Inspired by Neil Simon’s youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows, this ensemble comedy features all the attendant comic drama as the harried writing staff frantically scrambles to top each other with gags while competing for the attention of star madman Max Prince.

When:

• Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
• Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Where: Allen Contemporary Theatre - 1210 E Main St #300, Allen, TX 75002

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Callbacks: if necessary, Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM

Production Crew

Director: Leigh Wyatt Moore

Audition Details

• Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4BABAE22AAF85-63365490-auditions
• Please bring a resume and current photo
• Professional headshots are not required
• Walk-ins are welcome
• There will be cold readings from the script
• Please come prepared to list all conflicts

Actors will receive a stipend.

Tentative Rehearsals & Performances Calendar

Rehearsals

• Read-through June 29
• Rehearsals begin July 13
• Sundays at 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Mondays – Thursdays at 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• No conflicts August 2 – 13

Performances

• August 14 - 30
• Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM
• Sundays at 3:00 PM

Characters

Directors note: Please be familiar with the script and with Sid Caesar.

Lucas Brickman
Mid-20s

New writer, very green; narrates to the audience.

Milt Fields

Rapid-fire talker and joke machine.

Val Slotsky

Russian, senior staff writer; fussy and meticulous.

Brian Doyle

Irish-American; heavy smoker and drinker.

Kenny Franks

The most sophisticated of the writing team.

Carol Wyman
20s – 30s

The only female writer; quick-witted and holds her own.

Max Prince
40s

Host of the show; big personality, demanding, charismatic.

Helen
Any age

Max's secretary.

Ira Stone

Jewish hypochondriac.