Theatrical Mustang: Ada Karamanyan Would Like More, Please
This month we talk to the administrator, activist, and casting professional about amplifying trans talent, rethinking the canon, and prioritizing mental health.
All Stories About Casting
Jay Binder Cast Shows the Way He Wanted to See Them
He knew roles, and the actors who brought them to life, better than anyone on Broadway, and it was his lifelong passion to match them well.
The Telsey Office Announces Miranda Casting Fellows
The fellows include Domonique Aviles, Steven Gutierrez, and Miles Kight.
What We Love and What We Need to Change
Casting is the intersection of so much that’s pleasurable about theatre and its potential—and need—to do better.
One Way to Stop Whitewashing: It’s Got to Be Taught
Too often, comfort with culturally inappropriate casting starts in educational settings—precisely the places these practices should be interrogated.
My ‘Gangster’ Look
Changing my headshot opened my eyes to the ways I’m seen—and remain unseen.
What Dream Casts May Come
Which plays and which actors would you most like to see matched? We asked and the answers poured in.
Developing Trans Roles for the Theatre
Working with TGNC actors means creating a culture of collaboration, respect, and wholeness.
Instagram: A New Casting Platform, or Another Anxiety Source for Actors?
Actors and casting directors on the pros and cons of building and maintaining a social media presence.
Casting Across Cultures
Ott finds a new vision of ‘Kingdom Come.’ Also: video promos for theatre and a new Equity contract for Oregon Shakes.
