“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
Dublin Show Productions is casting a lead role for an upcoming stage production. The production is seeking a UK-based actor/singer to play Danny, a fun-loving, whiskey-drinking Dublin fisherman who loves to sing. This is an established, ongoing production and requires a performer who can confidently carry a lead role with strong vocal performance and an authentic Dublin sound.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform as the lead character “Danny” in a live stage production.
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Deliver a consistent, engaging performance across multiple shows and tour stops.
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Sing live with a strong tenor voice and maintain vocal stamina across performances.
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Use or reproduce a Dublin dialect as required for the role.
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Work professionally with the production team, cast, and crew during rehearsals and performances.
Requirements
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Male, age range 35–65.
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White/European descent (as specified by the casting).
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Strong tenor singing voice.
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Ability to perform with a Dublin dialect.
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Must be UK-based and able to tour nationwide as needed.
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Must have a valid driving licence and passport.
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Non-Union.
Compensation Details
£300 per show.