BLACK FEMALE. Wife to Rocky Jones. Unlike Rocky, Joan eschews the spotlight - but she is undoubtedly the heart and soul of the resistance movement. Oakville-born to a family whose father was a Black railway porter, and insisted that Joan be well-read in Black literature and conversant in the issues of the Black struggle. Joan is fearless, outspoken, occasionally potty-mouthed, and totally committed to fostering positive change for Black Nova Scotians. She is devoted, but contains her frustrations with Rocky's behaviour.

Can play the role of Male. Cookie can charm his way out of a paper bag. If Cookie is in the room, everyone else plays back up. An old fashioned hustler in the vein of Paul Newman in THE STING/THE COLOR OF MONEY. Ryan Oneal in PAPER MOON, and DANNY OCEAN in OCEAN'S ELEVEN (Clooney and Sinatra). Everyone loves him. Women and men. Cookie is the best kind of huckster. He always has a con going but will make you laugh as he empties out your pockets.

Can play the role of female. A wealthy widow who married young and spent her life raising her now grown (well mannered) children. She recently became engaged to Cookie. There might be red flags on this relationship but honestly this is the most exciting thing that has ever happened to Doris. She might have met him in Florida, but his son is the famous Fred Heckman from Indianapolis so that feels like a good sign. Since the moment she met Cookie, Doris has never had so much fun in her entire life.

Can play the role of male, the SNIPER lays in wait for a moment to take his shot and end the hostage situation.

Can play the role of male, a BARTENDER attending to Ibby unwittingly sticks his foot in his mouth.

Can play the role of male or female, a RIVAL REPORTER to Ben and WIBC, they are in the scrum trying to get a quote from Chief Gallagher.

Can play the role of male or female, a RIVAL REPORTER to Ben and WIBC, they are in the scrum trying to get a quote from Chief Gallagher.

Can play the role of male, PETE HUGHES, Ginny’s farmer-husband, checks in on her at Crestwood since no one has been able to get a hold of her.

Can play the role of male, the ELK MEMBER takes a chance and offers to buy Barbara and Ibby a drink, much to his eventual dismay…

Can play the role of male or female, an ONLOOKER outside Crestwood thinks they get a glimpse of Tony through his papered-up windows.

Can play the role of male, 12 yo DICK sits between his older brothers in the back bench of the family’s 1947 Chevy, watching the media circus surrounding his father M.L. and is dazed by the flashing bulbs of the cameras.

Can play the role of male, BILL in the back bench of the family’s 1947 Chevy, watching the media circus surrounding his father M.L.

Can play the role of male, JACK sits in the back bench of the family’s 1947 Chevy, watching the media circus surrounding his father M.L.

Sara, the Leader of the group, the methodical historian and researcher, and now the unofficially appointed "CEO", is the most serious about this project. She wants it to be authentic and well-made and doesn't appreciate her cohorts' cynicism.

Jake is the Host of the podcast and somewhat skeptical, hoping they see something real but determined to make the best of it.

Mike is the official camera operator and technical wizard: who's a little too prank-happy. His cynicism is palpable and he's ready to fake something just to get subscribers.

Mid 40s weathered and slow-moving man. Prefer white man for this role. Glint of hope still in his eyes. Sounds like there are years in his voice - raspy and resonant. Participant in group therapy. 6 lines but 300 words. The character gives something close to what can be called a monologue.

Trapped between his disorders (Tourette’s, ADHD, OCD) and his need to control them. Volatile outbursts, but deeply dependent on his sister, Anja, and shows sensitivity and gratitude by the end, demonstrating his love for her. Actor must respectfully and convincingly portray neurodivergence (tics, meltdowns), and requires a strong physical and emotional acting range.

The warm and nurturing, yet emotionally exhausted mother of Anja and Finn. She struggles balancing therapeutic rules, her love for both children, and her own invisible suffering. By the end, she accepts Finn’s need to return to a clinic and receive more treatment.