Seth Yanklewitz (Interview)
Seth Yanklewitz is the former Vice President of Network casting at Fox Broadcasting
On the television side, his credits include Mindy Kaling’s limited series Four Weddings and a Funeral for HULU; the DC Comic’s series Pennyworth, the original series Godfather of Harlem and the upcoming Chapelwaite based on the Stephen King novel on EPIX; the Vikings series spinoff Valhalla for Netflix and the next installment of Fargo for FX.
On the feature side, his credits include Candyman, Respect and the Samaritan.
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A Conversation With Casting Director, Seth Yanklewitz
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownGayle Pillsbury has cast dozens of the biggest shows on television. Her first long running show was 3rd Rock from the Sun of which she cast 67 episodes.
Its success propelled her casting career...
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Seth Yanklewitz: Rapidfire
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownWhere do you post auditions?
Do you audition non-union actors?
Does SAG-AFTRA vs SAG-AFTRA Elligible make a difference?
Where do you find readers for your audition sessions?
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What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Differently To New Actors In Auditions?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownWhat do professional actors do differently to new actors in an audition?
What separates the professional actors from new actors in an audition?
How can you tell a professional actors from a ne... -
What Would You Say To A Petrified Actor Auditioning For You For The First Time?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownWhy am I nervous in an audition?
Why are first time actors nervous at audition?
What makes an actor nervous in an audition room?
What does nerves mean for an actor in audition?
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What Has Motivated You To Take A Chance On Auditioning An Actor You Don't Know?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownWhat made you take a chance on an actor you don't lnow?
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?
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When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
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Which Props (If Any) Are Appropriate In Auditions?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director CSA
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownCan I bring props to an audition?
Who provides props at an audition?
What props should I bring to a casting?
What props can I use at a casting?
What props is OK to bring to casting?
What props aren... -
What % Of Actors Auditioned Are Working Actors vs New Talent?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownHow many new actors do you see for a role?
How many new actors vs professional actors would you see for each role?
How many new actors vs working actors do you see?
What’s the percentage of new a... -
Do You Audition Non-Union Actors?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director CSA
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownDo you see non-union actors?
Do you only see union actors?
Do you see union and non-union actors?
If I am non-union, will you see me?
Does Seth Yanklewitz see non-union actors?
If I am non-union, c... -
Where Do You Find Readers For Your Audition Sessions?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director CSA
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If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?
I bombed my audition - what should I do?
Should I apologize to casting about a bad audition?
After a bad audition, should I apologize?
Should I check in with casting if I bomb an audition?
I bombed an audition - what now?
Is there any way to make up for a bad audition?
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In An Audition, Should I Talk In The Character's Voice Before & After The Scene?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownShould I stay in accent the whole audition?
Should I arrive in character to an audition?
Should I stay in character during an audition?
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How Do You Select Which Actors To Audition?
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What Are Some Do(s) & Dont(s) For Self Tapes?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownWhat are the do's and don't's of self tapes?
Can you tell me the dos and don't of self tapes?
Are there some dos and don'ts of self tapes?
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Have You Ever Hired An Actor From An Unsolicited Self Tape?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownHas an unsolicited tape ever led to a booking?
Have you booked from a tape you didn't ask for before?
Has your office hired actors from tapes you didn't request before?
Would you ever hire an act... -
What Background Colours Do You Like For Self Tapes?
What backdrop colors are best for self tapes?
For self tapes, what backdrop color should I choose?
Is blue best for self tapes?
Is a grey background best for self tapes auditions?
What color is best for backdrops?
For my self tape auditions, what backdrop colors should I choose?
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Has A Bad Self Tape Reader Ever Cost An Actor A Job?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownDo bad self tape readers ruin self tapes?
What is the impact of a bad reader in a self tape?
Should I retape if my reader is bad?
Are bad readers on a self tape a deal breaker?
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What Is Your Preferred Delivery Method For Self Tapes?
What 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 self tapes downloadable for casting?
How does casting like to receive my self tapes?
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If I Can't Find A Reader, Can I Pre-Record The Other Characters Lines Myself?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownCan I tape my own voice reading the other role's lines for a self tape?
When I can't find a reader can I record on my own?
Can I tape a self tape without a reader?
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How Important Is The Quality Of My Self-Tape Reader?
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Do You Ever Watch Unsolicited Self Tapes Sent By Actors Or Representation?
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How Long Do You Watch A Self Tape Before You Know They're Not Right?
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What Are Some Do-s & Don't-s For Actor Demo Reels?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownWhat 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?
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Do Late Career Break Happen More With Comedy Actors Than Dramatic Actors?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownIf I haven't made it in my 20s, is it over for me?
Can I break into comedy when I am older?
What age is too old to break into comedy?
Is it harder to break into drama or comedy more as an older a...
