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Great casting isn’t about matching a breakdown word for word — it’s about seeing what an actor brings that no one else could. ✨ Ryan Bernard Tymensky and Drew Droege talk about the freedom to bring your own take to a role, and why authenticity (not fear) is shaping the new wave of casting. Watch the full episode on YouTube — link in bio. #CSA #CelebrateCasting #TheCallback #DrewDroege #Authenticity
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3 hours ago
Representation is shifting — and the numbers (and headlines) show it. 🎬 Ryan Bernard Tymensky talks about a question that came up during a talkback at Emerson College on GLAAD’s representation report, then highlights wins like Jonathan Bailey’s Sexiest Man Alive title and the runaway popularity of Heated Rivalry. Watch the full episode on now — link in bio. #CSA #CelebrateCasting #TheCallback #DrewDroege #QueerRepresentation jonathanbailey
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9 days ago
Audiences don’t cast by checklist — they cast by connection. 🎬 Ryan Bernard Tymensky and Drew Droege have an honest conversation about elevating gay actors, the crab bucket effect within the community, and why what really matters to viewers is talent, not labels. Watch the full episode on YouTube — link in bio. #CSA #CelebrateCasting #TheCallback #DrewDroege #QueerRepresentation
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18 days ago
The hunt never stops. 🎬 Seth Yanklewitz and Executive Producer Nora Silver discuss how casting this show required throwing out the traditional playbook entirely — no big agencies, no usual comedy circuits — and why the search that followed was one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences of their careers. For the next generation of casting professionals, this one’s for you. Watch the full episode now on YouTube — link in bio! #CSA #TheCallback #CelebrateCasting #DeliBoys #Representation
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a month ago
Representation isn’t a compromise — it’s the whole point. 🎬 Casting Director Seth Yanklewitz and Executive Producer Nora Silver discuss how casting Deli Boys meant being specific and intentional about finding Pakistani actors to authentically tell this story — and how having studio and network support to portray an underserved community on screen in a comedic way was, in their words, pure bliss. Watch the full episode now on YouTube — link in bio! #CSA #TheCallback #CelebrateCasting #DeliBoys #Representation
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a month ago
Spoiler: You can’t fake it on Love Island. 👀✨ Former contestant Deb Chubb and Casting Director Jodi Thomas get real about what makes the show a cultural phenomenon — the raw emotions Deb never expected, the cast members who show up totally differently on screen than in interviews, and why a live show has a way of revealing exactly who you are. Watch the full episode now on YouTube — link in bio! #CSA #CastingSociety #TheCallback #CelebrateCasting #LoveIsland UnscriptedCasting
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2 months ago
The best casting directors are always on. 🎬✨ Casting Director Jodi Thomas shares an anecdotal story of spotting a potential cast member right in her own neighborhood - a reminder that great casting happens everywhere, not just in the audition room. Watch the full episode now on YouTube — link in bio! #CSA #LoveIslandUSA #TheCallback #CelebrateCasting #Unscripted
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2 months ago
Sometimes the most powerful moment on screen isn’t the finale. 🎬 The casting team behind Top Chef reflects on how one chef’s appearance inspired a generation of Korean kids simply by being seen — and why representation on screen matters long after the show ends. Watch the full episode now on YouTube — link in bio! #CelebrateCasting #CallbackSeries #TopChef #Unscripted #CastingBy
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3 months ago
The best unscripted casting isn’t just about finding talent — it’s about giving people the chance to show it. 🎬 The Top Chef casting team shares how they create space for potential cast members to shine and why they exhaust every option to find the right people for the show. Watch the full episode now on YouTube — link in bio! #CSA #CastingSociety #TheCallback #CelebrateCasting #TopChef
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3 months ago
A large part of pre-production filmmaking magic is shaped through the collaboration between audience expectation, the script, casting, and the actor. Each plays a vital role in bringing a project fully to life. For more discussion between Rich Delia, CSA, and actor Mark Hamill, watch CSA’s new YouTube series: The Callback. @markhamill #CSA #CastingSociety #TheCallback #CelebrateCasting #CastingBy
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3 months ago
The audition room can be a challenging place to navigate, even for the professionals behind the table. So actors, remember this: you do this for a reason, and casting is rooting for you. Let those two things help you bring your passion and joy into every room. @markhamill #CSA #CastingSociety #TheCallback #CelebrateCasting
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4 months ago
Mark Hamill addresses the numbers game of acting in CSA’s new YouTube series: The Callback. With training and persistence, anything is possible. @markhamill ✨ #CSA #CastingSociety #TheCallback #CelebrateCasting #CastingBy
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4 months ago
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