BA #313: Desiree Middlebrook

July 24, 2023

 

Manager Desiree Middlebrook stops by the bungalow and discusses watching her clients auditions, her thoughts on self tapes, how much communication she likes to have with clients, and more!

 

 

00:00 – Introduction.
01:30 – Desiree slates her name.
03:05 – Watching and critiquing client auditions.
09:43 – Thoughts on coached auditions.
14:04 – Thoughts on self tapes.
17:30 – How Desiree started in casting before becoming a manager.
24:23 – What Desiree looks for in new clients.
29:00 – Do you want the same types on your roster.
33:00 – Differences between agents and managers.
37:00 – Should actors be submitted to co-stars once they are past that level.
39:20 – What makes you want to drop a client.
43:10 – How aware of the numbers is Desiree.
52:35 – How much communication with clients is ideal.
58:20 – Does Desiree ever visit actors on set.
59:10 – What actors don’t know.
1:00:10 – Who took a chance on Desiree.

 

Desiree’s IMDb and Instagram @desireewiththewine.

 

Desiree Middlebrook and Mike Elder