How does this screening process differ from “traditional” casting calls?
For starters, it is not an audition or a tryout. We are not looking for anyone to impress us with their writing ability or performance ability. Those just aren’t factors in what entertains our audience. After all, our best material has no awareness of its appeal. Thus, ours truly is more of a heightened screening process. We’re not sitting back with out arms folded waiting for people to “wow us” with talent– no Simon Cowell-ing involved. Since the best Mortified material-in-waiting is often buried and oblivious, and since sharing this material with strangers is intimidating, we always aim to create an inviting, casual atmosphere to help each candidate find those hilarious hidden treasures. As such, our screening sessions are designed to have people come in and share. Simple as that.
