Details
Episode:
403 & 405 - MANITOBA ONLY PLEASE
Union:
Union
Area of media:
TV Series
Network:
BELL MEDIA/CTV Comedy
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Actra Scale + 50% buyout/advance
Deadline:
Apr 30, 2025
Auditions:
Local session at The Abby - 955 Portage Ave
Shooting starts:
May 15, 2025 Block 2
Shooting finishes:
May 24, 2025 Block 2
Shooting locations:
Winnipeg and Area
Cities for response:
Winnipeg
Storyline
After falling flat on his face in the big city, Paul tries to slip back into life on the rez as if nothing happened, but his eccentric family's not having any of it. On Grouse Lake First Nation, way up in Northern Manitoba, you’ll find a community that lives by its own set of rules. The only way to get up to this isolated fly-in community is on a bumpy nine-passenger bush plane that has a dashboard like an 89’ Corolla and every time it bounces in the air you think you’re going to crash. It’s up on Grouse Lake where you’ll find Paul and Dean, two bickering cousins who have been running the family lodge for years, and their assorted family and friends - amongst whom the worst insult you can hurl at someone is the accusation of "Acting Good." - a common rez expression that people wield against each other whenever they’re perceived to be full of themselves. It’s basically the process of making sure nobody ever gets too big for their britches (and humility is one of the seven sacred teachings after all.) Deep down, "Acting Good" is a celebration of life on the rez. Despite the feelings of isolation, life up north comes with freedom and natural beauty that you don’t often find anywhere else - and lots of good-natured but occasionally barbed ribbing amongst family… and friends so close they might as well be family.
Roles
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Actor | RICHARD WEENUK | Male 29 - 42 Years old |
Description RICHARD WEENUK made a terrible mistake and had is infant tattooed. Oh, and it's not Richard. You can call him Dick.INDIGENOUS | ||
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Actor | COMMUNITY MEMBER | All 20 - 75 Years old |
Description This COMMUNITY MEMBER notices a ridiculously small fire at a community BBQ. Good thing Paul is there to save the day!INDIGENOUS | ||
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Actor | SECURITY GUARD | All 30 - 60 Years old |
Description Keeping the peace at the casino this SECURITY GUARD makes sure Dean doesn't enter any restricted areas he's not allowed to be in. They're also super tough on toddlers who can't pay their wagers.INDIGENOUS | ||
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Actor | CASINO WORKER | All 30 - 60 Years old |
Description The CASINO WORKER points out PJ's big winnings and big poops in his diaper.INDIGENOUS | ||
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Actor | WAB KINEW LOOKALIKE | Male 41 - 45 Years old |
Description At the Yeah Man store, WAB KINEW LOOKALIKE is standing in a canoe looking for some milk. *We are looking for people who look like WAB KINEW**INDIGENOUS | ||
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Actor | CUSTOMER | All 21 - 61 Years old |
Description This CUSTOMER is very happy with their findings at the Yeah Man store.INDIGENOUS |