The Debut

Story Line

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.

“There’s a method to the madness.”

Top Cast

Julianne Moore

Mona

Paul Giamatti

Jerry

Halle Bailey

Stef

Jesse Eisenberg

Todd

K. Todd Freeman

Marty

Eldar Isgandarov

Piotr