A fun episode with our guest and friend, Allynn Simons
ALLYNN SIMONS - is an NYC based freelance casting director who has the pleasure of casting for TV/Film, commercials, theater and print. She holds a B.A. in Musical Theater with a minor in dance from Point Park University. While in school, Allynn was chosen to dance in original pieces choreographed by Kiesha LaLama and Kiki Lucas, just to name a few. Before settling in New York City, Allynn taught dance and musical theater all over Pennsylvania and New Jersey and still teaches numerous classes all over NYC. She is also a regular faculty member of QUEST Intensive; a prestigious in-studio dance experience that brings the industry to the studio. She is excited to be teaching for numerous dance conventions all over the U.S.A. and enjoys mentoring students who are looking to pursue a degree in the arts. Some of her favorite casting credits include : the North American premier of Dirty Dancing, The Mansion which premiered at Sundance and an OLD NAVY campaign that featured Amy Poehler. She grew up in the dance competition community and loves seeing young artists flourish. Currently, Allynn is writing, directing and filming a movie short about the societal expectations of women which will hit the film festivals next season. The future of the arts is in the hands of the next generation, so let's cultivate it!
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