Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
TV Series
Network:
Bell, Crave
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Actra IPA
Deadline:
Aug 18, 2025
Callbacks:
tba
Shooting starts:
Sept 9, 2025 Nova Scotia
Shooting finishes:
Oct 16, 2025 Nova Scotia
Shooting locations:
Dartmouth (and surrounding areas) Sep. 9 – Oct. 16 and Hamilton Oct. 22 – Oct. 31
Cities for response:
Halifax
Comments
ONLY NOVA SCOTIA TAX PAYERS please
Storyline
The Trades is a blue collar workplace comedy set in a small town refinery that follows Todd Stool and his crew of misfits as they navigate workplace antics, larger than life small town personalities and hilariously awkward situations.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Dooley | Male 6 - 14 Years old |
Description First Nations (MUST BE) Taser's son - Nova Scotia local, 6-14 (SMALL), must be able to SWIM. Dooley is the foul-mouthed, mischievous son of Taser and likes to get what he wants, when he wants it. Needs to be able to run, cannonball in the water and be sly. He blackmails Backwoods and Audrey and loves avoiding getting in trouble with his dad at all costs. High energy but able to focus on the task at hand. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Mary | Female 6 - 14 Years old |
Description First Nations (MUST BE) Taser's daughter - Nova Scotia local, 6-14 (SMALL), must be able to SWIM. Mary Frances is the precocious, curious daughter of Taser and likes to taunt the adults around her. Needs to be able to run, cannonball in the water and have fun. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Big Burly Guy | Male 28 - 48 Years old |
Description All ethnicities, must be a Nova Scotia taxpayer and local. This big guy, probably a mechanic or construction guy on his lunch break, just wants to eat his sushi in peace and go to the restaurant’s bathroom. But Todd is holding up the stall and frustrates him. Subtle and sarcastic. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Woman One | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description All ethnicities, must be a Nova Scotia taxpayer and local. Just wants to enjoy a drink at the Leaky Pipe but has to fend off the locals to have a beer in peace. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Car Crew Gal and Guy | All 25 - 45 Years old |
Description All ethnicities, must be able to DRIVE, must be a Nova Scotia taxpayer and local. These Conch trades workers just want to park so they can clock in at the refinery, but Taser has taken up all the spots. Please give a read for both roles. These workers are frustrated, but not over-the-top. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Envirovestigate Guy | Male 30 - 50 Years old |
Description All ethnicities, must be a Nova Scotia taxpayer and local. A by-the-book environmental consultant asked to evaluate a recent refinery spill. Wants to do a good job but not willing to risk their health for it. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Old Farmer | Male 60 - 80 Years old |
Description Caucasian, white/grey-haired, (would prefer bearded) Must be a Nova Scotia taxpayer and local. An Imperial Valley old-timer that loves bologna sandwiches and his hometown. Fake teeth or dentures not required but is an asset. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Reporter | 30 - 50 Years old |
Description All ethnicities/gender, must be a Nova Scotia taxpayer and local. A local TV personality and skeptical of Conch’s environmental track record. Asks the hard questions with questionable language. | ||