A Casting Place prides itself on being Texas Casting at its Best. Donise L. Hardy, CSA moved to Austin in 1999 and quickly was cemented as the busiest commercial casting director in the State of Texas. Before taking her career to new heights, Donise was a high-fashion model, a print model, an extra, an actor, a baby booker, a talent agent and an extras casting director giving her a unique perspective on casting.