Hey my amazing,

Today’s episode is one I wish I could just loop on a monitor in every waiting room at every audition everywhere. You know, like a public service announcement but with less fear and fewer warnings about shampoo recalls. It’s called: How to Be the Actor Everyone Wants to Work With — and I promise, this is the episode that

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Have you ever walked into an audition and thought, “Okay… I’m confident. I’m confident. I’m confident,” while your body is screaming, “We’re absolutely not confident!”

Meanwhile, casting directors are looking at you like, “Are they… are they okay?”

Confidence is one of those weird acting ingredients you can’t fake, can’t force, but absolutely need— even though most actors have no idea what real confidence looks like.

Well, today we’re pulling back the curtain.

Because what you think

Let’s fix the gap.

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You ever notice

Actors are the only people who can turn reading two pages of dialogue in their own living room into a scene from “Mission Impossible.”

Meanwhile, your

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Today’s episode

But here’s the kicker:

So today, we’re

Let’s get started with the truth bomb at the center of this whole episode.

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First Impressions in a Digital World

When your self-tape hits my inbox, it’s your first — and sometimes only — chance to make an impression. Before I even hit play, I’ve already learned something about you from your file name, your slate, your frame, your lighting. That’s right — your tape speaks volumes before you do. Find out how in this episode!

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Welcome to Casting Actors Cast, where we turn good intentions into great auditions. I’m Jeffrey Dreisbach — casting director, teacher, and today, your guide through one of my favorite acting truths: stop trying to be good. Be specific.

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What Do Casting Directors REALLY

 “Hey there,

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Okay,

In today’s episode, we’re going to fix that. We’ll talk about how to create acting goals that actually move your career forward — without the fake hustle, without the toxic positivity, and without the pressure to “book or bust.” Let’s make your goals smarter, saner, and actually achievable.

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You know that moment in an audition when your scene partner says their line… and you feel pressure to do something?

Here’s a little secret: sometimes, the best reaction… is no reaction at all.

Today, we’re going to uncover one of the most overlooked audition skills — the ability to listen

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You finally get

“We’d love to

And you freeze.

Do you take it?

Here’s the thing

Today, we’re diving into a topic every actor wrestles with: Should you take that role?

Because sometimes the smartest career move you can make… is learning when to say no.

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