Feature Film
ALTAR - More Roles - WINNIPEG ONLY
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Details
Episode:
WINNIPEG ONLY
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA
Deadline:
May 18, 2024
Auditions:
Local session at The Abby - 955 Portage Ave
Shooting starts:
Late July - early Oct
Shooting locations:
WINNIPEG, MB
Cities for response:
Winnipeg
Comments
We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to disability, race, age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other basis prohibited by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.


Content Warning: Please be advised this script contains explicit language and mature content/situations that may be considered offensive or inappropriate for children by some readers. The pages include references to violence, pornography, and drugs; sexually explicit conversation; and the use of homophobic language.


Storyline
Over the course of a summer afternoon, a 13 year old boy is forced to grow up fast when he’s confronted with the horrors of absentee parents, his sister’s abusive ex — and the eldritch nightmare waiting for him beneath the local pool.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingTEDMale 18 - 21 Years old
Description
TED (to play 18yo, male)
TED is lanky and confident with a reputation for being a ladies man. He has a hot and cold relationship with Abby, consistently pushing her boundaries while saying they should keep things casual. Gary is suspicious of his intentions and enraged by his treatment of his sister. Actor must be 18 or older.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingSARAFemale 18 - 21 Years old
Description
SARA (to play 17yo, female)
SARA is Abby's friend and the object of Sam’s affection. She's heard unsavory rumors about Ted and advises Abby against getting involved with him. In a feeble attempt to win her favor, Sam devises a scheme misleading her into believing her younger brother is in a life-threatening situation. Instead, she gets covered in regurgitated snow cone. Actor must be 18 or older.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Large PrincipalTYLERMale 7 - 10 Years old
Description
TYLER (to play 8yo, male)
TYLER is Sara’s wiry little brother. Sam recruits him in a scheme for his crush Sara’s attentions. Though Tyler initially seems slow to catch on to the plan, he is far more clever than he lets on.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Large PrincipalLIFEGUARDMale 18 - 21 Years old
Description
LIFEGUARD (to play 18, male)
The LIFEGUARD rushes over to save Tyler when he fakes an accident at the pool to help Sam win favor with his sister. Just moments away from administering CPR, he uncovers the truth. When a genuine emergency occurs, he hesitates to respond, having been misled before by one of the boys who cried wolf. Actor must be 18 or older.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Large PrincipalBENMale 18 - 21 Years old
Description
BEN (to play 17yo, male)
BEN is a nasty brute and predator. He takes great pleasure in bullying Gary and Sam, especially when he is out matched in a battle of wits. Karma eventually returns to him tenfold. Actor must be 18 or older.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Large PrincipalKATFemale 20 - 25 Years old
Description
KAT (to play 20s, female)
KAT, early 20s, Gary’s former nanny who had an affair with his father Dan, creating turmoil within the family.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalHEADMISTRESSFemale 50 - 65 Years old
Description
HEADMISTRESS (to play 50s, female)
The HEADMISTRESS of a German orphanage for girls, she rules with an iron fist. She believes that being strict is what is best for the girls. When someone steps out of line, she is quick to punish them.
MUST SPEAK FLUENT GERMAN
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalMIKEMale 18 - 21 Years old
Description
MIKE (to play 18yo, male)
MIKE, a surly teenager slinging pool side snow cones, is being blackmailed by Sam. Whatever is on the video that Sam possesses, Mike begrudgingly gives up a summer of free snow cones to ensure it never sees the light of day. Actor must be 18 or older.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalPETRAFemale 14 - 16 Years old
Description
PETRA (to play 15yo, female)
PETRA is a chubby girl who looks very young for her age. She is a troubled girl found wandering the halls of her orphanage late at night by the headmistress. Though she says nothing, the screams that erupt from her after a visit from a mysterious figure speak volumes.