MAMA MAE'S CHRISTMAS CASTING CALL

PAID ROLES

CALVIN BROOKS: African American, Male, Early 30s, warm, charming, community-centered. A nonprofit director with real Southern boy-next-door appeal. Confident but humble, with strong comedic timing for flirtatious banter and heartfelt moments.

ANGELA JOHNSON: African American Female, Brown Skin 50s, dramatic, outspoken, and high-energy. A lovable Southern mama who stress-cleans, overreacts, and leads with her heart. Needs strong comedic instincts and the ability to switch from tender to chaotic in seconds.

JULIUS JOHNSON: African American Male, Brown Skin (50s, steady, hardworking, and lovable with quiet comedic presence. A devoted husband who tries to keep the peace even when the household is falling apart. Needs warm dad energy with dry humor.

JJ JOHNSON: African American Male, Brown Skin, 20s–30s, goofy, kind-hearted, and slightly overwhelmed by life. A well-meaning young father constantly dealing with his dramatic ex. Strong physical comedy skills and lovable “man next door” energy.

AUNT NESSA African American Female, 40s–50s, loud, dramatic, and hilariously unpredictable. A woman who turns every emotion into a performance and every argument into a choir solo. Needs big comedic chops and strong improvisational energy.

UNCLE CLYDE: African American Male,40s–50s, gentle, thoughtful, steady, and emotionally complex. A good man going through a quiet heartbreak while keeping up holiday cheer. Needs subtle comedic timing and strong emotional depth.

MELANIE SMILES (NEWS REPORTER) Open Ethnicity, Female, 30s, perky, polished, and overly enthusiastic. The type who smiles like she’s powered by peppermint mocha. Needs sharp comedic delivery with a “camera-ready” vibe.

NON PAID ROLES

LEROY: African American, Male, 50s–60s, (or younger to play older man) flirty, old-school uncle energy. Think smooth-talking charmer who still uses pickup lines from the 80s. Needs strong comedic timing and playful swagger.

DESIREE: African American, Mixed Race, Female, 20s–30s, dramatic, fiery, unstable, and hilarious. JJ’s unpredictable baby mama who loves drama more than peace. Needs someone with big comedic energy and the ability to snap from sweet to crazy in half a second.

KEVIN: Open Ethnicity, Male, 7–10 years old, mischievous, curious, zero filter. A loveable troublemaker with big expressions and natural comedic instincts.

FRIEND (KID) Open Ethnicity, Male or Female 6–10 years old, innocent with a funny, matter-of-fact delivery. Should naturally complement Kevin’s energy with confused or blunt reactions.

CAMERAMAN: Open Ethnicity, Male, 20s–40s, dry, unbothered, professional but easily stressed by this chaotic family. Needs deadpan humor for reaction shots and comedic timing.

TYRELL: African American; Mixed Race, Male, 5–6 years old, adorable, honest, expressive. JJ’s son who says EXACTLY what's on his mind. Needs natural childlike innocence with comedic punch.