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It's the perfect time to catch up with 'The Residuals,' the hilarious New York City based comedic web series set in the world of television commercials and auditions. Created by and starring husband-and-wife team Michael Paul Smith and Gillian Pensavalle, 'The Residuals' is inspired by their experiences as actors auditioning for commercials in New York City. Season One episodes average about 7 minutes and give viewers an inside view at the bizarre world of auditions, callbacks, costume fittings and commercial shoots. The second season of the critically acclaimed comedy series' is coming soon to BroadwayWorld.com!

The Collective NY has announced the official play selections for the 2014 Collective:10. Coming off of the SOLD-OUT 2013 Collective:10, the second annual C:10 was selected from over 1000 blind submissions, a record number up from last year showcasing a variety of talented writers. The 12 selected plays will be produced, directed and performed by members of the permanent ensemble and Collective colleagues, and published as part of an anthology.

In this full outtake reel we get a peek behind the scenes of the hit webseries THE RESIDUALS. Based on this video, it looks like the cast and crew of this comedy had even more fun making the show than we have had watching it.

In this full outtake reel we get a peek behind the scenes of the hit webseries THE RESIDUALS. Based on this video, it looks like the cast and crew of this comedy had even more fun making the show than we have had watching it.

After nine hysterical episodes, the Season 1 finale of the comedic webseries THE RESIDUALS is finally available today, and it just might be the funniest episode yet. In this episode Pete sees his Clyde's spot, while Ellen sees the Bua spot she missed out on. Also, Pete and Keith write for their series, but get distracted when Valerie only friend requests one of them. And Pete observes business as usual in the commercial world.

After nine hysterical episodes, the Season 1 finale of the comedic webseries THE RESIDUALS is finally available today, and it just might be the funniest episode yet. In this episode Pete sees his Clyde's spot, while Ellen sees the Bua spot she missed out on. Also, Pete and Keith write for their series, but get distracted when Valerie only friend requests one of them. And Pete observes business as usual in the commercial world.

In this BroadwayWorld Exclusive, we get a peek behind the scenes of the hit webseries THE RESIDUALS. Based on this video, it looks like the cast and crew of this comedy had even more fun making the show than we have had watching it.

In this week's episode 'The Shoot,' Pete shoots his Clyde's commercial, Valerie confronts Mark in the most strategic way possible, and Keith gets some constructive criticism during a voiceover audition.

In this week's episode 'The Shoot,' Pete shoots his Clyde's commercial, Valerie confronts Mark in the most strategic way possible, and Keith gets some constructive criticism during a voiceover audition.

'The Residuals,' a comedic webseries set in the WORLD of television commercials, released its seventh episode at www.theresiduals.tv. In Episode 8, Pete gets the news that he's booked Clyde's and attends a fitting with the execs and costume designer. Ellen gets word that she didn't book Bua, and self-destructs onstage. Watch the show below!

'The Residuals,' a comedic webseries set in the WORLD of television commercials, released its seventh episode at www.theresiduals.tv. In Episode 7, executives from Clyde's attend Pete's callback. Mark's assistant Devan gives Valerie some unsolicited advice. Ellen's Bua callback is done with the exec on video chat. Pete and Keith discuss ways to make their series work for them. Watch the show below!

'The Residuals,' a comedic webseries set in the WORLD of television commercials, released its sixth episode at www.theresiduals.tv. In Episode 6, Pete's normalcy is a breath of fresh air for Valerie during an audition for a Sporting Goods store called 'Clyde's'. Ellen goes in for a 'Bua' car spot that only requires her to say one line. Keith endures name droppers. Watch the show below!

'The Residuals,' a comedic webseries set in the world of television commercials, released its third episode at www.theresiduals.tv. In Episode 5, Keith tells Pete how he pulls all-nighters and goes right to auditions. Valerie's boss, Mark Lyell of Mark Lyell Casting, returns from vacation and restores his office to a state of dysfunction. Valerie suffers for her night of revelry with Ellen. Pete gets creeped out when Mark acts like they're best friends. Watch the show below!

'The Residuals,' a comedic webseries set in the world of television commercials, released its third episode at www.theresiduals.tv. In Episode 4, Ellen gets some bad news from an agent, which leads to a full-blown age crisis. Keith wonders if he's just been cut from an audition. Pete explains an awkward interaction he had with his agent. Valerie and Ellen formally decide to be friends. Watch the show below!

'The Residuals,' a comedic webseries set in the world of television commercials, released its third episode at www.theresiduals.tv. In Episode 3, Ellen does standup at an open-mic. Pete has a tough audition for a brand of paint. Pete and Keith's series faces an early budget crisis. Valerie and Keith have an anonymous online video game fight. Watch the show below!

'The Residuals,' a comedic webseries set in the world of television commercials, released its second episod at www.theresiduals.tv. In Episode 2, Keith has an awkward improvised audition for a product that remains 'Confidential.' Valerie vents to a former co-worker online. And Pete and Keith try to decide what kind of web-series they want to make. Watch the show below!

The Collective NY seeks submissions for its 2nd Annual Collective:10 Play Festival. Original 10-minute plays will be selected to premiere in a fully-produced Fall 2014 run at a prominent Manhattan venue and published in The Collective:10 Play Anthology Vol. 2.

'The Residuals,' a comedic webseries set in the world of television commercials, debuted its first episode yesterday, March 11 at www.theresiduals.tv. In Episode 1, Pete goes on a typical commercial audition for a pharmaceutical. Along the way, he encounters his roommate Keith, his casting director friend Valerie, and his actor/comedian friend Ellen. Ellen auditions for the same spot. Watch the show below!

“The Residuals,” a comedic webseries set in the world of television commercials, is set to debut today, March 11 at www.theresiduals.tv. Subsequent episodes of the 10-part series will be released every Tuesday, through May 13.

“The Residuals,” a comedic webseries set in the world of television commercials, is set to debut on March 11 at www.theresiduals.tv. Subsequent episodes of the 10-part series will be released every Tuesday, through May 13.