European look preferred. Height 5'10" to 6'1" preferred. Lean, toned physique, not overly muscular. Groomed, polished appearance with clean haircut. Light stubble or short trimmed beard preferred. Upscale, clean lifestyle look. No visible tattoos preferred. Must be physically capable of safely lifting and handling a 15 to 20 kg range hood for multiple takes. Comfortable performing subtle lifestyle actions on camera, including handling kitchen items, pouring wine, opening packaging, lifting and setting down the range hood, handling product parts and accessories, and standing naturally with the female actor in a premium kitchen setting. Actor must supply clean, neutral, office-casual wardrobe with no visible logos or branding. Fitted polo or light sweater, clean dress pants or dark pants preferred. Wedding ring preferred. Actor must arrive on set camera ready with clean, trimmed nails and a polished, well-groomed appearance.

European look preferred. Height 5'6" to 5'8" preferred. Polished, elegant, upscale lifestyle appearance. Natural makeup, warm approachable smile, and soft, calm movement on camera. No visible tattoos preferred. Must be comfortable performing subtle lifestyle actions on camera, including standing or leaning naturally in a kitchen, handling kitchen items, opening packaging, sliding packaging off the product, turning controls, wiping stainless steel, handling product parts and accessories, and standing naturally with the male actor in a premium kitchen setting. Actor must supply clean, neutral, upscale lifestyle wardrobe with no visible logos or branding. Casual dress, sweater, cardigan, or polished upscale casual outfit preferred. Wardrobe should complement a luxury kitchen setting. Wedding ring preferred. Actor must arrive on set camera ready with natural makeup and a simple camera-ready manicure. Natural, French, nude, pale pink, or similar neutral nail tones preferred. No long nails, bold colours, heavy nail art, or distracting designs. Manicure must be included in the actor’s fee.

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.

Latino, in his 30s. Warehouse worker. A naive, and passive man, who believes that following authority and sticking to the rules will always lead to a better outcome no matter what. For him the world gets reduced to the material; money is the answer to his problems in every aspect of his life. The idyllic white picket fence life is the goal to achieve, while morals and principles are too complicated to understand and commit to.

Open ethnicity, in her 30’s. Librarian. Most people would describe her as a generous and kind person with a strong sense of social justice, but behind doors a feeling of guilt creeps in. She wonders if her selfless decisions are enough to compensate for past wrongdoings. Nevertheless, she is convinced in the power of transforming people through books and when the government starts to ban books she and her friends decide to take the streets, despite putting her safety at risk.

Open ethnicity, in her 50s, warehouse manager. A very strong, forceful, and extremely opinionated woman who is accustomed to imposing her wishes and views upon others. At the warehouse she is the enforcer of rules and enjoys the little power that her position grants her. For her, life is black and white and she believes the new regime is going to bring a Golden Age; a second chance to make it in life.

Open ethnicity, 30s, government bureaucrat, Internal Affairs. She is the smile and young face of the regime, but behind the face of good cop lies a cold and calculated character who won’t stop short of achieving her goals. She has been tasked by The Ministry to hunt down people in every branch of the government who might be related to the dissidence.

Open ethnicity, voice over only. The preaching voice of the Ministry. Deep, dark. Goosebumps explode on your skin every time you hear it.

TEEN NATE - Caucasian Nate is eighteen and already an expert at not dealing with things. Punk posters on his wall, no plan for his life, a father who doesn't see him and a mother who isn't there anymore. He has learned that the best way to survive a house full of absence is to just not be in it. He is mouthy and defiant, quick with a deflection, quick with a joke, quick to pick a fight rather than admit he's hurting. But underneath the noise is a kid who failed to get into any university, just lost his girlfriend, and genuinely doesn't know what he is or where he is going. The bravado is real. So is the lostness behind it. He is not a sad kid performing toughness. He is genuinely funny, genuinely warm, and capable of real joy. Scenes turn on a dime from argument to laughter to unguarded friendship, and the actor has to ride that without pushing any of it. The role ends with Nate creeping back into his father's dark house alone and opening a door he was never meant to open. The actor needs to land the full weight of that moment. Requirements: Caucasian, age 17–19. Naturalistic and understated. No indicating, no pushing for emotion. Strong comic timing. The banter with Teen Jam is fast and lived-in. Able to shift from lightness to genuine shock without a visible gear change. Comfortable with crude humour and mature themes. Requirements: Naturalistic and understated. No indicating, no pushing for emotion. Strong comic timing — the banter with Teen Jam is fast and lived-in. Able to shift from lightness to genuine shock and distress without a visible gear change. Comfortable with crude humour and mature themes.

Jam is eighteen and already the kind of person rooms reorganize around. Easy smile, quick instincts, the natural gravitational center of any group he walks into. He grew up fast, had a shitty home situation, and came out of it warm rather than hard. Being the one who holds things together is not a role he was assigned. It is just who he is. He reads people faster than they read themselves. When his friend storms into a video store furious and aimless, Jam follows, absorbs it, and redirects the whole night without making a thing of it. He is funny without trying, steady without being stiff, and genuinely good at turning a bad moment into a better one. The warmth is real. So is the quiet effort underneath it. The role lives in the in-between moments. The glance that clocks what someone else missed. The joke that lands because it is actually kind. The actor needs to make being the most grounded person in the room feel effortless. Requirements: Caucasian, Naturalistic and confident. Jam never pushes, never announces himself. Genuine comic timing with real warmth behind it. Strong reactive listening. A lot of this role is in the response, not the line. Comfortable with crude humour and mature themes.

Speaking role. Male, age range 30-40. MUST BE OPEN TO BEING SHAVEN FULLY BALD! MUST be comfortable eating and enjoying spicy chicken sandwich on camera. He is slightly rugged and is confident. He has a believable Midwest vibe to him - the kind of person who leans against his pickup truck at a Speedway and knows exactly what he likes. This role is performance-driven and largely nonverbal. Talent must be highly expressive and able to communicate flavor, heat, and enjoyment physically, without overplaying comedy. Key Traits: • Confident via a bite moment and grounded, not cartoony • Has experience and is comfortable eating on camera • Able to play subtle pleasure, anticipation, and mounting intensity • Excellent facial control and physical storytelling • Comfortable being bald on camera, with sweat visible

Male, Black, age range 24-28. Devon clearly came from a strong church upbringing - he was the star in the gospel choir, and we can all see why. He is expressive, emotionally open and carries himself as the polished performer, while carrying a quiet shame of his past. Learning at a young age that the love and approval of his father had to be earned through masculinity, image and faith, he was (and still is) the church centered "good boy". He has internalized the rejection from an event out of his control, and now reclaims his voice . . . but this time, he does it outside the sanctuary. Strong character arc with beautifully written monologue. Talent must be available for all rehearsals (we will do our best to schedule rehearsals around the schedules of our entire cast), and will be paying a $100 gas stipend + $50 wardrobe bump, if talents wardrobe is utilized. Additionally, we will be filming this for purposes of archival. Each actor will receive a copy so they may use this work for the reels.

BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color), approximately 30 years old. They are androgynous and gender-queer/non-binary/trans-masc. Casey is guarded, with a thin, controlled exterior - used to mask the pain. They alternate between sharp sarcasm and sudden vulnerability. Like a tortoise, the tough exterior shell of sarcasm is used for protection, but the delicate being under the shell is actually quite vulnerable when you are allowed to see it. Casey was a child who buried abuse under obedience and perfection to become the adult who is (finally) beginning to admit the rage and fragility caused by that abuse. Casey has a beautifully written monologue in this work - meant for an actor to truly sink their teeth into.

The Summer Serenader is a dynamic singer/actor/performer working primarily in-person, and occasionally through online platforms. They are an energetic and positive performer that can sing and is adept at acting improv, and have an interest in connecting with seniors and those who live in care environments. They preferably can self-accompany on an instrument, though it is not required. Performers who are multilingual are especially encouraged to apply. The Summer Serenader collaborates with other ensemble members on creating and offering ongoing musical performances to seniors in a variety of contexts, including care homes, hospitals, seniors’ centres, outdoors and online. They are creative, flexible, able to work both collaboratively in group settings, and independently. The Summer Serenader is willing and able to take leadership when called upon to do so, and also support and encourage the leadership of others. They are true ensemble members. Most importantly, the Summer Serenader is a positive, caring, genuine, creative individual, willing and eager to give time and attention to isolated seniors and people in care settings, and creatively collaborate with fellow artists.

Film #1: A Love He Refused SAM (Lead) Age: 25-30 Height: Any Physical Appearance: Warm, bright, naturally confident. Must read as genuinely loving and quietly formidable in equal measure. Description: A woman who loves her father and sees him clearly at the same time. Sam's journey moves from oblivious happiness through dawning fury to decisive, prepared confrontation. Must play warmth and steel without telegraphing the turn. Critical: the moment she produces the folder must land as the culmination of everything — the audience should feel she's been ten steps ahead the whole time. --- Film #2: Betrayed Before Forever HANNAH (Lead) Age:25-30 Height: Any Physical Appearance: Naturally beautiful, emotionally open. Must read as both genuinely heartbroken and genuinely joyful — sometimes in the same scene. Description: A woman who has spent her whole life doing what she's told, and one night deciding not to. Hannah's journey moves from devastation through unexpected joy to clear-eyed, courageous choice. Requires strong instincts for physical comedy and genuine emotional range. Critical: the turn from heartbreak to abandon in the series of shots must feel completely real, and chemistry with Carl must carry the entire second half of the script.

Film #1: A Love He Refused TREVOR (Lead) Age: 25-30 Height: Any Physical Appearance: Black, African-American. Handsome, composed, quietly dignified. Must hold his ground without raising his voice. Description: A man who refuses to be bought and nearly breaks under the weight of loving someone whose father wants him gone. Trevor's journey moves from composed confidence through private anguish to overwhelmed relief. Must play strength and vulnerability in the same body. Critical: the conflicted beat at the end of Scene 3 and the tears in Scene 6 must both feel completely earned. --- Film #2: Betrayed Before Forever CARL (Lead) Age: 30-35 Height: Any Physical Appearance: Black, African-American. Warm, unassuming, effortlessly genuine. The kind of man you don't notice until you can't stop looking at him. Description: A pizza delivery guy who shows up at exactly the right moment and stays for all the right reasons. Carl's journey moves from awkward bystander through unlikely connection to quiet, hopeful declaration. Must play sincerity without sentimentality. Critical: the dance sequence must be uninhibited and committed, and chemistry with Hannah must feel earned not manufactured.

A self-made CEO who built her company from the ground up. Lana is intelligent, composed, and used to being in control of every aspect of her life. To the outside world, she is the picture of success: polished, disciplined, and unshakable. Beneath that control, however, is a woman who longs to be seen and understood on a deeper level. In her engagement, she begins to lose her sense of agency, slowly realizing that the life she has built may not truly be her own. When a former lover re-enters her life, Lana is pulled into an emotional conflict between security and freedom, logic and desire.

A rugged, mysterious former lover of Lana’s who vanished without explanation three years ago. He has a dangerous, motorcycle-riding edge, quiet intensity, and a smoldering charm that disarms everyone around him. Though initially hired to manipulate Lana, he quickly falls deeply in love and becomes tortured by his betrayal. He is haunted by his past, blackmailed into a scheme he despises, and willing to risk everything to protect the woman he truly loves.