MOW

Following Yonder Star - Winnipeg ONLY

Details

Episode:

Winnipeg Only

Union:

Union

Area of media:

MOW

Network:

Paid?:

Yes

Rates:

Actra Scale + 110% buyout

Deadline:

Sept 14, 2024

Auditions:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Shooting starts:

Oct 1, 2024

Shooting finishes:

Oct 25, 2024

Shooting locations:

Winnipeg and Area

Cities for response:

Winnipeg

Comments

WINNIPEG ONLY

Storyline

Abby Marshall has had a successful career playing the role of Gabriella in the hit TV show Guiding Grace. Her TV character is insightful, selfless, and always knows exactly what to say to those who need it most. Unfortunately, after playing this fictional perfect person for so long, the world now expects the same of Abby in her day-to-day life. When she finds herself attacked in the press over a misunderstanding taken out of context, she retreats to a ski town in Vermont to let the dust settle and reassess how she wants the rest of her career and life to unfold.

Fate leads her to a quaint bed and breakfast run by the charming innkeeper Tom, where she decides to do some research for an upcoming role as a mystery-solving innkeeper. Her research takes her to a local church where Tom is struggling to fill the shoes of his late wife as the director of the Christmas pageant. Abby offers to help him with the directing, and slowly begins to explore what other paths life might offer her. With the support of Tom, his daughter Kat, and key members of the town, Abby finds the help she needs to solve the biggest mystery of all: what truly matters most to her in life.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting Lead	KAT	Female 7 - 10 Years old
Description Kat is Tom’s kind, thoughtful daughter. She’s excited to be in the local church pageant and even more thrilled when Abby, one of her favorite actresses, shows up to help. Kat has been struggling with the loss of her mother three years ago, but she finds hope and understanding with some help from her new friend, Abby. Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting	CINDY	Female
Description Cindy is the kind bakery owner in Vermont and Tom’s sister-in-law. When her sister passed, she took it upon herself to look out for Tom and Kat. When Abby arrives on the heels of a scandal, Cindy is initially hesitant to welcome her with open arms, and even more skeptical when her brother-in-law starts falling for her. However, as she gets to know the real Abby, she sees how much Abby lights up the lives of both Kat and Tom. Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting	CLARA	Female 53 - 67 Years old
Description Clara is a warm, nurturing woman who embodies the spirit of small-town kindness. Whether she's working at the B&B in Stowe or volunteering at her church, she can't help but offer practical assistance and emotional support. Known for her gentle wisdom and quiet strength, she's the type of person who can instantly make anyone feel at home. She has a maternal aura, always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear, making her a pillar of support for those around her. Whoever plays Clara should be able to deliver wisdom in an authentic, down-to-earth manner as she shouldn't come off as humorless and/or preachy. Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting	OLIVER	Male 30 - 50 Years old
Description Rachel was the original name in script - she is now OLIVER. 30-50's Abby’s manager, a polished and charismatic man who’s always thinking about PR and image. Oliver is smooth, calculated, and very much the Hollywood type, reminiscent of Robert Evans in his prime. Because he's so focused on his own reputation and career, the actor who plays him should have comedy chops so he doesn't simply come off as a one-dimensional conflict plot device. Yes, he's a smooth talker, always looking for the next opportunity to boost Abby’s—and by extension, his own—career, but we can't help but laugh as he delivers those smooth lines. Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Large Principal	MRS. ELDREDGE	Female 53 - 75 Years old
Description Mrs. Eldredge is a lovable, busybody guest at the Maguire BnB. She hears about Abby’s scandal through the grapevine and is quick to believe what she hears. However, when she sees how kind and helpful Abby truly is, she becomes apologetic and is quite happy when all is forgiven. Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	ZAK	Male 18 - 23 Years old
Description Zak works at the local festive store and is beyond excited when he runs into Abby, the actress who played a beloved character on TV. He asks Abby for some sage advice, just like her character would often give. Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	PAM	Female 25 - 40 Years old
Description Pam is a frequent patron of Cindy’s Bakery. When she recognizes Abby from the TV show Guiding Grace, she is more than happy to gossip with Cindy about the latest scandal surrounding the TV star. Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	JULIAN	Male 35 - 45 Years old
Description Julian played Abby’s on-screen husband and eventually became her real-life husband. Now divorced, the two have remained close over the years. Although Abby has always been around for Christmas, Julian is now in a new relationship and has a baby on the way, making this Christmas a little different for both of them... Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	ELOISE	Female 7 - 11 Years old
Description Eloise is playing Mary in the local pageant. She’s wise beyond her years and asks Abby some very insightful questions about the character she is portraying. Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	PRESS MEMBER	All 25 - 40 Years old
Description This member of the press is unimpressed by their latest assignment to cover Abby and the children’s pageant she is helping to direct. They recognize a desperate PR moment when they see one... Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	BRYCE	Male 7 - 11 Years old
Description Bryce is also in the pageant with Kat. He is excited but a bit nervous about being on stage. He is really happy to have Abby helping direct the pageant! Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	NEWSCASTER	All 25 - 45 Years old
Description This newscaster reports on the incident at the local festive store, where an agitated Abby behaves in a way that is quite different from her kind, calm on-screen character in Guiding Grace. Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	CHILD NARRATOR	All 8 - 14 Years old
Description This Child Narrator does a wonderful job starting off the pageant performance! Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	REBELLIOUS TEEN	Female 13 - 17 Years old
Description This Rebellious Teen is an actor on a show called Guiding Grace. Their character is given some sound advice by the lead of the show, Gabriella. Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	CUSTOMER	All 28 - 50 Years old
Description This customer is rewatching one of their favorite TV episodes of Guiding Grace and recalls how much they enjoyed the performances. When they see their favorite star having a difficult day, they make sure to capture it on their phone for the world to see... Open Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	KID #1	Male 6 - 11 Years old
Description This kid is excited to be in the local pageant and is doing an excellent job remembering all of their lines! Open Ethnicity

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