Bailiff

About the Job

Non-Union | Male | 35–50 | Open to all ethnicities Seeking a burly, physically imposing performer with a strong on-camera presence. This character is serious, authoritative, and no-nonsense...and fully committed to that energy at all times. Think classic courtroom TV bailiff. Firm. Direct. Commanding. No wink at the joke. The humor comes from how seriously you take the situation. Even when things become unexpected or slightly absurd, you stay grounded and authoritative. The comedy lands because you don’t play it as comedy. Improvisation experience is strongly preferred. You must be comfortable staying in character while ad-libbing and interacting with participants. Looking for a commanding voice, confident physicality, and strong commitment to tone. https://people.com/judge-judy-s-bailiff-byrd-explains-how-a-letter-got-him-thejob- 11775910 Candidates for this role should be comfortable and confident ad-libbing with industry professionals for comedic effect; the comedy is not mocking or critical; it comes from the parody of form of the “small claims court series” genre, and the contrast between the format and activity that they are participating in.