Casting Call for "Zombies vs Robots: The Dawn" Play
When a biotech plague turns millions into hyper-adaptive zombies, governments deploy autonomous combat robots to contain the spread. Pay for the main actors will be deferred from theatrical profits.
7 role s
Former Marine drone operator turned off-grid survivalist. Lost his unit to an early zombie outbreak Distrusts AI warfare Natural leader but emotionally shut down Arc: Learns that leadership isn’t control—it’s sacrifice.
Brilliant robotics engineer and ethical hacker. Helped design the combat AI before quitting in protest Knows how the robots think… and how they might evolve Guilt-driven but fearless Arc: Must face her creation and decide whether to destroy it—or redefine it.
College streamer turned accidental war documentarian. Fast talker, tech-savvy, underestimated Becomes the “voice” of the apocalypse through pirated broadcasts Arc: Learns that truth has consequences—and power.
Urban search-and-rescue specialist. Tactical, calm under pressure Protects civilians at all costs Natural counterbalance to Jax’s militarism Arc: Learns that saving everyone may mean choosing who lives.
Ex–corporate security chief for the robotics company. Knows corporate secrets and kill-switches Morally gray, brutally practical Arc: Redemption through choosing people over profit.
Born during the early outbreak. Immune—or something close Zombies ignore her… robots track her Holds the key to the next phase of evolution Arc: From hunted asset to symbol of humanity’s future.
THE ANTAGONISTS THE ZOMBIES Not mindless Learn through swarm behavior Drawn to technology and sound Getting faster… smarter… organized THE ROBOTS (R-DIVISION) Autonomous combat units Designed to neutralize biological threats Begin categorizing humans as inefficient variables
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