East Asian (Chinese). A high-level executive who finds balance. Performance requires a transition from high-pressure intensity to calm relief. Must be comfortable performing basic yoga movements.

Middle Eastern / Arab / : An authoritative, grounded, and sophisticated professional. Performance requires a shift from a boardroom environment to a music room setting. Talent must look natural instructing a cello player—specifically adjusting posture or rhythm. We are looking for a face that suggests a history of leadership and a deep appreciation for classical discipline.

Indigenous / First Nations (Coast Salish preferred): A young man participating in a drum circle. He represents the "Homecoming of Value." Requires a rhythmic, grounded presence and a deep connection to heritage.

Black / African Diaspora: An elderly matriarchal figure. She is the "Safety of the Sanctuary." Performance is focused on active listening and offering intergenerational wisdom in a library-style setting.

Tall, lanky Sikh man, preferably untrimmed beard, Must be fluent in English and Punjabi A gentle soul with quiet strength, grounded and full of kindness. A man of few words, feels the world deeply and have a very few friends. Lost his father in his teens, his friend and now partner became his only refuge.

Age: 7-11, young Sikh boy, innocent and curious. Must be fluent in English and Punjabi

Age: 40+, Tall, Sikh man, untrimmed beard, Zorawer’s Father Calm and composed, leads with kindness, charm and little humour. Hard worker, very proud of his roots and culture

Age: 28-35, White, charming, cute with a little bit of quirk. Coloured streaks in her hair Grew up together with Zorawer and now his partner Attentive to small details in everyday life, loves reading.

Tall, lanky Sikh man, untrimmed beard, must pass for 16-17 years old Must be fluent in English and Punjabi

Age: Passing for 16-17 years old, White Loves music

20s. Any ethnicity. During what is seemingly a podcast interview about her love life, Mira opens up about a significant relationship. Nervous, but excited and eager to do well, she listens closely and takes the interview seriously. As the interview shifts, she becomes more aware and guarded, realizing that things aren't what they seem.

Composed and observant, the Host runs the interview with quiet confidence. He maintains the same calm, professional demeanor throughout, even as the conversation shifts. He's determined to stay focuses and not engage emotionally.

KATIE, Female, 6, any ethnicity. Katy is Stevie’s best friend from the city. She has never been to a First Nation community before, and is excited to spend time with Stevie and her cousins. Katy loves learning new activities in nature – it’s different from where she lives, but so much fun! OPEN TO ALL

CORY, Male, 12, Indigenous. River’s basketball-loving friend. INDIGENOUS

ELDER, Male, 60+, Indigenous. An Elder who accepts tobacco from Stevie while attending a classroom visit. INDIGENOUS

MR. ELIJAH GREYEYES, Male, 2S, 20s-40s, Indigenous. Stevie’s teacher. A cool, young, caring teacher who is also the kids’ volleyball coach in the community. Preference given to 2S/Two Spirited people for this role. INDIGENOUS

Naomi is vibrant, magnetic, and effortlessly charming—the kind of person who lights up a room without trying. She’s fun, extroverted, and easy to get along with, often the life of the party, but beneath that ease is a deeply thoughtful and emotionally perceptive woman.

Peter is charming, intelligent, and quietly disarming. New to the city, he carries a sense of openness and curiosity that makes him easy to connect with—thoughtful in conversation, playful in moments, and emotionally present in ways that feel real. He isn’t intentionally careless, but he’s unanchored; he values his independence and the freedom of his current life, often avoiding difficult truths rather than confronting them directly.

Male, 40’s, white. The embodiment of spiritual appropriation—a guy who has built an empire by commodifying ancient practices. Draped in flowing white linen (because purity sells). Equal parts serenity and self-importance, his image is meticulously crafted. Charismatic yet dangerously persuasive, beneath the surface, he’s a master manipulator who uses his influence to blur boundaries and maintain control. Vibe: Krishna Das/Jarad Leto

BEAT THE CLOCK Black woman - playwright, unapologetically self-focused, a creative perfectionist. In Alana's desperate, chaotic quest to secure an apartment, last minute on July 1st, she accepts her classmate Bings unexpected offer to help, which challenges her narrow outlook. Through their whirlwind day together, Alana confronts her own flaws and begins to understand with Bing's help the value of empathy, sparking the first steps toward personal growth.