Casting Actors Cast

My Holiday Story

 Jeffrey departs from the usual format of Casting Actors Cast to share his first professional New York experience as a performer. The Radio City Christmas Specular continues to be an iconic event year after year. With the Covid virus still haunting our holidays, this episode hopes to warm your spirit and perhaps help you recall fond memories of being a performer during holiday times. As always, please consider leaving a review, thumbs up, or hitting the subscribe button. Spread the joy, share the love! Happy holidays! www.castingactorscast.com

 

 

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Let's Evaluate A Self-Tape

Today, Jeffrey evaluates a self tape Shakespeare submission on video and provides a detailed critique! The response for a spontaneous evaluation of your auditions has been really exciting and this episode will give you some great tips and suggestions for your auditions. If you like this content, please consider letting Casting Actors Cast know by posting a review, subscribe to the YouTube channel or sharing this episode with other actors! Visit castingactorscast.com more more information and past episodes!

New Questions Answered

Jeffrey decides to answer questions from listener's and viewers of the "podio"! Questions about moving to New York, staying focused on an acting career and finding out what it means when your hear things are, "starting to open up". Always fun, always insightful, Jeffrey spells it all out on this packed episode. Check out the YouTube video of this podcast by going to Casting Actors Cast channel or castingactorscast.com for more!

Self-tape Critique, LIVE!

Jeffrey selects an actor's self tape to critique live! He provides feedback and responds to the audition without having seen it before! Really a great way to learn how to make your submitted auditions work for you! This is a must see/share event that will change the way you want to be seen. You can submit your audition videos too by going to castingactorscast@gmail.com and send a link your audition! Who knows, maybe Jeffrey will feature your work live too!

Your Acting VS Your Side Hussle

A regular listener of the PODIO (podcast/Video) asks Jeffrey for some tips on how to manage an acting career and the money gig. Taking a look at how to stay afloat while pursuing your acting might require some perspective and positivity! Jeffrey provide an honest way to balance the challenges you might be facing. Also, stay tuned to the end for for some bonus tips and an invitation to have your self-tape auditions evaluated by Jeffrey in a future episode!

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Your Self-tape Acting Mistakes

There are 5 common mistakes actors can make in their video submission auditions when acting. It's true. Jeffrey provide excellent advice on how to fix those issues and make the entire experience enriched, interesting and fun! In this episode, Jeffrey is requesting you send your audition video to him for a FREE on air evaluation for a future podio. Your audition will be used to help others AND offer some personal advice and suggestions from Jeffrey! Submit your audition video (link only please) to castingactorscast@gmail.com

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Monologue Magic

Do you talk to yourself...out loud? We're still in isolation and this seems to be happening more and more! Jeffrey turns this into what he calls Monologue Magic. You will find these tips and suggestions for new monologue material extremely helpful. Monologues are still a fantastic tool because they are self-contained acting moments and are being asked for either in self-tapes or Zoom! Please listen to the entire episode as Jeffrey proposes an idea for future podcasts that can involve you directly (toward the end). You will want to hear this idea to help you personally!

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Type or Brand? Does it Matter?

This question needs an answer. Do you still think in terms of your "type"? Jeffrey will do an in depth analysis of what you need to grow your acting career and stop thinking about "type"! There are marketing advantages when you are able to understand your brand and personal growth happens with that understanding. If this episode has helped you, please consider letting Jeff know. He loves the feedback!

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The Casting Director and the Agent; Power Couple?

Many actors don’t know much about the relationship casting has with your representative (agent/manager). Knowing about this unique dynamic will help you better understand how and why your career is progressing the way it is. It definitely has an impact. So let’s un-pack this power coupling of the agent and the casting director! 
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Recharge Your Career Battery-In 10 Steps!

The title says it all. There is no time like the present to take a look at the choices you are making about your acting career. Jeffrey gives you 10 Do-able, practical ways you can re-ignite your passion and move ahead with your goals. Really! We would love it if you could like, subscribe and share this episode with a fellow actor and tell them all about, "Casting Actors Cast"!

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The "IT" Factor

Do you have it? You know, the "it" factor. That special quality that people are drawn to. Call it, star power, magnetic personality, presence or charisma. Many actors possess this unique gift which is what contributes to their success. Jeffrey takes this subject on and tries to explain how this is something you might already have or something that is a waste of time thinking about. A different kind of episode. One that is sure to get you thinking! Please consider a visit to the website www.castingactorscast.com and find out why actors are jumping in to this talent pool!

The Actor and the Agent

Understanding the relationship between the actor and their agent is really valuable whether you are seeking representation or currently working with an agent (or Manager). Many assumptions about how it works can lead to confusion and frustration. Jeffrey gives you some tips, hints and guidance that will help you navigate with confidence. We would love it if you could like, share, review, subscribe anything to help us get the word out about Casting Actors Cast!

Hey! It's About Listening!

It's said that more than half of good acting is good listening. What does that really mean? Jeffrey offers insight into breaking down the ways you can react truthfully in a scene or audition. You'll find out how you can make your work stand out and grow your confidence in the audition or on the set! Hey! It's about Listening....

Time Management for Actors

This episode shares ways to manage your time as a creative person. Not setting goals but putting your professional life into modules that make sense for you. Jeffrey makes the case for structure without feeling trapped by circumstance. This may be advice worth listening to because he's been there! Your "like", review, or being a subscriber will go a long way toward growing this amazing community! Jump in...the water's fine!

How to Edit Your Video Auditions

Find out the most common mistakes actors make when editing their video auditions. Jeffrey will point out what can make your video submissions stand out! Specific information about good slates, basic editing and practical ways to look your best will be covered. Please like, share and review this episode to do your part and grow this podio! (podcast video).

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Acting Lessons; Myths and Mistakes

Jeffrey takes on three myths and three common mistakes actors make when it comes to classes. You might be considering college acting classes, professional training or lessons for the fun of it. Regardless of what you are seeking, addressing these issues will only help you become better! Please support Casting Actors Cast any way you can! Telling others about this podio (podcast video) will go a long way to continuing the conversation--Thanks!

Submissions that get Auditions!

When submitting yourself for a project, what kind of response do you get? Jeffrey shares his experience and gives you the inside scoop on how you can improve your chances of getting an audition appointment. Stay tuned to the end to get an extra bonus tip. Practical, important information you need to move ahead! Please share this with your friends and tell them about, Casting Actors Cast!

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The Successful Actor

What makes an actor successful? Are there traits, behaviors and choices that you can incorporate into your own journey as an actor? Jeffrey shares several concepts and pulls apart the myths about what success really means. Please share this episode. We would love to grow this channel and can only do it with your help. Also, our YouTube channel could use some of your actor love as we continue to provide relevant content for your journey as a successful actor.

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Telling Your Story

"So...Tell us a little about yourself", is a question everyone seems unprepared for in an audition.  Let's find out why! How do you share something about yourself that will elevate perceptions and help you land the job? Jeffrey helps you navigate this question and offers some insight on the reasons why these questions are important. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and leave a review. It really helps us spread the word!

Back to Business

Can you hear it? It's starting to happen! It's the sound of theatre and film production beginning to start up. Jeffrey shares some recent experiences with a stage production he just attended and with casting two feature films underway. It's a positive message with you in mind. Don't forget to checkout the YouTube channel and website...castingactorscast.com

Acting Secrets Revealed

Time to pull back the curtain and really find out how to do your best work! Acting secrets revealed is a no nonsense discussion about auditions and script analysis that will set you apart! Jeffrey opens up about over thinking, over working and, not trusting your choices. C'mon and celebrate over 30 thousand downloads of this "Podio"...podcast video with Jeffrey!

Frame Your Shot; A Practical Metaphor

When you "frame your shot" you know to make sure you are in good camera position. Headroom, Eye line and distance from the lens are all important decisions. As a metaphor, frame your shot has to do with looking at your career with a different point of view and re-think your aspirations. Both literal and metaphorical points of view are brought to life with Jeffrey in this episode. Practical, insightful and important information for everyone trying to make sense of it all! Please check out the YouTube channell and consider being a subscriber, leaving a review and supporting this podcast.

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More Questions, More Answers

This week, Jeffrey answers listener/viewer questions about acting and the business of show. Make sure you subscribe and check out the YouTube channel. This podcast is all about trying to offer solid advice with an easy conversational approach...and some fun! Help spread the word. Over 30 thousand downloads and counting, thanks to you!

Lighten Up!

How do you deal with the constant barrage of awful news and challenging politics? How do you justify your dream of having an acting career with Covid 19 around you? Don't you just hate it when someone tells you to just, "Lighten up!"? Jeffrey takes on these questions and more in this episode. Please check us out on the website

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Authenticity in your Acting

Your authentic self is a foundation for any character you are playing. Jeffrey explores the many facets of "your story" and your character's "story" in this insightful episode. Grow into the actor you want to become by learning how you work! You're going to love this....Thanks for checking us out on YouTube and visiting www.castingactorscast.com for more (and a free book!) 

#116 A Second Look, The Callback

We take a "second look" in the form of a comment from a viewer/listener about last week's podcast on Resilience. Next a second look refers to some tips and suggestion about a callback for theatre, film and television from Jeffrey. A really thoughtful exploration on what it means to have a "second Look"! Please like, share and subscribe and show your support.

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#114 Resilience

So how do you handle difficult situations. What do you with adversity? The word for today is resilience.
the ability to bounce back from difficult challenges and negativity.
Stick around as we analyze what it is to be resilient on this episode of Casting Actors Cast.

Your #1 Superpower

You possess an amazing power. It really is your greatest power both as an actor and as a person. In fact this great power is seldom thought of but always there waiting for you. What is this amazing tool for success? You'll find out on this episode called Casting Actors Cast. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel of Casting Actors Cast and visit www.castingactorscast for more! 

Turning 2...Growing Pains

Jeffrey is celebrating 2 years of Casting Acting Actors Cast by asking the question, "Whats Next?" Listener's question about musical auditions on Zoom, finding ways to stay creative and answers to perhaps your most challenging question as an actor. All in this episode! Please get your free book at www.castingactorscast.com by filling in the talent form and be sure to check us out on YouTube...Casting Actors Cast channel!

Your Top 5 Questions Answered

During our quarantine from the Corona virus, there have been many questions you've wanted answers to. Jeffrey takes your top 5 questions and gives you his best take on the answers. Find out what the most asked question is and then get the answer! As always, find out more at www.castingactorscast.com or email Jeffrey at castingactorscast@gmail.com