
Cracking down on pay-to-play auditions & a bonus Oscars banter
The Business · KCRW
February 25, 201729m 30s
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Show Notes
<p>After an investigation by reporter Gary Baum, the LA city attorney has filed charges against more than two dozen people involved with casting workshops that are allegedly paid auditions for minor roles. Baum tells us how these workshops became so prevalent, and casting director Billy DaMota explains his longstanding opposition to the practice. Plus, one last look at the major Oscar races.</p>