male, 30-40s, any ethnicity. Physically imposing. One of Jake’s prison guards. He has sympathy for Jake and treats him with respect. UNDER 5

70+, any ethnicity. Direct, call it like she sees it. Diane is Dave’s neighbor. UNDER 5.

Ethnicity: South Asian Ruman is a shy, reserved man of few words. The naivety on his face is slowly fading, burdened by the weight of new responsibilities.

Ethnicity: South Asian Shrini is the antithesis of Ruman’s timid, demure persona. He is outspoken, unapologetically confident and feels very much in control of his life. He is untethered by responsibility and finds great satisfaction in movement and the in-betweenness of things.

Ethnicity: South Asian Rashi is Ruman's wife, and has been thrust into this grand image of a domestic life, pregnant with a child, while her husband is some 7000 miles away. She negotiates her loneliness, isolation and anxieties in this new home. Note: This is an Audio only role.

Ethnicity: South Asian Ruman's elder brother is the dominant male figure in the home, and has a strained relationship with Ruman. Note: This is an Audio only role.

Ethnicity: South Asian Mistry is Ruman's landlord, and the owner of the convenience store above which Ruman's room lies. He is cold, and shrewd

Ethnicity: South Asian The old man/Woman is another customer at the photo studio. For Ruman, he is a reflection of his future in this new country, and a reminder of everything he has left behind.

Ethnicity: South Asian The young man is yet another customer at the Photo Booth. An illegal immigrant in the country, he is a bundle of nerves as he is getting his picture taken by Ruman for a fake passport.

Ethnicity: South Asian Ruman's mother is the archetypal overbearing South Asian mother. She cares deeply for his son, but projects her dreams and aspirations of a life unlived, onto her son. Note: This is an audio only role

Kate is a fourth year university student (20-30s) balancing school and becoming an adult. She's best friends with her roomate. Kate is outgoing, relatable and imperfect. East Asian, East Indian / South Asian, Latinx / Hispanic

Casting two female talents in the 20s-30s for our university roommates. BIPOC / Open Ethnicity. Roles are MOS (no dialogue). East Asian, East Indian / South Asian, Latinx / Hispanic

Cristian Fox - Cristian is a young black man in his late 20s - early 30s. He’s very close to his mother Catherine, and has been her primary care giver for the last 6 years. While generally very friendly and easy going, Cristian has become more short tempered and closed off since Catherine got approved for medically assisted death. Her dying is something Cristian simply can handle.

Catherine Fox - Catherine is an older woman in her early to mid-60s. Her ten-year battle with cancer has taken a heavy toll on her, but despite that, she is kind-hearted and has a wicked sense of humour. After recently getting approved for medically assisted death, Catherine has been in very high spirits and even more Jokey than usual, the way someone gets they’re looking forward to an upcoming event. Catherine is frustrated with Cristian's seeming lack of interest in the procedure. Ethnicity doesn’t matter.

Doctor Lawrence - Dr. Lawrence is a man in his late 30s early 40s. He’s very professional and friendly with the bedside manner that you except. He’s sympathetic to Catherine’s and Cristian’s needs while still remaining professional. Although male in the script, the gender does not matter.

An awkward, imaginative, and resilient 14-year-old navigating the complexities of adolescence in a challenging home environment. She is often lost in daydreams and fantasies, using her vivid imagination to escape the difficulties of her real life. Though socially isolated and bullied at school, Baby shows a strong sense of determination and an innocent curiosity about the world around her. Her deep desire for love and belonging drives her actions, as she seeks connection in a world that often overlooks her.

Baby's friend. A sharp and somewhat cynical girl who often expresses disdain for childish things. Despite being friends with Baby, Maureen is socially aware and fearful of being associated with her due to Baby's social status at school.

A heavily pregnant teenager with a rebellious and outspoken attitude, quick to express her frustration with the bureaucratic system that fails to support her. Despite her tough exterior, she reveals vulnerability through her struggles with dependency on her boyfriend and navigating the difficult path of young motherhood.

A brash and intimidating school bully who enjoys tormenting other students, frequently using fear and cruelty to assert her dominance over her peers.

A sweet and naive friend of Baby who is often subjected to bullying, yet she remains gentle and loyal, despite her vulnerabilities.