Bonnie Zane (Interview)
Bonnie Zane is the casting director of 74 TV shows over the last 25 years. After starting as a casting Associate on the Larry Sanders show, her first Full Casting Director Credit was 90’s hit series Mad about You.
She followed that up with popular programs including News radio, Sports night and the Drew Carey show and 134 episodes of the wildly popular Suits.
A two time Primetime Emmy Award Nominee, 9 time CSA Artios award nominee and two time winner. She’s One half of Zane/Pilsbury Casting, its a pleasure to welcome to the site, the brilliant Bonnie Zane.
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A Conversation With Casting Director Bonnie Zane
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouBonnie Zane is a highly regarded casting director who has helmed casting for some of the biggest and most recognisable shows on network television.
Bonnie made her mark in comedy on iconic sitcoms including The Larry ...
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Bonnie Zane: Rapid Fire
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouWhere do you post auditions?
Where do you post breakdowns?
Do you audition non-union actors?
Does SAG-AFTRA vs SAG-AFTRA Elligible make a difference?
Where do you find readers for your audition sessions?
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How Do You Select Which Actors To Audition?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouHow do you select people to audition?
What makes you decide to bring an actor in to your office to audition?
What makes you decide to choose an actor to audition?
What is the selection process for choosing actors auditi... -
What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Differently To New Actors In Auditions?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouWhat do professional actors do differently to new actors in an audition?
What separates the professional actors from new actors in an audition?
How can you tell a professional actors from a new actor in an audition? ... -
What Has Motivated You To Take A Chance On Auditioning An Actor You Don't Know?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouWhat Made You Take A Chance On An Actor You Don't Know?
When do you take a chance on new actors?
Why would you take a chance on a new actor?
Would you ever take a chance on a new actor?
What would a new actor have to do... -
How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouIs it important to be off book at an audition?
Is off book important in an audition?
Do you expect actors to be off book in an audition?
Should actors be off book at auditions?
In castings, can I read the lines?
Can I r... -
What % Of Actors Auditioned Are Working Actors vs New Talent?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouHow many new actors do you see for a role?
How many new actors vs professional actors would you see for each role?
How many new actors vs working actors do you see?
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In An Audition, Should I Talk In The Character's Voice Before & After The Scene?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouShould I stay in accent the whole audition?
Should I arrive in character to an audition?
Should I stay in character during an audition?
Should I speak in the character's voice before and after my audition?
Should I brea... -
If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouI bombed my audition - what should I do?
Should I apologize to casting about a bad audition?
After a bad audition, should I apologize?
Should I check in with casting if I bomb an audition?
I bombed an audition - what no... -
Do You Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouDo you expect an actor to follow up with a thank you note after an audition?
Should actors follow up with a thank you note after an audition?
Do casting directors expect an actor to follow up with a thank you note after... -
How Do You Feel About Actors Shaking Hands At An Audition?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouCan I shake hands with casting?
Will casting expect me to shake hands with them at an audition?
Do I shake hands at auditions?
Should I hand shake with casting?
Can I shake hands with a casting director?
Am I expected t... -
Where Do You Find Readers For Your Audition Sessions?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouWhere do you look for readers?
Who read for your actors in auditions?
At auditions, who is the reader?
Can I be a reader for your auditions?
Where can I regifted to be a reader for auditions at CD offices?
Do you look f... -
Which Props (If Any) Are Appropriate In Auditions?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouCan I bring props to an audition?
Who provides props at an audition?
What props should I bring to a casting?
What props can I use at a casting?
What props is OK to bring to casting?
What props aren't too much in an audi... -
When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouCan actors improv in audition?
Can I add a button at the end of my audition?
Can I paraphrase in auditions?
Can I improvise in my audition?
How much can I paraphrase in auditions?
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Where Do You Post Auditions?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouWhere does casting post auditions?
Where does my agent look at audition?
Where can I find auditions?
Where are the auditions you post?
What site do you use to post auditions?
What website do you use for posting audition... -
Do You Audition Non-Union Actors?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouDo you see non-union actors?
Do you only see union actors?
Do you see union and non-union actors?
If I am non-union, will you see me?
Does Bonnie Zane see non-union actors?
If I am non-union, can I still get auditions?
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How Many Actors Do You See In The Room & On Tape For Each Role?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouHow many actors do you see for a co-star?
How many actors do you see for a guest star?
How many actors do you see for a lead roler?
How many actors to you see per role?
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Do You Allow Unrepresented Actors To Submit On Your Projects?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouDo you let unrepresented actors to submit on your projects?
Would you allow unrepresented actors to submit on your projects?
Do you bring in unrepresented actors o castings?
Are you open to actors without agents?
Would... -
How Many Actors Do You Usually Present To The Filmmakers For Each Role?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouHow many actors will you show the filmmakers?
How many actors will be shown to a film maker?
How many actors will you submit to producers?
How many actors will you show to a tv producer?
How many selections will you sho... -
What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are On A Film Or TV Set?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouDo you have tips for actors when they are on a film or TV set?
Any tips for actors when i am on a film or TV set?
Does Bonnie Zane have any tips for talent when on set?
Do you have any tips for me when I am on set?
Ho... -
How Long Do You Watch A Tape Before You Know They're Not Right For The Role?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouHow long do you watch a self tape before you know they're not right for the role?
How much do you watch of a self Tape?
How much of a self tape do you watch?
Do you watch a whole self tape?
Do you turn a self tape off ... -
What Are The Roles & Duties Of The Various Casting Positions In Your Office?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouWhat are the roles in a casting office?
What are the roles & duties of the various casting positions in your office? (which person does which task?)
Who does what in a casting office?
In a casting office, what are the r... -
How Much Input Do You Feel You Have In The Final Casting Decisions?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouHow much say do you have in the final casting decision?
Do you get a say in the final casting decision?
Does casting have a say in the final decision?
Do casting directors get a say in the final decision?
Do CDs get a s... -
Should I Slate In Horizontal Or Full Body Vertical?
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About YouDo I show full body in slate?
How do I slate?
Should I slate vertically?
Should I pan up and down horizontally when I slate?
What's the best way to slate?
How to slate?
What do I show in my slate?
What is a slate?
