Film School
The Show Must Go On
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Volunteer position. Union actors encouraged to submit. If cast, the production will submit a UBCP Student-ULP application for the union actor(s).
Deadline:
Feb 9, 2026
Auditions:
Self-tape deadline: 5pm February 13th
Callbacks:
Feb 17, 2026 In person at CapU North Vancouver
Shooting starts:
Mar 7, 2026 
Shooting finishes:
Mar 9, 2026 
Shooting locations:
Capilano University - North Vancouver Campus
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Storyline
Super senior Rhett Hanson is cruising through his second attempt at senior year when he's abruptly dragged into the lead role in the drama club's production. Faced with one final opportunity to succeed, he must battle with a resentful director and a formidable principal to not make a fool of himself - his graduation, and future, depend on it.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadHANSONMale 17 - 25 Years old
Description
Open ethnicity. An off-the-cuff renegade who's never believed he could succeed, and never felt the need to try. When faced with a decision to either succeed, or embarrass himself, Hanson needs to overcome his own self doubt and truly believe he can be good at something.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Supporting LeadMAXMale 17 - 19 Years old
Description
Open ethnicity. A snooty and egotistical freshman who directs the school's drama productions, hoping to gain popularity to rival Hanson's. Cripplingly insecure, he thrives in positions of power where everyone knows he's the head honcho.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Supporting LeadPRINCIPAL BURNSMale 40 - 55 Years old
Description
Open ethnicity. A cruel and intimidating traditionalist, Burns is a firm believer in the academics as the only path to success. Disgusted by Hanson's apathy, he's determined to see Hanson face the consequences of his inadequacy.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingBRIANMale 17 - 19 Years old
Description
Open ethnicity. A laid-back freshman burdened with the newfound anxiety of a stage manager. More disorganized than he should be, but managing to stay on top of things enough to keep the show running.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ExtrasTHEATRE CLUB STUDENTSAll 17 - 19 Years old
Description
Open ethnicity. Enthusiastic, yet nervous theatre kids.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
FeaturedACTORAll 17 - 19 Years old
Description
Open ethnicity. An overzealous theatre geek who dramatically over-commits to their role.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
FeaturedFRESHMANAll 17 - 19 Years old
Description
Open ethnicity. A chronically stressed theatre enthusiast who takes on more responsibility than they should.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Voice-Over / Voice-OnlyMCAll 30 - 39 Years old
Description
Open ethnicity. A booming dramatic voice. Enough enthusiasm to make watching paint dry interesting.