Interested in Being Cast?
The Runs is officially casting and we’re looking for actors in the Los Angeles area to play our fun characters!
If you are interested in auditioning for one of our roles, you can submit your materials directly to us here: https://bit.ly/3935GXn
*Please note that an Audition Tape is required to apply
To learn more about the characters, check out their descriptions below:
Olivia (early 20s, WOC)
Easily-overwhelmed, Go-getter, People-pleaser
Executive Assistant
Olivia is fresh out of college and eager to prove herself at her new job. What she lacks in confidence, she makes up for with her can-do attitude. Though she’s easily overwhelmed, she’s optimistic and willing to work hard to impress her new boss.
Character Sides: https://bit.ly/3LTENDv
Melanie (30s, WOC)
Professional, Jaded, Chronically over it
Development Executive Assistant
Melanie is not the type to mix work and her personal life. On the clock, she’s all about efficiency and getting the job done. Off the clock, she’s an eco-enthusiastic who enjoys trips to the comic book store and the dispensary.
Character Sides: https://bit.ly/37qhXVb
Gabriela (mid-late 20s, WOC)
Efficient, Crafty, Fun-shady
Talent Executive Assistant
One half of a codependent work-wife duo who always finds a way to let the good times roll and go with the flow while they clean up their drunk boss’s messes— often literally. At work, they tend to fall into a classic mom-dad dynamic, with Gabriela being the snack-bringing, vegetables-before-dessert disciplinarian.
Character Sides: https://bit.ly/3yrxgbv
Jasmin (mid-late 20s, WOC)
No filter, Always down for a good time, Easy-going
Talent Executive Assistant
One half of a codependent work-wife duo who always finds a way to let the good times roll and go with the flow while they clean up their drunk boss’s messes— often literally. At work, they tend to fall into a classic mom-dad dynamic, with Jasmin being the more relaxed, pushover dad-figure.
Character Sides: https://bit.ly/3waxDUU
Chet (60s, white man)
Fussy, Demanding, Curmudgeon
Olivia’s Boss, Studio Executive of Ice Box Studios
Chet is a powerful executive who makes and breaks careers. He loves old Hollywood almost as much as he loves firing people, and though he can’t be bothered to keep his own calendar, he hates being told what to do by anyone who makes less than him— which is everyone.
Character Sides: https://bit.ly/3yCzrsT
Amanda (30-40s, white woman, WOC also encouraged)
Clingy, Peppy, Gossipy
Melanie’s Boss, Development Executive of Ice Box Studios
Amanda is a cheery chatterbox who is always down to discuss the latest trends— especially over brunch. She’s generous and caring to a fault, but her neediness tends to come off as smothering when it comes to her personal and professional relationships.
Character Sides: https://bit.ly/3KTY06M
Kenneth “KW” Williams (30s, any race POC-preferred)
Congenial, Overgrown Frat Guy, Drunk
Gabriela and Jasmin’s Boss, Talent Executive of Ice Box Studios
KW lives life in the fast-lane— mostly because it’s hard to be on time when you party as hard as he does. He specializes in wine-ing and dining clients when he’s not passed out!
Character Sides: https://bit.ly/3KUNht5
Brendyn (early 20s, white man)
Amicable, Sweet, Strange
Executive Assistant to ???
Brendyn is a friendly oddball who always seems to be lingering around every corner, though his boss is nowhere to be found.
Character Sides: https://bit.ly/38YdBFM
Yelesk (pronounced Yah-less-k) (30s, white woman)
Bohemian, Flaky, Bubbly
Head of Ice Box Studios’ HR
A “champion of diversity” by her estimate, a human resource representative by everyone else’s. Her last name also happens to be Williams… KW’s wife.
Character Sides: https://bit.ly/3m3GT8z