These can all be reasons for contacting a casting director. For casting, this could include giving updates on current projects you worked on before the pandemic that are being released, news that you got a new agent or manager or made a very distinct career move, or about some amazing content you created during this time that you can share. Once you’ve done your research, you need to have a very good reason to reach out. Related How To Keep up With Your Training + Career Plan When Social Distancing In this case, it may be better to wait until work is reinstated to take up a work conversation with them. Keep in mind if you don’t see any conversation or work happening to tread more carefully when reaching out as they may be taking time away from the business or even moving from one office or entity to another. A good Google search can reveal this intel. See if they’re showcasing their talents or endeavors via social media, teaching classes, doing Q&As, and staying busy in the realm for which you may be reaching out to them.

Make sure to research before reaching out to any casting directors or representatives that you want to connect with to see if they’re making themselves available for public conversation and meeting new actors or reconnecting with their already established network. The big question I’ve been getting asked more and more often as a performing arts business coach is “can and should I reach out to casting directors and agents during this time of quarantining alongside the shutdown and uncertainty around much of our business?” The answer depends on why you’re planning to reach out and how you’ll go about doing it respectfully and mindfully as some creatives are not working during this time.

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Sample email to casting director