January 31, 2022
Becoming... Emmy winning Casting Director Julie Tucker "The Equalizer," "The Affair," "The Americans"
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryAbout this episode
Julie Tucker is a two time Emmy winning Casting Director (7 times nominated). Tucker/Meyerson Casting recently worked on projects including Queen Latifah’s "The Equalizer," the final "Dexter," Chapter, "The Expanse," "The Hot Zone, Anthrax," and the Jennifer Lopez feature film, "Marry Me." Past television credits include: "Damages" (Emmy and Artios Award), "Six Feet Under" (Emmy and CSA Artios Award for NY Casting), "Rescue Me" (CSA Artios Award), "Hunters," "The Affair," "Nurse Jackie," "Sneaky Pete," "White Collar," "The Following," Fringe," "The Big C," "The Americans," "In Treatment," "Lincoln Rhyme," "The Baker and the Beauty," "Tell Me A Story," "Sleepy Hollow," "Limitless," "Black Box," "Those Who Kill," "The Michael J. Fox Show," "Sirens," "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll," "Allegiance," "Canterbury’s Law," "Love Monkey," "The Book of Daniel" and the first three seasons of "Law and Order: SVU." In addition to television and film, she has been on staff and cast for The Roundabout Theatre, Manhattan Theater Club, and The Williamstown Theater Festival. Before casting, Julie directed Off-Broadway and assisted directors Terrence Malick and Martin Charnin. In this episode, we talk about: • What actors should be doing right now to best prepare them for going back to in person auditions • First roles in Entertainment including actor, assistant stage manager at La Mama, internship at The Public, casting assistant, and agent assistant. • What she would give up her Emmy for • Forming Tucker/Meyerson with Ross Meyerson and why they compliment together • What self tape tips she recommends to actors that would help for future in-person auditions • How self tapes help her see 65% more actors and if she watches the whole self tape • Lightening round on shows she’s worked on including Six Feet Under , The Following , Nurse Jackie , etc. • Incredible tips for what to do when you’re nervous (and more about her upcoming book) • How you can still book work with nervous energy and a red face Resources: Audrey Helps Actors Sponsors: Lights Camera Rolling Mom podcast We Audition - Promo Code MICHELLE25 for 25% off monthly or annual plans Host: Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle