StageLync Podcast Ep. 84: The Modern Evolution of Global Casting and Creative Leadership with Ryan Saab
Ryan Saab, the Executive Vice President of Talent and Creative Casting for RWS Global, oversees recruitment for all live entertainment experiences within the company’s dynamic portfolio of large-scale operations, bringing nearly two decades of expertise in entertainment operations, casting, and creative development to the table.
In this episode of the StageLync podcast, host Anna Robb sits down with Ryan Saab to pull back the curtain on one of the largest entertainment recruitment engines in the world, responsible for hiring over 7,000 artists and technicians annually across 150 venues. From orchestrating global theatrical powerhouses like ARC to managing turn-key operations for the world’s leading cruise lines, Ryan shares a rare, transparent look at the strategy behind a 100-city audition tour and explains why qualities like presence and adaptability are the ultimate “X-factors” in the room.
Whether he is discussing how to treat your social media as a professional brand or sharing his “people collector” philosophy on creative leadership, Ryan Saab provides a masterclass for both the aspiring talent looking to get cast and the industry veteran aiming to build a world-class team.
Credits for the StageLync Podcast
Host: Anna Robb
Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil
Music: Jeremy Willi
Design: Em Holt
Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo
Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis
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