The HUMEBoT written by Steve Schmitt
📖Directed by Nancy Matican-Bock
Surfside Playhouse – 301 Ramp Road in Cocoa Beach
June 21-22 @7pm, Doors open @6:30pm
Performance dates: July 31-August 9 (Fri, Sat & Sun)
Synopsis: Set in a recognizable near-future world where advanced humanoid companions known as humebots have become part of everyday life, The Humebot follows Dr. Alex Monroe, a relationship therapist who has given up on human romance in favor of the predictability and emotional safety offered by artificial companions.
Confident in the belief that humans are incapable of completely loving one another, Alex has built a carefully controlled life alongside a humebot partner. But when a mysterious new client arrives seeking advice about love and connection, Alex’s worldview begins to crack. As clients, friends, family, and unexpected revelations collide, The Humebot explores vulnerability, identity, loneliness, and the complicated nature of human connection through humor, heart, and dark comedy.
Hu·me·bot /ˈhjuːmˌbɒt/ noun
- An advanced intelligent humanoid designed to emulate human behavior and interaction.
- A companion unit designed for adaptive learning through observation and user engagement.
- An entity created to provide what human relationships often cannot: stability, availability, and compliance.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
ALEX (Originally written Male, 35-50) Experienced Relationship Therapist who refuses to date humans. He lives with his partner, a humebot named True.
TRUE (Originally written Female, 25-50) Alex’s Live-In Humebot. She is measured in her responses and understands her function is to serve Alex and by extension, humanity.
TAYLOR (Originally written Male, 35-50) Alex’s Best Friend. A playboy skeptical of humebots in a “seen too many movies” type of way.
SAM (Originally written Female, 25-40) Taylor’s new love interest. Raised with a distrust for technology, but curious about the humebots.
QUINN (Originally written Female, 30-50) A human who pretends to be a humebot to gain access to Alex.
ELLIS (Originally written Male, 70-80) Alex’s Uncle (may be played as an Aunt) Married 52 years. Wise, experienced widower who understands life.
RILEY (Originally written Female, 25-35) Jordan’s wife, Alex’s client. Practical, less emotional than Jordan.
JORDAN (Originally written Female, 25-35) Riley’s wife, Alex’s client. More emotional and fearful.
DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS
Please bring a headshot and resume, if you have it. Lobby opens for registration at 6:30pm.
You may choose to attend both audition dates but it is not required. Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script and the script will not be available for review until the auditions.
Please feel free to contact the director should you have any questions or concerns to nancymaticanbock@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you and witnessing your talent!
2026-2027 SEASON AUDITIONS
Steel Magnolias
AUDITIONS
AUGUST 2& 3
PERFORMANCES
SEPTEMBER 11-27
TOOTSIE
AUDITIONS
SEPTEMBER 13 & 14
PERFORMANCES
NOVEMBER 6 - 22
PICNIC
AUDITIONS
NOVEMBER 8 & 9
PERFORMANCES
JANUARY 8 - 24
FORUM
AUDITIONS
JAN 10 & 11
PERFORMANCES
FEB 26 - MAR 14
SPIDER'S WEB
AUDITIONS
FEBRUARY 28 & MARCH 1
PERFORMANCES
APRIL 23 - MAY 9
SCI-FI FRACTURED
AUDITIONS
APRIL 25 & 26
PERFORMANCES
JUNE 11 - 27
COVID-19 Precautions
Surfside no longer requires patrons to wear a mask while seated but we do ask all auditioners to wear a mask when entering the building. Once you arrive at your seat, you may remove your mask if you are inclined to do so. Please remember that many are still not vacinated. We protect our own so please act accordingly. If you have not been vacinated, we highly recomend that you keep your mask on except for when you are auditioning on stage.
Please look at the following bullet points to see how the process has changed:
- Always apply the 6ft distancing rule when attending auditions. We will consider this as part of our onstage audition guidelines as well.
- You will be asked to attend only one night of auditions.
