Rosemary Anderson
Casting Assistant
RESUME
Core Qualifications
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Managing Casting Database and creating schedules for auditions.
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Professional verbal and written communication skills.
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Extensive knowledge of Bay Area actors.
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Handling stressful situations with a calm demeanor and experience at making sure auditions run smoothly.
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Skilled at creating a welcoming environment for most successful auditions.
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Training as an actor with insight into critique of auditions/performances
Work
experience
Casting Assistant - San Francisco Playhouse
October 2014-August 2015
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Handled scheduling for auditions.
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Helped set up and manage Casting Database (Filemaker Pro).
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Reader experience in audition room.
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Organized sign-ins and managed auditions. (Collected headshots, passed out audition forms, and handed out sides)
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Gained extensive knowledge of actors in the Bay Area.
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Included in all auditions, both for specific shows and generals.
Artistic Intern - San Francisco Playhouse
October 2013-August 2014
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Cast and produced one of the most well-received monthly readings.
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Promotional work with expanding subscribers.
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Learned the process of picking shows for a Season.
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Read and evaluated plays for possible production.
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Observed and Assisted Professional Directors and Actors during rehearsal.
Casting Director - Independent
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Advised and assisted Directors in selecting actors.
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Organized and set up auditions.
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This work included an independent reading and two shows at San Francisco State.
Education
San Francisco State University
2012-2016
BA in Drama with an Emphasis in Performance
Berkeley Rep. Summer Theatre Intensive
2010