THIS IS A GREAT ONE FOLKS! "At the end of the day, it's the audition and what you're doing with the material" - Brett Greenstein
I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend Brett Greenstein. Brett and his partner, Collin Daniel, formed their company Greenstein/Daniel Casting in 2004. They are one of the most respected and prolific casting offices in Hollywood with their focus mainly being TV comedies.
They have cast (too many) TV Pilots to name, television movies & Independent film. Some credits include: Reboot on hulu, Never Have I Ever on Netflix, American Auto, Home Economics, Hot in Cleveland, The Odd Couple, BH 90210, Superstore, American Housewife & Sprung
Here we go!. Enjoy!
Brett Greenstein IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0339207/?ref_=fn_al_nm_0
Elizabeth Boykewich is a Coach & Facilitator specializing in Transformation, Mindfulness & Leadership. She is a casting maven and served as the Head of Casting for ABC Family & Freeform at The Walt Disney Company for 17 years.
Giant THANK YOU to all of the actors who submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a Q to be answered on the podcast or tik tok please visit the "for actors" page on my website. Link below.
SUBMIT A QUESTION HERE: https://theeb.co/for-actors
EB Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0102130/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
WE DISCUSS:
+How Brett started in the business
+What was it like casting Reboot during the pandemic?
+One of his favorite projects to cast
+The nuts and bolts of an international open call
+ What if I don't get the whole script? How do I prepare?
+Why actors often don't see the whole script for episodic casting?
+How to tell if it's a single camera or multi camera show by looking at the script
+How many actors do you see for an episodic role?
+How is it different from pilot casting?
+Do you see tapes only until you find the right person? Or do you go through them all?
+When do you ask for re-tapes?
+What Brett misses about the in person auditions
+Should an actor go on tape even if they don't feel right for it?
+How should I tape myself depending on the type of show?
+What makes my self tape stand out?
"At the end of the day, it's the audition and what you're doing with the material"
+What to do in a table read
+Don't do this on social media.
+What is the best way to get back on a CD's radar?
+How do CDs keep track of so many actors?
+Whats a master list?
+Who goes through the breakdown submissions?
+Do you bring in actors you don't know?
+How do casting directors decide who to bring in
+Advice for new actors moving to Los Angeles
+What Brett's watching and loving right now.
