As I watched the unspooling horror of it, a repressed, traumatic memory resurfaced, of anaudition, one that must have taken place around the time this comedy troupe was formed, very likely in the same town.
At the beginning of each season, we have what we call "Zombie School, " and what that does is give me an opportunity to audition anywhere from 150 to 200 extras.
About the only thing distinguishing them from waiters in Hollywood is the stock they own, which have approximately the same chance of being worth anything as a Hollywood waiter has of landing a breakthrough role in anaudition.