From managing live auditions to navigating the sea of online talent profiles, finding the right performer for your next production can be a very involved process. Louis Bourgaut, casting manager of The 7 Fingers, shares how digital tools provide an added value for talent seekers in the casting process.

Louis Bourgaut has been deeply steeped in the arts and culture of France from a very early age thanks to his family’s passionate involvement in these fields. Inspired after witnessing the mesmerizing show TRACES by The 7 Fingers, he embarked on a journey to master the circus arts. Louis cultivated his skills by graduating from l’École nationale de cirque de Châtellerault and then furthered his education at l’École de cirque de Québec, where he completed his training in 2016. In 2019, he became a part of The 7 Fingers team and has since risen to the position of Head of Casting, where he continues to contribute to the vibrant world of performance arts.  We recently caught up with Louis to hear his insights into The 7 Fingers casting process: what the company looks for, the tools they use, and what makes someo...