Carmen is an aspiring writer and life-long city girl. She’s polite, thoughtful, and self-assured. She’s empathetic to a fault and often hides her true feelings until she’s had time to fully process them. Carmen has agreed to accompany her boyfriend home for his father’s funeral. Carmen has never felt particularly welcome in their home, but loves Jesse enough to be there for his sake. *This role is intended for a trans performer.*

Jesse is a simple guy from a small town family, now enjoying his life in the city. Though he was always popular in school, he has recently found a sort of freedom in his life with his girlfriend and her friends. He’s chill, charismatic, and light-hearted. The passing of his father weighs heavy on Jesse, as he finds himself conflicted between grief and his complicated feelings about his overbearing father. Jesse has asked Carmen (his gf) to accompany him home for his father’s funeral, knowing it will stir up drama but hoping everyone will be too distracted to really notice. He finds comfort in Carmen he knows he won’t find in his own family.

Tammy is a loving mother, a hard worker, and a peacemaker. She has spent the majority of her life in the same town, and has become very protective of her family and friends. Her children, Jesse & Lex, and her husband Richard are her whole life. After her kids moved out, and now Richard passing, Tammy feels an intense loneliness and a certain loss of self. Tammy is less than happy to see Carmen (her son's trans gf) on her doorstep the evening before her husband’s funeral. While she herself does not resent Carmen, she feels a duty to honour her late husband’s disdain, as well as a protectiveness over her son.

Arab. Written as male but very open to any gender. The Principal of a school grades kindergarten to 12. Knowledgeable and forgiving, they are also stern when needed to be. In their office, they lecture two conflicting grade 7 students about the lessons of Convivencia from 12th century Andalusian Spain, to solve their modern day issues of race, culture and ethnic differences.

Black Caribbean. From Toronto, an academically intelligent grade 7 student that is called to the principal’s office for fighting with PETER at lunch. She is strong in her convictions, but not completely innocent. She has a troubled past of being bullied because of her ethnic background. Her emotional swings are fast but authentic, as she becomes increasingly open to the ideas that principal USTAD offers.

Caucasian. Originally from Sudbury, a grade 7 student with dyslexia that is called to the principal’s office for fighting with AIDA at lunch. He is street smart and curious about everything, and loves reading Lord Of The Rings, even with its challenges as a dyslexic. He cannot understand why AIDA’s food smells differently, and tries to explain to principal USTAD how he didn’t start the fight with AIDA.

A devout Christian during 12th century Andalusian Spain, she sells eggs at the market where she gets into an argument about fraud with a local FISHMONGER. Aggressive and manipulative, she uses a glass bowl to magnify her eggs and cheat customers, standing her ground regardless. Persuaded to tolerate her market stall neighbour by IBN RUSHD, she eventually becomes open to the idea of Convivencia, to share the market space fairly. *Not neccessary, but can indicate if able to speak Spanish or Arabic.

Arab. He sells fish during the 12th century Andalusian Spanish Market, when he gets into an argument about fraud with a local EGGSELLER. Law-abiding and territorial, he aggressively accuses EGGSELLER of using a glass bowl to magnify her eggs and cheat customers. Persuaded to tolerate his market stall neighbour by IBN RUSHD, he eventually becomes open to the idea of Convivencia, to share the market space fairly. *Not neccessary, but can indicate if able to speak Arabic.

Based on the historical 12th century Muslim philosopher, he interrupts the argument between EGGSELLER and FISHMONGER, using the concept of Convivencia to solve their differences. Highly intelligent, with a calm demeaner of a prophet, RUSHD is a leader in this Anadalusian world of religions coming together as one. Not neccessary, but can indicate if able to speak Spanish or Arabic.

Caucasian Torontonians. These girls taunt and tease AIDA as smelly because of the ethnic food she eats. They are close friends with each other. Will read all three Girl roles together as one.

KYLIAN Garçon, 13-15 ans pour jouer 13 ans. Francophone bilingue (français-anglais). Ouvert à la diversité. Élève de 7? année dans une école francophone de Toronto. Il peut avoir un accent québécois, anglicisé ou international. Beau gosse, cheveux ébouriffés, mince, indépendant. Viens d'une famille "ouverte sur le monde" et à l’ésotérique. Sa grand-mère lisait dans les cafés turcs. RÉSIDENT.E.S DE L’ONTARIO OU COMÉDIEN.NE.S QUÉBÉCOIS.E.S CONNU.E.S PRÉFÉRÉ.E.S. (PREMIER RÔLE RÉCURRENT, 4 à 7 ÉPISODES) **KYLIAN. The character is a boy, 13. Bilingual francophone (French-English), Open Ethnicity. 7th-grade student at a French-language school in Toronto. He may have a Québécois, Anglicized, or international French accent. Good-looking, with messy hair, slim, and independent. Comes from a family that is "open to the world" and interested in esotericism. His grandmother used to read Turkish coffee grounds. ONTARIO RESIDENTS OR WELL-KNOWN QUÉBEC ACTORS PREFERRED. (SERIES RECURRING LEAD ROLE, 4 TO 7 EPISODES.)

CAROLE Femme, 58-65 ans. Francophone. Ouvert à la diversité. Flamboyante, vêtements colorés, accessoires mode clinquants. Bien éduquée, elle a une forte expérience de vie. Elle a le sens des affaires et tient une boutique très tape-à-l'œil dans l’ésotérisme-spectacle. RÉSIDENTES ONTARIENNES OU COMÉDIENNES QUÉBÉCOISES CONNUES SEULEMENT. (PREMIER RÔLE RÉCURRENT, 3 à 6 ÉPISODES) **CAROLE The character is a woman, 58-65. Francophone. Open Ethnicity. Flamboyant, coloured clothing and flashy accessories. Well read, Carole has a rich life experience. She has a knack for business and owns and manages a successful flashy boutique that specializes in all things esoteric. ONTARIO RESIDENTS OR WELL-KNOWN QUÉBEC ACTRESSES ONLY. (RECURRING LEAD ROLE, 3 TO 6 EPISODES.)

DR OLIVER Homme, 40-49 ans. Anglophone bilingue (anglais-français). Ouvert à la diversité. Docteur en gynécologie. Très bel homme. Veuf qui porte encore son jonc. Il rencontre Simone quand elle vient passer des tests. Il y a des étincelles entre elle et lui mais le cadre professionnel de leur rencontre empêche les deux célibataires de poursuivre une relation. Le comédien doit parler français assez bien pour faire des scènes en français. RÉSIDENT.E.S ONTARIEN.NE.S DU GRAND TORONTO-HAMILTON SEULEMENT. IDÉALEMENT DÉJÀ CONNU.E.S DU PUBLIC. (PREMIER RÔLE RÉCURRENT, 2 ÉPISODES) **DR. OLIVER Male, 40–49 years old. Bilingual English speaker (English–French). Open ethnicity. Gynecologist. Very handsome. A widower who still wears his wedding band. He meets Simone when she comes in for medical tests. There is an immediate spark between them, but the professional context of their meeting prevents the two single adults from pursuing a relationship. The actor must speak French well enough to perform scenes in French. GREATER TORONTO–HAMILTON AREA, ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY. IDEALLY ALREADY WELL KNOWN TO THE PUBLIC. (RECURRING LEAD ROLE, 2 EPISODES.)

SANDRA Femme, 30-39 ans. Francophone. Ouvert à la diversité. Amie de Kazem et cliente de Simone. Femme stylisée de belle apparence. Ses relations amoureuses sont toujours instables. Peut être vulnérable mais trouve la force intérieure pour se relever. RÉSIDENT.E.S ONTARIEN.NE.S DU GRAND TORONTO-HAMILTON SEULEMENT. (DEUXIÈME RÔLE RÉCURRENT, 2 ÉPISODES) **SANDRA Female, 30–39 years old. Francophone. Open ethnicity. Kazem’s friend and Simone’s client. A stylish, attractive woman. Her romantic relationships are always unstable. She can be vulnerable but finds the inner strength to bounce back. GREATER TORONTO–HAMILTON AREA, ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY. (RECURRING PRINCIPAL, 2 EPISODES.)

GERMAIN Homme, 50-60 ans. Francophone. Ouvert à la diversité. Propriétaire d'un café à côté du magasin de matelas où travaillent Simone et Kazem. Blagueur qui manque parfois de tact, mais gentil et enthousiaste. Il n'aime pas le changement ni les nouvelles technologies. RÉSIDENT.E.S ONTARIEN.NE.S DU GRAND TORONTO-HAMILTON SEULEMENT. (DEUXIÈME RÔLE POSSIBLEMENT RÉCURRENT, 1 à 2 ÉPISODES) **GERMAIN Male, 50–60 years old. Francophone. Open ethnicity. Owner of a café next to the mattress store where Simone and Kazem work. A joker who sometimes lacks tact, but is kind and enthusiastic. He dislikes change and new technologies. GREATER TORONTO–HAMILTON AREA, ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY. (POSSIBLY RECURRING PRINCIPAL, 1 TO 2 EPISODES.)

WALT Homme, 45-65 ans. Francophone. Ouvert à la diversité. Chasseur d'esprits « nerd ». Il est une personne dogmatique et méthodologique. Travaille avec calme et précision, mais pas sans se faire payer. RÉSIDENT.E.S ONTARIEN.NE.S DU GRAND TORONTO-HAMILTON SEULEMENT. (PREMIER RÔLE, 1 ÉPISODE) **WALT Male, 45–65 years old. Francophone. Open ethnicity. A "nerdy" ghost hunter. He is dogmatic and methodical, working with calmness and precision - but not without getting paid. GREATER TORONTO–HAMILTON AREA, ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY. (LEAD ROLE, 1 EPISODE.)

JUDE Homme, 30 ans, Francophone. Ouvert à la diversité. Client de Simone. Il est fragile et souffre d'anxiété sociale. Craint un retour imposé en présentiel au bureau. Enclin à des crises de panique, il dépend de son application de respiration pour rester calme. RÉSIDENT.E.S ONTARIEN.NE.S DU GRAND TORONTO-HAMILTON SEULEMENT. (PREMIER RÔLE, 1 ÉPISODE) **JUDE Male, 30 years old. Francophone. Open ethnicity. Simone's client. He is emotionally fragile and experiences social anxiety. He fears returning to in-person work at the office. Prone to panic attacks, he relies on a breathing app to help him stay calm. GREATER TORONTO–HAMILTON AREA, ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY. (LEAD ROLE, 1 EPISODE.)

MAYA Fille, 13-15 ans pour jouer 13 ans. Francophone. Ouvert à la diversité. Amie et complice d'Emy. Élève à l'école de Clara. Mature, elle aime parler des garçons. Plus douce et ouverte que son amie Emy. RÉSIDENT.E.S ONTARIEN.NE.S SEULEMENT. PRÉFÉRENCE AU GRAND TORONTO-HAMILTON. (DEUXIÈME RÔLE, 1 ÉPISODE 1 SCÈNE) MAYA Female, 13–15 years old to play 13. Francophone. Open ethnicity. Emy’s friend and confidante. A student at Clara’s school. Mature for her age, she enjoys talking about boys. Gentler and more open than her friend Emy. ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY. PREFERENCE FOR THE GREATER TORONTO–HAMILTON AREA. (SMALL PRINCIPAL, 1 EPISODE, 1 SCENE.)

AMBULANCIÈRE. Femme, 30-39 ans. Anglophone qui comprend le français. Ouvert à la diversité. Elle vient vérifier la santé d’une mère enceinte et recommande de l'amener à l’urgence. Idéalement, la comédienne parle assez bien français pour travailler avec une équipe francophone. RÉSIDENT.E.S ONTARIEN.NE.S DU GRAND TORONTO-HAMILTON SEULEMENT. (DEUXIÈME RÔLE, 1 ÉPISODE, 1 SCÈNE) **PARAMEDIC. Female, 30–39 years old. English-speaking, understands French. Open ethnicity. She arrives to assess the condition of a pregnant woman and recommends that she be taken to the emergency department. Ideally, the actress speaks French well enough to work with a Francophone production team. GREATER TORONTO–HAMILTON AREA, ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY. (SMALL PRINCIPAL ROLE, 1 EPISODE, 1 SCENE.)