about us
Murnane Casting is a first-class casting office in New York City, founded by Chad Eric Murnane alongside Amber Snead. Chad and Amber began their collaboration at Binder Casting and have been working together ever since. With a particular passion for developing new works, the team are experts in casting for theatre, film, and television projects nationwide.
Our mission is to create a collaborative, relaxed, and highly imaginative casting experience for our clients. We go the extra mile to find the right cast. When you partner with us, you gain a true collaborator in your process, standing by your side from inception to close.
Current & Recent Broadway/Tours: Anne of Green Gables, Dear Evan Hansen, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Recent clients include Classic Stage Company, Goodspeed Musicals, Hollywood Bowl, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Drury Lane Theatre, Pioneer Theatre Company, and Bay Street Theater.
our commitment
Murnane Casting commits to creating an inclusive and accessible industry that celebrates diversity. We value and appreciate the diverse perspectives and experiences that individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and abilities bring to our work. Recognizing the need for change, we dedicate ourselves to the ongoing work of dismantling access barriers, promoting inclusivity, and encouraging dialogues that challenge us to grow. Our commitment goes beyond words; we actively strive to create a casting environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered.
our team
Chad Eric Murnane, CSA (he/him)
Founder & Casting Director
Chad is a New York-based casting director and the founder of Murnane Casting. Before launching Murnane Casting, he spent six years at Binder Casting and three years at Lisa Fields Casting.
He is passionate about championing actors and strives to cultivate a sense of humanity and ease in the audition process. He is committed to investing in untapped and underrepresented artists.
Career highlights include casting Anne of Green Gables (Goodspeed), Into the Woods (Hollywood Bowl), Emojiland (off-Broadway), along with national/international tours of Lincoln Center Theater’s My Fair Lady, Dear Evan Hansen, Tina, The Sound of Music, and the Tony Award-winning revival of The Color Purple. On film, Chad worked on Paramount Pictures’ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows and the reboot of Friday the 13th.
Chad earned a B.S. in Media Studies with Entertainment Entrepreneurship from The New School, as well as an M.A. in Arts Administration from Baruch College. Additionally, he is a CAP21 Conservatory graduate. A member of the Casting Society of America, Chad is a three-time Artios Award nominee for his work in theatre and an advocate for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. He resides in Washington Heights with his husband and their terrier.
Amber Snead, CSA (she/her)
Casting Director
Amber is originally from Southern California and began her career as a performer. She is passionate about discovering talent and committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in her work. Her goal is to create an audition space where everyone feels supported and empowered to showcase their best work.
Amber has over a decade of experience, with a background spanning both coasts, including casting for Broadway, off-Broadway, tours, regional, and Los Angeles theatre. Most recently, she was casting at Binder Casting and ARC Casting, working on projects like Disney’s "The Lion King" on Broadway and the North American tour.
Nathanial Riccio (he/him)
Casting Associate
Nathan is thrilled to join the Murnane Casting team. Previously, he was the Executive Assistant to the Producing Artistic Director at Axelrod Performing Arts Center. Alongside his work with Murnane Casting, Nate is the Director of Special Programming for Pegasus Theatre Company in Bordentown, NJ. His collaborations include working with Tony award-winning artists, Grammy award-winning musicians, and other notable figures in the theatre community. Nate has also had the privilege of assisting large-scale non-profits during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, contributing to the resurgence of several professional theaters.
A graduate of the musical theatre program at CCM, Nate now finds joy in leveraging his performing arts background to help talent shine and contribute to the creation of new artistic innovations.
Favorite casting credits include The Bridges of Madison County, A Bronx Tale, Avenue Q, Raisin, and The Prom.
our work
Broadway / Off-Broadway / New York
National / International Tours
Regional
press
4/23/24
Murnane Casting adds Amber Snead to roster of Casting Directors
3/31/23
Chad Eric Murnane Launches
Boutique Casting Office
3/31/23
Casting Director
Chad Eric Murnane
Launches Independant Office
testimonials
David Auburn
Tony Award-winning playwright and theatre 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.”
Barlett Sher
Tony Award-winning theatre director
“Chad is a perceptive, sensitive, caring and extraordinary casting director with a graceful and strong approach to this challenging and amazing work!”
Robert Horn
Tony Award-winning playwright
"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!"
Jill Rafson
Producing Artistic Director, Classic Stage Company
“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.”
Hunter Foster
Director
“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.”
Chris Coleman
Artistic Director, Denver Center of the Performing Arts
“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.”
contact
Actors:
General inquires or project-specific submissions, send materials to Info@MurnaneCasting.com
Please use this email for professional casting inquiries only.
