May 1, 2024
Updated June 2, 2025
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An Introduction to Casting in the Performing Arts
Casting, in the context of the performing arts, is a critical pre-production process dedicated to selecting performers for various roles. This can include actors, dancers, singers, models, and even extras who will bring characters and concepts to life in creative projects. Whether it's for a feature film, a Broadway musical, a television series, or a commercial, the choices made during casting profoundly shape the final artistic product and its reception by the audience. It's a meticulous undertaking that blends artistic vision with practical considerations to assemble the ideal ensemble.
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Reading list
We've selected 24 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Casting.
This comprehensive handbook covers a wide range of metal casting processes, metallurgy, techniques, and design considerations. It's a valuable reference for both students and professionals, offering in-depth knowledge to deepen understanding. The second edition includes recent findings on defects and processes.
Part of the extensive ASM Handbook series, Volume 15 provides in-depth information on various casting processes, molten metal processing, solidification, and defects. This highly authoritative reference for professionals and researchers in metallurgy and materials science.
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the casting process for film, television, and theatre. It covers everything from preparing breakdowns to making casting decisions and vital tool for directors, producers, and students in drama and film schools.
Practical guide to casting for all types of productions, including film, television, and theatre. It covers everything from writing casting breakdowns to auditioning actors to negotiating contracts.
Focuses specifically on the continuous casting process, a critical industrial method for solidifying molten metal. It covers both experimental work and theoretical modeling, making it relevant for those interested in contemporary topics and advanced manufacturing processes.
Shifting to the performance aspect of 'Casting,' this book offers practical advice for actors from a casting director's perspective. It covers audition technique, online casting, and career advancement, making it essential for those in film and television programs or working professionals.
Delves into the scientific and technological factors influencing casting processes, including solidification and defect control. It's a valuable resource for students and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the technical aspects of casting.
Written by an experienced casting director, this book provides insider tips and practical guidance for actors navigating the audition process in film and television. It's a valuable resource for actors seeking to improve their casting success.
While not solely about casting, this book is crucial for understanding the director's perspective in working with actors, which directly impacts casting decisions. It's highly relevant for those in film and television production programs.
This monograph provides a concise account of the engineering, process, and product technology of continuous casting specifically for steel. It's suitable for university students and professionals in the steel industry.
Offers a comprehensive overview of the casting process, from developing a casting strategy to auditioning actors to directing actors on set.
Focusing on ceramics, this book provides a detailed guide to mold making and slip casting techniques. It's highly practical with numerous illustrations and projects, making it excellent for those interested in the artistic and craft aspects of casting. It serves as a solid introduction and a useful reference.
With a focus on ceramics, this manual provides a detailed methodology for mold making and slip casting. It's a practical guide with step-by-step projects and insights from industry specialists, suitable for students and studio potters.
Offers actors practical advice on how to prepare for and succeed in auditions.
Features interviews with casting directors from around the world, offering insights into the casting process.
This manual is geared towards beginners and small foundries, focusing on sand casting techniques. It's a practical guide for those looking to gain hands-on experience with a fundamental casting method.
Offers actors practical advice on how to build their careers.
Offers actors practical advice on how to build their careers.
Offers actors practical advice on how to prepare for and succeed in auditions.
Specifically addresses the lost-wax casting method, covering various approaches to this traditional technique. It's a good resource for those focusing on or interested in this particular casting process, especially in art or jewelry making.
This manual covers various techniques used in prop making for the performing arts, including sculpting, molding, and casting processes. It's relevant for students and professionals in theater and film production interested in the practical application of casting for props.
Considered a fundamental text in metalsmithing, this book includes information relevant to metal casting as a part of broader metalworking techniques. It's a useful reference for those approaching casting from a craft or artistic background.
This handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the centrifugal casting process. While an older publication, it offers foundational knowledge for those interested in this specific casting method. It's more valuable as additional reading for historical context.
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