Erica Palgon

Co-casting director with Barbara McNamara Food that Built America Season 4. Cast talent for 20 episodes.

Freelance Casting Director working with Jodi Kipperman on her commercials casting - on-camera and voice over casting. Direct and guide actors in auditions. Execute clear, concise communication with actors in audition process. Voice Over Casting: Dunkin'. On-Camera Casting: Hyundai, Firehouse Subs, Revlon, MTV, Publix, Fanduel, Macy's, Applebees, Dunkin, Give a Spit Campaign

● Handle scheduling of actors for commercial casting auditions. ● Direct and guide actors in auditions. Execute clear, concise communication with actors in audition process, based on clients’ requests and needs. ● Work directly with commercial casting department, discussing strategy, direction and talent ideas. Commercial casting: Discover, Keytruda, GE, Kia, Dollar Shave Club, Uber, Lutein Blue, Creative Planning.

Freelance Casting Director working on Grey Advertising commercials. ● Coordinate and handle multiple projects at a fast paced high profile advertising company. On-Camera and voice over, and real people casting. ● Communicate and contribute to creative meetings with executive of casting department, creative directors, copywriters, producers, directors via email, phone calls and in person. ● Create casting schedules and presentations on Microsoft Office. Select and schedule specific talent per project. ● Execute extensive talent research for clients’ projects including real people casting. Guide talent in auditions tailored to clients’ needs. Commercial casting: Pantene, Pringles, Febreze, Olive Garden, Radio Shack, Canon, Emergen-c, TJ Maxx, Gillette, Nido, Lean Cuisine, Abreva, Advil, Haagen Dazs, Panadol, Verzenio, Sensodyne, Longhorn, Trulicity, Hasbro.

Casting Director for commercials, voice over, TV, film, web, actors, real people casting. Scripted & unscripted. www.ericapalgon.com -Casting ... *actors of all ages *inspiring real people stories, influencers *comedians, improv, sketch, storytellers, writers *hosts, broadcasters, singers, musicians. - Real People Casting & Influencers: Casting real people stories ranging from... *veterans *stand out stories from Apple Watch users *non believers in Climate Change *men w/opposite health/fitness lifestyles *impactful teen views on body image *savvy mom bloggers *stories of strong friendships of all ages *beautiful relationships from grandparents/grandkids, fathers/sons *wild stories from travelers & first time homebuyers & newlywed wedding stories *life changing stories from LGBT community *children who play wheelchair basketball, wheelchair hockey, track & field athletes *aspiring child chefs, animators, comic book creators *specific cultures: Pakistani, South Indian, Saudi Arabian, Egyptian -Clients: *Full Frontal With Samantha Bee *Paramount Network *Buzzfeed *Panera Bread *HGTV *Huffington Post *Disney *A&E "Homemade" Cast DIY team country singer Ruthie Collins & drummer Danny Young. *History.com: Cast authentic music aficionados, historians *Lifetime & ABC shows: Cast moms w/pop culture expertise. -TV, Comedy, & Commercial Clients: *PSA for Global Girls Alliance, MICHELLE OBAMA Foundation for girls education *Sesame Street *TruTV comedy series Blank Meets Blank for Rachel Dratch Late Night Snack *Hosts for A&E, FYI, DIY, History, Lifetime *TNT *Shorty Awards *Comedy Central promos: Bud Light, 3 Musketeers, Twix, Subway, Burger King, Papa Johns, Budweiser, Axe, Geico, Kia, Experian, Lowes, Dave & Busters, Cadillac, Pop Tarts, Butterfingers. *Comedy Central TV show promos: Amy Schumer, Broad City, Tosh.0, South Park. -Commercials: *ESPY Awards *Booking.com *Geico *Bengay *Target *Volvo *Google *T-Mobile *TV Land/Golden Corral *Nature Made

● Generated new clients for company. Developed new sales strategies and overall marketing ideas. ● Scheduled, executed and guided actors in auditions achieving the most enhanced performances for clients specific requirements. Handled distribution of audition material & video/photo website links to clients. ● Handled and maintained communication relationships with clients, talent agents and talent managers. Casting Director for Commercial Directors: *Matt Aselton *Mikon Van Gastel *Maurice Marable *Janusz Kaminski *Mike Bigelow *Fredrik Bond *Jackie Oudney On-Camera Commercials Casting Director for: *Sobe ad for Superbowl 2009 *T-Mobile with Catherine Zeta-Jones *Wal-mart *Wheat Thins *Logo Channel/Levis *Truvia *All Bran (w/John McEnroe) *Lowe’s *Playstation *Bud Light *Ford *Comedy Central *2009 Emmy award winning MSG Network's "50 Greatest Days" campaign Voice Over Casting Director: Samsung, Wendy’s, Chrysler, Barilla, Vaseline, Milkbone, Breyers Film Casting Director: *THE PROJECT: directed by Ryan Piotrowicz and produced by Renart Films with Michael Stahl David, Matt Servitto & rapper Juelz Santana. *Premiered at 2008 Slamdance International Film Festival in the Narrative Competition won the AUDIENCE AWARD for Best Narrative Film. *WAR AGAINST THE WEAK: real people casting for documentary film about Eugenics. Winner of BEST DOCUMENTARY at 2009 DELRAY BEACH FILM FESTIVAL BEST FEATURE FILM at 2009 BEVERLY HILLS FILM FESTIVAL. *SIRI OKO FO: Short film debuted at CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2008. *GREAT WORLD OF SOUND: directed by Craig Zobel *Premiered at 2007 Sundance Film Festival *released by Magnolia Films in September 2007. *JUST LIKE THE SON: director Morgan J. Freeman. With Mark Webber, Rosie Perez and Antonio Ortiz. *Premiered at 2006 Tribeca Film Festival.

Cast for indie & studio films, theater & commercials. Attended Sundance Film Festival 2001 representing 5 films we cast. ● Researched, selected, scheduled talent and directed talent in auditions according to clients’ needs. ● Maintained and handled communication with clients, talent agents and talent managers. ● Executed billing and processed client invoices. Maintained payroll, communicated with company accountant. ● Stocked supplies, handled shipping of material to clients, serviced computer and studio equipment. ● Organized travel, meetings, and events for the company and company owner. *Commercial Directors: Phil Morrison, David Gordon Green, Christopher Guest, Mark Pellington, Tom DiCillo, Jeff Preiss, Jesse Peretz, Pam Thomas, Russell Bates, Anouk Besson, Matt Aselton, Tim Abshire, Matthew Badger, Gilly Barnes, Carolyn Chen, Jonas Frick, Susan Froemke, Tim Godsall, Jeff Gordon, Paula Greiff, Tony Kaye, Phil Jonnou, Jeff Kennedy, Frederic Plachon, Tim Pope, Doug Nichol, Dewey Nicks, Frank Samuel, Baker Smith, Jeremy Warshaw, Glenn Owen, Lloyd Stein, Susan B Thomas, Mark Tiedeman, Kinka Usher, Stacy Wall FILMS: *Studio NY casting: X-MEN 3, FANTASTIC FOUR, ERAGON, REXXX THE FIREHOUSE WONDER DOG, AQUAMARINE, MEAN GIRLS, SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE, THE HOLIDAY. Indie Films: *Robert Altman's TANNER ON TANNER *John Cameron Mitchell's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, & SHORTBUS *Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato's PARTY MONSTER *Jim Fall's TRICK *Morgan J. Freeman's DESERT BLUE *Tom Dichillo's DOUBLE WHAMMY *Dan Minahan's SERIES 7 *Rosemary Rodriguez's ACTS OF WORSHIP *Matt Allen's WALK THE TALK. THEATER: *A BRIEF HISTORY OF HELEN OF TROY Directed by Daniel Aukin, Produced by: Soho Repertory and True Love Productions *VALPARAISO Directed by Hal Brooks, Written by: Don DeLillo, Produced by: Rude Mechanicals, for Blue Heron Theatre *FORCE CONTINUUM Directed by: Michael John Garces, Written by: Kia Corthron, Produced by: Neal Pepe & Atlantic Theater Company

AUDITION TECHNIQUE TEACHER & COACH FOR ADULTS AND KIDS 1997- Present KIDS Audition Technique classes for Film, TV, Commercials, Comedy Employers: Performers Theater Workshop, Performing Option/Madeline Burns, Actors Technique, BIH COMEDY Audition Technique classes for Film, TV, Commercials for Comedians, Sketch, Improv Employers: The PIT (People’s Improv Theater), Actors Connection, Alyse Kenny Comedy Workshops for Comedians, Darlene Violette Comedy Workshops for Comedians Audition Technique classes for Film, TV, Commercials Employers: One On One, Lee Strasberg Theater & Film Institute, Esper, Stonestreet/NYU, Muhlenberg, NYCastings, Rainsworth, Actors Alliance, The Network, Sedgwick/Russell Acting Studio, Casting Networks, Kelly Kimbell, Actors Corner, Polaris North, TVI, Susan Shopmaker Casting VOICE OVER Intensives: Special industry guest for David Zema, Amy Marcs, Shelly Shenoy, Sam Haft Industry Panelist: Panelist for AMDA, Scott Powers Studios, Backstage, BIH Actors Studio CASTING seminars: The New School - for film director students of director Leslie McCleave Private Coach and Career Counseling for Actors