Selected open roles for talent

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EVE

Female - 34 to 46 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
Magic of Lemon Drop Pie - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Lolly’s longtime friend, Eve, runs a farm, selling farm-fresh produce at a local farmer’s market along with Lolly’s homemade fruit popsicles. She is also one of Lolly’s biggest supporters in life. When Eve learns about Lolly’s magical lemon drops, she fully supports Lolly’s magical journey. OPEN ETHNICITY

MARTIN

Male - 55 to 65 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
Magic of Lemon Drop Pie - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Martin is Lolly’s stubborn, hardworking, persistent father. He loved his late wife Irene so much, and he believes that keeping her restaurant alive is the only way he can honor her. Even with the times getting harder and the restaurant no longer having the clientele it used to, he refuses to give it up. It’s not until a serious health scare and some hard talks with his daughter Lolly that he sees that it may be time to move on from life and focus on the things that really matter. OPEN ETHNICITY

IRENE

Female - 48 to 59 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
Magic of Lemon Drop Pie - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Irene is Lolly’s passionate, kind, wise mom. In Lolly’s reality, she passed away in a tragic car accident. In a possible future where she survived, Irene gives Lolly some much-needed guidance and wisdom. Irene also had her chance to relive her unlived potential realities, but she chose to stay with the one she had. OPEN ETHNICITY

INDIA

Female - 36 to 48 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
Magic of Lemon Drop Pie - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

India is a restaurant manager at Toast - Lolly’s restaurant in a possible version of her dream life. She’s business first and friend second. Together, their life is sunning this restaurant. She’s concerned when Lolly seems a bit distracted… OPEN ETHNICITY

JOAN

Female - 55 to 65 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
Magic of Lemon Drop Pie - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Joan is Rory’s kind, caring, but somewhat concerned mother. She is happy to have her son come visit her, but she can’t help but be worried about how he’s holding up with his divorce. Even though she’s happy Lolly is back in his life, she’s worried that another heartbreak is a real possibility. OPEN ETHNICITY

BEN

Male - 7 to 11 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
Magic of Lemon Drop Pie - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Ben is Rory and Beth’s son. He’s an excited adventurous boy who loves his parents dearly. He’s really excited about all his amazing adventures he is having with his mom but wishes his dad could be there with him. He's excited to see his dad and his new home when he’s back from his adventures with his mom, Beth. OPEN ETHNICITY

CHARLIE

Male - 65 to 85 yrsPrincipal Union
Project title
Magic of Lemon Drop Pie - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Charlie is a kind and gentle man. He is the supplier for Toast- a restaurant that exists in one of Lolly’s unlived realities- who can’t seem to fill his delivery promises. He knows the way to Lolly’s heart and promises to do better next time… OPEN ETHNICITY

NICOLA

Female - 37 to 47 yrsPrincipal Union
Project title
Magic of Lemon Drop Pie - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Nicola is the Head Chef of Toast; the acclaimed restaurant that Lolly started in one of her possible unlived realities. He’s none too happy about the delayed delivery of apples and strawberries… OPEN ETHNICITY

MONTY

Male - 55 to 65 yrsSmall Principal Union
Project title
Magic of Lemon Drop Pie - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Monty is Rory’s dad. He and his wife Joan are happy to have Rory home but won’t let that distract them from the traveling and adventuring they have planned. They don’t want to leave him alone, so they adopted a lovely dog, Kirby, to keep him company. OPEN ETHNICITY

RAMONA DEJESUS

Female - 45 to 55 yrsActor Union
Project title
Magic of Lemon Drop Pie - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Ramona is a Physical Therapist. In a different version of Lolly's life, Ramona and Martin have started a relationship. After an unforeseen emergency, Ramona is introduced to Martin in the real timeline where anything is possible. OPEN ETHNICITY

Serenader (3 Positions)

All - 21 to 30 yrsLead Not designated
Project title
Summer Serenades 2024
Media
Musical
Due date
Monday May 27, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

The Summer Serenader is a dynamic singer/actor/performer working primarily in-person, and occasionally through online platforms. They are an energetic and positive performer that can sing and is adept at acting improv, and have an interest in connecting with seniors and those who live in care environments. They preferably can self-accompany on an instrument, though it is not required. Performers who are multilingual are especially encouraged to apply. The Summer Serenader collaborates with other ensemble members on creating and offering ongoing musical performances to seniors in a variety of contexts, including care homes, hospitals, seniors’ centres, outdoors and online. They are creative, flexible, able to work both collaboratively in group settings, and independently. The Summer Serenader is willing and able to take leadership when called upon to do so, and also support and encourage the leadership of others. They are true ensemble members. Most importantly, the Summer Serenader is a positive, caring, genuine, creative individual, willing and eager to give time and attention to isolated seniors and people in care settings, and creatively collaborate with fellow artists.

TED

Male - 18 to 21 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
ALTAR - More roles - National
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Charlottetown, St. John's
Role description

TED (to play 18yo, male) TED is lanky and confident with a reputation for being a ladies man. He has a hot and cold relationship with Abby, consistently pushing her boundaries while saying they should keep things casual. Gary is suspicious of his intentions and enraged by his treatment of his sister. Actor must be 18 or older.

TYLER

Male - 7 to 10 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
ALTAR - More roles - National
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Charlottetown, St. John's
Role description

TYLER (to play 8yo, male) TYLER is Sara’s wiry little brother. Sam recruits him in a scheme for his crush Sara’s attentions. Though Tyler initially seems slow to catch on to the plan, he is far more clever than he lets on.

HEADMISTRESS

Female - 50 to 65 yrsPrincipal Union
Project title
ALTAR - More roles - National
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Charlottetown, St. John's
Role description

HEADMISTRESS (to play 50s, female) The HEADMISTRESS of a German orphanage for girls, she rules with an iron fist. She believes that being strict is what is best for the girls. When someone steps out of line, she is quick to punish them. MUST SPEAK FLUENT GERMAN This role opens up the picture.

Real Family

All - 6 to 50 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
BMR Summer 2024 Shoot
Media
Commercial
Due date
Friday May 24, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Looking for four real families - Mom, Dad, and kids ages 6-12. South Asian, Asian, or Black preferred but open to all ethnicities. Very open to members of the families having traditional cultural dress or coverings. PLEASE SUBMIT ONE MEMBER OF THE FAMILY ONLY. Then, in the request for self-tapes, the whole family should be included in the taping. Indicate in the Notes that they have the required members for this category. All talent will need to be able to hike and do attractions like zip lines, high ropes, etc. We will be going to Plunge and the Blue Mountain Beach so all talent will be required to be photographed in bathing suits at some point during the day.

Mom

Female - 35 to 50 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
BMR Summer 2024 Shoot
Media
Commercial
Due date
Friday May 24, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Mom of kids aged 6-12. All talent will need to be able to hike and do attractions like zip lines, high ropes, etc. We will be going to Plunge and the Blue Mountain Beach so all talent will be required to be photographed in bathing suits at some point during the day.

Dad

Male - 35 to 50 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
BMR Summer 2024 Shoot
Media
Commercial
Due date
Friday May 24, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Dad of kids aged 6-12. All talent will need to be able to hike and do attractions like zip lines, high ropes, etc. We will be going to Plunge and the Blue Mountain Beach so all talent will be required to be photographed in bathing suits at some point during the day.

Son

Male - 6 to 12 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
BMR Summer 2024 Shoot
Media
Commercial
Due date
Friday May 24, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Son of Mom and Dad. All talent will need to be able to hike and do attractions like zip lines, high ropes, etc. We will be going to Plunge and the Blue Mountain Beach so all talent will be required to be photographed in bathing suits at some point during the day.

Daughter

Female - 6 to 12 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
BMR Summer 2024 Shoot
Media
Commercial
Due date
Friday May 24, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Daughter of Mom and Dad. All talent will need to be able to hike and do attractions like zip lines, high ropes, etc. We will be going to Plunge and the Blue Mountain Beach so all talent will be required to be photographed in bathing suits at some point during the day.

Young couple - Male

Male - 30 to 45 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
BMR Summer 2024 Shoot
Media
Commercial
Due date
Friday May 24, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Looking for a couple In their 30s or early 40s. Any ethnicity. Real couples welcome. Open to same-sex couples. Please state in the Notes if this is a real couple. All talent will need to be able to hike and do attractions like zip lines, high ropes, etc. We will be going to Plunge and the Blue Mountain Beach, so all talent will be required to be photographed in bathing suits at some point during the day.