The First 15 Seconds Decide Everything

About this episode

This episode discusses the critical first 15 seconds of casting and how presence impacts impressions.

Actors: here’s casting insights from Casting Actors Cast with casting director Jeff Dreisbach: "Let me tell you something that might sound unfair—but it’s true. Casting starts forming impressions within the first 15 seconds of watching you. And no, it’s not about talent or perfection. It’s about presence. In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s really happening before your first line, why rushing reads as nerves, and how one small shift can instantly make casting lean forward instead of pull back. If you’ve ever wondered why some actors feel watchable the moment they appear—this is the conversation you’ve been missing." For more acting and audition advice, subscribe to the channel. Full podcast episodes available weekly. #acting #actors #auditions #selftape #castingdirector Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Dreisbach

Topics covered

• casting
• acting
• auditions
• performance
• presence

Keywords

• casting
• actors
• auditions
• self-tape
• casting director

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broadway Podcast Network

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