Casting LA Actors 'Crazytown' May 2025 Comedy Play and Diversity Showcase

Casting a variety of hilarious roles for adults ages 18 and up in the one-act comedy play “Crazytown,” directed by Jon Taylor and produced by Walid Chaya for Studio For Performing Arts LA.

ABOUT THE SHOW: 

Crazytown - Take a tour of the most messed up town in America, from the police interrogation room where the nicest guy in town is issued a strange ultimatum, to the elementary school for a heated political debate on critical issues like tater tots. Welcome to Crazytown, where our motto is: Welcome to Crazytown.

DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PRODUCTION: 

This production will include a break-out cast of Los Angeles actors. Industry VIPs will be invited to attend the special engagement with a special Creatives Mixer following the show. Participants will also be awarded scholarships towards the studio’s upcoming programs led by Hollywood industry experts.

HOW TO REQUEST AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT:

***Submit only once, pick ONE of these options: 

1) Email studioforperformingarts@gmail.com with your photo/resume. If you also have a demo reel or any self-tapes or performance videos, please include links to those as well (optional).

OR submit to the “Crazytown” auditions on 2) Casting Networks OR 3) Backstage

Deadline To Submit:  April 28, 2025 (early submissions highly encouraged).

Date(s)/Location(s):

Rehearsals:

- Thursday May 1 from 6pm to 9pm (Zoom)

- Saturday May 10 from 10am to 2pm (7551 Melrose Ave)

- Tuesday May 13 from 6pm to 10pm (7551 Melrose Ave)

- Thursday May 15 from 6pm to 10pm (7551 Melrose Ave)

Dress Rehearsal & Performances:

Saturday, May 17th from 11am to 3pm (1103B N El Centro Ave)

Talent must be available in Los Angeles for all rehearsal dates: 5/1, 5/10, 5/13, 5/15, and rehearsal and performance on 5/17.

Contract: No pay; open to both Non-Union and SAG-AFTRA performers. If cast, there is NO fee to participate.

Writer: Jonathan Rand

Director: Jon Taylor

Producer: Walid Chaya

Casting Associate: Shei Sahagun

Production Company: Studio for Performing Arts LA and Moonlit Wings Productions

We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting for every role. Please submit qualified performers, without regard to disability, race, age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.

SEEKING:

A sample of the roles for Crazytown (some actors may also appear in more than one role, or also in the ensemble) -

Young Adult Male, Ages 18–34: Male-identifying, To Play Multiple Roles including—Bobby Grantwood – An enthusiastic student candidate in the elementary school debate. / Tim Bixby – An excitable color commentator covering every mundane moment in the lives of two slackers. / Sheldon Grimes – A criminally kind teacher interrogated for being too nice.

Adult Male, ages 35–49: Male-identifying, To Play Multiple Roles including—Detective Kimball – A gruff investigator determined to reform the perp's extreme politeness. / Jim Pickles – A co-lead anchor of WOMG Action News, always game for the next absurd story. / Felton – A laid-back sports fan who has the "laziest showdown ever” with his best friend.

Older Adult Male, ages 50–65: Male-identifying, To Play Multiple Roles including—Merv – The veteran play-by-play announcer treating snack-time TV-watching like the Super Bowl. / Kevin O’Geddon – A paranoid apocalypse enthusiast endlessly checking his homemade “Apocalypse Machine.” / Solomon Spraytan – An overconfident field reporter “mauled” by a too-cute stuffed animal.

Young Adult Female, ages 18–34: Female-identifying, To Play Multiple Roles including— / Kaitlyn Parker – A rival student candidate debating tater tots and cooties in an elementary school president debate. / Olivia Flossboss – The upbeat health-segment reporter who’s enthralled by basic dental hygiene demos. / Sophia – The serious yet youthful moderator struggling to keep the grade-school debate on track.

Adult Female, ages 35–49: Female-identifying,To Play Multiple Roles including—Babs Buttlebee – The unflappable co-lead anchor of WOMG, juggling bizarre breaking news with grace. / Zelda Chickenfoot – The high-energy cooking show host teaching viewers how to “prepare” a bag of chips. / Doris Doppleflop – The well-intentioned but disastrously inaccurate weather anchor.

Older Adult Female, ages 50–65: Female-identifying, To Play Multiple Roles including—Francine – A player in “The Least Offensive Play in the Whole Darn World” / Shelly – The unctuous spokesperson for “The Play Purifier”, which sanitizes even the bit of offense from great plays. / Detective Mills – Sometimes “good cop” to Kimball’s “bad cop".

NON-BINARY PERSON, ages 18–65: Any Gender Identity, To Play Multiple Roles including—Jay Walker – An excitable “Crime Watch” reporter enthralled by live feeds from the police station. / Jeremiah Crockpot – A gourmet chef guest starring in the “Cook Or Be Cooked” segment. / Brody Pollman – The poll analyst frustrated by a high-tech touchscreen that refuses to function.

Submit: Please submit an electronic photo/resume. If you also have a demo reel or any self-tapes or performance videos, please include links to those as well (optional). Video links should be clickable, allowing us to play your videos directly without needing to download them. 

Deadline: April 28, 2025 (early submissions encouraged)

Questions? Email studioforperformingarts@gmail.com

MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM & STUDIO: This scholarship program gives diverse and underprivileged actors the chance to perform for film and TV professionals in a healthy and friendly environment while making important industry connections in film and television. This is at no cost to the performer. Studio For Performing Arts LA offers first-rate resources for actors to Elevate Your Craft & Career™ through special industry events and educational programs. For more information please visit studioforperformingarts.com.