Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.
<ul><li>Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.</li><li>Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.</li><li>Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.</li><li>Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.</li><li>Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.</li><li>Negotiate contract agreements with performers, with agents, or between performers and agents or production companies.</li><li>Review performer information, such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, to decide whom to audition for parts.</li><li>Arrange for or design screen tests or auditions for prospective performers.</li><li>Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.</li><li>Read scripts and confer with producers to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.</li><li>Attend or view productions to maintain knowledge of available actors.</li></ul>