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The Actors Almost-Getting Close but Not Cast

The Actors Almost-Getting Close but Not Cast

Update: 2025-10-16
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Every actor knows the sting of being “so
close” to booking a role. You nailed the audition, maybe even got a callback,
but in the end, the role went to someone else. Over time, those near-misses can feel like rejection after rejection, and the self-defeating thoughts start creeping in: “I’ll never make it… I must be doing something wrong.”
But here’s the truth: being almost there is not failure—it’s
progress. It’s evidence that you’re in the mix, that casting directors see your talent, and that you are one step away from landing the job. In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, we’re going to flip the script on “almost.” You’ll learn why close calls matter, how to shift your mindset, and how to keep momentum when the bookings aren’t yet rolling in.

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The Actors Almost-Getting Close but Not Cast

The Actors Almost-Getting Close but Not Cast

Jeffrey Dreisbach & Broadway Podcast Network