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“Cast And Loose Live! Schools Casting Breakdown Authors”
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In Lynne’s Own Words…
How (Not) To Write A Casting Breakdown

“We’ve all seen the casting notices written with complete disregard to cardinal rules like using proper grammar, steering clear of racist, sexist, and misogynistic descriptions, and y’know, actually letting people know what you’re specifically looking for in an actor.If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to see those notices acted out on stage, now’s your chance.”
“Cast And Loose Live! Schools Casting Breakdown Authors”
“Cast and Loose Tumblr Page Hits the Stage at Joe’s Pub”
In Lynne’s Own Words…