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Being Punctual
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 12/28/2023 #291 Being Punctual In case you haven’t noticed, many episodes of this podcast have been about acting choices we can use...
Perfect Pitch
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 12/21/2023 #290 Perfect Pitch Of all the tools actors can draw upon when working on playing a role, the voice is possibly the least th...
Change of Pace
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 12/14/2023 #289 Change of Pace Here’s a question for you; Have you ever had a director or teacher tell you to slow down? Maybe it’...
Right Place-Right Time
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 12/7/2023 #288 Right Place, Right Time “Some people have all the luck”. Is that something you’ve said? I know I have. Even in m...
Get More Auditions
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 11/30/2023 #287 Get More Auditions We’ve talked a ton on this podcast about the many layers of being a successful actor. Sometimes...
Turkey Day!
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 11/23/2023 #286 Turkey Day I am not a huge fan of turkey-the bird I mean. I have it at Thanksgiving because it is there. But usually,...
The Agent Interview
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 11/16/2023 #285 The Agent Interview You’ve done it. After months of emails, invitations, and research, you’ve just received a cal...
Finding Flaws
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 11/9/2023 #284 Finding the Flaws I think we can all agree with the following statement, “nobody’s perfect”. As much as we like ...
Actors Survival Gear
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 11/2/2023 #283 Actor’s Survival Gear There’s a lot of stress going on right now. It feels like more than the usual, “Day to Day” ...
#282 Improvise and Realize
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 10/26/2023 #282 Improvise and Realize I was asked to workshop a scripted reality show pilot last week. A sort of send-up on actors in...
#281-Scents of Humor
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 10/21/2023 #281 Scents of Humor How much importance do we really place on using our five senses? Most of us know the value of smell, t...
#280 Acting on Purpose
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 10/12/2023 #280 Acting on Purpose For some reason, I happen to like double meanings for the same phrase. It can be in the form of a pun ...
Defining Your Character Part 2
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 10/5/2023 #279 Defining your character Part 2 of 2 On our last episode, we talked about the external choices you can ma...
Defining Your Character
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 9/18/2023 Defining your character Part 1 of 2 When we are blessed with playing a part in a film, tv, or...
Memo for Demos
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When putting a demo of your acting together, do you know how to decide what should be on it? Demo reels are often asked for by talent reps and casting...
Coming to Terms
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Television and Film credit rolls at the end of a project can sometimes lack real understanding of the actual job. Here are the most important "players...
#275 Beats Me
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#275 Air Date: 9/7/2023 “Beats Me” It’s kind of a slang phrase that I don’t really hear anymore. “It beats me” is usually a respon...
#274 How to Remain Teachable
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#274 How to Remain Teachable Air Date: 8/31/2023 I can't believe I'm saying this, but. Here it goes. It's that time of year again. It's almost Fa...
Working With a Partner
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#273 Working With a Partner Air Date: 8/24/2023 Whether it’s a class, a chemistry read or on the set, working with a partner can sometimes be frau...
#272-Making the Best Choice
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#272 Making the Best Choice Air Date: 8/17/2023 In a recent class I was teaching, an actor timidly raised their hand and asked, “How do I now ...
#271 You Need New Pictures!
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#271 You Need New Pictures! Air Date: 8/10/2023 I really love working with actors. It is a rare opportunit...
#270-Back Into It!
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#270 Back Into It Air Date: 8/3/2023 So, everything we undertake has its own set of challenges. We know this. Everything worth doing contai...
Encore-Back To Business
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Encore presentation from 2020! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Encore- Lighten Up!
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Encore presentation from 2020! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Encore_ Your Top 5 Questions Answered
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey Answers your top 5 questions about being an actor! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Encore: Get Curious With PAW
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The secret to a successful acting career is...wait for it...being curious! Not just your everyday curiosity but a deep dive into three facets of profe...
#269 Representation Regrets
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#269-Representation regrets Air Date: 6/29/2023 I hear this quite frequently, “I like my agent, but they are not sending me out much” or “M...
#268 Act As If
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#268-Act As If Air Date: 6/22/2023 Repeat after me, “I have NO Problems…I have situations”. When we can reframe any issue that we face, we ...
Self-Tape Power Tips
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#267 Self-Tape Power Tips Air Date: 6/15/2023 Are you sick of doing self-tape auditions with nothing or little to show for it? Do y...
Give Time, Time
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Give Time, Time Air Date: 6/8/2023 Have you ever noticed how fast the time goes when you are focused on something important? Or how slow it fee...
Casting Actors Cast LIVE!
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded May 25 2023 with a first ever LIVE studio audience at Pearl Studios in New York City, Jeffrey Dreisbach shares some insider information and t...
Live promotion EventAnnouncement
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take a 1 episode break so we can prepare for the live recording of the podcast! Today you can check out a past episode or tune-in next we...
The Actor ”On-Hold” #263
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Actor “On Hold” Air Date: 5/18/2023 Do you know what “on Hold” means? Well, it can mean many things for actors. It can mean you are bein...
The Organized Actor #262
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Organized Actor Air Date: 5/11/2023 Creating an organized workflow is often difficult for actors, I think. The reason has som...
Create Your Content
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Create Your Content Air Date: 5/3/2023 A growing number of actors are finding that creating their own content is a front footed a...
Keep It Conversational
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keep it Conversational! Air Date: 4/27/2023 Can I tell you something? It may be difficult to hear but when I watch a Zoom auditio...
Resume Revamp
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Resume Revamp Air Date: 4/20/2023 Your acting resume is like your business card. It serves to make a first-Impression tell people the type of wo...
Zoom Auditions; Here to Stay?
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ZOOM Auditions; Here to Stay? Air Date: 4/13/2023 OK, so just because I thought Zoom was a designer drug from France three years ago doesn’t make ...
Audition Mistakes and How to Correct Them
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Audition mistakes and how to correct them! Air Date 4/6/2023 You get nervous before your audition. There is a “fight or flight” response tha...
Investment Strategy...Classes!
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of classes as an investment strategy Air Date: 3/30/2023 As the “CEO” of your own company, making the right investments is a good...
Business or Pleasure?
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Business or Pleasure? Air Date: March 23, 2023 Whenever you cross the border, a security person behind the counter often asks, “Business or plea...
Marketing Mistakes Actors Make
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing Mistakes Actors Make Air Date: March 16, 2023 I’ve heard this statement from actors many times; “I have tried doing (whatever) and i...
Spring in Your Step!
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: March 9, 2023 Spring In Your Step I love the following catch phrases, “Make your mark, Jump at the chance, you do you, It’s aint...
Stage or Screen-What’s the Difference?
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stage or Screen, What’s the Difference? Air Date: March 2, 2023 Here’s the thing. Actors are often told that there is no real difference betwe...
Legal Matters
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Legal Matters Air Date: February 23, 2023 I’ve received many requests from you about legal matters that actors are confronted with during their c...
The Importance of Being Ernest
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Importance of Being Ernest Air Date: February 16, 2023 With apologies to Oscar Wilde, I like to think that being earnest means having sincere i...
Material That Fits!
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Material That Fits Air Date: February 9, 2023 So, how do you look in Spandex? You know, that tight fitting stretchy stuff usually worn in the ...
It’s All Greek to Me
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s All Greek to Me Air Date: February 2, 2023 An ancient Greek proverb states that, “Fortune favors the young”. Although this may se...
Random Thoughts on an Acting Career
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Random Thoughts on an Acting Career Air Date: January 26,2023 Every once in a while, I decide to not have a central theme for this podcast. So...
Uncomplicate Your Acting
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Uncomplicate Your Acting Air Date: January 19,2023 Having had a very successful year with the multiple projects we’ve cast at McCorkle Casti...
Encore Presentation-The Callback
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Encore Presentation-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 loo...
Best of ”What to Say at an Agent Meeting
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off. You just got a call or email from the agent you’ve been wanting to meet. This could be a crazy great ...
Audition Checkup
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Audition Check-up Air Date: December 29, 2022 The New Year can mean a new you! I know, maybe you don’t need a makeover. The new you I am spe...
Your Holiday Acting
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your Holiday Acting Air Date: December 22, 2022 If you are fortunate to be working over the holidays, then you have been given a gift. Your t...
The Significance of #243
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Significance of 243 Air Date: December 15, 2022 So, when I say the number 243, does that have any relevance to you? Maybe it was an addres...
The Actor Factor
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Actor Factor Air Date: December 8, 2022 I don’t think we understand what is involved when we decide to become an actor. Driven by our ri...
Brake for Scripts
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brake for Scripts Air Date: December 1, 2022 I had a hard time coming up with a juicy title for what might be perceived as a boring subject fo...
Giving Thanks for Your Questions
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Giving Thanks for Your Questions Air Date: November 24, 2022 If you are a regular listener to Casting Actors Cast, you know that occasionally,...
Organizations Worth Knowing
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Organizations Worth Knowing Air Date: November 17, 2022 In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, we’ll talk about some very cool resources th...
Just Show Up!
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just Show Up Air Date: November 10, 2022 Why do we do it? Really? Why do we subject ourselves to the loud debate going on in our heads over ev...
Your Superpower
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your Superpower Air Date: November 3, 2022 Lately, I’ve been thinking that there is very little to celebrate. I’m not sure if it’s the ...
Where Are The Acting Jobs?
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where are the Acting Jobs? Air Date: October 27, 2022 I am sure you’ve askes this question at some point. You’ve looked at Backstage, Acto...
Acting Beats
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Acting Beats Air Date: October 20, 2022 Many actors like to use beats in their work. Beats are the mini pauses, breaths, or silent holds which...
Acting in the Mood
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After thousands of auditions, I can say, with confidence, that there are thousands of talented actors. Each one brings their own brand of technique, p...
Your Acting Comeback
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an actor who has been away for a while? Are you thinking of jumping back in? Are you fearful that the profession has changed. Perhaps changed ...
Fall Back
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember this classic acting alas exercise? You are partnered up with another actor and they stand in front of you. Then, without warning they ...
What Does Having Potential Mean?
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: September 22, 2022 Have you ever heard someone say, “they have potential”? I remember a particular teacher say that to me in hig...
New Questions Answered
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: September 15, 2022 Jeffrey responds to questions and comments from the audience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
New! Self-tape Evaluation
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark from San Antonio writes: "...I had the help of my acting coach to tape this, but I’d really love to get your critique of this. In my opinio...
Hey, Hey, Hey, How’s Your Resume?
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, Hey, Hey, How’s Your Resume? Air Date: September 1, 2022 I know, I know. I can’t’ help a corny rhyme or alliteration opportunity! The r...
So You Want To Be An Actor?
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So, You want to be an Actor? Air Date: August 25, 2022 Occasionally, I receive an email or reply from the website form saying something like the f...
How Casting Watches Your Audition
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How Casting Watches Your Audition Air Date: August 18, 2022 It happens all the time. An actor auditioning for a role (Zoom or in person) finished ...
Plan, Prepare, Perform
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plan, prepare, perform Air Date: August 11, 2022 So, the dog days of summer are upon us. It’s had to get motivated much less excited about your ...
Encore presentation: Resilience
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Special Encore presentation of Resilience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your Top 5 Questions Answered
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey answers your top 5 questions about being an actor in the special Encore presentation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Stage A Comeback
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stage a Comeback Air Date: July 21, 2022 So, here’s a quote I heard from comedienne, Issa Rae: “Stop making excuses, you are the only one stop...
On Set Etiquette
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Set Etiquette Air Date: July 14, 2022 So, I just got back from 2 days on a film set. It was on location at a county fairground in South Jersey ...
Ham on a Role
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ham on a Role Air Date: July 7, 2022 C’mon. Who doesn’t like a good pun? Ham on a R-O-L-E is the only way to talk about those times when y...
75K Downloads Celebration
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
75K Downloads Celebration Air Date: June 30, 2022 On today's episode of Casting Actors Cast, we're going to look back and find out the reasons...
Breathing Matters
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Breathing Matters Air Date: June 23, 2022 One of the easiest ways actors can feel in control is to concentrate on breathing. When was the last...
Catch A Catchphrase
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I don't know about you, but I love when I hear myself saying catch phrases. You know, those little statements or sayings that can get you through the ...
Does Your Headshot Still Matter?
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Given the current environment and the new technology actors are required to know like Zoom and self-tape, you might be wondering if the need for a hea...