Casting Actors Cast

Casting Actors Cast

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!

Episodes

Stop Making Acting Your Entire Identity

July 2, 2026 • 23 mins
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 bette...
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You're Not Being Graded Anymore

June 25, 2026 • 31 mins
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...
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You're Not Playing Emotion-You're Trying to Get Something

June 18, 2026 • 21 mins
Every scene is basically: “Please love me… 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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THE Audition Killer Actors Don't Realize They're Doing

June 11, 2026 • 17 mins
Why do talented actors sometimes walk into 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,...
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The Secret Rhythm of Great Acting

June 4, 2026 • 27 mins
Some actors perform every script exactly the 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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Stop Trying to Feel Something

May 28, 2026 • 16 mins
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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Why Actor Training Doesn't Always Get You Cast

May 20, 2026 • 16 mins
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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Audition Sides are not the Script

May 14, 2026 • 15 mins
If you’ve ever created a 10-page backstory for a 2-page audition… If you’ve ever decided your character had a childhood trauma… that no one asked for… Or if you’ve ever walked into a room feeling very prepared… and still didn’t book it— This episode might save your career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Your Brand Without Buzz Words

May 7, 2026 • 13 mins
What if I told you that most actors don’t lose jobs because they’re not talented… They lose jobs because no one knows where to put them. Today, we fix that—without labels, without limits, and without the word “type.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Your Demo is Costing You Work!

April 30, 2026 • 26 mins
Today we are talking about something that every actor has… every actor worries about… and almost every actor gets wrong. Your demos. Your video reel. Your voice-over demo. Now, I’m going to say something right up front that might shift your thinking immediately: Your demo is not there to show how talented you are. It’s there to make casting feel confident about where to put you. That’s a very d...
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Why You Didn't Book

April 23, 2026 • 18 mins
Did you ever walk out of an audition thinking: “I nailed that.” You felt connected. Prepared. Alive in the scene. And then… You didn’t book it. So the actor brain starts spinning. “Was I bad?” “Did they hate it?” “What did I do wrong?” But here’s the truth most actors never hear: The best actor doesn’t always get the job. The best match does. ...
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Adjustments are Not Criticisms

April 16, 2026 • 17 mins
We’re breaking down why redirects exist, what casting is actually testing, and how learning to adjust with ease can make you unforgettable in the room. Because actors who adjust with confidence are remembered. Actors who freeze… disappear. #taking direction, # Audition strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Stop Apologizing

April 9, 2026 • 21 mins
Let me tell you something that might sound unfair—but it’s true. Casting starts forming impressions within the first 15 seconds of watching you. And no, it’s not about talent or perfection. It’s about presence. In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s really happening before your first line, why rushing reads as nerves, and how one small shift can instantly make casting lean forward instead of...
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The First 15 Seconds Decide Everything

April 2, 2026 • 27 mins
Actors: here’s casting insights from Casting Actors Cast with casting director Jeff Dreisbach: "Let me tell you something that might sound unfair—but it’s true. Casting starts forming impressions within the first 15 seconds of watching you. And no, it’s not about talent or perfection. It’s about presence. In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s really happening before your first line, ...
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When Nothing's Happening

March 26, 2026 • 21 mins
Today we’re talking about something every actor experiences but almost no one talks about honestly enough. The slow period. The quiet stretch. The stretch where nothing seems to be happening. Today’s episode is called Your Acting Momentum Plan: Moving Forward When Nothing Seems to Be Happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Real Beats Perfect

March 19, 2026 • 21 mins
Today we’re talking about a subject that sits right at the heart of what makes performances compelling, memorable, and bookable. Today’s episode is called Acting for Humans: Why Authenticity Beats Technique Every Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Self-Tape Trap

March 12, 2026 • 21 mins
Today we are diving into one of the most important audition skills in today’s industry. Self-tapes. Specifically, we’re talking about something most actors never realize they’re doing wrong. Today’s episode is called The Self-Tape Trap: Are Your Choices Helping or Hurting You? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Overthinking Trap

March 5, 2026 • 22 mins
Today we are talking about something that quietly sabotages more auditions than lack of talent, lack of training, or lack of experience combined. Overthinking. Yes. The invisible career killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Actor Everyone Hires

February 26, 2026 • 17 mins
Today’s episode is called: How to Be the Actor Everyone Wants to Work With. Notice I didn’t say “best actor.” I didn’t say “most talented actor.” I didn’t say “most trained actor.” Find out it you are one of these actors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Best Secrets of very Successful Actor

February 19, 2026 • 17 mins
Today’s episode is called: “The Best Secrets of Every Successful Actor.” And I want to start by disappointing you — just a little. There is no secret handshake. No magic agent. No single audition that changes everything. But there are patterns. And after decades of watching actors succeed, stall, disappear, return, rebuild, and thrive — I can tell you this: Successful actors don’t do differe...
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