One of the many highlights of working as a casting director is visiting colleges and universities sharing my experiences and collaborating with theatre departments and the up and coming artists in training on what to expect upon graduation. University of Minnesota BFA Actor Training at The Guthrie is a favorite and this time it was a Juniors who benefitted from early conversation on business tools for the Actor and what it means to be “socially” visible.


New School Video Showcase
I was honored to direct the School of Drama at New School in New York. 13 MFA graduates and 24 BFA undergraduates worked at lighting speed and fiercely showed up to film scenes designed in collaboration with myself and CTCA. They learned how to distinguish material showing their strengths as artists, as well as how they would be cast. This was their first time on camera, and they did a beautiful job! Web links to come. For now…
MFA preview link- CLICK HERE
BFA preview link- CLICK HERE

UT Austin BFA Acting
These BFA seniors have been in LA for their final semester immersing themselves in all things soon-to-be graduating actors do to prepare to take on film and television in Los Angeles- namely scene study and on-camera audition technique with Howard Fine and Michael D Cohen and a host of industry professionals.
As they are in preparations for the LA showcase, I am honored (and EXCITED) to be invited to test their mettle in an all-day workshop this week including mock auditions, producer call backs, as well as prepping them for their upcoming general meetings post-LA showcase. The future is bright for this talented group!
Here’s their LA showcase information. Please attend!
BFA SHOWCASE
The University of Texas at Austin
April 25, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
The Matrix Theatre
7657 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90046




Casting and Chemistry
Chemistry is the complex emotional or psychological interaction between two people. If this were a romantic article, it would be about love. Instead, we are discussing the astonishing rapport between two actors, and how that connection is achieved in order to book the room, and ultimately, the role.
A chemistry read is an opportunity to read with actors being considered for a role opposite yours, usually lead roles. The main purpose is to see how you instinctively connect and work with the other actor. But before you meet that opportunity, the casting director needs to see that potential. Please CLICK HERE to continue this read and to get tips on…

Pace BFA Showcase
One year ago these talented Seniors were summoned to their 6th Floor conference room for a meet & greet with me to begin the discussion of how to prepare for the bridge from their amazing theatre program into our film/TV industry. They’ve done GREAT work during their 3 week session Los Angeles Intensive and now NY gets to see what LA already know. I couldn’t be prouder of you all! Break legs and go be amazing!!! xo

Tribeca Film Festival
The Tribeca Film Festival was a whirlwind of fast-paced excitement, humble filmmakers and talented actors sharing their great work.
For the list of winners click TFF
Supporting red carpet diva Carla Renata. Behind the scenes is no joke! www.carlarenatascorner.com
@BarbieStyle on the red carpet
One of several high spirited parties celebrating women film makers
3 Types of Redirects to Expect in Auditions
Here’s an excerpt of my latest Backstage article…
A well-trained actor is clear on preparing for their audition, brings a certain focus and energy to the room, and shares a personal point of view based on research and materials provided to their read.
These actors are flexible and resilient in their choices because throughout the casting process, adjustments with the script and character may change the vision and description initially provided with the audition materials. The part of the audition where it is most evident how material has been prepared, or where we see how precious you are about your choices is in the redirect.
The redirect, or direction given by casting following your initial read, is an opportunity to collaborate with the audition room. There are as many scenarios as there are casting directors. I will suggest three you may run into, how to adjust them, and why the redirect is so important to your bookings…