Brian Levy

A leader in the Canadian casting community since 1986, Brian started in the industry as an actor, heading west to Vancouver's prestigious Vancouver Playhouse Acting School. He worked there as an actor before moving into a leadership role in management. Returning to Ontario as publicist for the Gryphon Theatre Co., he then became managing producer for Ron East's Mime Company Unlimited. Brian began casting in the mid 1980s. Starting his casting career with Liz Ramos, he quickly became a partner in Ramos-Levy Casting. Brian then bought the company and became Brian Levy Casting Inc, quickly establishing himself as a talented and busy casting director. Joining forces with casting director Jon Comerford, he created Levy-Comerford Casting. Brian and Jon formed The Casting Associates to include renowned casting director Deirdre Bowen. The Casting Associates disbanded in the mid 1990s. Meanwhile, Brian continued to work as a successful independent casting director. In 2003, he became a partner with Kim Everest in Powerhouse Casting. Now in 2007, Brian has launched the independent Fly Casting. Fly Casting is a small 'boutique' casting shop. Brian works closely with each client. Brian, himself, not only directs the initial casting session, but attends all callbacks with his directors. This hands-on approach as well as his knowledge of established and emerging talent gives Brian's work award-winning and substantial results. Fly Casting works out of Toronto's historic Magic Building at 60 Sumach St. and has two state-of-the-art studios. Brian stays current by attending theatre, comedy venues and first run films. He also watches more TV than his mother would approve of. Brian Levy is a member in good standing of the Casting Directors Society of Canada (CDC).