Deb Barylski brought a huge wealth of experience and teaching acumen to her workshop with CALARTS directors. The class introduced filmmakers to the fundamental elements of casting and how a professional casting director functions within the creative process. Deb's clear instruction was amplified by her ability to dynamically engage the students with anecdotes and practical information that opened them not only to the casting director's process, but the nature of how choosing an actor shapes story and the ultimate aesthetic of a filmmaker's work. A skilled teacher, Deb's insightful understanding of actor's, their training and native instrument, opened the directing students to the immense creativity, and hard work, that a successful casting process demands. Using clips from various films and programs she has been involved with, Deb immediately was able to animate her lecture with solid examples the students could easily relate to and learn from. Deb is articulate, intelligent and passionate about her work. This is a must workshop for both actors, directors of any medium and educators who are trying to break down the mysterious elements of how casting decisions radically influence the chemistry and success of a film, play or television program. It is a practical class, but also an inspiring one.