The Startup Musical
New York, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Patrick McAndrew

DESCRIPTION

The Startup is a sharp, satirical new musical about the price we pay for digital fame. Set in the cutthroat world of Big Tech, it follows Chip Cooper and his idealistic team at kazoo as they try to build a more ethical social media platform, just as their company teeters on the edge of collapse.

With biting humor and bold heart, The Startup dives into our tangled relationship with technology, tackling everything from social media use and data privacy to influencer culture and the rise of AI. It’s a timely story about ambition, integrity, and what we're willing to sacrifice in the pursuit of success.

We are currently casting a handful of roles for our upcoming workshop production, which will take place at The Flea Theater in Tribeca. The Startup has been in development for seven years and we look forward to getting this show on its feet! Please see the production schedule below for more details.

Available Roles:

VALENTINA TOROS (20s-30s): Latina/Latin American, female-identifying. The top data scientist at kazoo. Intelligent, sarcastic, and a deep care for the work that she does and the people she works with. Exceptional singer. Soprano. Leads the opening number of the show.

MARCUS ZUCKUS (30s-40s): Black, non-binary, male, trans, and/or queer-identifying. Powerful, cheery, flamboyant, and bursting with personality. The CEO of a famous tech company trying to maneuver a sneaky acquisition of kazoo. Very privileged due to their success and relishes in it. Exceptional singer who leads a song early in the second act. High tenor/low alto.

SANA SMITHTON/ENSEMBLE (30s-60s): South Asian American, female-identifying. Wealthy tycoon in the tech world looking to invest in an up-and-coming tech startup. Serious, cold-demeanor, and strictly means business. This role will double as a member of the ensemble. Great singer. Alto.

MALE ENSEMBLE (20s-70s): any ethnicity. A member of the ensemble, who will often portray a kazoo employee. Exceptional singer. Bass/bari.

Production Schedule

First Read Through: Saturday, February 28

Rehearsals: Feb 28-Mar 27. Rehearsals will take place Mon-Thurs evenings and during the day on Saturdays. Fridays and Sundays will be OFF until TECH.

TECH: All Day Sat Mar 28 and Sun Mar 29

Dress Rehearsal: Tues Mar 31

Preview Performances: Apr 1, 2, 3, and 4 (only matinee on Sat 4/4, no evening performance)

Brush Up Rehearsal: Tues April 7

Opening Night: Weds April 8

Run of Show: April 8-19 (Performances Weds, Thurs, Fri nights. Sat matinee and evening performance. Sun matinee. OFF Mondays and Tuesdays).

This production will be operating under the Equity Showcase Code Agreement. Performers will receive a stipend of $200 for their involvement in the production.

DURATION

Feb 28, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026

UNION

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