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Casting Director Rita Harrell: The Brutal Truth About Auditions & Booking Bigger Roles


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Actors—ever wondered what casting directors really think about you in the room? After two years of chasing her down, Jesse finally sits with powerhouse casting director Rita Harrell (Big Picture Casting) for one of our most honest conversations yet.

We dive into:

  • Why small auditions lead to BIG bookings 🎯

  • How casting directors fight for your rates (yes, they actually do!) 💰

  • The mistakes actors make in callbacks that cost them the job 🚫

  • Zoom vs. in-person auditions—and how to actually stand out on both 🔥

  • Building trust with casting & why your reputation matters more than you think

Rita pulls no punches—this is raw, funny, and brutally real. If you’re an actor in the Southeast (or anywhere chasing this dream), this episode is GOLD.

👉 Don’t just “audition,” build relationships that last.
👉 Smash that Subscribe button to never miss insider casting secrets.

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