When Mona Friedman (Oscar-winner Julianne Moore; FREEHELD CIFF2015; MAPS TO THE STARS, CIFF 2014) is cast in a bit part at a small community theater, she transforms from a shy, unassuming housewife into a zealous method actor willing to do anything to protect the artistic integrity of her marginal role—even if it means waging war against the show’s domineering director (Paul Giamatti; PARKLAND, CIFF 2013; ASTERIX AND THE VIKINGS, CIFF 2011).

Writer-Director Jesse Eisenberg (producer of SECRET MALL APARTMENT, CIFF 2024; star of VIVARIAM, CIFF 2019 and THE HUMMINGBIRD PROJECT, CIFF 2018) has crafted a deliciously dark comedy set in the self-serious world of community theatre. Smartly hilarious from beginning to end. No notes!