BA #328: Robert Ulrich

April 22, 2024

 

Casting director Robert Ulrich stops by the bungalow and discusses the state of self tapes, working for a larger casting office, how he finds new talent, and more!

 

 

00:00 – Introduction.
02:05 – Robert slates his name.
04:40 – Does casting consciously bring in the same people.
12:28 – Self tapes are here to stay.
18:23 – The benefits of working as a bigger office (Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting).
22:09 – How the work is divided at the office.
26:30 – How does new talent get in front of their office.
32:08 – There is no right way to approach acting.
38:00 – Robert’s long journey from acting to casting.
48:43 – How Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer organizes their staff.
50:21 – Mentoring and advice for the next generation of casting.
58:10 – Casting getting fired.
1:00:02 – Who took a chance on Robert.

 

Robert’s IMDb and Instagram @rj.ulrich.

 

Robert Ulrich and Mike Elder