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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!
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- 3 days ago15 min
It's Just Tuesday
Why do actors often give their weakest performances in the auditions they want the most? In this episode, veteran casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach shares a healthier, more effective way to think about auditions. Learn why preparation beats pressure, why professionals treat auditions as appointments—not life- changing events—and how one simple mindset shift can free you to do your best work. Whether you're new to the business or a seasoned professional, this episode will change the way you walk into every audition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago15 min
Why Great Actors Never "Try" to Concentrate
Why do some actors command attention even when they're barely speaking? In this episode, casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach explores one of the most misunderstood aspects of acting: concentration. Learn why authentic focus doesn't come from trying harder—it comes from pursuing a meaningful objective. Through practical exercises, casting room insights, and real-world examples, you'll discover how listening, subtext, behavior, and curiosity create performances that captivate audiences. Whether you're preparing for auditions, rehearsals, or filming, this episode will change the way you think about concentration forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago15 min
Stop Networking Like You Need Something
Networking shouldn't feel awkward or transactional. In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, veteran casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach shares a healthier, more effective approach to building professional relationships in the entertainment industry. Learn practical follow-up strategies, gratitude-based networking, social media mistakes to avoid, and why trust—not self-promotion—is the real currency of a lasting acting career. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, this episode will change the way you think about networking forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago22 min
Memorization Isn't the Job Ubtil it is
For years I told actors something that may surprise you. I used to say: "Being completely memorized isn't the most important thing." And for a long time I believed that. Today? My thinking has changed. Not because memorization is the performance. But because memorization may be the thing standing between you and the performance. Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jul 2, 202623 min
Stop Making Acting Your Entire Identity
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 better actor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 25, 202631 min
You're Not Being Graded Anymore
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 a report card. And that mindset may be costing them more opportunities than they realize. Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 18, 202621 min
You're Not Playing Emotion-You're Trying to Get Something
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
- Jun 11, 202617 min
THE Audition Killer Actors Don't Realize They're Doing
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, funny, and brutally honest, this episode helps actors reconnect to behavior, simplicity, and truthful work. What if the biggest thing hurting your auditions… isn’t your acting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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!
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