How do they match: Talent Directors

  • Attend or view productions to maintain knowledge of available actors.
  • 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.
  • Locate performers or extras for crowd and background scenes, and stand-ins or photo doubles for actors, by direct contact or through agents.
  • Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.
  • Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.
  • Teach acting classes.