Dominant, charismatique et provocateur, Jackson impose le rythme du jeu et en détourne les règles. * Grand frère de Billie & Mathis

La plus jeune du groupe, Billie est à la fois fragile et spontanée. Souvent déstabilisée par les plus âgés, elle ne se laisse pas faire: elle rit, proteste ou boude quand ses limites sont franchies.

Observateur et joueur, Mathis agit par imitation ou sous l'influence de son grand frère Jackson.

A disciplined, emotionally guarded junior detective with a strong moral compass. Intelligent and determined, but deeply affected by past trauma, particularly involving a former friend. Initially rigid and judgmental, she is forced to confront her beliefs as she navigates an unfamiliar and psychologically complex world. Carries vulnerability beneath her tough exterior. A qualified Intimacy Coordinator and a certified Stunt Coordinator will be engaged for all applicable scenes to ensure performer safety and adherence to industry standards.

A confident, charismatic senior detective with a past as a con artist. Sharp, observant, and emotionally intuitive beneath his cocky exterior. Uses humor and charm as armor. Skilled in manipulation and control, but ultimately grounded by a strong moral code. Develops a complex dynamic with Riley. A qualified Intimacy Coordinator and a certified Stunt Coordinator will be engaged for all applicable scenes to ensure performer safety and adherence to industry standards.

Elegant, dangerous, and highly intelligent. The enigmatic owner of a BDSM club and suspected leader of a human trafficking operation. Calm, calculated, and predatory, with a magnetic presence that commands control. Speaks with quiet authority and psychological precision. A qualified Intimacy Coordinator and a certified Stunt Coordinator will be engaged for all applicable scenes to ensure performer safety and adherence to industry standards.

A doll-like, bubbly young woman who appears innocent and carefree, but whose behavior suggests deep conditioning and psychological complexity. Eager to please, hyper-feminine, and performative. Her true awareness and agency remain ambiguous. A qualified Intimacy Coordinator and a certified Stunt Coordinator will be engaged for all applicable scenes to ensure performer safety and adherence to industry standards.

Sophisticated, influential, and enigmatic founder of the Vale Foundation. Publicly an advocate for female empowerment, but potentially connected to darker networks beneath the surface. Charismatic and ideologically driven.

Mid-20s, Latin American Hard-working emerging artist. Immigrated to pursue her passion, but struggles finding balance between her job and her dream. Her body language gives away her anxiety and emotions.

40s, any ethnicity. Former cycling athlete, retired due to a chronic injury, now runs a coffee shop with quiet discipline and control. She claims peace with her past while quietly carrying frustration and resentment underneath.

13 - 15. Male, open ethnicity. *Actor playing Micah must be 18 years of age, but able to play younger. We realize this is a tall ask, so adjsutments may be made in the future to both Micah and Harley's ages. Micah is an introverted, highly intelligent young teen obsessed with miniatrues. He has recently lost his parents, which has left him feeling lost and afraid of abandonment. REFERENCES: Owen Cooper in "Adolescence", Henry Thomas in "E.T.".

18-22 years old, open ethnicity. Having been through her own trials as a kid and come out the other side, Harley is empathetic and eager to mentor to Micah, depite his many rules on how to relate to him. REFERENCES: Sadie Sink in "Stranger Things", Sophia Powers in "Son of a Critch".

55-65, open ethnicity. Having recently become the sole guardian of Micah, GRANDPA is weary trying to take care of his grandson, while also mourning the loss of his two children (Micah's parents). Despite his best efforts, however, Micah is not an easy kid to understand. REFERENCES: Robert Joy in "From", Peter Falk in "The Princess Bride".

Any ethnicity. An outsider. She’s soft-spoken, highly educated, and didactic. Constantly courting approval, but not ashamed to obstinately fight for her beliefs even if her intentions aren’t purely selfless.

Any ethnicity. A local-celebrity realtor with her face on every bus stop. Tenacious, acutely observant, and quietly domineering. This former beauty queen serves snark with a smile. (Contemporary West Texas accent a plus but not required.)

Any ethnicity. A staunch old school family man who knows how to give a firm handshake. Vociferous, steadfast and hot-headed. A strong-armed traditionalist with sardonic edge. He’s got that kind of warm joviality that can boil into a steam. (Contemporary West Texas accent a plus but not required.)

Any ethnicity. Obviously gay, but in a Republican sort of way. Brad knows how to play the game and has fought for his precarious seat at the table. Often playing the doormat, his country-club charmer persona masks deep insecurity. (Contemporary West Texas accent a plus but not required.)

Any ethnicity. SOC. One of the talent show contestants. A creative kid who marches to the beat of his own drum. NOTE: This character dresses as URSULA THE SEA WITCH in full costume and makeup.

Any ethnicity. SOC. A reigning pageant queen. An oddball who lives under her mother’s thumb. (Baton/Dance skills a plus but not required.)

Any ethnicity. A ruthless and oblivious stage mom. Knows everybody, and ALWAYS on the phone. Took her daughter out of school to prepare for the talent show. (Contemporary West Texas accent a plus but not required.)