Ella Donaldson Casting
ABOUT
Hello! I'm Ella - a Casting Freelancer, specialising in casting for theatre.
I have extensive experience working in theatre, having started my casting journey at Shakespeare's Globe. Working under the Head of Casting, Becky Paris CDG, I assisted on 20 productions for The Globe Theatre & Sam Wanamaker Playhouse from 2022 - 2024.
I have also worked for Amy Ball CDG, Lara Manwaring CDG and Matilda James CDG. Recent projects include work for the West End, Bristol Old Vic, Chichester Festival Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith, the RSC and Soho Theatre.
I am currently Theatre Casting Associate for Heather Basten CDG.
Further credits
Casting Director: A Hair's Breadth (Short Film)
Casting Consultant credits: The Josephine Hart Poetry Hour Foundation: The Poems of Emily Dickinson & Sylvia Plath and The Queen's Reading Room . Readers have included; Anne-Marie Duff, Monica Dolan And Pippa Bennett Warner.
Having also worked in access, I am passionate about inclusive representation for Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent actors, which is something I bring to my casting practice.