NYC Casting Directors
Casting Talent.
Creating Stories.
Murnane Casting is a New York-based casting office specializing in Broadway, Off-Broadway, Tours, and Regional Theatre.
Featured Work
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7K+
Roles Cast
200+
Curtains Raised
25+
Years of Showbiz
15K+
Showtunes Belted
Working with Murnane Casting is a true partnership from first conversation to closing night. We cast like artists and think like producers—handling the heavy lifting so you can focus on the big picture while feeling supported and inspired along the way.
What We Do
Bringing Characters to Life
1
Broadway
Celebrity casting. Top-tier performers. Next-gen stars. With Broadway casting experience, we dig deep to find the talent your production needs.
2
Off-Broadway
Where new voices are tested and daring ideas take shape. Our casting supports risk-taking and the development of new work.
3
National Tours
Casting tours has become a cornerstone of our work. We search nationwide to find the right performers for every role, often discovering talent in the most unexpected places.
4
International Tours
New audiences, new terrain. We build companies that bring productions across cultures, connecting stories with audiences worldwide.
5
Regional
From LORT houses to legacy playhouses, we cast for the story and the community—supporting the adventurous work happening beyond New York.
"Chad is a perceptive, sensitive, caring and extraordinary casting director with a graceful and strong approach to this challenging and amazing work!"
Bartlett Sher
Tony Award-winning theatre director
"Chad did a wonderful job casting my play and I am tremendously grateful for all of his care and time. He is thoughtful, collaborative, and a joy to be with in the room. He is a real professional."
Ken Ludwig
Award-winning playwright
"Chad and Amber's work is always truly exceptional. They consistently bring fresh, insightful ideas to the table and demonstrate an impressive ability to discover unique and compelling talent."
Matt Kunkel
VP of Creative Development and General Manager, Work Light Productions
"Chad checks ALL those boxes, and more. He is not only able to find fresh, undiscovered talent that is constantly surprising, but his ability to run a casting session is beyond impressive. Chad is one of my 'go-to' people when I begin the process of casting a musical!"
Robert Horn
Tony Award-winning playwright
"Chad comes to the casting process with a high level of energy and imagination. I find his insights valuable and appreciate that he isn’t afraid to go above and beyond to find the right person for the role."
Chris Coleman
Artistic Director, Denver Center for the Performing Arts
"Thanks again for bringing in such a talented group of performers, and for doing it with grace."
Jerry Zaks
Tony Award-winning theatre director
"Chad and Amber are truly dedicated professionals who genuinely know how to support a director through the casting process. They enjoy their work and that joy is infectious to everyone."
Karen Azenberg
Artistic Director, Pioneer Theatre Company
"Chad is one of the most pleasant and hard-working casting directors I've ever worked with - plus he has a great eye for talent! And he treats the actors and creative team with great respect. He just makes everything easier."
Hunter Foster
Director
"Chad is a knowledgeable, perceptive, and expert casting director whose approach throughout the process was positive and highly supportive. I loved working with him."
David Auburn
Tony Award-winning playwright and theatre director
"Working with Chad, I was able to see his creativity and flexibility in action. His ideas were exciting and added a spark to the work that resulted in beautiful performances."
Jill Rafson
Producing Artistic Director, Classic Stage Company
"Chad is a perceptive, sensitive, caring and extraordinary casting director with a graceful and strong approach to this challenging and amazing work!"
Bartlett Sher
Tony Award-winning theatre director
"Chad and Amber's work is always truly exceptional. They consistently bring fresh, insightful ideas to the table and demonstrate an impressive ability to discover unique and compelling talent."
Matt Kunkel
VP of Creative Development and General Manager, Work Light Productions
"Chad comes to the casting process with a high level of energy and imagination. I find his insights valuable and appreciate that he isn’t afraid to go above and beyond to find the right person for the role."
Chris Coleman
Artistic Director, Denver Center for the Performing Arts
"Chad and Amber are truly dedicated professionals who genuinely know how to support a director through the casting process. They enjoy their work and that joy is infectious to everyone."
Karen Azenberg
Artistic Director, Pioneer Theatre Company
"Chad is a knowledgeable, perceptive, and expert casting director whose approach throughout the process was positive and highly supportive. I loved working with him."
David Auburn
Tony Award-winning playwright and theatre director
Standing Ovations
We’re proud to be a trusted partner for theatre-makers across the industry. Here’s what they have to say about working with our team.
About Us
Behind the Curtain
We’re a tight-knit team of theatre nerds, casting pros, and creative matchmakers. As experts in commercial and regional theatre, we’re here to help you build a cast that makes your production sing—literally.
Chad Eric Murnane, CSA
Casting Director & Founder
Amber Snead, CSA
Casting Director & Partner
