Bernard Telsey

Bernard Telsey (born February 8, 1960)[1] is a casting director and co-founder of MCC Theater.

Rent established Telsey as someone who casts unconventional shows, which got him assigned to cast The Capeman.

[3] Telsey is said to have discovered Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp, and Jesse L.

[4] Telsey has also served for seven years as the New York Vice-president of the Casting Society of America.

Telsey lives in New York City with his wife, Anne, and two sons, Felix and Daniel.