Our Casting Directors

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Don Case is known and respected for the quality of his work and the efficiency in which it is handled.  A degree in speech and theater brought him to New York in 1979 where he focused his talents on theater and stand-up comedy.  His shift to casting came in 1983 when he co-founded Kelly & Case.  He quickly became a prominent force in New York Casting spearheading Donald Case Casting in 1989.

Don is known for his excellence in kids' casting and is proud to have worked on many projects with Hasbro™, Playskool™, Milton Bradley™, and Mattel™.  He is responsible for finding the perfect baby to sit in the now famous Michelin Tire™ spots. He has cast countless commercials with characters ranging from football players to bikers to ballerinas, and everything in between.  Don has also led the way in animation voice-over casting, giving voice to the cast of characters in several Cartoon Network™ series, including Courage the Cowardly Dog.

In addition to commercials and voice-overs, Donald Case casts for industrials, film, theater, and television.  He has cast numerous TV shows and has had the pleasure of working with many dynamic forces, including Bill Fertik, Alan Cumming, Kevin Donovan, Greg Kohs, Penny Marshall, David Stern, John Woo, David Steinberg, and the late John Schlesinger.

Rachel joined Donald Case Casting with a background in the agent world having worked in both theatrical and commercial agencies.  During her time on that side of the entertainment business, Rachel worked with both adults and children covering on-camera commercials, voiceovers, animation, radio, TV, and theatrical projects.  

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Rachel came to New York via Syracuse University where she earned her degree in Drama.  She joined the full time staff of Donald Case Casting in 2008. 

Tisha Ioli worked successfully as an actor for over 20 years, before bringing her knowledge of the craft and empathy for actors into the world of casting.  She freelanced with some of New York's prominent casting offices before finding a permanent home at Donald Case Casting in 2001.   

In addition to her many years of theatrical experience, Tisha is an accomplished playwright.  Her plays and sketches have been performed at many New York venues, including The Merkin Concert Hall, The West Bank Theater, The Woodstock Theater, and at Hudson Valley Theater Sounds.