TV Series
Acting Good - Block 5 - WINNIPEG ONLY
Details
Episode:
209 & 210
Union:
Union
Area of media:
TV Series
Network:
BELL MEDIA/CTV Comedy
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Actra Scale + 50% buyout/advance
Deadline:
June 23, 2023
Auditions:
In person at The Abby
Shooting starts:
July 4, 2023 Block 5 Start
Shooting finishes:
July 14, 2023 Block 5 Finish
Shooting locations:
Winnipeg and Area
Cities for response:
Winnipeg
Comments
WINNIPEG ONLY PLEASE!
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 typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingRONNYFemale 30 - 40 Years old
Description
RONNY is Paul's new girlfriend. She's Immature, crass and foul mouthed, much like how Paul used to be. But Ronny would rather be ghost riding her bike with her friends than making a real connection with Paul.

INDIGENOUS
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingSIR WILLIAM NORTHSTORE IVMale 60 - 80 Years old
Description
The owner of the Northstore dynasty, SIR WILLIAM NORTHSTORE IV arrives to inspect what has been happening to his general store, and his son Greg. Unimpressed by what he sees, SIR WILLIAM NORTHSTORE IV offers Greg a new opportunity, but will Greg take it?

CAUCASIAN
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorRECOVERING RUMMAGERAll 25 - 55 Years old
Description
This Recovering Rummager listens to Cousins Leon’s story and reassures him that he’s in a safe space.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorWEDDING GUESTAll 60 - 75 Years old
Description
This Wedding Guest is in shock when they discover that someone has stolen their favorite bumblebee pin!

INDIGENOUS
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorWOOD STRIPPERAll 65 - 80 Years old
Description
This is the finest wood stripper in the entire North. He singles out Ed for his wood stripping show and the showing of his skills were enough to stop Ed’s heart. He hopes to still get paid…

INDIGENOUS