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Casting Director Sarah Alekna Talks Auditions, the Yin and Yang of Art and Commerce
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Lucy Bevan, Emily Brockmann, Louise Kelly Strike Gold at 2024 CDG Casting Awards
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What's Casting: Hip Hop Music Video, Ulta Beauty, Wendy's, Psycho Bunny
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Heart Hayes on Booking Tyler Perry's ‘All the Queen’s Men’ Despite No Nudity Clause
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An understudy learning about how they can hop right in to the role they've been training to perform.

Understudy Life: How to Hop in With Style
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Actor Matt Gavin smiling.

On the Verge: Matt Gavan on Playing Charles “Crankshaft” Cruikshank in Apple TV+'s 'Masters of the Air'
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Jessica Oyelowo adjusting her earring in a yellow dress outside.

Executive Producer Jessica Oyelowo Shares How ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ and ‘Becoming King’ Got Made
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A diverse group of middle aged runners going for a jog in the park.

What Personal Habits or Routines Do You Believe Contribute to Your Success as an Actor?
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Mandysa Brock driving a volvo.

Success Story: How Mandysa Brock’s Casting Networks Discovery Led to Booking Gigs With Volvo, Disney and Snapchat
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Darragh Cowley in a black jacket looking into the camera.

On the Verge: 'Masters of the Air's Darragh Cowley
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What's Casting: HP Printers, Uber, Major Cosmetics Brand, 'Lopez vs Lopez,' 'Chinese School'
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Eight Nuggets for Voiceover Success
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10 Super Bowl Commercials Cast on Casting Networks
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The Pitfalls and Privileges of Directing Your Own Words
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Casting director Ken Lazer in a suit smiling.

Ken Lazer Pulls Back the Curtain on Casting Two Artios-Nominated Spots
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