Casting Confidential is a podcast hosted by casting director Rose Rosen, CSA, offering a direct, unfiltered look at how casting actually works.
Each episode features Rosen alongside a rotating co-host casting director and notable actors, pulling back the curtain on the professional relationship between actors and casting—and how decisions are really made. These are not surface-level conversations. The show focuses on process, context, and the often-misunderstood mechanics of auditions, callbacks, chemistry reads, and career-building choices.
Casting Confidential is designed for actors who want clarity, not clichés. Listeners gain practical insight into what casting directors respond to, what they overlook, and how strong auditions are shaped long before a tape is submitted. The goal is simple: better information leads to better work in the room.
Membership: Deeper Access, Real Feedback
For actors who want to go beyond listening, the Casting Confidential Membership offers live, interactive opportunities:
Casting Confidential is where casting directors speak plainly about the work—how we find actors, how we build ensembles, and what actually helps an actor stand out over time.
Follow @castingconfidential on Instagram.
Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—your support helps us continue bringing you substantive, high-level conversations from inside the casting room.
Pull up a chair. This is how casting really works.
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Casting Confidential is a podcast hosted by casting director Rose Rosen, CSA, offering a direct, unfiltered look at how casting actually works.
Each episode features Rosen alongside a rotating co-host casting director and notable actors, pulling back the curtain on the professional relationship between actors and casting—and how decisions are really made. These are not surface-level conversations. The show focuses on process, context, and the often-misunderstood mechanics of auditions, callbacks, chemistry reads, and career-building choices.
Casting Confidential is designed for actors who want clarity, not clichés. Listeners gain practical insight into what casting directors respond to, what they overlook, and how strong auditions are shaped long before a tape is submitted. The goal is simple: better information leads to better work in the room.
Membership: Deeper Access, Real Feedback
For actors who want to go beyond listening, the Casting Confidential Membership offers live, interactive opportunities:
Casting Confidential is where casting directors speak plainly about the work—how we find actors, how we build ensembles, and what actually helps an actor stand out over time.
Follow @castingconfidential on Instagram.
Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—your support helps us continue bringing you substantive, high-level conversations from inside the casting room.
Pull up a chair. This is how casting really works.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Casting Confidential, host Rose Rosen, CSA, is joined by industry pros Robin Carus, Cheryl Louden-Kubin, and Kimberly Skyrme for a vital bonus
episode focused on actor resumes. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned performer, understanding what casting directors are really looking for on
your resume is key.
The panel dives into best practices—from formatting tips and font choices to the power of special skills and the importance of telling the truth. You’ll hear why
simplicity and clarity always win, what red flags to avoid, and how your resume can spark real interest when it’s done right. They also tackle specific advice for minors,
Zoom etiquette, and the shift from printed headshots to digital profiles and casting software.
Sponsors:
Casting Networks
https://castingnetworks.com/confidential
Wright Positive Films
https://www.wrightpositive.com
MZ Studios Dallas
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Host, Creator and Producer:
Rose Rosen, CSA
Kimberly Skyrme, CSA
@kimberlyskyrme
Cheryl Louden-Kubin, CSA
Robin Carus, CSA
Editor:
MZ Studios
Music:
Orville Wright
Artwork:
Ace Anderson
**Opinions expressed in Casting Confidential podcast are the opinions of each individual and do not represent the opinions of any other group or entity. Nothing in this show should be interpreted as an offer of employment.
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