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What do TV casting directors actually want in a self-tape? We're scrubbing in with acclaimed Casting Directors Debbie Romano and Brett Benner of Romano/Benner Casting. From One Tree Hill to Scrubs to ABC's Scrubs revival to Apple TV’s Shrinking, these two are a true powerhouse pair. 

Sitting down with host and actor Robert Peterpaul, they break down auditions from a casting perspective and share how actors can make smarter, more grounded choices that actually lead them to getting on set.

In this episode for actors, you’ll learn:

• The real key to nailing co-star auditions (and why less is more)
 • How to approach self-tape auditions with clear, effective choices
 • Why nerves can actually improve your performance
 • When chemistry reads matter—and what casting is watching for
 • How and when to send two contrasting takes
 • Where improvisation helps—and where it can hurt your audition
 • The difference between grounded comedy and “too big” for camera
 • Behind-the-scenes insight into casting Shrinking, Scrubs, and more

Casting Directors DEBBY ROMANO and BRETT BENNER of Romano/ Brenner Casting established their partnership in 1999. As 4-time Emmy nominees and Artios-winners, this formidable twosome has cast everything from pilots to several long running series across genres, including their more recent triumphs SHRINKING on AppleTV and the SCRUBS revival for ABC. 

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Follow Host, Actor and Producer Robert Peterpaul (Amazon's Sitting in Bars with Cake, The Art of Kindness podcast) on Instagram @robpeterpaul and learn more at robertpeterpaul.com.

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