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2026 audition season: a casting inbox at its limit

The 2026 Audition Season: Why Email-Based Casting Is Breaking Down

The peak casting season runs from September through April. And that's the stretch where it becomes obvious why email no longer works as a casting tool.

11. May 2026 Sebastian Kraft

An AI-generated image of a musical theatre performer recording a casting video. He looks strikingly similar to a real performer.

Founder Notes

Stop Using YouTube for Your Casting Videos

YouTube videos feed Google's AI. Anyone uploading casting material there is training machines with their own face and body. There are better ways.

18. March 2026 Sebastian Kraft