How could this be funnier?

I came upon this webisode online entitled "Cast This: The Reality", and I found it lacked some Ha Ha.


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First let's talk about what is GREAT about this webisode.  It looks great, and it sounds great.  Great production value goes a long way when it comes to web series.  But there is something missing from this scenario about the casting office.  The acting is good.  The writing is pretty funny, but the jokes just don't land.  Why is that?

Could it be that the editing needs to be more fast paced?  If so, would some music or sound effects help?  My guess is that this series is trying to be like NBC's The Office, which does not include kitschy music at all in their show.  Yet, I think that Cast This could use a little extra sillyness to make it's exasperated main character seem zany.  For now, one thing he is not is sympathetic or realistic.

What are your thoughts?




And BTW, this web series has an awesome website of its own:   http://www.castthis.net/  Check out bios of the actors and creators, plus additional episodes.