road... hear me out. Because some of the healthiest, happiest, and most successful actors I've known had something surprising in common. Acting wasn't the only thing in their lives. Today we're talking about why becoming a more interesting human being may actually make you a better actor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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31:45

You're Not Being Graded Anymore

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2026/06/25

What if I told you one of the biggest obstacles in your acting career isn't your talent... isn't your training... isn't your agent... and isn't even your auditions? What if the thing holding you back is a grading system that doesn't exist anymore? Today we're talking about something I see every week. Actors who graduated years ago... sometimes decades ago... but are still living like they're waiting for someone to hand them a report card. And that mindset may be costing them more

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21:59

You're Not Playing Emotion-You're Trying to Get...

Casting Actors Cast ·

2026/06/18

Every scene is basically: “Please loveme… forgive me… hire me… believe me… or text me back.” Congratulations. You now understand human civilization. Today we’re talking about one of the most important acting shifts actors can make. You are not there to present emotion. You are there to get something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:00

THE Audition Killer Actors Don't Realize They're Doing

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2026/06/11

Why do talented actors sometimes walkinto auditions and completely disconnect from themselves? In this episode, casting director and acting teacher Jeffrey Dreisbach explores one of the biggest hidden audition killers: overthinking. From self-monitoring and approval-seeking to trying too hard to “be good,” this episode breaks down the subtle habits that quietly sabotage actors before the scene even begins. Practical, funny, and brutally honest, this episode helps actors reconnect to behavior,

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27:57

The Secret Rhythm of Great Acting

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2026/06/04

Some actors perform every script exactlythe same way. Which is fascinating… because sitcoms and crime dramas are not emotionally identical species. In this Episode, we’re talking about musicality, genre, rhythm… and why the script itself may already be telling you how to act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:45

Stop Trying to Feel Something

Casting Actors Cast ·

2026/05/28

What if your obsession with “feeling the emotion”… is actually hurting your acting?Today we’re talking about the difference between feeling something… and doing something. And trust me— this one tends to make actors very uncomfortable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:12

Why Actor Training Doesn't Always Get You Cast

Casting Actors Cast ·

2026/05/20

What if the very thing your acting class praised… is the exact thing hurting your auditions?Today we’re talking about the disconnect between acting training… and actually getting cast. And trust me… this conversation might sting a little. But it may also completely change how you approach your work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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