Auditions for CALLBACK, a new comedy musical, will be held at Imposters Theater (4828 Lorain Ave) on Sunday, May 25, from 9am to 1pm.
About the show
In CALLBACK, an aspiring comedian gets the opportunity of a lifetime when a streaming service holds local auditions. The show has been in development at Imposters Theater for several months, but this will be its first full production. Performances will be on 8/14, 8/29, 8/30, and 8/31.
Writer/Director: Joseph S. Maxwell
Music Director: S.D.K. Boyle
Assistant Director: Jonah Raider-Roth
The open roles
The following roles are open to actors of any gender.
DANNY
- Description: Danny is an improv student / very
supportive friend. They are content doing comedy in Cleveland, and
simply want the best for everyone.
- Age: early 30s
- Songs: 3 group numbers, 1 solo
VIC
- Description: Vic is an improv student / villain. They
are toxically confident, deservedly arrogant, absolutely fabulous, and
also cold-hearted and callous, and they want to succeed at any cost.
- Age: early 20s
- Songs: 3 group numbers, 2 solo (must be able to rap)
PHYLLIS
- Description: Phyllis is a casting director who secretly
believes in the sincere beauty of comedy. They want success in
business, but what they want more is to be part of creating meaningful
art.
- Age: mid 30s
- Songs: 3 group numbers, important parts in all
KIERAN
- Description: Kieran is a new improv student who is
enamored with the world of local comedy. They want to be involved and
are excited to do anything related to comedy.
- Age: late teens
- Songs: 3 group numbers
MEL
- Description: Mel is an improv teacher who is constantly
frustrated because of how much they care. They want to support their
students and do good work.
- Age: late 30s
- Songs: 2 group numbers
CASEY
- Description: Casey is an older bartender who has seen it all. Mostly, they want to hang out with their friends.
- Age: early 40s
- Songs: 2 group numbers
JESSE
- Description: Jesse is a tik tok teen (adult) and
casting assistant. They want to be part of the comedy world, but also
simply need to make a living.
- Age: early 20s
- Songs: 2 group numbers
EVERETT
- Description: Everett is the CEO of a streaming service. They want their business to succeed.
- Age: early 40s
- Songs: 1 group number
TINA
- Description: Tina is a TSA agent. They want to go home.
- Age: early 40s
- Songs: 1 group number
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