Selected open roles for talent
To sort or filter please log in or sign up.
ANYA
Anya has worked for a tyrannical boss for many years. She has learned to completely repress her pain. She is charismatic and friendly but demands compliance from Maggie. Deep down she is very scared of her boss. *must be comfortable with a SFX makeup scar across their face*
MAGGIE
A former “junk” artist, she has turned away from her past self to try to fit in. She wants to be perfect, and normal. When she is given an important commission to make suits for a VIP, she stays up all night working, and a dormant illness resurfaces. Maggie knows something is “wrong” with her, and actively fights against it and denies it. She is breaking on the inside, and denying it at every step until she cannot deny it any longer and comes face to face with her illness personified. Very grounded and subtle acting style. Really focused on inner struggle, until finally breaking down at the end. A
DOLLPARTS
Dollparts is an Autoimmune illness personified. She doesn’t speak, but moves in a specific way and performs self-harm without experiencing the pain (mirroring Autoimmunity). Looking for an actor with dance or movement background (or not), ideally who is Queer, and interested in creating this character’s physicality. Interesting features, could be muscular body type. Reference: Alexia from Julie Ducournau’s Titane. *must be comfortable with some SFX makeup to create wounds around the eyes* Very Physical part. Actors with great movement skills.
Serenader (3 Positions)
The Smile Serenader is a dynamic singer/actor/performer working primarily in-person, and occasionally through online platforms. They are an energetic and positive performer that can sing and is adept at acting improv, and have an interest in connecting with seniors and those who live in care environments. They preferably can self-accompany on an instrument, though it is not required. Performers who are multilingual are especially encouraged to apply. The Smile Serenader collaborates with other ensemble members on creating and offering ongoing musical performances to seniors in a variety of contexts, including care homes, hospitals, seniors’ centres, outdoors and online. They are creative, flexible, able to work both collaboratively in group settings, and independently. The Smile Serenader is willing and able to take leadership when called upon to do so, and also support and encourage the leadership of others. They are true ensemble members. Most importantly, the Smile Serenader is a positive, caring, genuine, creative individual, willing and eager to give time and attention to isolated seniors and people in care settings, and creatively collaborate with fellow artists.
Charles (Checker) Thompkins
Ep 2. WWII - Checker Tomkins, a Cree code talker is helping to clear the skies for the D-Day landing. Metis; submit SK performers only
Charles Warren Bird
Ep. 2. WWII - Charles Bird lands at the Juno beach, eager to fight the Germans, desperate to stay alive; Metis; submt SK performers only
Gabriel Dumont
Ep. 5. The Battle of Batoche - A prolific military man, Dumont tries desperately to convince his leader to act against an approaching red coat army equipped with a new death machine; the feared Gatlin gun. Will he be able to save his people before it’s too late? Metis; Ideally, we are looking for his "signature" bearded look; submit SK performers only.
Madeleine Dumont
Ep. 5. The Battle of Batoche - Wife of Gabriel Dumont; she spent the duration of the conflict nursing the wounded, caring for the elderly, and distributing rations. Metis; submit SK performers only.
Albert Noname
Ep. 6. WWII - Albert Noname fought in Dieppe and Normandy; Cree; submit SK performers only.
Joe Ewack
Ep 6. WWII - Joe Ewack was captured by the Germans and endured harsh treatment while a POW. Nakota; submit SK performers only.
Edith Montoure
Ep. 7 WWI - At the battle of Vimy Ridge, George Mclean single handedly takes a platoon of German soldiers prisoner but is wounded in the process. Now he has a chance to encounter a history making nurse working at the nearby hospital, Edith Montoure. Mohawk; submit SK performers only.
George Mclean
Ep. 7 WWI - At the battle of Vimy Ridge, George single handedly takes a platoon of German soldiers prisoner but is wounded in the process. Now he has a chance to encounter a history making nurse working at the nearby hospital. Metis. submit SK performers only.
Francis Pegahmagabow
Ep. 8 WWI - Crawling through the freezing mud of no-mans-land in the battles of Passchendaele, Vimy and Aimes, is how Francis became the most highly decorated Indigenous soldier in Canadian military history and the most effective sniper of the First World War. Anishinabe; submit SK performers only.
Mary Greyeyes
Ep. 3; WWII - Two siblings work in different fronts of the war, one on the Western Front in a nursing station, the other, a lieutenant in a machine gun unit in the Italian Campaign of Sicily. Cree; submit AB performers only
David Greyeyes
Ep 3. WWII - Two siblings work in different fronts of the war, one on the Western Front in a nursing station, the other, a lieutenant in a machine gun unit in the Italian Campaign of Sicily. Cree; submit AB performers only.
Noel Knockwood
Ep 4; Korea - Noel was at the First Battle of Hill 355. And a cook name Lloyd Hamilton is planning a daring night operation to rescue stranded orphans from the Korean demilitarized zone. MI’KMAQ; submit AB performers only.
Lloyd Hamilton
Ep 4; Korea - Noel Knockwood was at the First Battle of Hill 355. And a cook name Lloyd Hamilton is planning a daring night operation to rescue stranded orphans from the Korean demilitarized zone. METIS; submit AB performers only.
Miriam
Spanish actress. Native or near-native English essential. Miriam is one of the three central leads. 16 y.o, Sweet, emotional, and hopelessly romantic. Innocent, funny, and full of warmth, she brings heart and humor to every scene. Singing and dancing are her second language.
Tom
Spanish actor.Native or near-native English essential. Sports experience is a strong plus, but not required. Alex is in the heart of the story. A talented young athlete forced to leave his sporting career after a serious injury, he finds himself navigating an ordinary teenage life for the first time. Mature beyond his years, he gradually discovers friendship, first love, and a future he never expected.