A candid conversation with Robin Carus, legendary casting director whose career spans theater, film, and television. Robin shares her journey into casting, what drives her, and the gratitude she finds in discovering and nurturing authentic talent.
We explore the groundbreaking New York City Accessibility Fund and its promise to reshape inclusivity across the entertainment industry. Robin discusses why lived experience matters in casting, and how authentic representation of disabled and neurodivergent artists enriches storytelling for everyone.
With warmth and humor, she also reflects on advocating for siblings with developmental disabilities and wraps up with a hilarious Sacha Baron Cohen/Borat story that’s guaranteed to leave you laughing.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Advocating Podcast
00:25 Meet Robin Caras: Casting Director and Advocate
01:36 Robin’s Journey into Casting
03:15 The Impact of the NYC Accessibility Fund
07:58 Creating Inclusive Casting Environments
11:38 Authentic Representation in Media
21:27 The Role of Epic Players in Neurodiverse Theater
23:09 Personal Reflections: Growing Up with a Sibling with Disabilities
24:18 A Brother’s Journey and Legal Victory
26:18 Advocacy and Quality of Life
27:56 Personal Reflections on Advocacy
29:22 Heartwarming Caretaker Stories
30:39 The Importance of Seeing Beauty in Everyone
31:49 Fun and Lighthearted Questions
34:51 Hilarious Sasha Baron Cohen Encounter
41:22 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up
