Michael Donovan Casting

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“Casting is SUPERB across the board” - Variety (about Reefer Madness)

“PHENOMENAL… the ENTIRE CAST is ON FIRE” — Broadway World (about Reefer Madness)

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In honor to the start of their closing weekend, we wanted to shout out to our INCREDIBLE Kit Kat Dancers! We see you, Bobby, Lulu, Frenchie, Victor, Helga, Herman, Texas, Hans, Fritzie and Rosie! ❤️❤️❤️💃🕺💃🕺 Still obsessed with this photoshoot, w
Introducing the exceptional cast of the American Premiere of THE VIOLIN MAKER at @ictlongbeach 🎻 . . . Experience the profound story of Amnon Weinstein, an Israeli luthier whose Violins of Hope collection honors the lives lost during the Holocaust.
Obsessed with these new character shots for our cast of CABARET at @5startheatricals ! 😍😍you have though 3/30 to see this amazing cast bring this powerful story to life. . . #michaeldonovancasting #casting #theatrecasting #latheatre #lathtr #musica
Congrats to this killer cast of the new musical THE LAST USED CAR LOT IN AMERICA - assembled by Richie - on their workshop presentations today!! 🎉🎶🎭🚙. . . #michaeldonovancasting #newmusical #casting #musicaltheatre #theatre #thelastusedcarlotinam
Time to say “Wilkommen” to the run of CABARET at @5startheatricals as tonight is their opening night! Can’t wait to head over to the Kit Kat Club! . #michaeldonovancasting #theatrecasting #theatre #musicaltheatre #lathtr #latheatre
Here’s the full lineup for PARENTS IN CHAINS at Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) in Santa Barbara - @etcsb - starting TONIGHT!! These casts will be telling the story of the most difficult and failure-prone job in the world: parenting! Which wee
DESPERATE MEASURES closed on Sunday at @ictlongbeach and it was an absolute delight! So many much-needed laughs paired with wonderful music and vocals. So so proud of this cast. They were all absolute 🔥🧨 *chef’s kiss* in their respective role
Opening night of THE REMARKABLE MOSTER HOLMES was fantastic (and quite remarkable, if you will) last night! Sending a huge congratulations to this cast and creative team! So happy to be a part of this production! ❤️🎶🎉🎭🔎 . . . #michaeldonovancasti
How about these Kit Kat Club dancers!!! Performances of CABARET at @5startheatricals start next week!! 🎉💃🕺🎭🎶 . . . #michaeldonovancasting #casting #theatrecasting #cabaret #kanderandebb #5startheatricals #lathtr #latheatre #musicaltheatre #thous
CABARET Cast Part 1 at @5startheatricals 🎭🎶 Wilkommen!! If you followed along with our story, we just broke down this cast by the numbers: -Over 2000 submissions via our breakdown which lead to about 250 self tapes. -128 additional tapes from our
So excited to have helped put this cast together, with a few final cast announcements still to come! You won’t want to miss the World Premiere of PARENTS IN CHAINS at Ensemble Theatre Company in Santa Barbara @etcsb with a very exciting rotati
Happy closing to HAMLET at @etcsb what an incredible production! So proud of this cast, and what an honor to get to witness such a powerful closing performance! . . . #michaeldonovancasting #theatrecasting #lathteatre #lathtr #hamlet #shakespeare #wi
 

Just some of the wonderful theatres and organizations that we have the immense honor to get to work with on a regular basis:

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES

2/12/25 - ARTIOS WIN!

We won the Artios Award for Outstanding casting in the category of “Los Angeles Theatre” for REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL at The Reefer Den in Hollywood, presented by the Casting Society of America! We absolutely loved this cast and this production and are so proud to have won!

11/1/24 - TWO ARTIOS NOMINATIONS!

On this date, the Casting Society of America announced that we have been nominated for 2 Artios Awards for Outstanding Casting in the category of Los Angeles Theatre! We’ve been nominated for:

  • REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL at The Reefer Den

  • DEATH TRAP at International City Theatre

The Artios Awards will take place on 2/12/25, think good thoughts for us!

10/24/23 - TWO ARTIOS NOMINATIONS!

On this date, the Casting Society of American announced that we have been nominated for 2 Artios Awards for Outstanding Casting in the category of Los Angeles Theatre! We’ve been nominated for:

  • THE SECRET GARDEN at the Ahmanson Theatre

  • A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL (Location Casting) at the Mark Taper Forum

The Artios Awards will take place on 3/7/24, think good thoughts for us!

8/4/23 - UPDATE

As of this date, Richie Ferris has officially been upgraded by the Casting Society of America to full Casting Director status!

1/20/21 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

FROM MICHAEL DONOVAN, MICHAEL DONOVAN CASTING:

It is with great pride that I announce the promotion of my long-term casting associate, Richie Ferris, to casting director.

As many of you know, Richie has always been a vital and important part of the company. At this time when things are a bit bleak, it is particularly gratifying to share some wonderful news.

Hope you are all safe and healthy.