August's younger sibling who passes on Halloween night. Innocent kid that hasn't been affected by external world, charismatic and happy. But once they see August for the first time since the accident, they don't realize they're dead. This role has Henry/Hailey version 2 who is the sad heartbroken victim covered in blood, and Henry/Hailey version 3 who angrily blames August for the accident. This is because it's August insecurities coming to fruition in an experiment about grief. This role requires a dynamic emotional range. Open to female or male actors. Feel free to wear ANY Halloween costume if desired.

Fierce and cut-throat, Asami is Vic's assistant. Asami is a former test subject that has worked her way up to now an employee of IRIS. Her last moment reveals the underlying emotion she has hidden to get to where she is. (Reference to Audition 1999 Japanese film).

August and Henry's mom. Due to the death of her son Henry, Sue takes out the pain she feels on the loved ones close to her. Until she couldn't bare the pain and committed suicide. When she first sees August, she blames him for the death. This is because it's August insecurities coming to fruition in an experiment about grief. SCENE NOTES: Improv off the top. Sue has passed away by suicide when her youngest son died in an accident. Her presence is August's imagination in the science experiment. One minute Sue is happy to see her son August, the next she's blaming her husband for her youngest son's death. August hates seeing his parents fight.

August and Henry's dad. Due to the death of his son Henry, Fred takes the pain his wife, Sue, feels and reassures her it wasn't August's fault. Until Sue couldn't bare the pain and committed suicide. Fred has resentment for Sue leaving him and August behind. This is all shown in an experiment where August insecurities and memories come to fruition.

Black or biracial. Athletic, kind eyes. Marvin is the coach of this youth flag football team and the father of its captain, Joe. Marvin has been coaching these kids for years; everyone calls him Coach. Yet he’s missed almost all of their final season because of his struggle with major depression.

Black or biracial Athletic, watchful. An aspiring coach and phys. ed. teacher, Joe is a sports maniac — something he got from his dad. He’s a natural leader, but not a tyrant: his friends gravitate to his focus and fun-loving nature

High achiever, former homecoming queen who went on to get a law degree, but still couldn’t escape Mark’s boyish charms. Now she’s leaving her firm to work from home and take care of the kids, and suddenly finds herself tapping in quite heavily to the competitive side of beer-league sports. BOSTON ACCENT

High school football varsity captain. Knee injury kept him off the field in college. Finally married his high school sweetheart after about 15 years of on-again-off-again. Works in the accounting department of a mid-size construction firm.  BOSTON ACCENT

Built, future college athlete, man of few words. The team’s quarterback, Donnelly has been Joe’s best friend since pre-school. He has seen the toll that Marvin’s illness has taken on Joe, and keeps a watchful eye out for his friend.

Teens watching and cheering on a school bully.

A quiet, bookish teen — small for his age, with an innocent, watchful energy. Someone you instantly want to protect.

Ethnicity: Chinese Look & Presence: graceful, natural beauty with a touch of sophistication — the kind of mom you’d see in a Hong Kong lifestyle or skincare ad. Elegant but grounded, expressive eyes, clean styling.

Ethnicity: Chinese Look & Presence: approachable, expressive, a hint of humour in his face. Slightly less polished than Mom, but instantly likeable — the kind of dad whose smile and timing bring lightness to the scene.

Ethnicity: Chinese Look & Presence: curious, bright, a little goofy and spontaneous. Slightly clumsy energy that feels real and lovable.

Empathetic caretaker to her brother, Finn, torn between guilt and frustration. She evolves from silent suffering to defiance, claiming her right to exist as more than just her brother's protector, and instead as her own true self.

Trapped between his disorders (Tourette’s, ADHD, OCD) and his need to control them. Volatile outbursts, but deeply dependent on his sister, Anja, and shows sensitivity and gratitude by the end, demonstrating his love for her. Actor must respectfully and convincingly portray neurodivergence (tics, meltdowns), and requires a strong physical and emotional acting range.

Sensitive, observant, and innocent, but already carrying the quiet weight of living with a sibling’s illness. Reflects the early seeds of selflessness that grow into the older Anja before her defiance.

The warm and nurturing, yet emotionally exhausted mother of Anja and Finn. She struggles balancing therapeutic rules, her love for both children, and her own invisible suffering. By the end, she accepts Finn’s need to return to a clinic and receive more treatment.

Playful, light-hearted father, but firm when discipline is needed. He struggles to keep normalcy at home, but ultimately validates and uplifts Anja, showing his pride and unconditional love for her.

Tim is a shy, isolated and melancholic 20 year old. He is distant from the people he calls friends and becomes hyper-fixated on the girl he falls in love with (Bella). He wants to know that Bella loves him back, but he also pulls himself away from this answer by his self-doubt and fear. This is what causes his transformation and haunting from the crows. Eventually, after seeing Bella dead, his transformation completes, he dies as well. Must be comfortable with prosthetic work.