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based on gadigal land in sydney and wurundjeri woi-wurrung land in melbourne australia
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@daisyhickscasting one of the casting directors for Fiddler on the Roof Australia, sits down with us to talk through the casting process.

With many auditions and hundreds of self-tapes viewed, Daisy shares insights and tips on auditioning for a production this size.

#fiddlerontheroof by @daisyhickscasting

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10 days ago

Thanks to all who submitted, applications have now closed and we've been delightfully overwhelmed by the number of applicants! Who knew there was such a crossover between fitness x wellness x ice-cream!? by @daisyhickscasting

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Lions and savings and deals, oh my! These spots were an absolute joy to cast for the always hilarious and wildly talented Stef Smith! 🦁💸⁠
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ING 'Savings Booster'⁠
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Cast: Alex Malone, Aloe Lan, Christian Manon, David Adlam, Michelle Collins, Peter Moalaeua, Phillip Lowe, Robert Carne, Varun Fernando. ⁠
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Director: Stef Smith @stef__smith__⁠
Production Company: Photoplay @photoplayfilms⁠
MD / EP: Oliver Lawrance @oli_photoplay⁠
EP / Producer: Emma Thompson @glamitygirl⁠
Agency: Ogilvy / WPP Productions⁠
Senior Agency Producer: Tamsyn Roach by @daisyhickscasting

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25 days ago

I had a fantastic time casting this one for the geniuses/legends that are Kids of Bill! ⁠
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Every project teaches you something. I didn't know I had a limit on how many tradie-type fellas I could watch thrusting in short shorts as they make unbroken eye contact with the camera, but now I do. The answer is 23. ⁠
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Spotify Fitness ‘Tradies’ & 'Flatmates'⁠
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Cast: Andrew Attieh & Marc Page, Isha Desai & Lola Mereweather. ⁠
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⁠Directors: Kids of Bill @kidsofbill⁠
Agency / Production: @wearejacknimble⁠
Senior Producer: @ajasandoval by @daisyhickscasting

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2 months ago

Tonight, @fiddlerontherooftour opens at @theatreroyalsyd ahead of an Australian tour. 🎻⁠
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I am so proud to have cast this show alongside the brilliant Serena Hill for @trafalgarent, @trafalgarent.apac, @regentsparkoat and @woodward_productions ⁠
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Watching this company bring Jordan Fein’s extraordinary vision to life has been such a joy. I’m endlessly proud of every one of these artists. Please support live theatre and experience this beautiful production.⁠
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#FOTR #FiddlerOnTheRoofAustralia #TheatreRoyalSydney

@troyasussman @alexis_fishman @johnwatersoriginal @sigrid_thornton_official @freyaboltman @ellenebbs_ @caityplummmer @badlermusic @onemaxwellsimon @thefelixstar @jacobsteenn @lelle_irwin @nina_carmen_ @romy.glass @ksenia_teliat @andrew.dunne.750 @hey_its_db @rubinmatters @antshep4 @curtis.kossart @pwhitbread @alexrmulcahy @_samanthastewart_ @hanlonguilty by @daisyhickscasting

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2 months ago

It's always a pleasure to collab with @freudiannip⁠, even more so on a top-secret project for everyone's favourite collectibles!!! PS. if anyone has an Elsa Ooshie to trade, DM me. ⁠
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Woolworths Disney Ooshies⁠
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Cast: Roman Delo, Abigail Dixon, Ryan James Hankey, Maila Latukefu, Luisa Latukefu, Estelle Saunders, Bryn Tilley, Tina Vaiasinni. ⁠
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Directors: Freudian Nip @freudiannip⁠
Production: Collider @collider__⁠
Executive Producer: @slater.tom⁠
Producer: Maddison Costello⁠
Agency: We Are Social⁠
Agency Producer: Jasmin Slessar by @daisyhickscasting

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Here are a handful of spots from the ridiculously fun (and occasionally awkward) H&R Block campaign this year. This was such a fun and brutally/beautifully cringe casting process! ⁠
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H&R Block ‘Max Your Tax’⁠
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Cast: Lib Campbell & Anthony Taufa⁠
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⁠Director: Lizzy Bailey⁠ @lizzybailey__⁠
Production: Chee Productions @cheeproductions ⁠
EP: Matt Chee⁠
Agency: Frog⁠
Agency Producer: Maria Galang by @daisyhickscasting

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3 months ago

Throwback to the final DHC TVC of 2025! Just when I thought it was finally my time to cast a hand puppet... I was wrong. The puppet was pre-cast and offer-only.

Momentum Energy ‘A Helping Hand’⁠
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Cast: Clare Cavenagh

⁠Director: Stef Smith @stef__smith__
Production: Photoplay @photoplayfilms
EP: Florence Tourbier

*Puppet Maker / Puppeteer: Kay Yasugi
*Puppeteer: Fiona Gentle by @daisyhickscasting

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5 months ago

NO LONGER TAKING SUBMISSIONS! Thanks to all who applied! by @daisyhickscasting

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5 months ago

Lung Foundation Australia │ Walk In My Shoes

Director: 👋🏻
Producer: @glamitygirl
Production Company: @photoplayfilms
Lead Talent: @ms.anna.houston
VO: @graceaoco
Casting: @daisyhickscasting

Director of Photography: @jack_saltmiras
1st AC: @bonniechai_
2nd AC: Ehran Edwards
Phantom Operator: Peter Lorz
VTR Operator: Chad Waldron

Gaffer: @craigsykes_gaffer
Best Boy: Alan Fraser
Best Boy: @remd
Grip: @markabrahams20
Grip Assistant: @parsonsscott
Grip Assistant: Zion Woodford

Editor: @lvc_no1
Colorist: @mattfezz
VFX Supervisor: @karenfabling
VFX Compositor: @jessemonochroma
VFX Producer: @charlotteplowman
VFX Company: @blockheadvfx

Composer: Claire Morgan
Music: “Inexorably” by @clairemorganmusic
Sound Design: @t_bridge
Sound Company: @sonarmusicofficial

Production Manager: @rachdore_
1st AD: Naomi Enfield
2nd AD: Nick Marles

Art Director: Jen Lancaster
Art Department Assistant: Quentin Tetz
Standby Props: Shane Bennett

Makeup/Hair: @nicolajohnsonmakeup
Wardrobe: louagogo

Unit Manager: @unitdepartment
Runner/First Aid: @doreman by @daisyhickscasting

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5 months ago

Do you know anyone who fits this brief? Send it to them!! Applications close Friday, 5pm! by @daisyhickscasting

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9 months ago

This fun little TVC will go down in DHC history as one of the funniest audition processes EVER.

Vodafone ‘Summer Switch’⁠
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Cast: Sophia Laryea, David Adlam, Jenni Little, David Whitney⁠

⁠Director: Lizzy Bailey @lizzybailey__
Production: Elastic @elasticgroupau
EP: Catherine Terracini @catherineterracini
Senior Producers: Claudia Brookes & Jessica Walley @brookes_claudia @jessicawalley by @daisyhickscasting

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