CAsting - Duncan Stewart And Company

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CAsting - Duncan Stewart And Company
Casting
DUNCAN STEWART, CSA
CASTING DIRECTOR
213 WEST 35TH ST / SUITE 804 / NEW YORK, NY / 1000
office: 212.635.2153 / cell: 347.244.5463 / Duncan@DStewartCo
As Casting Directors, we get to do what we do best –
going above and beyond to create opportunities for people.
Whether arranging a creative meeting between producer
and client, letting an actor know that he or she has ‘got’ the
part or simply getting someone into an audition - on a daily
basis we get to share the wealth around. Holding true to
this paradigm brings us enormous joy and satisfaction.
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CASTING DIRECTOR, PARTNER
213 WEST 35TH ST / SUITE 804 / NEW YORK, NY / 10001
office: 212.635.2153 / cell: 919.740.7037 / Benton@DStewartCo
WHO WE ARE
DUNCAN STEWART - Casting Director/Partner
Duncan is responsible for casting the upcoming revival of PIPPIN directed by Diane Paulus
at the American Repertory Theater, the current national tour of the Tony Award®
winning musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton and the current
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Broadway and National touring companies of CHICAGO THE MUSICAL.
Recently he has taken on the U.S. casting for London’s prestigious Menier
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Chocolate Factory (TERRIBLE ADVICE directed by Frank Oz, starring
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Bakula) as well as U.S. casting for UK’s Stanhope Productions (LES LIAISONS
DANGEREUSES) and in 2011 Duncan partnered with Royal Caribbean Cruise
Lines as their Broadway Casting Consultant for HAIRSPRAY, SATURDAY NIGHT
FEVER and CHICAGO THE MUSICAL. In the past, Duncan was the Executive
Director of his own company, Southgate Productions and for many years acted
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the Director of Casting for National Artists Management Company (NAMCO) where
he cast numerous projects for legendary Broadway producers, Barry and Fran Weissler. 213 WEST 35TH ST / SUITE 804 / NEW YORK, NY / 10001
Other credits include: the Vegas Beach Boys musical, SURF directed by Kristin Hanggi,
the 2010
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Broadway production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (starring Kelsey Grammer and Douglas Hodge), West End
production of THRILLER LIVE (US casting), New York’s RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, West End
premiere of Neil LaBute’s FAT PIG (ATG co-production), David Cromer’s YANK! and numerous productions
at Playwrights Horizons, Huntington Theater, Long Wharf, Coconut Grove, The Old Globe and North Shore
Music Theatre. Duncan has also been a guest judge and panelist for Broadway TV’s “Next Broadway Star” and
for “The Great White Way”, a reality-based TV show produced by Osaka Television. He has also provided talent
consultation on numerous television projects for Cineflix International, a London based company. Mr. Stewart is
a proud member of the Casting Society of America (CSA).
BENTON WHITLEY - Casting Director/Partner
Benton is a partner at Duncan Stewart and Company and currently responsible for
casting the upcoming revival of PIPPIN directed by Diane Paulus at the American
Repertory Theater, the current national tour of the Tony Award® winning musical
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton and the current Broadway
and National touring companies of CHICAGO THE MUSICAL. Prior to this,
he was the Associate Casting Director at National Artists Management
Company (NAMCO) where he cast the 2010 Revival of LA CAGE AUX
FOLLES, and other projects in development for Barry and Fran Weissler.
Additional stage productions include New York’s annual RADIO CITY
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, the West End production of THRILLER LIVE
(US Casting), the Vegas Beach Boys musical, SURF directed by Kristin Hanggi,
David Cromer’s YANK!, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines HAIRSPRAY, SATURDAY
NIGHT FEVER and CHICAGO, NYMF/Fringe productions, as well as working on
the 2009 Revival of RAGTIME, Terrence McNally’s GOLDEN AGE (World Premiere),
Randy Newman’s HARPS AND ANGELS at the Mark Taper Forum, and productions at The Kennedy Center,
Alley Theatre, Marriott Lincolnshire, Wilma Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Company, The Cape Playhouse,
Forestburgh Playhouse, and consultation for The Old Globe, and North Shore Music Theatre. Mr. Whitley
was recently named by ARTINFO.com as one of the “Top 25 Under 35 Emerging Broadway Players”. He is
a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, the University of Michigan Musical
Theatre Department, and a member of the Casting Society of America (CSA).
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WHO WE ARE
DUNCAN STEWART, CSA
HEIDI BIRKETT - UK Talent Consultant
CASTING DIRECTOR
213 WEST 35TH ST / SUITE 804 / NEW YORK, NY / 1000
office:
212.635.2153 and
Heidi is the UK Talent Consultant and liaison for Duncan Stewart and Company, securing both
British
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American talent for our UK Theater/TV clients. With over 16 years of experience in the industry, Heidi has
worked and produced a wide range of celebrity entertainment shows for both the UK and North America.
As Head of Talent for The Television Corporation, Heidi secured and managed talent for all shows made
under the umbrella of TV Corp, which housed some of the UK’s largest production houses. During this time
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she worked on a host of exciting challenges such as changing the face of QUESTION TIME (BBC’s award
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winning political show) to accommodate celebrity panelists and was one of the forerunners in successfully
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moving UK talent to the US for networks such as FOX and ABC. With her extensive contacts,213Heidi
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provided talent consultation on numerous television projects for a wide range of international production
companies, broadcasters, brands, personalities and their agents in the UK, North America and Australia and
for many years worked closely with Cineflix International (TV) and the West End production of CHICAGO
THE MUSICAL.
ANDREA ZEE - Casting Assistant
Andrea is the Casting Assistant at Duncan Stewart and Company, aiding in the casting for CHICAGO
THE MUSICAL (Broadway and National tour), the Tony Award® winning musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
(National tour), the US casting for THRILLER LIVE (West End), RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR,
PIPPIN (A.R.T.) as well as the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line productions of CHICAGO, SATURDAY NIGHT
FEVER, and HAIRSPRAY. Additional projects at Duncan Stewart and Company include YANK!, DREAMGIRLS
(Marriott Lincolnshire), and the Beach Boys musical SURF directed by Kristin Hanggi. Andrea previously
worked at Telsey + Co. where she assisted in casting Broadway shows such as GODSPELL, WICKED, and
EVITA as well as the television show SMASH. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science in applied psychology with
a minor in anthropology from New York University.
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OUR WORK (as of September 2012)
Duncan Stewart and Company’s current casting roster includes the upcoming production of PIPPIN at
American Repertory Theatre, LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES (West End) for Stanhope Productions,
THRILLER LIVE (West End), CHICAGO THE MUSICAL (Broadway & National tour), LA CAGE AUX
FOLLES (National tour), RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR (New York & National tour) as well
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as all US Casting for London’s prestigious Menier Chocolate Factory, and the musical in development
by
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David Cromer, YANK!. Corporate Entertainment clients include: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and their
Broadway-branded shows, HAIRSPRAY, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER and CHICAGO THE MUSICAL.
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office: 212.635.2153 / cell: 347.244.5463 / Duncan@DStewartCo
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CASTING DIRECTOR, PARTNER
213 WEST 35TH ST / SUITE 804 / NEW YORK, NY / 10001
office: 212.635.2153 / cell: 919.740.7037 / Benton@DStewartCo
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STAR & CELEBRITY CASTING
DUNCAN STEWART AND COMPANY is a New York based casting office that primarily focuses
on casting for Theater/Film/TV; talent consultation for numerous Broadway, Off-Broadway, West End
projects and productions currently in development. We also conduct and seminars/workshops for
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industry professionals, business leaders and U.S./Canadian college students. An office that is known for
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its connections with high profile agents and managers, Duncan Stewart and Benton Whitley have been
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responsible for putting numerous stars, celebrities and international pop stars into theatrical office:
productions
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on Broadway, New York and the West End including: Kelsey Grammer (Frasier), America Ferrera (Ugly
Betty), Christie Brinkley, Sofia Vergara (Modern Family), Kelly Osbourne, Matthew Settle (Gossip Girl),
Ashlee Simpson, Chandra Wilson (Grey’s Anatomy), Jerry Springer, Melora Hardin (The Office), Michelle
Williams (Destiny’s Child), Aida Turturro (The Sopranos) Kevin Richardson (Backstreet Boys) Harvey
Fierstein, George Hamilton, Scott Bakula, Leiv Schreiber, Billy Ray Cyrus and many others.
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Over the years...
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TESTIMONIALS
“As valued associates, Duncan and Benton offer the highest quality work and professionalism in the
business. They represent everything that is a must in this high energy, fast paced world of entertainment.
The team is creative, smart, and full of out of the box ideas. And they excel in courtesy - a valuable asset
in the audition experience where talent should feel comfortable and confident in a room that is most often
filled with strangers. They are my go to guys!”
DUNCAN STEWART, CSA
CASTING DIRECTOR
213 WEST 35TH ST / SUITE 804 / NEW YORK, NY / 1000
office: 212.635.2153 / cell: 347.244.5463 / Duncan@DStewartCo
Holly Davis Carter, Usher’s Manager (Releve Entertainment)
“Duncan Stewart and Company offers a fast, efficient and professional casting service with the ability to really take on board
what we need. Duncan and Benton are able to tailor each and every detail to our needs, and then guide, advise, organize
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deliver a first class audition each and every time”
Mark Strange, GENERAL MANAGER
Thriller Live, West End
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“The biggest challenge after casting a show right is casting it fresh when it becomes a long-running
hit. Duncan and Benton never run out of ideas, energy, or commitment during any part of that
journey. They are also fun to work with, and I put high value on fun.” Walter Bobbie, TONY AWARD WINNING Director OF CHICAGO THE MUSICAL
“We are very proud and honored to partner with Duncan Stewart & Company for our Broadway Show Casting. They continue
to think outside the box in recruiting and the quality of talent coming through our doors is simply incredible!”
Christi Coachman-Orengo, Director of Entertainment
Royal Caribbean Productions
“I recognize the best of casting directors when their depth of knowledge is matched by their good taste,
and their good taste is matched by their affability. By those criteria, Duncan Stewart and Company
certainly take their place amongst the best of casting directors.”
Terry Johnson, Tony Award Winning Director of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
“Working with Duncan and Benton is most rewarding. Not only are they knowledgeable, professional, prepared, and detailoriented…they have the right personalities to deal with the myriad characters on both sides of the table.”
Kary Walker, Executive Producer, Networks
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TESTIMONIALS
“Duncan Stewart and Company know how to think outside the box.Their forward thinking is what makes
them different from other casting companies.They are willing to take risks and do the follow up work with
the talent to make sure those risks pay off.”
Kara DioGuardi, American Idol
DUNCAN STEWART, CSA
CASTING DIRECTOR
213 WEST 35TH ST / SUITE 804 / NEW YORK, NY / 1000
office: 212.635.2153 / cell: 347.244.5463 / Duncan@DStewartCo
“Duncan Stewart and Benton Whitley bring an enthusiasm and passion to every project that is unparalleled in this business. In
addition, they possess an exemplary level of professionalism and follow-through that you just don’t find elsewhere.”
Hilary Hamilton, GENERAL MANAGER
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“I have been in this business for a long time, and have met and worked with almost every casting director
in NY. Duncan and Benton are two of the most precise, focused and prepared casting directors
have
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ever worked with, they know the best actors for the job, they bring in the best of the best, and they don’t
waste any one’s time.... they have the talent to see something in actors that is far beyond the surface of
their skin…including myself…”
Christopher Sieber, Two-Time Tony Nominee
“Having the decision making creatives in another country, Duncan Stewart and Benton Whitley did a fantastic job casting the
Broadway production of La Cage Aux Folles and were instrumental in putting together a great company. They maintained the
overall high quality with each new cast member.”
Kim Kelley, Company Manager
“I had the best time working with Duncan and Benton.They are creative, positive, intelligent, and understanding — and
have wonderful skills for putting together a stellar cast that fits the needs of a project. I especially appreciate their hands-on
approach and the care they take in making sure that a creative team meets their vision. I absolutely love working with them!”
-KRISTIN HANGGI, TONY NOMINATED DIRECTOR OF ROCK OF AGES, SURF THE MUSICAL
“Duncan Stewart and Company has been so helpful to us in finding the right characters and dancers for
the productions of “CHICAGO”. “
Ann Reinking, Tony Award Winning Choreographer
of Chicago The Musical
“Working with Duncan Stewart and Company is a true pleasure.Their versatility knows no bounds and their depth of
knowledge, flexibility, incredible sense of humor and ability to continually think way outside of the box, make them quite simply
the best casting directors I have ever worked with.”
David Babani, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - Menier Chocolate Factory
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DUNCAN STEWART, CSA
CASTING DIRECTOR
213 WEST 35TH ST / SUITE 804 / NEW YORK, NY / 1000
office: 212.635.2153 / cell: 347.244.5463 / Duncan@DStewartCo
BENTON WHITLEY
CASTING DIRECTOR, PARTNER
213 WEST 35TH ST / SUITE 804 / NEW YORK, NY / 10001
office: 212.635.2153 / cell: 919.740.7037 / Benton@DStewartCo
DUNCAN STEWART, CSA
Duncan@dstewartco.com
BENTON WHITLEY, CSA
Benton@dstewartco.com
213 West 35th Street, Suite 804
New York, NY 10001
212.635.2153