Can Casting Directors Be Inclusive? with Peter Van Dam

What really happens in a Broadway audition room, and how do you get remembered down the line, even if you don’t land the role?

Broadway casting director Peter Van Dam joins me to discuss what really goes into casting a show, from open calls that launch careers to the quiet instinct it takes to build a cast that feels right. We explore his journey from a shy kid with a VHS of Mary Poppins to helping shape productions like SIX and Dead Outlaw. 

Peter shares what casting directors do, how to stand out in auditions, and why inclusive casting is about more than checking boxes; it’s about creating rooms where people belong.

This one’s for the artists, the dreamers, and anyone navigating the long game of a career in theater.

Enjoy the episode, friends!

Check out the full show notes and other resources at 

https://www.inclusivestages.com/post/can-casting-directors-be-inclusive-with-peter-van-dam

Connect with Kira:
@kiratroilo
@artandsoulconsulting
@inclusivestages
"'Black Hair'" Is Hair: An Entertainment Industry Guide
Website
Join our mailing list - scroll to the bottom of the page


Thanks to our music composer, Zachary McConnell, and our producer, Leah Bryant.