Colleen Rush

CASTING WOMEN (20s–early 30s) 🎥🔥 New female-led prank show for a major streamer (TBA), and we’re looking for bold, hilarious, unfiltered women based in Ontario. You’re quick-witted, chaotic and charming, can talk to anyone, roast your friends, hype them up, and fully commit to the bit. We just want you being your funniest, fearless self. 💥 Paid opportunity 💥 Non-union 💥 Shoots mid-July to mid-August in Ontario If you’re the type to wake up with a little hangxiety and a great story… we want you. Link in our bio, and below! #CastingCall #NowCasting #TorontoCasting #OntarioCasting #CanadaCasting NonUnionCasting UnscriptedTV PrankShow FemaleTalent WomenInComedy FunnyWomen BoldWomen Improv FearlessWomen CastingToronto

Colleen Rush is a casting director who works via her own company, as well as in collaboration with Larissa Mair Casting & Associates. She—in addition to being smart, kind, and hard working—is one of the most exciting voices in casting today. Colleen’s deeply invested in actors and is fascinated by the symbiotic nature of the relationship between casting and performer. In this episode, as we set about demystifying the casting process for our listeners, Colleen shows just how much she cares about actors, respects their processes, and how she is constantly rooting for them. Straight up, I learned a lot from speaking with her, things that will make me both a better actor and coach, and I can’t wait for you to take the deep dive with us. A thousand thank you’s to Colleen for being the first casting director we’ve had on the show! What an honor! Episode Links In bio!⁠ ⁠ Find Colleen: ⁠ ⁠ Instagram: @colleenrushcasting ⁠ ⁠ 🤝 Podcast Partners & Listener Perks⁠ ⁠ We’ve teamed up with brands we genuinely use and trust.⁠ ⁠ 🔥 Othership�Sauna • Cold Plunge • Breathwork⁠ • 11% OFF classes & packs — code DOUGLASNYBACK�• 2-for-1 first-timer offer�• 1 month FREE on the breathwork app�👉 Links in bio⁠ ⁠ ✨ Fancy Face�On-camera beauty & skincare⁠ • 20% OFF products + services — code DNAPOD�• fancyface.ca⁠ ⁠ Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏⁠ ⁠ Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas �Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson �Special Thanks: @larissa_mair_casting @runtheburbs @cbc @cbcgem ⁠ Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc ⁠ ⁠ #acting #actingtips #podcast #DNAPodcast #thednapodcast #ColleenRushCasting #LarissaMairCasting #acting #ActingPodcast #actingtips #casting #castingdirector

1st minute of my 48 hour film. Link to the full film in my bio. Really proud of this one. Written, shot, and edited in two days with @edpinker @itsmichellemcleod @conradricamora @coyotecathedral and @colleenrushcasting . Winner of audience choice, best director, and best actor.

Tune in February 6!!! 🏒 It was a pleasure to cast this series! Hockey Fanatics, hosted by the brilliant Dave Foley, is almost here. Follow Dave as he travels across North America meeting celebrity hockey die-hards and next-level superfans, exploring jaw-dropping memorabilia collections, and cheering through the fun chaos of game night! Stream all episodes February 6, only on Crave!!! #hockeyfanatics #davefoley #cravetv #hockeyfan

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CASTING COMPLETE✨

Casting Complete ✨ CASTING CALL – SHORT FILM ✨ UNDRESSING THEM 📍 Toronto 🎭 Non-Union I am casting a beautiful new short film from the incredible film maker Jessica Mackie Hunter. We are seeking GTA-local, non-union talent for the following roles: TORI: Age 18–25. (non-binary, trans, 2SLGBTQIA+). Femme-presenting. This character uses she/her pronouns. Tori is a university student living away from home for the first time. Bright, thoughtful, and eager to carve out who she is, she’s someone who tries to look calm and capable while quietly unravelling behind closed doors. LEAD THOMAS / “BOY”: Age 18–25. (non-binary, trans, 2SLGBTQIA+). Masc-presenting. This character uses he/him pronouns. This is Tori’s male presenting alter-ego. a grounded, human embodiment of her internal dialogue. Thomas is the embodiment of the part of Tori she pushed aside for years—familiar, grounding, and frustratingly honest. SUPPORTING LEAD 🔑KEY DETAILS: Read-through/Rehearsal: Dec 5 Shoot Date: Friday, Dec 12, 2025 – Night shoot Rate: $50 honorarium per filming day Location: Toronto, ON If this speaks to you or someone you know, please submit! Link in my bio! And link here: #castingcall #torontocasting #gtaactors #nonunionactor #shortfilmcasting #toronto #torontofilm #indiefilm #2slgbtqia #nonbinaryactor #queerfilm #magicalrealism #dramafilm #filmcommunity #actorslife #castingnotice #nowcasting

Congrats to our @48hfptoronto team! We won #PatronsPick for our film Mary&Gary ! Proud to be among this amazing crew ✨ #LoveFilm

Had the best weekend last month making another film in 48 hours with a small and mighty team. Mary & Gary premieres tomorrow night at the @revuecinema at 6:30 along with 12 other 48 hour films. Link for tickets in the bio. It’s always a fun time. Starring: @itsmichellemcleod @edpinker and @conradricamora Sound: @coyotecathedral Casting: @colleenrushcasting #48hourfilmproject @48hourfilmproject #acting #shortfilm #48 #48hfp

No longer seeking submissions 😊 📣 CASTING CALL – NON-UNION 📣 We’re seeking talented Toronto-based actors for a proof of concept shooting end of November! A fun, character-driven project with an honorarium of $50/day. 🏋️‍♀️ Roles include: • ABBIE — a sharp-tongued newcomer to the gym (Supporting Lead) • GREG — a gruff ex-bodybuilder past his prime (Principal) • DERRICK — the self-proclaimed “head trainer” (Actor) 📍 Shooting in Toronto | November 29–30, 2025 🔗 Link in bio for full details & submission info Link here too! / #castingcall #torontoactor #nonunioncasting #torontofilm #proofofconcept #torontotalent #gtaactors #indiefilm #torontogym #torontofitnes #gymlife #torontofitfam #gtafitness #gymculture #torontofilmmakers #actorlife #filmcasting #torontocreatives

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