Asylum Casting

Asylum Casting Asylum Casting is a full service casting company for union and non union projects.

Casting Director with experience in casting for film, television, non broadcast (industrial), voiceover, real people, print, kids, live events, comedy, web videos. Melissa Paradice learned the foundations of production and casting from Maura Tighe and worked closely under her wing for 5 years moving up from Casting Assistant to Associate to Director. When Maura sold the company in 2009 to get her

Masters in Education, Melissa made the transition to Casting Director under Christine Wyse (also a former Maura Tighe employee before moving to NY and casting there for many years). Over the last 8+ years Christine has put the polish on Melissa's casting skills. Now we find ourselves in 2017 and Christine has sold the company to Melissa in order to pursue other opportunities, and Melissa is excited to take on this new exciting chapter in her casting career as business owner.

We are coming up on the BATA- Boston Area Theatre Auditions fast! Join us in helping support this event, and allowing us...
04/01/2025

We are coming up on the BATA- Boston Area Theatre Auditions fast! Join us in helping support this event, and allowing us to expand and bring more professional development opportunities, community nights and more!
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03/17/2025

Producer Registration Thank you for your interest in joining us for the 2025 Boston Area Theatre Auditions! Theatre Company Representatives, Casting Directors, Producers, and Freelance Directors are now welcome to register for BATA 2025. Registration includes up to two people at a time for both

Melissa Paradice is teaching an elective class this Spring!
02/21/2025

Melissa Paradice is teaching an elective class this Spring!

MASTER THE SELF-TAPE is an elective for actors in Boston. Learn how to film a successful self-tape audition for casting directors and agents.

Excited to see How To NOT Save the World With Mr Bezos with at
11/10/2024

Excited to see How To NOT Save the World With Mr Bezos with at

10/31/2024
Come join Asylum Casting for the Boston premiere of McCurdy Point, a locally-shot SAG project cast by Melissa Paradice o...
10/30/2024

Come join Asylum Casting for the Boston premiere of McCurdy Point, a locally-shot SAG project cast by Melissa Paradice of Asylum Casting! Written, Directed and Featuring alumni from Improv Asylum and Asylum NYC.

McCurdy Point is the story of a guy's weekend gone wrong. When four men head to a rental cabin in the woods of Maine, they realize that their dream weekend getaway has turned into a nightmare.

Get complimentary tickets through the Link in Bio!

Now Casting for NAKED MAGICIANS!Auditions in November in Boston and NYCPays $200-$300/show, 4-6 show likely/weekVisit ww...
10/21/2024

Now Casting for NAKED MAGICIANS!
Auditions in November in Boston and NYC
Pays $200-$300/show, 4-6 show likely/week
Visit www.AsylumCasting.com for more details and audition instructions!

One Line Premise w/ Kevin McDonald (The Kids in the Hall)Sunday October 27th 11-3pUnlock your sketch writing potential w...
09/24/2024

One Line Premise w/ Kevin McDonald (The Kids in the Hall)

Sunday October 27th 11-3p

Unlock your sketch writing potential with Kevin McDonald from The Kids in the Hall in this exclusive writing-focused workshop! Designed for aspiring comedy writers, this session will guide you through turning a single premise into a fully realized comedy sketch. Limited to just 16 students, this hands-on workshop ensures you receive personalized feedback and expert advice from Kevin himself.

What You’ll Do:
Bring a one-line premise for a comedy sketch
Participate in group discussions where Kevin will:
Break down each premise.
Guide you on how to transform your idea into a full scene.
Provide expert feedback on structure, pacing, and character development.
Leave with a refined premise to write the full sketch
Submit your sketch via email for personalized notes from Kevin himself!

What You’ll Learn:

How to take a simple idea and build it into a structured sketch.
The art of developing strong premises and turning them into engaging comedic scenes.
Tips and techniques from Kevin’s experience with Kids in the Hall for writing memorable and effective sketches.
How to refine your ideas for maximum comedic impact.

This workshop is strictly writing-based—no improv or performance—focused on helping you build your comedy writing toolkit. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this class will give you the skills and confidence to craft original sketches.

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Address

239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA
02114

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16174246805

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Casting Director with experience in casting for film, television, non broadcast (industrial), voiceover, real people, print, kids, live events, comedy, web videos. Melissa Paradice learned the foundations of production and casting from Maura Tighe and worked closely under her wing for 5 years moving up from Casting Assistant to Associate to Director. When Maura sold the company in 2009 to get her Masters in Education, Melissa made the transition to Casting Director under Christine Wyse (also a former Maura Tighe employee before moving to NY and casting there for many years). Over the last 8+ years Christine has put the polish on Melissa's casting skills. As of August 2017 Christine has sold the company to Melissa, and is pursuing other opportunities, and Melissa is excited to take on this new exciting chapter in her casting career as business owner.