John Frank Levey (Interview)
John Frank Levey is a casting director for John Welles Productions and is one of the most respected in the industry. Levey has won four Emmy awards (ER and West Wing) and is the recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Casting Society of America. Levey is best known for his casting credits for hit TV shows like Southland, ER, The West Wing, China Beach, Third Watch, and Shameless (currently airing on Showtime). Levey started his career as a theater director with the NEA fellowship at the Mark Taper Forum and continues to direct theater in Los Angeles today.
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Do You Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | ER, The West Wing, ShamelessDo you expect an actor to follow up with a thank you note after an audition?
Should actors follow up with a thank you note after an audition?
Do casting directors expect an actor to follow up with a thank you not... -
If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?
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How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | E.R., The West Wing, ShamelessDo I need to be off book?
Should I know all my lines for my auditions?
Can I read from the sides at my auditions?
How well should I know my lines at your office?
Can I hold the script and read my audition?
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What Gifts Do You Love & Not Love?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | ER, The West Wing, ShamelessIf you accepted gifts, what gifts would you like to receive?
What gifts do you like actors to give you after a booking?
What gifts should I buy casting directors?
What kind of presents should I buy to thank a cas... -
How Many Actors Do You See In The Room & On Tape For Each Role?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | E.R., The West Wing, ShamelessHow many actors per role are seen by the director?
How many actors go to producer session?
What is the number tapes that you pass onto a filmmaker per role?
How many actors will you see and then pass on to the ... -
How Many Actors Do Casting Directors Present To Filmmakers For Each Role?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | ER, The West Wing, ShamelessHow many actors per role are seen by the director?
How many actors go to producer session?
What is the number tapes that you pass onto a filmmaker per role?
How many actors will you see and then pass on to the pr... -
What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are On A Film Or TV Set?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | ER, The West Wing, ShamelessDo you have tips for actors when they are working on set?
What can I do to be a better actor when I'm on set?
Do the casting directors have some tips on what I can do to be rebooked after working on set?
How can ... -
How Long Do You Watch A Self Tape Before You Know They're Not Right?
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What Are The Roles & Duties Of The Various Casting Positions In Your Office?
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What Has Motivated You To Take A Chance On Auditioning An Actor You Don't Know?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | E.R., The West Wing, ShamelessWhat Made You Take A Chance On An Actor You Don't Know?
When do you take a chance on new actors?
Why would you take a chance on a new actor?
Would you ever take a chance on a new actor?
What would a new actor h... -
How Much Input Do You Feel You Have In The Final Casting Decisions?
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How Do You Select Actors To Audition?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | ER, The West Wing, ShamelessHow does John Frank Levey choose actors to audition?
What is the process of CDs choosing actors to audition?
What is the process of shortlisting auditioning candidates like?
How do I get chosen for auditions?
Wha... -
In An Audition, Should I Talk In The Character's Voice Before & After The Scene?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | E.R., The West Wing, ShamelessShould I stay in accent the whole audition?
Should I arrive in character to an audition?
Should I stay in character during an audition?
Should I speak in the character's voice before and after my audition?
Shou... -
How Many New Actors VS. Working Actors Do you See For A Role?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | ER, The West Wing, ShamelessWhat percentage of actors you audition are working actors with impressive resumes?
What percentage of actors do you know?
Do you ever seen unknown actors?
Do you see mostly new actors for auditions?
Do you mostl... -
Does SAG-AFTRA Vs SAG-AFTRA Eligible Make A Difference In Casting?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | E.R., The West Wing, ShamelessDoes SAG-AFTRA eligible carry the same weight as SAG-AFTRA membership?
Do you view SAG-AFTRA eligible differently to SAG-AFTRA membership?
What does SAG-AFTRA eligible mean?
Do you view SAG-AFTRA eligibility di... -
Storytime: The One About Nancy Giles
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | E.R., The West Wing, Shameless
