Character portrayed is Caucasian, Male presenting, 40s, the station manager, not a guy to rock the boat, Jerry works well with Fred Heckman, the news director. However, Jerry is not happy about Fred's insistence that they put the volatile Tony Kiritsis on the air, live, so he can explain his side of the story as he holds banker Dick Hall hostage. Jerry's worried about a lot of things: the FCC fining them $300 for every curse word Tony utters, the possibility that Tony might kill Dick on the air, and how their advertising sponsors will react. Jerry is concerned about everything except the ethical/moral obligation of keeping listeners informed of an important breaking story; but on the other hand, Jerry is very concerned with keeping the lights on at the station, with everyone's job intact... *Please inlude actors with comedy background.

Character portrayed is Female, 30s, on top of things, practical, clear-thinking, Judy is the receptionist at the radio station. She's the one who first tells Fred that a reporter has called in about the hostage situation, and later insists that a busy Fred stop and take the phone call when the hostage-taker himself calls in. Like the others, Judy is both fascinated and horrified by Tony Kiritsis' taking Dick Hall hostage, but she sees station manager Jerry's reluctance to run the story live -- it could be the end of the station, and their jobs... BIPOC

Character portrayed is Caucasian, Male presenting, 50s, profane and wiley but not unhinged, Gallagher has come to the news station at station manager Jerry's request, to tell them how to deal with the volatile Tony Kiritsis when he calls in for a live interview...

Character portrayed is Caucasian, Male presenting, late 40s, the type who loves to see himself on a billboard, he is one of the lawyers assigned to Tony's case. He's a glad-hander, a politician first, a lawyer second...

Character portrayed is Caucasian, Male presenting, late 40s - early 50s, Male, Jimmie is Tony’s beloved, protective, reassuring older brother who is currently campaigning for Sheriff. Although his association with Tony could hurt his campaign, Jimmie’s professionalism and public relations skills allows him to turn the story into his favor while making a case for his brother. He knows how to make moussaka just like his mother and tries his best to calm his brother down…

(He/Him. 20s – 40s) Our romantic lead. Charming, handsome, happy… but also oblivious. Women fight for his attention, and he doesn’t know why. Funny, but in a more subdued manner. Will need to be someone who moves well and is a strong vocalist.

(She/Her. 20s – 40s) As the arch-rival to our lead character, this woman loves Christmas, and tries to thwart our lead at every turn. She’s often pretending to be nice with a phony smile, but can turn aggressive and loud in a heartbeat. She’s a villain, but a fun villain who we grow to love.

THE JERK: THE JERK FROM THE BIG CITY WHO HATES CHRISTMAS. (He/Him. 20s – 40s) The ex-boyfriend of our lead character. He is the kind of jerk you love to hate. Loud. Obnoxious. Preppy. Brash. But also hilarious, and sneakily charming.

UNCLE NICK aka THE OLD MAN WHOSE CHRISTMAS TREE LOT IS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. (He/Him. 30s – 50s) Jolly. Happy. It’s pretty obvious this man is Santa Claus even if he won’t admit it. He also acts as a wise narrator throughout the show. Jack Black is a good stylistic reference for the singing style, as we need a strong comic performer who can go over-the-top when needed.

(She / Her. 18 – 30’s) In the role of THE CHILD, this is an adult playing a 7 year-old girl. Sweet, childlike, and smarter than everyone else on the stage. She is sometimes the sole voice of reason amongst all the nonsense that surrounds her. Sings a fun Olivia Rodrigo-style number. This same actor doubles as THE BOSS: a harsh, no nonsense magazine editor in the big city.

(She / Her 20s-30s) Covers the roles of MAGAZINE WRITER (description below), RIVAL, and CHILD/BOSS listed above. Will need an Alto & Soprano range FYI Description of MAG aka Magazine writer- NB: ROLE itself is cast. The lead of the show. A super sweet journalist who loves everything about Christmas, and falls in love with the Single Dad. Overly positive no matter what is happening around her. Will need to be someone who moves well and is a strong vocalist.

(He/Him. 20s – 40s) Covers the roles of SINGLE DAD, JERK, and UNCLE NICK listed above. Will need a baritone/tenor range

Leslie (40s/50s, Lead): Recently promoted to station supervisor, Leslie is adjusting to her new responsibilities. A queer trans woman, carrying on an illicit affair with one of her coworkers, Leslie is terrified of being outed in her workplace. An anxious but capable woman, she is determined to defend herself and the woman she loves from this mysterious force. NOTE: We are only interested in receiving applications from trans women for this role. If you are comfortable bringing your lived experience to this production, we’d love to hear from you. CONTENT ADVISORY: This horror film contains material of a sensitive nature including references to a parental death, deadnaming, and hurtful words from a parental figure, that may be triggering for some individuals.

Betsy (30s/40s, Supporting): The crew’s kooky aunt and biggest flirt. Betsy is carrying on a secret relationship with her boss, Leslie, and desperately wants the world to know. Carefree but not careless, Betsy may be a gossip but would never endanger a friend. She is also the only one in the office with a real sense of style and poise.

Shirley (25-35, Supporting): An overeager overachiever, Shirley is very sure of herself, enough that she will occasionally ignore Leslie’s direct orders. Shirley is constantly performing to impress, and thinks she should have gotten the job over Leslie.

Otto (30s/40s, Supporting): God’s perfect idiot. Otto is a handsome, self-assured man. Everyone loves him, even though he’s usually late. Otto is the easiest crew member to influence, and is ultimately transformed into a hideous monster spouting words of guilt and humiliation.

Elanor (40s, Supporting, VOICE ONLY): A mimicry of a traumatic memory. Elanor is the deceased mother of Leslie. A small-minded ghost, Elanor’s shameful words are used by the faceless monster in an attempt to break into Leslie’s steadfast mind. NOTE: This is a voice role only.

Radiant woman, homemaker, and community pillar in the 1940s (WHITE/CAUCASIAN)

A teenage girl in a rural community in Ontario in the early 1930s (WHITE/CAUCASIAN)

A teenage girl in a rural community in Ontario in the early 1930s (WHITE/CAUCASIAN)