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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What Is Your Preferred Delivery Method For Self Tapes?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | ER, The West Wing, ShamelessWhat method should I submit my tape via?
Should I post my self tapes to You Tube to give to casting?
Should I post my self tapes to Vimeo to give to casting?
Should my self tapes be downloadable?
Do I make my sel... -
How Long Do You Watch A Self Tape Before You Know They're Not Right?
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Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
Should I dress in full costume at a casting?
Can I costume for an audition?
Should I wear full costume at a casting?
At a casting, can I go full costume?
Would you recommend, full costume at an audition?
At an audition, can I wear full costume?
Is full costume encouraged at an audition?
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What Are Some Do(s) & Don't(s) For Actor’s Headshots?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | E.R., The West Wing, ShamelessHow do I shoot a winning headshot?
What do you look for in a great headshot?
What is the recipe for success of an effective actor headshot?
How do I make my face stand out in my headshot?
Any tips on how to tak... -
Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | E.R., The West Wing, ShamelessDo I need a hard copy of a headshot at John Frank Levey’s office?
Do I need hard copy of a resume when I go to John Frank Levey’s office?
Does John Frank Levey require hard copies of photo and resume?
Does John... -
How Do You Feel About Actors Sending A Thank You Present When You Hire Them?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | E.R., The West Wing, ShamelessDo you like actors sending a thank you present when you hire them?
Do you expect actors sending a thank you present when you hire them?
What are your thoughts on thank you card presents from actors?
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What Are Some Do(s) & Don't(s) For Actor Demo Reels?
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | E.R., The West Wing, ShamelessWhat makes an effective demo reel?
What should I not do in my demo reel?
What should I avoid in my demo reel?
What makes a great demo reel?
Is my demo reel good enough?
Is my demo reel effective?
How can I put ... -
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 ... -
What Are The Roles & Duties Of The Various Casting Positions In Your Office?
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How Much Input Do You Feel You Have In The Final Casting Decisions?
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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
