why do people who do casting always have CSA after their name?

[polypterus]

Like in the credits for TV and movies... I know it means they're a member of the Casting Society of America (I looked that up a long time ago), but what's so special that they always have it after their name, like a title? I've never seen a director or producer with a "title" listed in the credits... what's so special about casting people?

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[jpsj82]

I have wondered this myself. My guess is that it is like what you said - some sort of title. Maybe they need to earn it in some way and not just join the society. kinda like md, ph.d, ccm, aap, ...

 

[amnesiac]

Because it's not like any association that you just *join* -- you have to have experience as a casting director AND be sponsored by 2 current CSA members, hence earning you the title and membership. Kind of how you need the voucher to join the SAG.