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Barb Carboy

New York

Summary

Dynamic Casting Director with a proven track record at Barb Carboy Productions LLC, excelling in talent scouting and audition management. Leveraged creative vision and cross-cultural sensitivity to enhance casting processes, achieving streamlined operations and fostering actor growth. Skilled in contract negotiations and project organization, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Casting Director

Barb Carboy Productions LLC
  • Evaluated performance reels thoroughly to assess potential fit within specific project contexts before extending audition invitations.
  • Assisted with open auditions to fill smaller roles.
  • Organized and managed high-volume auditions, efficiently narrowing down candidate pools while maintaining a professional atmosphere.
  • Managed complex scheduling demands, coordinating audition times among multiple stakeholders while minimizing conflicts or delays.
  • Handled sensitive situations with professionalism and tact, addressing concerns from both the production team and actors diplomatically while preserving positive working relationships.
  • Used Software and Software to draft and create scripts, memos and internal and external correspondence on behalf of casting office.
  • Conducted thorough research on industry trends and emerging performers to stay ahead of the curve in casting decisions.
  • Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
  • Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.
  • Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.
  • Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
  • Negotiated contracts with talent representatives, balancing budget constraints with securing desired actors for projects.
  • Provided constructive feedback to actors during auditions, fostering an environment that encouraged growth and improvement in their craft.
  • Negotiated payments, schedules and billing with actors and agents.
  • Coordinated callback sessions seamlessly when additional meetings or auditions were required to finalize casting choices.
  • Enhanced casting efficiency by streamlining audition processes and implementing digital tools for quicker decisionmaking.
  • Auditioned and interviewed performers to match attributes to specific roles or to increase pool of available acting talent.
  • Coordinated casting sessions by reserving audition space, scheduling talent and spearheading day-of activities.

Owner Distributor

Major Indy Label

Music Composer Arranger

Barb Carboy Productions LLC
  • .Exhibited adaptability in composing music for different contexts, from corporate events to art installations, successfully meeting clients'' specific needs.
  • Expanded creative repertoire by studying diverse musical styles from around the world, incorporating unique elements into compositions as needed.
  • Managed budgets, timelines, and resources efficiently while working on multiple simultaneous projects without compromising quality or creativity.
  • Assisted filmmakers in post-production by editing and mixing audio tracks to achieve optimal balance and clarity.
  • Enhanced film scores by composing original music and collaborating with directors for desired emotional impact.
  • Contributed to successful theater productions by composing engaging musical numbers that captured audience attention.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in managing unforeseen challenges during events, quickly resolving issues to minimize disruptions or negative impacts on guests.
  • Supported marketing initiatives by creating visually appealing promotional materials for events that captured audience interest.

Producer

The Concert From April Mayhem....the Popera
12.2024 - Current

Education

Music Performance

Sayville
Sayville, NY

Skills

  • Talent scouting
  • Script analysis
  • Character development
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Actor evaluation
  • Audition management
  • Casting coordination
  • Project organization
  • Character analysis
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Creative vision
  • Self motivation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Professionalism
  • Talent acquisition
  • Performance evaluation
  • Contract negotiation
  • Contract negotiations
  • Interviewing and screening

Timeline

Producer

The Concert From April Mayhem....the Popera
12.2024 - Current

Casting Director

Barb Carboy Productions LLC

Owner Distributor

Major Indy Label

Music Composer Arranger

Barb Carboy Productions LLC

Music Performance

Sayville
Barb Carboy