Selected open roles for talent
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DR. YUNG CHANG
Dr. Chang, any ethnicity, despite his name, light accent if any. Dr. Chang is an experienced psychotherapist. He is an avid reader, a gentle soul, a devoted family man, and an avid gardener and traveler. He swears by the Tao and Pema Chodron. He eats healthy, loves jazz, comedy, film, wears sweaters, walks his dog, plays piano. He is endlessly curious about people. He studied in Toronto but prefers the pace of Halifax. He feels no qualms about charging $250/hour. He was quite fond of Lloyd and enjoyed their conversations. His clientele are devoted. He is smart, wise, a bit shy, a great listener.
FRONT DESK
Any ethnicity, any accent. A no-nonsense, by-the-book receptionist. She stays polite but doesn’t take any guff from anyone. She is not ambitious but could easily have a better job. She likes being the boss and unimpeachable.
ANDREW
Andrew, any ethnicity with a Nova Scotian accent. Andrew runs the Hockey Arena. The job is a slog but he is proud, patriotic, and caring with the players who came through. He is in a loveless marriage and fills his life with hockey and recreation. He always suspected his wife of cheating with Lloyd but could never prove it. He’s handy, hard-working, grumpy, stern, and was a champion hockey player in his youth. He can still hold his own with a case of beer but has slowed down a bit. Tough but fair.
NEIGHBOURHOOD BOY
A precocious, curious boy whose imagination is alive at all times. He’s very outgoing and friendly.
HOCKEY PLAYER
A local rec-league regular, steeped in small-town rink culture. Watches Ben during a moment reflection.
SECURITY
Security guard stationed in the lobby of McKinnon’s development office.
SERVER
A polite, slightly awkward restaurant server caught off guard by Steven’s rambling, unfiltered rant about lobsters.
WAITER
An efficient restaurant staffer working the floor of the trendy seafood spot who is told by the manager to change the music.
SAMSON
No dialogue. Steven's 7 year old son. Ben tries to get to know Samson but his questions go unanswered. Samson is a little mischevious stealing Ben's towel as he showers.
TREVOR
Trevor, athletic build, is the son of the successful estate lawyer, Alex. Trevor puts more time into his gym routine than building his career and portfolio.
LITTLE BOY
Limited English, any ethnicity, all accents welcome. Trisha's son, also a new comer to Canada. He is very excited to have received a horse in Mr. MacDonald's will.
Sunday
Sunday is drifting in a dreamlike state and is quiet, internal, reflective, and observant, with a whole world living inside their head that carries dread and guilt that slowly morph into understanding and acceptance over the course of the film. This performance lives in subtlety, stillness, and restraint, with very little dialogue, relying instead on voice-overs. The performer should be open to adjusting their hair if needed for the character (haircut or dye). Non Binary actors encouraged to apply..
SCARY WOMAN
A silent, nightmarish figure that comes to Sunday’s front door. Expressive and haunting with eerie energy. Comfort with horror material and working very closely with fake blood is a must.
HUMANOID CREATURE
A physical, unnerving presence. This role is entirely driven by body language. The performer must be comfortable with makeup and effects, crawling, bending, contorting, and holding unnatural positions for extended periods of time. Movement-based performers are strongly encouraged to apply.
STATIC MAN
Tall. Uncanny. A looming, almost unreal figure. Appears to melt in and out of his surroundings, swaying or subtly turning his head. If touched, he would feel like fuzzy energy! A curious presence rather than overtly aggressive.
MOUTH
A disembodied, uncanny mouth and chin that appear uncomfortably close to Sunday, whispering into their ear. Intimate and deeply uncomfortable rather than overtly scary, with a striking, unsettling presence. Looking for a performer with uniquely striking teeth.
Clerk
Clerk in the Courtroom reads out the charges. character plays on March 22 - Performer must be availabe for that day. Open Ethnicity
Luna
Luna Swift is the glamorous, high-status half-sister of Adeline Swift—beautiful, confident, and used to being admired. On the surface, she is charming and socially powerful; underneath, she is deeply insecure and obsessed with control. Luna believes the world belongs to her, including the people in it.
Jenny
Jenny is Luna Swift’s most loyal follower and enforcer. She thrives on proximity to power and uses cruelty as social currency. While not the mastermind, Jenny is the loudest and most visible participant in humiliating and bullying Adeline, acting as Luna’s mouthpiece and shield.
Karl
Karl is a loud, entitled presence in the school’s social hierarchy—crude, dismissive, and openly disrespectful. He uses mockery and objectification as a way to assert dominance and impress his peers, particularly when targeting Adeline. Karl isn’t strategic or intelligent; he’s reckless and thrives on getting reactions.