Supermarket Ad Campaign (Sussex Swim)

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

• Perform lead or supporting roles with strong comedic timing and stage presence

• Deliver powerful vocal or dance performances as required by role

• Collaborate with cast and creative team to develop dynamic characters

• Commit to rehearsal and filming schedule while maintaining professionalism

Requirements

• Male Lead (Chester): Age 40–55, strong vocal and comedy acting, psychopathic evil boss

• Female Lead (Heather): Age 25–35, strong vocal and comedy acting, ambitious, quirky, unhinged

• Female Role (Polly): Age 25–35, strong physical and comedy acting, Chester’s PA/mistress

• Male Variety: Age 20–60, strong vocal or dancing with comedy acting, multiple roles

• Female Variety: Age 20–60, strong vocal or dancing with comedy acting, multiple roles

• All abilities and experience levels welcome; must be available for rehearsals Thursdays 6–9 PM and Sundays 2–5 PM

Compensation

• Initial pilot is unpaid; once signed, production will be salaried for a series

• Opportunity for long-term casting in a developing stage project