Kathleen Mayrs is one of Vancouver’s most respected and sought-after Commercial Casting Directors.
With over 30 years of experience in the industry and thousands of commercials to her name, Kathleen brings a wealth of knowledge, insight, and instinct to every project she takes on. Her deep understanding of the Lower Mainland’s talent pool—across all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels—makes her an invaluable asset to producers, directors, and agencies alike. Known for her professionalism, sharp eye for talent, and collaborative approach, Kathleen is deeply committed to her clients and passionate about the creative process.
She thrives on a challenge and takes pride in her ability to unearth unique, memorable performers—especially when tasked with finding hard-to-cast roles. While her primary focus is principal casting for commercials, voice over, and short films, her diverse resume also includes work as a Canadian Casting Associate on episodic television and feature films, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the casting landscape both locally and nationally.
Kathleen is a passionate educator and loves to share her knowledge with actors across the country through her online Commercial Acting workshops and private coaching sessions. Her workshops are known for being both informative and empowering—designed to demystify the commercial audition process, sharpen on-camera skills, and help actors understand what truly stands out in the casting room. Kathleen’s approachable teaching style and industry insight make her sessions valuable for actors at all levels, from newcomers to seasoned professionals looking to fine-tune their craft.
In her private coaching, Kathleen offers personalized, one-on-one guidance that focuses on helping actors build confidence, improve self-tape technique, and make bold, authentic choices in their auditions. Whether you're looking to break into the commercial world or take your audition game to the next level, Kathleen’s coaching provides practical tools, honest feedback, and a supportive space to grow.