avatar

BA #328: Robert Ulrich

Box Angeles
Box Angeles
Episode • Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 6m

Casting director Robert Ulrich stops by the bungalow and discusses the state of self tapes, working for a larger casting office, how he finds new talent, and more!

Robert's IMDb and Instagram @rj.ulrich.

00:00 - Introduction.
02:05 - Robert slates his name.
04:40 - Does casting consciously bring in the same people.
12:28 - Self tapes are here to stay.
18:23 - The benefits of working as a bigger office (Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting).
22:09 - How the work is divided at the office.
26:30 - How does new talent get in front of their office.
32:08 - There is no right way to approach acting.
38:00 - Robert's long journey from acting to casting.
48:43 - How Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer organizes their staff.
50:21 - Mentoring and advice for the next generation of casting.
58:10 - Casting getting fired.
1:00:02 - Who took a chance on Robert.

The full video and pics -- boxangeles.com/328

Support Box Angeles (and access the audio archives) on Patreon.

Follow Box Angeles on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

Box Angeles • BA #328: Robert Ulrich • Listen on Fountain