Casting Confidential

In this episode of Casting Confidential, host Rose Rosen and guest co host, acclaimed casting director Shayna Markowitz sit down with legendary actor Christine Ebersole for an honest, deeply insightful conversation about craft, longevity, and what really happens behind the casting process.

Christine shares stories from her extraordinary career spanning Broadway, film, television, and cabaret. From Saturday Night Live and Tootsie to Amadeus, War Paint, and her latest film Is This Thing On, directed by Bradley Cooper. She opens up about navigating auditions at every stage of life, trusting instinct over industry noise, and why perseverance matters more than timing.

Shayna offers a rare look at casting from the other side of the table, including how actors with long-established careers are cast, how Zoom auditions have changed access and connection, and why casting directors are always rooting for actors to succeed. The conversation also touches on the long-overdue recognition of casting as an Academy Award category and what that means for the future of the profession.

This is a must-listen for actors seeking clarity, confidence, and truth about how careers are actually built—without mythology, without guesswork.

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Host, Creator & Producer
Rose Rosen, CSA
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CO HOST
Shayna Markowitz

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Christine Ebersole
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Editor
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Original Music
Orville Wright
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Artwork
Ace Anderson
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In this powerful episode of Casting Confidential, host Rose Rosen, CSA, is joined by acclaimed casting director Kerry Barden (The Help, Winter's Bone, Dallas Buyers Club) and dynamic actor Amber Chardae Robinson (Palm Royale, Judas and the Black Messiah, LOOT). Together, they take a deep dive into the casting process for Palm Royale—a stylized period drama full of glamour and hidden grit.

Kerry shares the meticulous process behind assembling the series' all-star cast and discusses the nuance of reading actors, casting with authenticity, and balancing tone in a heightened world. Amber offers a candid look into her experience portraying an undercover FBI agent in a world steeped in 1960s privilege, reflecting on the personal and political weight of her role.

From actor vulnerability and the importance of energy in auditions to industry
scams and the power of saying yes to the journey, this episode is filled with
essential insights for working actors and industry professionals alike.

Plus, don’t miss the exclusive Casting Confidential Feedback Session, where
Amber and a guest actor perform a brand-new original scene and receive live
feedback from Kerry.

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Host, Creator and Producer:
Rose Rosen, CSA
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Co Host:
Kerry Barden
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Guest:
Amber Chardae Robinson
@ambershardae

Feedback Actor
Lewa Greenwood
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Music:
Orville Wright
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Artwork:
Ace Anderson
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In a powerful Season 3 finale, Rose Rosen along with her co host casting director Kimberly Skyrme, welcome the multi-talented Shiri Appleby (Roswell, Unreal) for an inspiring deep dive into her remarkable journey from child actor to acclaimed director. Shiri shares candid insights into her
audition experiences—including the game-changing moment that landed her Roswell—and reveals the challenges and triumphs of transitioning into directing.

She discusses the evolution of casting, navigating self-tapes, and the importance of staying creatively fulfilled both on and off set. Plus, listeners are treated to a live feedback session with guest actor Alison Bauer in a dynamic scene read with Shiri.

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Shiri Appleby
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Artwork:
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In this bonus breakdown episode of Casting Confidential, Rose Rosen is joined by three powerhouse casting directors—Robin Carus (New York), Kimberly Skyrme (DC), and Cheryl Louden-Kubin (Atlanta)—to explore one of the industry's most enduring debates: typecasting. From its roots in the old studio system to its modern-day implications, the conversation unpacks when typecasting helps actors build careers and when it starts to hold them back.

Together, they share insights on how to leverage your “type” strategically, how to prepare to break out of it, and why knowing your lane doesn’t mean staying in it.

Plus, hear memorable anecdotes—including one about discovering the perfect cop on the side of the road—and practical advice on making your submissions stand out.

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Kimberly Skyrme, CSA ⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Robin Carus, CSA
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Music:
Orville Wright
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Artwork:
Ace Anderson
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In this dynamic episode of Casting Confidential, host Rose Rosen, CSA, dives deep into the booming world of vertical filmmaking with breakout star TJ Wilk and Atlanta-based casting director Cheryl Louden-Kubin. TJ shares his unique journey from modeling and music to leading over 17 vertical films, racking up more than 250 million views across platforms. He discusses his audition process, mastering the emotional intimacy of vertical acting, and the evolving landscape of mobile-first storytelling. Cheryl offers insight into casting for this format, its surprising reach, and why it's here to stay.

Plus, don’t miss our Casting Confidential Feedback Session, where one lucky
actor reads live with TJ and receives real-time notes from our expert panel.

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Host, Creator and Producer:
Rose Rosen, CSA
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Co-Host:
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@loudenkubin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest:
TJ Wilk
@jwilkofficial

Editor:
MZ Studios
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Music:
Orville Wright
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Artwork:
Ace Anderson
@aceshotthat

Sides:
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**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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