How do they match: Talent Directors

  • Talent Directors

  • Talent Agent
  • Talent Associate
  • Talent Producer
  • Talent Scout
  • Casting Agent
  • Entertainment Agent
  • Voice Authorization Agent

  • Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.

  • Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.
  • Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.
  • Hire and supervise workers who help locate people with specified attributes and talents.
  • Locate performers or extras for crowd and background scenes, and stand-ins or photo doubles for actors, by direct contact or through agents.
  • Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.
  • Negotiate contract agreements with performers, with agents, or between performers and agents or production companies.
  • Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.