The Best Actor Rarely Gets the Part with Playwrights Horizons CD Alaine Alldaffer

Welcome back to The Actor's Instrument! Hassiem sits down with Alaine Aldaffer, the resident casting director at Playwrights Horizons in New York City. With over 25 years of experience in theater and television, Alaine has a wealth of knowledge to share, having cast over 100 productions, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Strange Loop and the most Tony Award-Winning show of 2024, Stereophonic. Join us as Alaine provides a unique perspective on the casting process, especially in the world of contemporary theater where she often brings new works to life for the first time. We’ll dive into the intricacies of casting original plays, nurturing new voices, and the importance of POV in auditions. Whether you’re an aspiring actor or a theater enthusiast, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and inspiration. New Episodes drop every Tuesday! The Actor’s Instrument is a presentation of Red Letter Entertainment. Executive Producers: Adam Jellicorse, Cyrena Esposito, and Hassiem Muhammad.  www.actorsinstrument.com