| Inspired by Neil Simon's youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows, this ensemble comedy features all the attendant comic drama as the harried writing staff frantically scrambles to top each other with gags while competing for the attention of star madman Max Prince. |
| Director: | Leigh Wyatt Moore |
| Presented by: | Allen Contemporary Theatre |
| Audition Start: | Sunday, May 10, 7-9:30 pm |
| Audition End: | Monday, May 11, 7-9:30 pm |
| Audition Details: | Please bring a resume and current photo (professional headshots are not required). Walk-ins are welcome. There will be cold readings from the script. Please come prepared to list all conflicts. |
| Audition Location: | Allen Contemporary Theatre 1210 E Mail St Suite 300 Allen, TX 75002 |
| Callback Dates: | Tuesday, May 12 at 7pm if necessary |
| Rehearsal Dates: | Read through will be June 29, Rehearsals will start July 13 and will typically run Sundays (2-5), Mon - Thursday (7-10). |
| Performance Dates: | August 14 - 30 Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm. |
| To Sign Up: | Sign Up to Audition |
| Requirements: | |
| Roles Available: | LUCAS BRICKMAN: Mid 20’s, new writer, very green. Talks to the audience MILT FIELDS: Rapid fire talker and joke machine VAL SLOTSKY: Russian, senior member of the writer staff, fussy, meticulous BRIAN DOYLE: Irish American, heavy smoker/drinker KENNY FRANKS: Most sophisticated of the writing team CAROL WYMAN: 20’s-30’s, only female writer, quick witted, can hold her own with the guys. MAX PRINCE: Host of the show, 40’s, BIG personality, demanding, charismatic HELEN: Max’s secretary (ANY AGE) IRA STONE: Jewish, hypochondriac |
| Compensation: | Actors will receive a stipend. |
| Originally Posted: | 2026-04-09 |