comedy

Timothée Chalamet in Don't Look Up

Comedic relief is often misunderstood and underappreciated. However, when done skillfully, it can turn into the highlight of a film, providing viewers with a much-needed pause from the intensity while still contributing to the overall narrative. For performers, portraying comedic ...
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In this exclusive DirectSubmit NYCastings interview, Sofia Dobrushin opens up about her journey, from her early inspirations to her latest projects and classes. She shares insights into the creative processes that drive her, the challenges she faces as a modern ...
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Joey Dardano is going on tour! Don’t worry – I never heard of him either. Seriously though, this guy was funny enough to be chosen to be on Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out, so he’s worthy of a decent look. ...
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Acting is one of the most bizarre and ridiculous professions out there. It involves pretending to be someone else for hours on end, all while wearing clothes that someone else picked out for you. It’s like being a human mannequin, ...
Babylon’s Telvin Griffin

You may recognize Telvin Griffin from the Emmy-Award-Winning ABC comedy, Blackish and a bunch of national commercials including Dodge Ram. Well, Telvin just made his big screen debut alongside Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Diego Calva in the Paramount Pictures ...
Wanda Sykes and Adam Devine in Jexi

Comedy is often said to be one of the hardest genres to act in. Nailing the perfect comedic timing, delivery and facial expressions can be a daunting task for even the most experienced of actors. However, with a bit of ...

“You have instincts and part of you knows things but the other part of you doesn’t want it to be so.” From the play, “Pretty Theft.” The waitress recounts her night. Ideal for adult females, 40s – 1-2 Minutes. By: ...

“It is one of the most endearing and touching stories of our generation.” From the play, “The Man Who Came to Dinner.” by George Kaufman and Moss Heart. Sheridan Whiteside recounts a famous story he knows about Elias P. Crockfield ...

“How do you think you would fit into our office?” From the play, “Good Morning, Good Night.” In this monologue Anna conducts an interview. Ideal for adult females, 20-50 – 1-2 Minutes. By: Adam Szymkowicz ANNA How do you think ...

“I’m looking for books on marriage,” from Kodachrome. Robert searches for a very specific type of book on marriage.  This monologue is ideal for Adult Males, 18-30 – 1-2 minutes. By: Adam Szymkowicz ROBERT: I’m looking for books on marriage. ...

“No shame but mine:” from the play, “Taming of the Shrew” Katharina believes that she was stood up at her own wedding and begins to chide herself for foolishly believing Petruchio really wanted to marry her. Ideal for adult females ranging ...

“Think, Anya, your grandfather, your great-grandfather, and all your ancestors were serf-owners, they owned living souls;” Trofimov has a moment alone with Anya. Anya reveals that knowing him has made her see things in a different light. The orchard doesn’t hold ...

“Believe what you choose about me.”, from the play, “Lady Windermere’s Fan” Mrs. Erlynne advises that there is nothing going on between herself and Lord Windermere. Lady Windermere insults her and plans to leave her family and scandal. Ideal for adult ...

“This field is endless.” from the play, “Local Story” Betsy’s hitch-hiking across country to find the boy she loves. Ideal for adult females ranging from 24-33. 1-2 Mins. Written By: Kristen Palmer BETSY: (The sound of a highway, a warm red ...

“I would like to call on the leniency of the jury.” from the play, “Fat Cat Killers” Steve’s kidnapping didn’t go so well. Ideal for adult males ranging form 30-39. 1-2 Mins. Written By: Adam Szymkowicz STEVE: I would like to call ...

“Wine! Wine! Wine!” from the play,”ubu” Ubu tells us of his true love who died. Ideal from adult males ranging from 35-44. 1-2 Mins. Written By: Adam Szymkowicz UBU: Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! (The SERVANT ...

“There you are again!” from the play, “The Bear” Luka, Mrs. Popov’s servant, asks his mistress to stop hiding herself away in mourning. She has spent the last year between her husband’s sickness and then his death hidden away. Mrs. Popov ...

“Say, Aunt Elinor, I’ve been reading an awfully interesting book.” from the play, “St. Valentine’s Day” Letty, with the excitement and attention span reserved for youth, tells Elinor about how she is passing the time. Ideal for teenage females ranging from ...

“My name’s not Violet.” from the play, “Alcott” Violet finally tells them off. Ideal for Adult Females ranging from 30-39. 1-2 Mins. Written By: Adam SzymkowiczA VIOLET: My name’s not Violet. My name has never been Violet. I always introduce myself as ...

“There you go, like all the rest of them!” from the play, “Overruled” Mrs. Lunn is confiding in Mr. Juno about how she has been constantly pursued by men and having them declare their love for her. Ideal for Adult Females ...