An attendee of a child's birthday party. They watch over the kids and speak with other parents during the party.

The child will be part of a birthday party, enjoying the party activities with other kid party members.

The biological daughter of the Hart family. She was kidnapped and went missing at the age of five. Thirteen years later, she is brought home, only to discover that the place that once belonged to her has been completely taken over by the adopted daughter, Anna. Because of Anna’s lies, Bella’s parents treats her with prejudice and misunderstanding toward her. Despite their indifference, Bella remains kind, resilient, and silently cares for her parents. Even after being kidnapped, she never stops protecting them. Sadly, her love and sacrifice are never truly cherished by her family.

The adopted daughter of the Hart family. She is brought into the family to fill the void left by Bella’s disappearance. Anna has showered by Evelyn and Paul’s love. When Bella returns, her fear of losing their love intensifies, driving her to bully Bella on campus, to frame her at home, and finally to work with the criminal to murder Bella.

Bella’s biological mother and a renowned forensic pathologist in LA. Haunted by the guilt over losing Bella when she’s only five, Evelyn adopts Anna and pours all her love and remorse into her. Over the years, Anna becomes the centre of Evelyn’s world. When Bella returns home, Evelyn doesn’t know how to face her and instead chooses to ignore her. Because of Anna’s lies, Evelyn’s guilt twists into resentment and misunderstandings toward Bella, blinding her to Bella’s pain and pushing her even further away.

Bella’s biological father and the Chief of LAPD. Like his wife Evelyn, he spoils Anna and neglects Bella.

Woman 25-35 yo , SOC , Atypical personality Full actra members will be prioritized

Employee: Woman or man , SOC , 18-45 yo . Atypical personality Full actra members will be prioritized

Eccentric overbearing mother. Is charming and a beaming light of positivity but to her son can be domineering and annoying. Someone with a comedic flair.

Jacqueline is an art gallery employee who wishes for more. Artsy, organized, and neurotic – she considers every option before doing something and has a three step plan for it. Jacqueline hopes the heist will reinvigorate her life and career (somehow).

Emma is Jacqueline’s charismatic and (seemingly) carefree roommate. She is quick on her feet, direct, and driven - although not always for the right reasons. Emma proposes the heist with the goal of creating more crazy memories with Jacqueline.

BLACK NOVA SCOTIAN. Young, bright, highly articulate, but a bit lost until he meets Rocky and Joan, at which point his dual passions ignite: activism and theatre. Deeply supportive and loyal, especially to Joan. Proud of his Blackness. Homosexual, but not in any way conforming to gay stereotypes.

BLACK NOVA SCOTIAN. Tall, articulate, charismatic, handsome. Aimless adventure-seeker until he gets put on the spot, and his inner activist comes to life. Transforms into a "Black radical", and the face of a growing liberation movement. Loves and respects his wife, Joan, but has a wandering eye. Fearless in the face of opposition.

BLACK MALE. This is one of six multi-character roles, and requires real flexibility in terms of the actor's ability to convincingly perform distinct character voices. Characters include middle school student, university student, protester, W. P. Oliver (church minister), Buddy Daye (community organizer), rough-and-tumble club patron, and doo-wop singer (some singing ability would be beneficial).

BLACK MALE. This is one of six multi-character roles, and requires real flexibility in terms of the actor's ability to convincingly perform distinct character voices. Characters include Stokely Carmichael (legendary African-American activist - New York raised but Caribbean-born), Buddy Daye (Halifax community organizer, Black Nova Scotian), student, resident, and conference attendee.

BLACK FEMALE. This is one of six multi-character roles, and requires real flexibility in terms of the actor's ability to convincingly perform distinct character voices. Characters include Miriam Makeba (legendary South African singer and activist), Leontyne Price (legendary Black opera star), Caribbean woman, student, and protester. Singing ability in multiple styles is a real asset.

WHITE MALE: This is one of six multi-character roles, and requires real flexibility in terms of the actor's ability to convincingly perform distinct character voices. Characters include middle school Principal, medical doctor, White ally (activist), School Headmaster, prosecution lawyer.

WHITE MALE: This is one of six multi-character roles, and requires real flexibility in terms of the actor's ability to convincingly perform distinct character voices. Characters include news reporter, Treasury department boss, student, police officer, judge. Most important character for this role is Inspector J. Mudge - an undercover RCMP officer who tracks the Jones' every move. This character must have the stereotypical sound of 1960s-era law enforcement officer.

WHITE FEMALE: This is one of six multi-character roles, and requires real flexibility in terms of the actor's ability to convincingly perform distinct character voices. Characters include Lynn Burrows (White ally/activist), Margie Davis (daughter to Bishop Davis), White Scotian woman in relationship with a Black Nova Scotian man, and Sharon, who will later become Rocky's second wife.