Performers Needed for "Laughter On The 23rd Floor" Show
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Auditions for the 2026-27 season of "Laughter On The 23rd Floor" show, seeking Equity actors. See more details below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Inspired by Neil Simon’s own experiences working alongside the likes of Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, and Larry Gelbhart as a young staff writer on Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows,” this hilarious and touching ensemble comedy showcases a harried staff of television writers working frantically for the famous TV star Max Prince. As they attempt to one-up each other with punch lines and gags, the very real threat of network censorship looms over them, compliments of Senator Joe McCarthy. Part “Saturday Night Live,” part “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” this is classic comedy by an American icon and master of the form. Rate: CONTRACT SPT $394 weekly minimum (SPT 2) Additional info: First Rehearsal: 9/2/26 Production Runs: Thurs-Sun 10/1/26 thru 10/18/26 with possible extension 10/22/26 thru 10/25/26 All productions will schedule invited callbacks as needed, as determined by each director at a later date. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employees to support its equal employment opportunity policy, designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. If interested, please note: Actors are requested to prepare one 60-90 second monologue and one 32-bar cut of music of their choosing. Actors only interested in auditioning for non-musical productions are asked to only perform a 60-90 second monologue and may perform a second monologue should time permit. An accompanist will be available for actors interested in auditioning with a song. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
9 roles
The frantic, lovable, and volatile star of the show. Based on Sid Caesar. Requires strong comedic timing and a commanding stage presence.
The narrator and new writer (based on Neil Simon), observing the chaotic world of the writers' room.
A funny, flashy dresser who often banters with others.
A cynical Russian writer, bringing an intellectual but weary humor to the team. Strong Russian accent required.
A sharp-witted Irish writer with a hot-blooded temper.
A stylish and bookish writer. The most erudite of the bunch, though not above a low-brow gag.
The only woman in the room; tough, sharp, and able to hold her own among the men.
A high-energy, hypochondriac writer, prone to extreme panic.
Max's secretary, often overwhelmed by the chaos.
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