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Blind Date Comedy Short Film

Wilmington, NC, United States
ID: 321121Exp: 10/15/2026
online audition
Description:

A hilarious and heartfelt romantic comedy about a woman reluctantly agreeing to a blind date—only to discover that the man she's meeting has a very different kind of surprise waiting for her. We're looking for strong comedic actors with natural chemistry, excellent timing, and the ability to balance humor with genuine emotion.

4 roles

Melissa HartFemale30-40 y.o.African-American

Pleasant, intelligent, attractive, witty, and independent. Melissa is a pediatric nurse who is tired of her mother's attempts to set her up. She's sarcastic, self-aware, and confident on the surface, but underneath she's looking for something genuine. Character: Smart, warm, funny, emotionally grounded Must be comfortable carrying a dialogue-heavy lead role.

Dave MorrisonMale30-40 y.o.White / Caucasian Middle Eastern Indian/South Asian

Physically imposing but surprisingly nervous and socially awkward. Dave is Vickie's companion and the reluctant voice of reason during the disastrous dinner. Character: Dry, sarcastic, nervous, likable Excellent deadpan and reaction-based comedy required.

Max WestonMale30-40 y.o.African-American

Max Weston is a 33-year-old mystery writer who is handsome, charming, intelligent, and effortlessly confident. He has a playful, dry sense of humor and enjoys catching people off guard with his wit.

Restaurant PatronBoth genders18-70 y.o.All ethnicities

Background actors needed to help set the scene for a fancy restaurant.