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Award-winning casting executive Judy Bowman joins RWS GlobalAward-winning casting executive Judy Bowman joins RWS Global

Bowman has over three decades’ experience in casting for theatre, film & television.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

January 23, 2025

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Judy Bowman has worked on well-known feature films, including ‘Mean Girls' and ‘Something’s Gotta Give.'PHOTO: RWS GLOBAL

Award-winning casting executive Judy Bowman joins the RWS Global team in the role of VP talent casting & recruitment. 

Bowman brings over 30 years of experience in casting for theatre, film & television, including Broadway and off-Broadway productions, numerous regional theatres and musicals, plays and experiential entertainment throughout New York, Chicago, Boston and Los Angeles markets.

An expert in finding exceptional talent

The addition to the team comes as RWS Global expands turnkey entertainment operations for cruise ships, resorts, theme parks and major sporting events. 

The company fills more than 8,000 roles around the world annually, creating opportunities for singers, actors, dancers, musicians, technicians and creatives on land and at sea. 

‘Judy’s innovation and creativity will be invaluable to RWS Global,’ said Ryan Saab, EVP, talent and creative casting, RWS Global. ‘Her extensive industry expertise and proven ability to lead dynamic casting projects, coupled with her commitment to building strong and diverse teams, position RWS Global to continue delivering exceptional talent to our clients worldwide.’ 

Projects

Bowman’s large-scale and international projects include touring productions for Broadway Asia, the National Drama Centre of Orleáns, Toneelgroep Amsterdam, Bard Summerscape, the American Repertory Theatre and interactive theatrical events in New York City’s Central Park. 

Additional work includes for feature films ‘Hurricane Bianca,’ ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘Something’s Gotta Give’ and ‘Shortbus,’ as well as series for Carsey-Werner, Amazon Prime, Hallmark and PBS. 

Bowman has been a faculty member at Harlem School of the Arts, an adjunct professor in Columbia University’s MFA film department and a guest teacher at NYU, Harvard University and Carnegie Mellon University.

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About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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