#339: Maya Adrabi
Casting Director Maya Adrabi stops by the bungalow and discusses the problem with self tapes, callback rates, how she feels about using your space in auditions, and more!
Maya’s IMDb and Instagram @mayashoots.
00:00 – Introduction.
02:16 – Maya slates her name.
03:14 – AHC video explanations on auditions.
05:06 – The problem with and rise of self tapes.
11:36 – When self tapes make sense.
13:12 – Pushing back on self tapes.
14:40 – Turning down work.
15:25 – Casting’s relationship with production companies.
16:51 – Spreading out work across the AHC office.
18:20 – Mike’s high audition numbers for AHC.
22:20 – Callback rates.
24:00 – The SAG-AFTRA talent pool runs deep.
32:22 – Giving feedback to actors.
34:22 – Casting (and this industry) is fear based.
39:17 – The old adage that casting is rooting for you.
42:17 – Full body shots.
44:17 – Blacklist actors.
47:12 – The idea of using your space for an audition.
53:04 – Props in auditions.
54:08 – Maya starting out in acting.
1:03:04 – Who took a chance on Maya.
