Our Team
Great casting is all about having the right people in the room. Meet the team who sets the tone, builds the vibe, and brings positive energy to the process.
Chad Eric Murnane, CSA
Casting Director & Founder
Amber Snead, CSA
Casting Director & Partner
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Joey Casali
Casting Assistant
"Chad and Amber were wonderful to collaborate with. Their rigorous approach to casting was above and beyond. The way they dealt with cast, creatives and producers was intelligent, clear and kind. I look forward very much to working with them both again very soon."
Warren Carlyle
Tony Award-winning director and choreographer
"Amber and Chad are a director’s dream to work with. They listen. They help me implement my vision. They put people in front of me that I might not see otherwise, and they are excellent artists’ advocates. I love working with them! They’re my favorite."
Lili-Anne Brown
Director
"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
"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 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 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."
Hunter Foster
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 and Amber were wonderful to collaborate with. Their rigorous approach to casting was above and beyond. The way they dealt with cast, creatives and producers was intelligent, clear and kind. I look forward very much to working with them both again very soon."
Warren Carlyle
Tony Award-winning director and choreographer
"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
"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
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.
