Casting Society of America

The Casting Society of America (CSA), founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1982, is a professional society of about 700 casting directors for film, television and theatre in Australia, Canada, India, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States. The society is not to be confused with an industry union. The Teamsters represent most (though not all) of the major casting directors in Hollywood. Members use the post-nominal letters "CSA".

Membership eligibility

The following requirements must be met in order to join the CSA:

  • Sponsorship letters from at least two current members of the CSA.
  • Two years of screen or stage credit as Primary Casting Director.

Casting directors who are also personal managers are not eligible for membership in the CSA.

Artios Awards

Since October 1985, the Casting Society of America has presented the Artios Awards for excellence in casting. Members are honored in over 25 different theatrical casting categories in simultaneous events held in Beverly Hills, New York City[1]and London.[2]

References
  1. Ruthie Fierberg: Casting Directors Gear Up for Artios Awards, backstage.com, 28 August 2013
  2. Bennett, Anita; Bennett, Anita (2019-09-24). "Casting Society Unveils 2019 TV & Theater Artios Awards Nominees". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
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