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MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN
Middle-Aged Woman, any ethnicity, Nova Scotian accent. Friends with Barb, they are relentless gossips but polite and well-mannered. They’re friendly. They like stability and are a bit socially awkward so they lean on formality to get them through. They like quiet Halifax routine and don’t want it to grow. They complain about traffic. They talk about the weather.
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.
Mona
Mona is an android, and the mother of Lucy. She only wants the best for Lucy, and to keep her safe, but is conflicted as to what is the best thing for Lucy. She wants her family to stay together, but must decide if that is truly the best and safest option.
Lucy
Lucy is Mona’s human daughter, a fun child full of wonder and smiles. In a world where they must now navigate a law that is trying to separate them, Lucy only wants to be with Mona, no matter the circumstances.
Waleed
[SOMALIAN MAN - must speak language] Waleed has just recently migrated to America and is still settling into the new environment. He's a foreign romantic and tries to do anything to break through Zahra's tough exterior as he's convinced Zahra is the love of his life.
Omar
[SOMALIAN MAN - must speak language] Waleed and Khalid's friends, he has no filter and is considered the 'comedian' as he's more immersed into world.
Khalid
[SOMALIAN MAN - must speak language] Waleed and Omar's friend. He wants what's best for both Waleed and Omar. He's been in America longer than Waleed and Omar, having more experience in life, he's considered the 'intellectual'.
Teacher
[OPEN ETHNICITY] Young teacher who has also migrated into America at a young age. She's passionate about her students education and wants to see them succeed.
Zahra
[SOMALIAN WOMAN - must speak language] Waleed's love interest - a woman who is enrolled in the same ESL class as Waleed. Zahra is fierce, reserved and hardworking. Light physical pushing and pulling may happen. STUNT COORDINATOR WILL BE ON SET
Agent #1
[OPEN ETHNICITY] Light physical pushing and pulling may happen. STUNT COORDINATOR WILL BE ON SET