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Johnny Moose
-Please perform the Johnny Moose portions of the script. -We'd also like you to include a short singing sample using a well-known children's song of your choice. This can be any familiar children's song you feel comfortable with singing and that shows us your personality and voice. -If you play guitar, we encourage you to accompany yourself during the singing portion so we can get a sense of your playing style as well. -If you do not play guitar, that is completely fine. Guitar or other instruments are a bonus, but singing is the main requirement. -Most importantly, have fun with it! Johnny Moose is warm, playful, musical and a little silly, so we'd love to see some of your own personality come through in the audition.
TORI
A sharp, no-nonsense estate lawyer with a dry sense of humor who confidently walks Cal through the complicated process of sorting out the Crossing’s property title.
MAUREEN
Caucasian. A warm, older woman and former friend of Edna’s mother, Pearl, who fondly shares memories of their time together and offers Edna the chance to learn more about the mother she barely remembers.
GENEVA
A sharply dressed representative from the La Frenette Group who is confident, professional and persistent as she personally approaches Amir with an enticing offer to lead their new San Francisco restaurant as an equity partner.
SERVER
Small-town server who welcomes Maggie to Alcona and candidly explains the community’s need for a doctor—and their wariness of physicians who don’t stick around.
Kate
Kate is an ambitious Chinese businesswoman—strong-minded and independent, but vulnerable underneath. She always puts her work first. She rarely shows her emotions, but eventually realizes the depth of her mother’s love for her. Speaks fluent Mandarin and English.
Lian
Lian's very traditional Chinese woman, loves her daughter deeply, but doesn't show it. Speaks fluent Mandarin.
Jin
Jin is a Chinese businessman in China who takes care of his mother. He resents his sister, Kate. He speaks fluent Mandarin.
David
David is Kate’s supportive husband—warm, caring, and funny.
Prem
PREM Rate: 180$/day Location: Hamilton and Toronto Man; 50 to 60 years old; South Asian. The hardworking, often distracted father of Jen. As a billionaire steel magnate, he does care about appearances, but not quite as much as his wife. He loves his family very much and will do whatever it takes to keep them happy -- especially his wife. He is always followed by his Executive Assistant, a shark who is ever-circling, waiting for his chance to steal Jen's place as the successor of Prem's business. He's usually quite quiet and matter of fact, a man of few words and little emotion. Jen’s parents (Prem and Maya) aren’t bad people; they just have very strong, narrow views about how things should be done. If it were up to them, she’d be running her father’s business and already be married to the handsome Indian boy they tried to set her up with after college, with children on the way. They are vibrant, fun-loving people at heart, but they are desperate for their daughter to have the “good life” they envisioned for her – the one that would have made their parents proud. But this has led them to be overbearing at times, and their classist prejudices threaten to get in the way of their daughter living her dreams... SUPPORTING Sides attached. Please include a slate with your name, height, union status and location.
Jack
Jack has a deep fascination with nature, particularly birds, and is a talented painter. Intelligent, patient, and compassionate, he has been a wheelchair user since a young age. Now, he is determined to return to the waterfall, the place where his life changed, and paint it. Although Jack is determined to reach the waterfall, beneath his confidence lies a quiet fear of confronting the memories and emotions tied to the place. NOTE: *Actor's applying are NOT required to be wheelchair users or know how to paint.*
Emma
Emma is clever, adventurous, and funny. As Jack’s best and only close friend, she deeply values their friendship and cares for him. She is determined to make their adventure together special, planning the route to the waterfall and helping Jack along the way. However, throughout their journey, Emma carries a secret she struggles to tell Jack.
Sienna
Jack’s mother and a single parent who has spent years doing everything she can to support her son while still allowing him to live like a typical teenager. When Jack suggests returning to the waterfall, she is strongly against the idea. Beneath her resistance, however, is a deep fear of failing to protect her son. The waterfall is tied to the accident that changed Jack’s life, and Sienna worries that returning there will force her to confront the possibility that she cannot always keep him safe.
Young Jack
Young Jack is a playful and curious boy who, much like his older self, is fascinated by nature and the world around him.
Tom
Emma’s father is a caring and supportive parent who encourages her to be honest with Jack about the secret she has been keeping.
Massimo
Looking for specifically Italian descent actors. Massimo comes off as shy and fragile at first sight, however is actually very layered and has secrets and knowledge that he hides under a mask. The role will include a heavy amount of dialogue, some comedic, however mostly serious, and the actor must be able to believably deliver an emotional monologue that will include tears and breaking down. We also hope to cast a young actor who will feel confident enough to take direction and ask questions, as well as work professionally with others.
Nico
Looking for specifically black actors. Nico is a very confident, comedic and light-hearted character. He holds a very important role in the film, contrasting the security and happiness he feels in life compared to Massimo. The actor must be able to confidently convey a warm and funny child through dialogue and physical mannerisms, however also has the ability to deliver dramatic acting when necessary. The actor is encouraged to feel comfortable enough on set to ask questions and take direction, as well as work well with others.
Claudia
Looking for specifically Italian descent actors. Massimo's mother who is very an evidently exhausted and broken woman, who tries her best to cover up her real emotions around her son. She is compassionate, and extremely strong-willed, but also very dedicated to ensuring the best for her son
Denise
Looking for specifically black actors. A typical sweet house mom who is a very kind and supportive mother to Nico and wife to her husband, Isaiah. She is content with the life she leads, and is very thoughtful to those around her, including Massimo who she meets for the first time