Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Musical
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
House Category/Rates:B
Deadline:
May 8, 2026
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | John Putnam | Male 20 - 39 Years old |
Description Male presenting. Pop-rock baritenor A disgraced former scientist hiding out in a small desert town in Arizona, after a past “alien scare” ruined his reputation. On the surface, John presents as the quintessential 1950s leading man: archly earnest, articulate, principled, with a square-jawed sense of moral duty and a belief that truth will ultimately prevail. But beneath that staunch Rod Serling exterior is a man running on fumes; haunted by failure, plagued by self-doubt, and gripping tightly to the one idea that could redeem him. His conviction about extraterrestrial life isn’t just scientific curiosity anymore; it’s survival. His energy is a volatile mix of intellect and panic. He lives in a near-constant state of urgency, struggling to connect, often talking at people rather than to them, until he meets Ellen, a gentle, thoughtful English teacher whose openness and belief in him cut through the noise. With her, John glimpses the possibility of being seen not as a joke or a danger, but as a man worth trusting. Seeking a highly charismatic, highwire comedic actor with classic leading man appeal who can play both the confident hero and the unraveling outsider - often at the same time. Strong physical and vocal agility required to navigate rapid tonal shifts between sincerity, paranoia, and absurdity. Must be able to ground heightened comedy in real emotional stakes. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Ellen Fields | Female 20 - 39 Years old |
Description Female presenting. The lovely, bookish and comically naïve English teacher, Ellen has been through a series of disappointing relationships and takes refuge in great books. Doris Day beautiful, she’s a cliché of the all-American mid-century cinematic heroine who trusts to a fault but ultimately finds the strength and confidence to think critically, stand up to the angry mob in town and defend both John and the actual aliens, who turn out to be harmless. Seeking highly comedic smart actor who can capture the comic archness of a cliché 1950s science fiction heroine (think Audrey in Little Shop or Rosemary in How To Succeed) – a breathy high pitched sounding board for male heroism – a vulnerable yet professional “damsel in distress” who ultimately rescues him instead of the reverse - with bold inventive comic instincts. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Sheriff Zeke Warren | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Male presenting. Tough as nails and hilariously menacing in a classic Clint Eastwood make my day way; he will do anything to win back Ellen, his ex-girlfriend. A narcissistic, ultra-masculine, and charismatic villain who devolves from a boorish braggart into a truly sadistic, murderous menace – his Achilles heel is that he freezes up and can hardly speak when he is feeling vulnerable – which is every time he tries to broach the “L” word to Ellen. When faced with an alien invasion, he summons the town to apprehend and murder them all, not taking time to understand that they are harmless. Seeking highly comedic actor who captures the shades of a comic antagonist, a la Gaston (Beauty and the Beast) or Orin Scrivello (Little Shop) and bold inventive comic instincts. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Frank | Male 20 - 59 Years old |
Description Male presenting. The grizzled lead guitarist in the local band Frank Asteroid and the Belts, Frank is Sand Rock’s de facto emcee; part narrator, part lounge philosopher, part guy who’s seen just enough to know better but not enough to leave. He’s been in Sand Rock his whole life, inheriting the band (and the gig) from his father, Frank, Sr. who played the same setlist, in the same bar, to the same people. Frank tells himself he likes it that way, but beneath the easy charm is a creeping suspicion that his life has been on a loop. The arrival of John, and then the aliens, cracks that certainty wide open. Also plays an alien. Seeking highly transformational fearless comedic actor with a great sense of 1950 cinematic tropes. GUITAR SKILLS REQUIRED. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Coral | Female 40 - 69 Years old |
Description Female presenting. A grizzled bartender and occasional pianist at the local saloon, she has seen it all – or pretends that she has. Sand Rock’s unofficial truth-teller, her own personal truths are usually buried under a few layers of gin and a well-timed wisecrack. Once upon a time, she had bigger ambitions, but she never managed to leave town and risk failing. She had a shot to play a gig with Buddy Holly in Phoenix, but she chickened out. She still wonders what her life would look like if she had gone. Also plays an alien and several other comic cameos. Seeking highly transformational fearless comedic actor with a great sense of 1950 cinematic tropes. PIANO SKILLS AN ASSET. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Maizie | Female 30 - 60 Years old |
Description Female presenting. A relentless gossip with a smile as sticky as her infamous peanut brittle (which she insists is “world-famous,” despite overwhelming local resistance). A widow who never quite found her footing after her husband’s death, she has built her identity around being indispensable to the town. Underneath the chirpy intrusiveness is a real fear of being left behind, of irrelevance, of invisibility, of a world that’s changing faster than she can control. Maizie doesn’t just resist change, she polices it. And yet there’s something oddly touching about her desperation to belong, even as she pushes people away. Also plays an alien, allowing for a delicious contrast between Maizie’s tightly wound, hyper-social human façade and the uncanny, predatory stillness of her extraterrestrial counterpart. Seeking highly transformational fearless comedic actor with a great sense of 1950 cinematic tropes. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Hal | Male 20 - 40 Years old |
Description Male presenting. Zeke’s younger brother and unofficial deputy (emphasis on unofficial), Hal has spent his entire life in someone else’s shadow, eager to serve, desperate to impress, and chronically overlooked. Hal’s ineptitude is both comic and deeply human. He tries so hard to get things right, only to fumble at the finish line. Whether he’s bungling an investigation, misreading a social cue, or proudly announcing information everyone already knows, his confidence and competence are perpetually out of sync. And yet, beneath the bluster is a genuine sweetness and a quiet ache to be recognized, not just as Zeke’s brother, but as someone with his own identity, his own purpose, his own title. Seeking a highly skilled comedic actor with impeccable timing and strong physical comedy, capable of channeling a classic Don Knotts-style nervous earnestness while grounding the character’s need for validation in something real. Lovable, exasperating, and just self-aware enough to make it hurt a little. Also plays an alien. Vocal range: pop rock tenor. | ||