Listen "Jennifer Rudnicke ’91"
Episode Synopsis
After earning a Bachelor of Science in theatre from Illinois State University in 1991, Jennifer Rudnicke has spent the past 30 years in casting, including the past 22 years as co-owner and casting director of Paskal Rudnicke Casting in Chicago.
In this episode of Redbird Buzz, hear how Rudnicke and her business partner, Mickie Paskal, cast for TV, film, commercials, voiceover, and print. Some of their notable jobs have included casting for Chicago-based hit series Shameless and South Side. Most recently, they’ve provided location casting for FX’s The Bear, which earned several Emmy’s including, Best Comedy Series and Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series. Rudnicke is featured in the spring 2024 issue of State magazine.
In this episode of Redbird Buzz, hear how Rudnicke and her business partner, Mickie Paskal, cast for TV, film, commercials, voiceover, and print. Some of their notable jobs have included casting for Chicago-based hit series Shameless and South Side. Most recently, they’ve provided location casting for FX’s The Bear, which earned several Emmy’s including, Best Comedy Series and Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series. Rudnicke is featured in the spring 2024 issue of State magazine.
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