UNCLE NICK aka THE OLD MAN WHOSE CHRISTMAS TREE LOT IS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. (He/Him. 30s – 50s) Jolly. Happy. It’s pretty obvious this man is Santa Claus even if he won’t admit it. He also acts as a wise narrator throughout the show. Jack Black is a good stylistic reference for the singing style, as we need a strong comic performer who can go over-the-top when needed.

(She / Her. 18 – 30’s) In the role of THE CHILD, this is an adult playing a 7 year-old girl. Sweet, childlike, and smarter than everyone else on the stage. She is sometimes the sole voice of reason amongst all the nonsense that surrounds her. Sings a fun Olivia Rodrigo-style number. This same actor doubles as THE BOSS: a harsh, no nonsense magazine editor in the big city.

(She / Her 20s-30s) Covers the roles of MAGAZINE WRITER (description below), RIVAL, and CHILD/BOSS listed above. Will need an Alto & Soprano range FYI Description of MAG aka Magazine writer- NB: ROLE itself is cast. The lead of the show. A super sweet journalist who loves everything about Christmas, and falls in love with the Single Dad. Overly positive no matter what is happening around her. Will need to be someone who moves well and is a strong vocalist.

(He/Him. 20s – 40s) Covers the roles of SINGLE DAD, JERK, and UNCLE NICK listed above. Will need a baritone/tenor range

Leslie (40s/50s, Lead): Recently promoted to station supervisor, Leslie is adjusting to her new responsibilities. A queer trans woman, carrying on an illicit affair with one of her coworkers, Leslie is terrified of being outed in her workplace. An anxious but capable woman, she is determined to defend herself and the woman she loves from this mysterious force. NOTE: We are only interested in receiving applications from trans women for this role. If you are comfortable bringing your lived experience to this production, we’d love to hear from you. CONTENT ADVISORY: This horror film contains material of a sensitive nature including references to a parental death, deadnaming, and hurtful words from a parental figure, that may be triggering for some individuals.

Betsy (30s/40s, Supporting): The crew’s kooky aunt and biggest flirt. Betsy is carrying on a secret relationship with her boss, Leslie, and desperately wants the world to know. Carefree but not careless, Betsy may be a gossip but would never endanger a friend. She is also the only one in the office with a real sense of style and poise.

Shirley (25-35, Supporting): An overeager overachiever, Shirley is very sure of herself, enough that she will occasionally ignore Leslie’s direct orders. Shirley is constantly performing to impress, and thinks she should have gotten the job over Leslie.

Otto (30s/40s, Supporting): God’s perfect idiot. Otto is a handsome, self-assured man. Everyone loves him, even though he’s usually late. Otto is the easiest crew member to influence, and is ultimately transformed into a hideous monster spouting words of guilt and humiliation.

Elanor (40s, Supporting, VOICE ONLY): A mimicry of a traumatic memory. Elanor is the deceased mother of Leslie. A small-minded ghost, Elanor’s shameful words are used by the faceless monster in an attempt to break into Leslie’s steadfast mind. NOTE: This is a voice role only.

Radiant woman, homemaker, and community pillar in the 1940s (WHITE/CAUCASIAN)

A teenage girl in a rural community in Ontario in the early 1930s (WHITE/CAUCASIAN)

A teenage girl in a rural community in Ontario in the early 1930s (WHITE/CAUCASIAN)

Tall, handsome family man and WWII Canadian Armed Forces member in the 1940s (WHITE/CAUCASIAN)

A young boy growing up in a rural community in Ontario in the 1920s (WHITE/CAUCASIAN)

Second-generation Chinese; Cantonese-speaking Liam Chen grew up shy, skinny, and skittish — but now on the cusp of fifteen, baby’s glowing up. He listens to New Jeans; he knows about cleanser; he just figured out what to do with his hair. He’s just becoming cool, and (although he can’t really put words to it) he’s terrified of losing this feeling.

First-generation Chinese; Cantonese-speaking A Hong Kong native, Eddie Lau immigrated to Toronto’s Chinatown in his forties, before being priced out of the neighbourhood. Since his wife passed, Eddie spends long days collecting cans in Markham suburbs.He’s practiced at living invisibly, but the effort is wearing him down. Despite his practicality, Eddie’s a dreamer, and dreams often about his youth.

Caucasian Jack has always been a natural ringleader. Irresistibly funny with a mean streak, he makes you want to be in on the joke – if you're on the outside, you might end up with a black eye.

Caucasian True to her name, Sugar is sticky sweet – but like most girls her age, she knows that “sweet” can only take her so far up the social ladder. So, sure, she’ll watch you play Valorant in your mom’s basement; she’ll laugh at your dumb, gross jokes. Sugar’s a guy’s girl. Sugar’s cool.

Caucasian; can skateboard Mutt takes “teenage dirtbag” way too literally. He’s that kid who never grew out of the pigtail-pulling phase, except now he’s six-foot-something and harder to ignore. Despite all his posturing, Mutt’s a follower – loyal to the pack.

Open Ethnicity Vee has run their family convenience store off the corner of a wealthy white neighbourhood for years, so they’re used to the usual bullsh*t: petty thieves, bratty teenagers, and soccer moms demanding organic electrolytes. Vee possesses a quiet power – a center of gravity that comes from decades of holding their own ground. Vee is generous (they always set aside empty bottles for the local can-collector) but won’t tolerate any trouble.