The Kind of Audition Room I Want to Create

Having spent time on the acting side of auditions, I know how intense they can feel. That experience stays with me when I’m casting. I want to remove as much unnecessary pressure as possible and create a space where an actor feels comfortable exploring.

There is already a reason I’m interested in working with someone. I’ve seen something that connects with the character. The audition gives us an opportunity to discover more about that connection and what it feels like to work together. The sides give us somewhere to begin. From there, I want room for questions, suggestions, and a little play.

If I want actors to feel creatively safe on set, I want that relationship to begin during casting. It makes sense to give them a glimpse of the environment we’ll be working in. My acting experience helps me recognise some of the worries someone might bring into the room. Sometimes a simple explanation or reassurance can ease that pressure and let us get on with the part I enjoy most: figuring out the character together.

Retrospective reflection, added October 2026.