Selected open roles for talent
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PRIEST
Stoic and kind. He is patient and offers traditional comfort in the form of prayers that Antonia has no time for.
CARMELLA
Caring, bold and straight to the point, like everyone’s blunt Nonna. She represents Italian culture, tradition and folklore. She is also a teacher for Antonia, not just in her endeavour to learn how to cure the Mal’occhio but also in her personal journey of connecting to her culture and acknowledging her own grief (Canadian-Italian/accent/speaks basic Italian).
SERVER
Is likely a niece that works for her family's Italian restaurant. She is attentive and lighthearted and acts as a mirror for Antonia to confirm her own incredulity about the Mal’occhio.
OLDER WOMAN
Part of the local group of retirees who grab a coffee and play cards at the Italian grocer everyday. She is familiar with all the ongoing events in the community and has a funeral to go to every week. She is nosy, caring and will not take any crap. (Canadian-Italian/accent/speaks basic italian).
OLDER MAN
Part of the local group of retirees who grab a coffee and play cards at the Italian grocer everyday. He likes to hear himself talk but has a good heart. He is everyone’s old and boisterous Zio. (Canadian-Italian/accent/speaks basic italian).
HARMONICA MAN
A fellow older man from the town who is always playing harmonica outside. - Actor should have and be willing to bring their own harmonica and bonus if they can actually play.
Edgar
(Male, 25-40 years old) Edgar is the Ideal employee. He is complacent with no life outside of work. He is motivated by incentives like titles and tokens promised by the corporation. His life is dedicated to the corporation. His style, music taste, and ethics are corporate. And he is dead-set on a promotion.
Joe
(Male, 25-40 years old) Joe is a gentle-natured surfer, artist, traveller and free-spirit. While he may appear to some as some dimwitted stoner, Joe has led a full life.
Office Worker
(All Genders, ages 20-70 years old) Office employees in business casual attire.
Grayson
Raised in a household of headstrong women, who encourage sensitivity, Grayson is a curious and confident kid, who wears his heart on his sleeve. Now, experiencing swirling emotions of nervousness and excitement surrounding Colette, his first crush, Grayson finds himself tongue-tied. Hoping to impress Colette, Grayson enlists his college-aged aunt, Maggie to give him a makeover. Grayson learns of Maggie’s unplanned pregnancy and together, they reflect on love, childhood, and explore the possibilities of their undefined future.
Kelly Locke
Kelly Locke (Female, 24): Once the rightful heir to the Locke family, Kelly was kidnapped as a child by the gambler Elena and raised to believe Elena was her real mother. After years of struggling with her debts, Kelly breaks up with her boyfriend, Philip, to protect him from the fallout of her mistakes. She later discovers she’s pregnant with his daughter, Emma. When Kelly and Philip cross paths again years later, she faces a difficult decision: accept his help to cover her daughter’s medical bills. Despite her pride, she agrees to work as Philip’s maid, only to find herself falling for him once more. Along the way, she uncovers her true identity and her family’s legacy, ultimately finding happiness with Philip and their daughter.
Philip Howard
Philip Howard (Male, CEO, 28): Confident, charismatic, and highly successful, Philip is the CEO of the prestigious Howard Group. While he’s had many admirers, his love for Kelly has never wavered, even after their painful breakup. When he discovers Kelly’s true heritage as the biological daughter of the Locke family, Philip becomes determined to help her reconnect with her past and build a future together. His feelings for her are steadfast, and he’s willing to risk everything to ensure her happiness.
Jessica Locke
Jessica Locke (Female, 26): Raised as the adopted daughter of the Locke family, Jessica is the biological daughter of Elena. Entitled, manipulative, and driven by jealousy—especially towards Kelly—she becomes consumed with the desire to reclaim the Locke family legacy. Upon learning that Kelly is the true heir, Jessica teams up with her mother, Elena, to take Kelly’s place. After several failed attempts to destroy Kelly, Jessica’s actions lead to her disgrace and imprisonment. She harbors a deep obsession with Philip and will stop at nothing to win his affection, resorting to deceitful and ruthless tactics along the way.
O'Neil Locke
O’Neil Locke (Male, 29): Kelly’s older brother and a tennis superstar, O’Neil is fiercely protective of his sister. His rivalry with Philip often puts them at odds, particularly as both men vie for Kelly’s affection. Charismatic and competitive, O’Neil is driven by his love for Kelly, especially after the turmoil of her disappearance and eventual return. Though they have their differences, O’Neil ultimately comes to support Kelly’s happiness with Philip.
Elena
Elena (Female, 48): Kelly’s harsh, gambling-addicted adoptive mother, Elena kidnaps Kelly as a child to settle her debts, only to grow increasingly cruel as she manipulates Kelly to serve her own selfish needs. Driven by greed, Elena orchestrates several schemes against Kelly, ultimately leading to her downfall and imprisonment.
Camilla
Camilla shares what’s on her mind freely and uses any silence as an opportunity to chat. From mind to mouth she'll happily tell anyone within earshot about the problems she's having with her phone or the latest concert she want to.
Nima
Nima works nights as a security guard . He lives with this girlfriend Maisie who works retail during the days, and their cat Shimmer who spends most of the time hiding from both of them. Their relationship is stagnant because of their incompatible schedules. Nima's off hours routine is little more than napping, vaping, and scrolling on his phone. However he's also hiding a secret from Maisie - in a momentary lapse of judgement he succumbed to the advances of his co-worker's girlfriend. When Maisie starts asking questions about one of his co-workers he gets worried that his secret might get out.
Thomas
Thomas is a frustrated mall security guard. When he finds out that his girlfriend cheated on him with his co-worker Nima, Thomas has a mind to let Nima's girlfriend know what kind of a man she's with. However when faced with the opportunity to tell her, his pride gets the better of him and he abandons his goal.
Hero
Speaking Role, Caucasian. Our HERO is an outgoing, approachable dude with some dance or breakdancing skills. He’s looking to make a strong impression at a job interview, and his new suit gives him the confidence to do just that despite the wild night he had before. He’s the kind of guy who knows how to have a great time but also means business when the moment calls for it. Performance Requirements: - Comedy & Physicality: Must be able to play a believable yet entertaining "morning after" hangover. Must be comfortable running in dress shoes down the street, dancing, and stumbling convincingly as if letting loose or intoxicated. - Dancing Ability: Ideally able to do a jazz split (with one leg bent) OR full splits to showcase the suit’s stretch - but if you have other dance moves that you think could show off the stretch in dress pants, we are open to exploring (pop-locking, breakdancing, etc.) Scenes Include: - Waking up in a messy bedroom, disoriented and hungover. - Dancing at a party. - Stumbling on the street with friends after a wild night. - Running to a job interview in a suit.
Cactus
After his mother’s death in a hit-and-run, former military man Cactus becomes consumed by GRIEF and a need for revenge, growing increasingly VOLATILE. Turning to substances to numb the pain, he spirals into unpredictability, his INTIMIDATING PRESENCE instilling fear in everyone he encounters. Physically rugged and unkempt, he reeks of canned tuna, rarely opening curtains or changing his clothes. Role Context: Cactus becomes a wild card in the narrative, a man spiraling out of control while his quest for justice unnerves and terrifies everyone in his path. His story is both heartbreaking and terrifying—a tale of unresolved trauma and the destructive power of grief. Special Requirements: Actors with some experience in fight choreography or some knowledge of military/combat background would be helpful. Comfortable portraying emotionally intense and physically demanding scenes. Comfortable improvising and willing to rehearse scenes. Key Line: “I wasn’t always a good son. I was selfish and mean at times. Now, I can never tell her I’m sorry. I can never tell her how much I need her in my life.”