“Call Me Daddy” TV Pilot Open Casting Call for Lead and Supporting Roles
Casting Call for Dark Comedy Musical
Job Description
An upcoming dark comedy musical is seeking strong performers with vocal, comedic, and physical acting skills for lead and supporting roles. This pilot production blends humor, ambition, and twisted storytelling, offering actors the chance to take on bold, complex characters. Rehearsals begin mid-September with performances scheduled through the fall.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform lead or supporting roles with strong comedic timing and stage presence
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Deliver powerful vocal or dance performances as required by role
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Collaborate with cast and creative team to develop dynamic characters
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Commit to rehearsal and filming schedule while maintaining professionalism
Requirements
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Male Lead (Chester): Age 40–55, strong vocal and comedy acting, psychopathic evil boss
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Female Lead (Heather): Age 25–35, strong vocal and comedy acting, ambitious, quirky, unhinged
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Female Role (Polly): Age 25–35, strong physical and comedy acting, Chester’s PA/mistress
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Male Variety: Age 20–60, strong vocal or dancing with comedy acting, multiple roles
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Female Variety: Age 20–60, strong vocal or dancing with comedy acting, multiple roles
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All abilities and experience levels welcome; must be available for rehearsals Thursdays 6–9 PM and Sundays 2–5 PM
Compensation
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Initial pilot is unpaid; once signed, production will be salaried for a series
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Opportunity for long-term casting in a developing stage project
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Job Description
A production team is seeking three strong male actors ages 40–50 for the development and eventual production of ACT TWO, a one-act play by Robyn Dickinson, based in the Bromsgrove/South Birmingham area. The play follows three lifelong friends whose decades of friendship and banter conceal the things that matter most. Described as funny, raw, and human, the production features three substantial roles and aims to encourage conversations around men’s mental health while supporting awareness and fundraising efforts.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform one of three substantial male roles in ACT TWO
- Participate in the play’s initial research and development process
- Collaborate on character and script development
- Bring authenticity, humor, and emotional depth to the role
- Work collaboratively with the writer and other performers
- Participate in the eventual production, subject to development and funding
Requirements
- Male actors ages 40–50
- Strong acting and character-development skills
- R&D or new-writing experience preferred
- Comfortable working with material involving friendship and men’s mental health
- Interested actors should contact the production for an audition pack
Compensation
Initial R&D is unpaid.
