When I decided to create this podcast, one of the first people I knew I wanted to sit down with was Katie Zanca. If you are looking for some professional lessons they don't always teach in school, you're considering a career in casting, you want to start going to therapy, or all of the above, this conversation is truly for you. Katie proves to us through stories from her own career that empowerment is free and that we all have the ability to reach our fullest potential. It won't always be easy and while the growth can often be uncomfortable, it is so incredibly worth it.
As the Director of Worldwide Casting, Katie Zanca oversees the audition processes for all talent in every production of Magic Mike Live across the globe. Katie started her career as a musical theatre performer, but quickly transitioned to roles off the stage. Katie has worked as the Company Manager of Flat Rock Playhouse, the State Theatre of North Carolina, as a Talent Representative at Door 24 Entertainment working with artists in film, television, and theatre, and eventually found her true calling in casting at Binder Casting. With Binder, she helped to cast projects on Broadway/National Tours (Disney’s The Lion King, In Transit, White Christmas, Sister Act) Off-Broadway (NYCC’s Encores! Series, Chick Flick, Trip of Love) and regionally across the USA. As a former performer herself, Katie is passionate about helping artists realize their potential. Raised in Connecticut, she received a BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University. She is based in Brooklyn, NY.
