Billingual. Earthy black woman and a default charming smile. Wants to be a famous model and actress. She carries herself with quiet confidence and authenticity, shaped by her journey of self-acceptance and perseverance. Despite setbacks in her modeling career, she remains determined, balancing a regular job with the ongoing pursuit of her dreams. Ref: Lauryn Hill.

PHOTO PROP SHOT. Black. Figures in a family photo with Sarah.

PHOTO PROP SHOT. Black. Figures in a family photo with Sarah.

PHOTO PROP SHOT. Open to BIPOC. Figures in a family photo with Sarah.

PHOTO PROP SHOT. Mixed or Latine Origins. A rare family portrait of young Harvey with his Afro.

Black or Afro-latino. Figures in a family portrait with young Harvey.

PHOTO PROP SHOT. Caucasian. Figures in a family portrait with young Harvey.

Turkish or Middle Eastern An immigrant who came to Canada decades ago and speaks English with a Turkish accent. Since his wife's death, their little coffee shop is the last thing holding her memory, and he won't let it go, even as the world ends.

Turkish or Middle Eastern Robert’s son. He supports his own young family and lives far from his father. He comes to the shop to convince Robert to let go and seek shelter with them before it's too late.

Turkish or Middle Eastern Robert’s late wife. She built a life in Canada with Robert around their coffee shop, and her absence shapes everything he does.

VOICE ONLY. The voice of the radio news bulletins Robert listens to. Recording Day: one day on the first weekend of December, 2026 Recording Location: Humber Lakeshore, 3199 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 1K8

A weathered, unhoused man who crosses paths with Robert. Injury makeup will be used.

Annie believes it’s my way or the highway; anyone who’s not Annie’s close friend would think she’s delusional. This role demands being able to play crazy with a straight face, akin to Patti Harrison, along with having good on-screen chemistry (being the Calvin to Iman’s Hobbes, from Calvin and Hobbes).

Ethnicity/nationality open (North African and Arab preferred). Iman is the optimistic, level-headed, and maybe a little too forgiving friend of Annie. This role demands the ability to match crazy energy and to have good on-screen chemistry (being the Hobbes to Annie’s Calvin, from Calvin and Hobbes).

Chris is a Shane Gillis type comedian, a little nerdy and timid, but naturally funny. This role demands natural stage presence, awkward charm and charisma, and comedic ability.

Guy is a classy businessman trying to find true love, but he has been out of the dating game for a long time. Seeking an actor who can be boring in an entertaining way.

The Emcee is a cynical but still positive host for a small comedy club. It’s not glamorous, but it’s a fun job to pass the time on weekends.

Voice Only. A trained professional announcer for a big-time comedy show. High energy and a big smile.

Francine is not your average housewife. Her curiosity and naive excitement for the world around her, paired with her stubbornness, shield her from societies prejudices as she explores new connections and a new life as a queer woman. *Must be comfortable with kissing scene