what does “kinlore” mean?

kin (noun) - speaks to chosen family, lineage, and the networks we build together.

lore (noun) - speaks to story, history, and the myths we pass forward.

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Recently named one of the Broadway Women’s Fund’s " 50 Women to Watch on Broadway," Kate Lumpkin, CSA (she/her) is the Founder of and Lead Casting Director at Kinlore Casting. Collectively, as a casting professional, she has worked on over 40 TV/Film productions and 90 theatrical productions in New York City and across the USA including shows at The Kennedy Center, The Actors Theatre of Louisville, The A.R.T, NYTW, and many others.

Kate is also a Director/Choreographer and teaches workshops in New York and at numerous Colleges + Universities. She was recently named an Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at James Madison University. She has a degree in Anthropology and Folklore from Indiana University and is a graduate of the acting program at the William Esper Studios in NYC.

Kate Lumpkin, CSA


Joseph Hayes is a Casting Director, activist, and pretty cool guy who is at the forefront of creating and inciting change within this industry. While casting out of both NY and LA, Joseph realizes that creating a more inclusive, collaborative, and innovative industry starts in these rooms. He has been on casting teams for countless Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, and National Tours. His work can most recently be seen on screen in The Alto Knights starring Robert De Niro, The Bear on Hulu, Emperor of Ocean Park on MGM+ and Masquerade (Off-Broadway) in New York City.

Joseph attended Ball State University in the Musical Theatre BFA Program.

Joseph Hayes, CSA

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