On Casting
Blogging is tough. It requires dedication and time. And, lately, we’ve been short on time. In addition to board meetings and grant writing, we’ve been casting two readings. Readings baffle us. Producing a reading is a pain, but casting a reading is the worst.
We’ve come up with a haiku, celebrating the hard work and tenacity of the two casting directors who have been working on these readings (The Wife by Tommy Smith, directed by May Adrales; Mother Earth by Andy Bragen, directed by Jackson Gay). Really, the following haiku is dedicated to all casting directors who, as far as we’re concerned, are the unsung heroes of this business:
Angie, Gwyneth, Reese,
Emma, Meryl, Cate and Madge —
They do theater, no?
