“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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Bears Bears Bears (R&D Stage Production)
Job Description
A paid R&D theatre opportunity is now casting actors for an upcoming development week of a new stage production. This project is seeking strong performers who can bring sharp character work, natural comedy, and grounded emotion to a contemporary play setting. Actors from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be based in Greater Manchester, with rehearsals/auditions taking place in Manchester City Centre.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform scripted scenes for an R&D development process ahead of a future premiere.
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Collaborate with the creative team in readings, scene work, and exploratory staging.
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Take direction, adjust performance choices quickly, and support an ensemble environment.
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Bring clear character specificity, timing, and truthful emotional beats to the work.
Requirements
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Must be Greater Manchester-based and able to work in Manchester City Centre.
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Seeking actors to play ages 30–35 for the following roles:
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Jen: confident, dry-witted, funny, impulsive, creative/arty appearance.
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Jake: sarcastic, self-conscious, self-deprecating, outdoorsy, hipster vibe.
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Jodi: wears her heart on her sleeve, a little naive, modest, always well-groomed.
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Performance materials typically requested include a Spotlight link and CV and/or showreel.
Compensation
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Paid opportunity (rate not listed).