Jeffrey Dreisbach

“Hey there, actor friends! Welcome back to Casting Actors Cast , the podcast that helps you prepare smarter, act better, and book more. I’m your host, Jeffrey Dreisbach — casting director, teacher, and your friendly guide through the wonderful, weird, and sometimes wobbly world of show business.” “Today’s episode is one I think you’ll really appreciate, because it answers a question I get all the time: What do casting directors actually remember about you?  Spoiler alert — it’s not your hair...

Okay, let’s be honest. We’ve all seen those New Year posts from actors that sound something like —“This is my year! Manifesting series regular energy! ”Or “Big bookings only in 2025!”And listen — I love the optimism. But sometimes, our acting goals start to sound… a little cringe. Why? Because they’re about results — not process. 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...

You know that moment in an audition when your scene partner says their line… and you feel pressure to do something ? You nod. You blink. You shift your face. You give a tiny “actor reaction” — because silence feels dangerous. 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 without performing your listening . This is the subtle art that separates actors who look...