Talent Directors
Code: 27-2012.04
Description : Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.
JobTitles : Casting Director, Artistic Director, Casting Associate, Casting Assistant, Artistic Associate, Casting Agent, Casting Coordinator, Extras Casting Director
Tasks:
- Review performer information, such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, to decide whom to audition for parts.
- Read scripts and confer with producers to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.
- Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.
- Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.
- Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.
- Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.
- Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.
- Attend or view productions to maintain knowledge of available actors.
- Negotiate contract agreements with performers, with agents, or between performers and agents or production companies.
- Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.