Asylum Casting

11/10/2024

Excited to see How To NOT Save the World With Mr Bezos with at

10/31/2024

10/30/2024

Come join Asylum Casting for the Boston premiere of McCurdy Point, a locally-shot SAG project cast by Melissa Paradice of Asylum Casting! Written, Directed and Featuring alumni from Improv Asylum and Asylum NYC.

McCurdy Point is the story of a guy's weekend gone wrong. When four men head to a rental cabin in the woods of Maine, they realize that their dream weekend getaway has turned into a nightmare.

Get complimentary tickets through the Link in Bio!

10/21/2024

Now Casting for NAKED MAGICIANS!
Auditions in November in Boston and NYC
Pays $200-$300/show, 4-6 show likely/week
Visit www.AsylumCasting.com for more details and audition instructions!

10/11/2024

Dirty Disney will be having auditions Tuesday Oct 22nd with callbacks Thurs Oct 24th!!

To sign up for an audition:
https://forms.gle/XXw9kjmRsrLhZwXQ9

09/24/2024

One Line Premise w/ Kevin McDonald (The Kids in the Hall)

Sunday October 27th 11-3p

Unlock your sketch writing potential with Kevin McDonald from The Kids in the Hall in this exclusive writing-focused workshop! Designed for aspiring comedy writers, this session will guide you through turning a single premise into a fully realized comedy sketch. Limited to just 16 students, this hands-on workshop ensures you receive personalized feedback and expert advice from Kevin himself.

What You’ll Do:
Bring a one-line premise for a comedy sketch
Participate in group discussions where Kevin will:
Break down each premise.
Guide you on how to transform your idea into a full scene.
Provide expert feedback on structure, pacing, and character development.
Leave with a refined premise to write the full sketch
Submit your sketch via email for personalized notes from Kevin himself!

What You’ll Learn:

How to take a simple idea and build it into a structured sketch.
The art of developing strong premises and turning them into engaging comedic scenes.
Tips and techniques from Kevin’s experience with Kids in the Hall for writing memorable and effective sketches.
How to refine your ideas for maximum comedic impact.

This workshop is strictly writing-based—no improv or performance—focused on helping you build your comedy writing toolkit. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this class will give you the skills and confidence to craft original sketches.

https://asylumtix.com/improvasylumtraining?searchEvent=bcfe0e6e-2ddf-494b-8dae-51a5a48469d8&open=bcfe0e6e-2ddf-494b-8dae-51a5a48469d8&selectedEvent=bcfe0e6e-2ddf-494b-8dae-51a5a48469d8

09/24/2024

A couple exciting workshops coming up from Asylum!

Improv to Sketch w/ Kevin McDonald (The Kids in the Hall)

Saturday October 26th 11-3p
$150

Join comedy legend Kevin McDonald from The Kids in the Hall for an exclusive, hands-on workshop that turns your improv scenes into polished sketches. This interactive experience is limited to just 16 students, ensuring personal feedback and guidance from Kevin himself.

In this workshop, you’ll perform improvised scenes and collaborate with classmates and Kevin to transform them into fully-formed sketches that focus on building comedic momentum, developing strong characters, and crafting funny and compelling stories. At the end, you’ll re-perform your edited scenes and leave with written material.

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to take their improv to the next level and craft memorable sketches with expert guidance from one of the industry’s best!

https://asylumtix.com/improvasylumtraining?searchEvent=33927e1d-2874-4d35-b696-1c4bbcacb2b3&open=33927e1d-2874-4d35-b696-1c4bbcacb2b3&selectedEvent=33927e1d-2874-4d35-b696-1c4bbcacb2b3

08/01/2024

Non AEA actors, we have an exciting cool project coming up!
Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecV_D5m1ZZM1NG5IC-aYT-R1VkACuXle28qEc7blY8DPMvnA/viewform

07/31/2024

So excited being back in the studio and in person!

Send a message to learn more

04/04/2024

Hey talent types, has anyone/does anyone use Slateable for their self tape auditions? Do you like it? Do you hate it? Have you ever even heard of it before this post?

03/23/2024

Seeing some great work from Emerson students at tonight’s FPS Minifest!

02/29/2024

Hello Boston Theater Community!

We all know that theater doesn’t pay for itself! We need to help ourselves, and each other. So join me in donating to the Boston Area Theater Auditions?

On April 7 and 8, Boston Playwrights' Theatre will host general non-AEA auditions in support of the actors, producers, and community members who work here. The Boston Area Theatre Auditions are a community effort, coordinated by a volunteer Leadership Committee of area theatre professionals, and funded by producer fees and donations.

If you we want to see this valuable community resource continue, please donate! $10 can go a long way.
All donations through will go toward the running of the of the Annual BATA auditions only.

$10, $25 $50 - every small donation adds up to quite a bit. We raised over $600 towards our goal yesterday, let's see if we can get it up over $1000 today, and hit our goal of $2400 by the end of the week!

TO DONATE:

Buy tickets for at

02/26/2024

Our friends at Liars & Believers are Seeking 8 non-union professional performers for a new immersive spectacle production for the Arrow Street launch festival. They are looking for actors with skills in at least two of the following areas: Puppetry, Music making, Mask, Physical Theatre (clown, stage combat, tumbling, etc).

Audition will be March 3rd and 5th in Cambridge.

Wanna audition? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF0bJsnmyGeOj-SQdxvgqJcxI5eP0sCJAs3hT07U5rnTIh7A/viewform?usp=sf_link

For more info visit their website
https://www.liarsandbelievers.com/

02/20/2024

Youth Comedy Camp coming this April at Improv Asylum!

02/04/2024

https://www.bostonauditions.org
(That www. at the beginning IS important!)

We are excited to announce the 2024 Boston Area Theatre Auditions on April 7-8! Actors and producers, please sign up for our email list for more information: www.bostonauditions.org. We’re also seeking day-of staff- see webpage for details.

02/01/2024

If you are going to complain about a company move across town, maybe being an actor isn’t for you 🤦‍♀️

01/31/2024

Now casting!

All Aboard! We're looking for stand-ups, improvisors, and comedic actors to guide our comedy themed trolley tours!

We’re hiring performers with a great sense of humor, quick wit, and a love of engaging directly with audiences. If you have a unique comedic perspective and love to make people laugh, we want to hear from you!

The Masshole Comedy Trolley Tours are a completely unique experience, allowing performers to entertain audiences while showcasing the city in an alternatingly smart and stupid manner.

Auditions will be held on Monday February 12th at the Asylum CoLab from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

To schedule an audition or for more information, please email [email protected] with your headshot and resume.

Please prepare a 2-3 minute stand-up set, a character piece, or comedic bit to showcase your skills. In addition, be prepared to showcase your versatility and ability to adapt to different audiences and environments.

Performers who get cast will be given a scripted outline of information and taken through a paid rehearsal process. Performances will be paid, with additional opportunities for tips from the guests.

We can't wait to see what you've got!

01/24/2024

Casting Non Binary Adult (20s-50s+) Talent for Educational Video Project focused on leadership in business. SPEAKING ROLE, shoots likely 2/2 in Boston area, pays $700.

Email headshot and RESUME to [email protected] to be considered.

We will reach out with script and info if we are interested in seeing you for this project. Talent submitting understand they are being considered at LOCAL HIRES to Boston.