As the film industry continued to flourish in the Southeast, Mitzi and Paige became known as two of the most prestigious casting directors in the region. Both brought extensive experience from the production side of both film and theatre : directing, producing and acting. This provided them with invaluable insight into the many aspects and complexities of production.

Paige retired in the summer of 2017 and sadly 4 months later was diagnosed with bile duct cancer.  She fought this illness with courage and grace but on April 27, 2020 she lost her battle during the social isolation of Covid19.

All of us who knew Paige were devastated by her passing. Mitzi decided to start the Paige Johnston Thomas Giving Tree to honor her legacy. Please visit www.paigesgivingtree.org to find out how you can support this foundation.  

Paige’s influence and creativity lives on in the spirit of C&J.  Mitzi continues to keep the vision going with her dedication and passion to the importance of finding the perfect actors for every production.

  C&J Casting has both a Film Division and a Commercial  Division of their organization.