United States / Jun 12, 2023 / Tribeca Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Writer Sam is thrust into the role of director at a local theater after her predecessor gets fired. Barely making it through each rehearsal, Sam struggles to wrangle her eclectic cast while trying different tactics to make her play a success.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Andy Richter | Sheldonn Clifford |
| Max Greenfield | Robbie |
| Natasha Leggero | Thimberly Paris |
| Tim Heidecker | Greggy Thompson |
| Megan Mullally | Marjory / Mama Jean |
| Brad Hall | Miles Paris |
| Amy Poehler | Meg |
| Mike Rose | Rex the Zoomer Driver |
| Carmen Christopher | Ed |
| Bardia Salimi | Joseph |
| Nicole Byer | Cerritos |
| Nick Kroll | Clyde |
| Jordan Peele | Mystery Coach |
| Mary Basmadjian | Mary the Diner Waitress |
| Aria Clare Nice | Marjory’s Niece |
| Geo Lee | Bartender |
| Guy Branum | Borris |
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| Sara Paxton | Tiktoker |
| Mary Garripoli | Audience Member |
| Heather Lawless | Ellen the Zoomer Driver |
| Numa Perrier | Maya |
| Stephanie Beatriz | Lisa |
| Dylan Adler | Tevin |
| Jermaine Fowler | Reginald |
| Tola Lawal | Star’s Stage Manager |
| Grace Reiter | Protestor Rebecca |
| Jared Goldstein | Protestor Ian |
| Andrea Rosen | Bohemian Woman |
| A.D. Miles | Buddy |
| Gary Nohealii | Protestor Alex |
| Sarah Tiana | Professor Delilah |
| Zainab Johnson | Xiomara |
| Susan Kohler | Audience Member |
| Bonnie Snyder | Audience Member |
| Adam Aguirre | Felix |
| Nick Cardiff | Creepy Dude |
| Adam Scott | Acting Coach (uncredited) |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | First Time Female Director |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | MarVista Entertainment, Paper Kite Productions, FOX Entertainment, Tideline Entertainment |
| Release date | 12 giugno 2023 |
| Executive producer | Hannah Pillemer, Ani Kevork, Fernando Szew, Angie Day, Tony Vassiliadis |
| Production | Amy Poehler, Kate Arend, Chelsea Peretti, Deanna Barillari, Jordan Grief |
| Writer | Chelsea Peretti |
| Casting | Christine Kromer |
| Editing | Jim Carretta, Greg Hollander |
| Cinematography | Jonathan Furmanski, Rick Page |
| Assistant directors | Tyler John Young, Chelsea Peretti, Lucia Pier |
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| Lighting | Jihan Casquejo |
| Camera operators | Rick Page, Jonathan Furmanski |
| Additional photography | Rick Page, Jonathan Furmanski |
| Production design | Ellen Connaughton, Ayaka Ohwaki, Mike Malone |
| Art direction | Ayaka Ohwaki, Ellen Connaughton, Mike Malone |
| Set decoration | Ellen Connaughton, Ayaka Ohwaki, Mike Malone |
| Stunts | Colby Lemmo, Mallory Thompson |
| Music | Lauren Mikus, Nathan Ruyle |
| Sound | Lauren Mikus, Nathan Ruyle |
| Costume design | Abigail Keever, Stacy Schneiderman, Rebecca DeHerrera, AnnaRose Kern, Susan LaPrelle |
| Makeup | Susan LaPrelle, Stacy Schneiderman, Rebecca DeHerrera, Abigail Keever, AnnaRose Kern |
| Hairstyling | Stacy Schneiderman, AnnaRose Kern, Rebecca DeHerrera, Abigail Keever, Susan LaPrelle |
Release dates
Premiere
Digital
United States / Mar 08, 2024 / The Roku Channel
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