Rule Follower

About the Job

Earnest, rigid, and proudly literal, the Rule Follower believes the bylaws are sacred text. They find comfort in structure and discomfort in ambiguity, often unintentionally escalating situations by insisting on “what’s written.” Actor should play sincerity, not smugness. * Strong improvisational instincts a plus, but actors should be grounded and naturalistic. * Mockumentary experience preferred but not required. * Looking for performers who can find comedy in stillness, subtext, and silence. GENERAL TONE (ALL ROLES) This is a mockumentary in the vein of The Office / Abbott Elementary, but grounded in suburban HOA reality. * Comedy comes from commitment, not winks. * Characters take the situation completely seriously, even when they’re wrong. * Please avoid broad sitcom energy, accents, or mugging to camera. * Natural pacing. Let silences land. * Talking heads should feel like the character is trying to explain themselves well — not perform for laughs.