In this powerful episode of Casting Confidential, host Rose Rosen, CSA, is joined by acclaimed casting director Kerry Barden (The Help, Winter's Bone, Dallas Buyers Club) and dynamic actor Amber Chardae Robinson (Palm Royale, Judas and the Black Messiah, LOOT). Together, they take a deep dive into the casting process for Palm Royale—a stylized period drama full of glamour and hidden grit.

Kerry shares the meticulous process behind assembling the series' all-star cast and discusses the nuance of reading actors, casting with authenticity, and balancing tone in a heightened world. Amber offers a candid look into her experience portraying an undercover FBI agent in a world steeped in 1960s privilege, reflecting on the personal and political weight of her role.

From actor vulnerability and the importance of energy in auditions to industry

scams and the power of saying yes to the journey, this episode is filled with

essential insights for working actors and industry professionals alike.

Plus, don’t miss the exclusive Casting Confidential Feedback Session, where

Amber and a guest actor perform a brand-new original scene and receive live

feedback from Kerry.

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Host, Creator and Producer:

Rose Rosen, CSA

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Kerry Barden

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Guest:

Amber Chardae Robinson

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Feedback Actor

Lewa Greenwood

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In a powerful Season 3 finale, Rose Rosen along with her co host casting director Kimberly Skyrme, welcome the multi-talented Shiri Appleby (Roswell, Unreal) for an inspiring deep dive into her remarkable journey from child actor to acclaimed director. Shiri shares candid insights into her

audition experiences—including the game-changing moment that landed her Roswell—and reveals the challenges and triumphs of transitioning into directing.

She discusses the evolution of casting, navigating self-tapes, and the importance of staying creatively fulfilled both on and off set. Plus, listeners are treated to a live feedback session with guest actor Alison Bauer in a dynamic scene read with Shiri.

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Shiri Appleby

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In this bonus breakdown episode of Casting Confidential, Rose Rosen is joined by three powerhouse casting directors—Robin Carus (New York), Kimberly Skyrme (DC), and Cheryl Louden-Kubin (Atlanta)—to explore one of the industry's most enduring debates: typecasting. From its roots in the old studio system to its modern-day implications, the conversation unpacks when typecasting helps actors build careers and when it starts to hold them back.

Together, they share insights on how to leverage your “type” strategically, how to prepare to break out of it, and why knowing your lane doesn’t mean staying in it.

Plus, hear memorable anecdotes—including one about discovering the perfect cop on the side of the road—and practical advice on making your submissions stand out.

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Robin Carus, CSA

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Music:

Orville Wright

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Artwork:

Ace Anderson

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