20's, collegiate basketball player, a diva, her harsher exterior masking extreme vulnerability and her need to find acceptance in her dominating Father's eye. Abby falters under the extreme volcanic pressure and is the one who conspires against and outs her teammate, unleashing the tragic chain of events. Her remorse comes too late. Must have exceptional basketball fit and skills. [supporting lead, 13 work days]

20's collegiate basketball player, reserved and girlier than your average athlete, and often eclipsed by her star sister.You likely wouldn't watch her on the court. Nevertheless, she is a team player, and will have your back, at all costs.Must have exceptional basketball fit and skills. [supporting, 16 work days]

20's collegiate basketball athlete, and while talented and committed to the sport, she still wants that fun college experience, big party girl energy, her sarcastic, dry humor is her armor. Must have exceptional basketball fit and skills. [supporting, 16 work days]

20's collegiate basketball athlete, the star of the competing team, a top-ranked player and the primary on-court rival. She is exceptional and unstoppable. Despite her tough exterior, she loves saying "doll" and "sugar" and becomes a crucial ally to our lead, by defending Autumn's right to play during championship game protests. She respects Autumn as an athlete and continues her career wearing a pin in Autumn's memory, eventually being drafted to the WNBA. Must have exceptional basketball fit and skills. [supporting, 6 work days]

40's Male or Female, head coach of the collegiate woman's basketball team, a commanding presence, both on courtand in the private lives of the players, disciplined and intent on getting the beloved team from dead last to first.Exacting. Just. Has high standards and wants the players to live up to that standard. A former basketball player. [supporting lead, 16 work days]

A right-wing talk show host, who believes ratings are king. Presents beautifully on camera, caked in makeup and richdressing, but less so in private, a glass of bourbon always in hand. She is loud, opinionated, and enjoys a heatedargument, preying on her audience’s fear and narrow-mindedness. Beneath that shiny, waxen face, lies a greasymanipulator [supporting, 3 work days]

40's, non-binary, who runs a business helping people transition, and despite this vulnerable time, the no-nonsensedemeanor never drops, think Mike from Breaking Bad. (supporting, 3 work days)

Female, 20's collegiate basketball athlete, a romantic partner to our lead, magnetic, her confidence often eclipsed by her contemplativeness, Carley is your strongest ally and supporter, and helps Autumn in navigating the intense media scrutiny, she possesses a worldliness beyond her years. Must have exceptional basketball fit and skills. [supporting lead, 22 work days]

Craig is a talented, confident young pianist who’s used to being admired. He can come off as cocky and a bit insensitive, but he isn’t a bad person. He starts off confident and carefree, but gets trapped in Diana’s scheme when she drugs him and falsely accuses him. As things spiral, he becomes desperate to prove his innocence. He follows Kevin into his house and discovers the truth, gets into a violent fight with Kevin but the fight makes him realized his self-arrogance eventually. Talent that can play the piano would be preferred but not required.

Kevin is a skilled but insecure pianist living in Craig’s shadow. He struggles with jealousy and self-doubt. He gets pulled into his girlfriend Diana’s plan to destroy Craig, though he hesitates and feels conflicted. During the final confrontation, he fights Craig but ultimately regains his moral clarity. At the last moment, he chooses to save Craig, sacrificing himself and dying in the process. Talent that can play the piano would be preferred but not required.

Diana is a true Femme Fatale, she is Kevin’s girlfriend and the story’s manipulator. She manipulates both men—drugging Craig and pushing Kevin to betray him. She fuels Kevin’s insecurity and drives the central conflict, prioritizing ambition and control over morality. As the plan unravels, she becomes increasingly unstable and aggressive. In the climax, she fully crosses the line by attempting to kill Craig herself, indirectly causing Kevin’s death. She ends the story alone, her scheme collapsing.

Kevin and Craig's music teacher, a sharp, authoritative piano instructor with a refined ear and high standards.

Chris is a young man living in Toronto with very little in the way of a support system or friends. He remains afloat and housed in his Garden District apartment by working multiple jobs, including food delivery on an Uber Eats-style app called FeedMe. Chris and Elijah, although former college friends, haven’t spoken for years. ACTOR MUST BE ABLE TO RIDE BIKE.

Elijah lives alone in an ornate Cabbagetown townhouse, left behind to him along with a hefty inheritance from his late father. He has used this money to coast through life for the past several years, losing contact with Chris and the rest of his friends and retreating into conspiracy theories.

BIG MO (Mozelle): A commanding Black woman in her 50s. The daughter of Morenike Adesola, an African princess enslaved and brutalized but never spiritually conquered. Big Mo is feared by the masters, revered by the enslaved, and anchored by ancestral knowledge. She survives not through submission, but strategy. We are open to all body types but talent should have a commanding presence and strong delivery. Please submit name talent with previous lead roles or notable credits who is able to work non-union Rate is negotiable for the right talent.

BENJAMIN- Annie’s husband. A Christian preacher among the enslaved who believes assimilation and obedience may offer safety. His internal conflict makes him both sympathetic and dangerous. As he is willing to betray his own family to please his master. Please submit name talent with previous lead roles or notable credits who is able to work non-union Rate is negotiable for the right talent

ELIJAH- The plantation owner. Raised by Big Mo after his mother’s death, he believes himself benevolent but is ultimately unwilling to sacrifice his power or reputation. Please submit name talent with previous lead roles or notable credits who is able to work non-union. Rate is negotiable for the right talent.

SALLY JONES- Elijah’s wife. A devout evangelical woman whose mission is control masked as salvation. She recognizes Big Mo as a threat and moves decisively to eliminate her influence.

ANNIE- Big Mo’s daughter, a woman balancing loyalty to her mother with the daily terror of survival under slavery. Her love is deep but cautious. Please submit talent with notable credits who is able to work non-union