“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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Theatre Casting Call for Summer Tour
Job Description
A critically acclaimed stage production is seeking three London-based actors for an upcoming summer tour. This professional theatre project includes a confirmed run at a major international festival, along with additional performances across England. The production is experimental, character-driven, and welcomes bold, creative interpretations from performers of all backgrounds.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform in a touring stage production across multiple venues
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Collaborate closely with the director and creative team
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Deliver strong, emotionally grounded performances in an abstract narrative
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Participate in rehearsals, technical runs, and live performances
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Adapt performances for different venues and audiences
Requirements
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Actors based in London
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Open to all ages, genders, and ethnic backgrounds
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Comfortable with experimental and abstract theatre
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Willing to explore character interpretation and non-traditional storytelling
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Available for a summer tour commitment
Roles Available
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49: Any gender or background; has been in their room as long as they can remember
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64: Any gender or background; has been in their room as long as they can remember, but less than 49
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J. Doe: Any gender or background; the person in charge of the rooms, performing multiple functions