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

Anna Robb
Producer, Founder and CEO of StageLync -HONG KONG
Anna is the Executive Producer for Our Legacy Creations, a Global Live Entertainment Company and the CEO of StageLync.com. Originally from Australia, Anna's 23 year career in live entertainment has taken her around the world. Anna has created shows in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and in many countries across Asia. Always behind the scenes, Anna has been involved in the execution of some of the largest show creations in the world, including “The Beatles: LOVE” by Cirque du Soleil, and “The House of Dancing Water” in Macau. Anna holds a (BA) Honours degree in Design for Theatre and Television.

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Anna Robb

Anna is the Executive Producer for Our Legacy Creations, a Global Live Entertainment Company and the CEO of StageLync.com. Originally from Australia, Anna's 23 year career in live entertainment has taken her around the world. Anna has created shows in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and in many countries across Asia. Always behind the scenes, Anna has been involved in the execution of some of the largest show creations in the world, including “The Beatles: LOVE” by Cirque du Soleil, and “The House of Dancing Water” in Macau. Anna holds a (BA) Honours degree in Design for Theatre and Television.