When Mona Friedman 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.

Top Cast

Julianne MooreMona

Paul GiamattiJerry

Halle BaileyStef

Jesse EisenbergTodd

K. Todd FreemanMarty

Eldar IsgandarovPiotr

Susan BlommaertSybil

Colton RyanZachary