“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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London Casting Call for Theatre Actors – Black Beth R&D
Job Description
A new play titled Black Beth by Cheryl May Ndione is casting actors for a week-long Research & Development (R&D) process at the Arcola Theatre in London. This bold, meta-theatrical drama explores themes of race, authorship, and power within a rehearsal room staging a play about slavery. The project offers a collaborative environment for actors interested in developing new work.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a week-long R&D workshop process
- Perform in script-in-hand readings and development sessions
- Collaborate with the creative team to shape the production
- Contribute to a work-in-progress performance
Roles Available
- Beth: Black female, playing age early 20s (also plays Producer of Rum and Red)
- Wunmi: Black female, playing age late 20s (Actor in Rum and Red)
- Isabel: White female, playing age early 20s (Lead Actor and Director of Rum and Red)
- Dalton: Black male, playing age mid-20s (Actor in Rum and Red)
- Thomas: White male, playing age mid-20s (Actor and Set Designer of Rum and Red)
Requirements
- Actors passionate about new writing and collaborative theatre-making
- Strong performance skills and adaptability
- Interest in socially driven and thought-provoking material
- Availability for all scheduled R&D dates
Compensation
- Low-funded R&D (profit share model)