My guest on this week's Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Dana Gergely Bowling, Casting Director, Audition Coach, Actor Career Consultant and podcaster. Dana cast for Disney, Nickelodeon, Fox, ABC, MTV and more, and her projects included casting for Suite Life on Deck, ANT Farm, Shake it Up, the pilot of Stuck in the Middle.

We chat about what casting directors look for in an actor, how the casting process works for both pilots and ongoing episodic casting (costars and guest stars), advice for self-tapes and SO much more. And Dana gives a little shout-out to @Scenebot.  Join us!

Some of my favorite quotes from our conversation:

 
"Actors make us look good. We WANT to find the best."
"You look EVERYWHERE. Because that's how you find your next big star."
"We found Debbie Ryan on tape in her bedroom."
"It's such a kismet thing... it has to be the right time, the right role, the right look, the right everything for that actor to get that job."
"A lot of actors that are incredible actors are bad auditioners."
"We always see someone that we love, and we're bummed that it didn't work."
"Actors need to constantly train... every actor can grow."
"If a casting director likes you, and sees you have talent, absolutely they will keep you in mind."
"You're allowed to cry if you don't get the job... it just means you care."
"If it becomes something that's not fun anymore... put it aside. Keep a full life, so that your whole life is not based on acting."
"Follow people that you respect or admire on social media.... a lot of acting teachers post really smart things."
 

Find Dana here:

Website www.danabowling.com

Instagram @danabowlingla

Twitter @danacasting

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