Ilene Starger

Casting Director, Producer, Writer; Teacher of acting/auditioning workshops; occasional Backstage 'Experts' columnist.

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@MikeBarnes4 @THR Thank you again, Mike. Dianne was the best, in every way. And her joie de vivre touched everyone who knew her.

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@JenCrittenden Jen, we will love her forever, and she, us. She loved you so deeply and was so very proud of you. And she gave me the gift of knowing you and your mom. xo

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She changed my life; she taught me so much about life, actors, art. She was a passionate traveler & cook; a true family person. She adored the people she adored; her warmth & love was a comforting shawl wrapped around our shoulders. We grieve. We love you beyond words, Di.
💕xo

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There are not enough superlatives to describe Dianne Crittenden, my beloved mentor, friend of 44 years, 'older sister.' The best of the best, Dianne had such fine intelligence, sensitivity and insight. She was brilliant, gorgeous, witty; fiercely loyal, resilient, unique.

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@RogerMancusi @Metrograph Congratulations, Roger! Wishing you all the best.

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@amydanoneill Congratulations, Amy! Brava! xo

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@christophclarey Heartrending in a magnificent way, Chris. Impossible not to weep.

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@eurosport @RafaelNadal @rogerfederer Loved for their greatness, but also their goodness.

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@jon_wertheim @SInow Superb.

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@rogerfederer Beautiful, elegant, generous, as always. We will continue to cherish you, Roger. Thank you for sharing your tennis brilliance and your humanity and joy with us.

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@MichelleObama Thank you for your beautiful, moving words. Magnificent portraits of you and @BarackObama. You both continue to inspire and bring joy.

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@maddiecorman Wishing you a healthy and joyous year, Maddie. xo

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@AGWishingrad @HarperChildrens @HarperStacks Congratulations, Alysa! It's such a beautiful book. xo

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@chrisbergstedt Oh, Christian, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

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@StefaniaLicari Yes, he is! So glad you two now know one another!

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@StefaniaLicari Wishing you good luck with it all, and so glad to hear from Ben how well your show is going.

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So very saddened by the death of Jay Binder. A terrific person, and such a talented casting director. He cared deeply about actors and colleagues; he was an integral part of the NYC theatrical/Broadway community, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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@LizGoesOn @Mets @premiumbusiness Liz, wishing you a healthy, joyous year! xo

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@LizGoesOn @54Below Very beautiful, Liz, and Nicholas is so talented, too! How proud you must be. xo