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)

Tall, handsome family man and WWII Canadian Armed Forces member in the 1940s (WHITE/CAUCASIAN)

A young boy growing up in a rural community in Ontario in the 1920s (WHITE/CAUCASIAN)

Second-generation Chinese; Cantonese-speaking Liam Chen grew up shy, skinny, and skittish — but now on the cusp of fifteen, baby’s glowing up. He listens to New Jeans; he knows about cleanser; he just figured out what to do with his hair. He’s just becoming cool, and (although he can’t really put words to it) he’s terrified of losing this feeling.

First-generation Chinese; Cantonese-speaking A Hong Kong native, Eddie Lau immigrated to Toronto’s Chinatown in his forties, before being priced out of the neighbourhood. Since his wife passed, Eddie spends long days collecting cans in Markham suburbs.He’s practiced at living invisibly, but the effort is wearing him down. Despite his practicality, Eddie’s a dreamer, and dreams often about his youth.

Caucasian Jack has always been a natural ringleader. Irresistibly funny with a mean streak, he makes you want to be in on the joke – if you're on the outside, you might end up with a black eye.

Caucasian True to her name, Sugar is sticky sweet – but like most girls her age, she knows that “sweet” can only take her so far up the social ladder. So, sure, she’ll watch you play Valorant in your mom’s basement; she’ll laugh at your dumb, gross jokes. Sugar’s a guy’s girl. Sugar’s cool.

Caucasian; can skateboard Mutt takes “teenage dirtbag” way too literally. He’s that kid who never grew out of the pigtail-pulling phase, except now he’s six-foot-something and harder to ignore. Despite all his posturing, Mutt’s a follower – loyal to the pack.

Open Ethnicity Vee has run their family convenience store off the corner of a wealthy white neighbourhood for years, so they’re used to the usual bullsh*t: petty thieves, bratty teenagers, and soccer moms demanding organic electrolytes. Vee possesses a quiet power – a center of gravity that comes from decades of holding their own ground. Vee is generous (they always set aside empty bottles for the local can-collector) but won’t tolerate any trouble.

Spécificités: Idéalement d’origine congolaise, parlant l’une des langues suivantes: lingala, kituba (kikongo), swahili ou tshiluba. Lionel est un père monoparental très présent (même envahissant) entièrement dévoué à sa fille Jenny, qu’il considère comme son trésor, sa fierté, sa petite chérie! Sa femme est décédée lorsque Jenny avait 3 ans, et il ne s’est jamais remarié. Il a élevé sa fille seul, avec tout son amour, sa rigueur et ses valeurs. Ancien médecin au Congo, il a dû recommencer sa vie professionnelle au Québec, où il est devenu infirmier. Cette transition témoigne de sa résilience, de son humilité et de son immense sens du devoir, autant professionnel que familial. Lionel a toujours été un père très impliqué. Il a transmis à Jenny l’importance du mariage et de la famille, et souhaite profondément qu’elle trouve un partenaire de vie. Ce n’est pas tant de la pression qu’il lui met, mais plutôt une inquiétude sincère: il craint qu’elle se retrouve seule, surtout s’il venait à lui arriver quelque chose. Malgré le fait qu’elle soit adulte, il continue à la protéger et à la gâter, car pour lui, elle restera toujours sa petite fille.

Jules is a new mom struggling with postpartum depression. She's emotional, exhausted, and doing her best. We would like an actress who has experienced the postpartum phase. Having real stretch marks is a plus. Must be comfortable pretending to breastfeed, and being in a bra and underwear. Must be able to run short distances. Does not need to be athletic.

A supportive husband with quick wit, first-time dad, tries to cheer his wife up with humour. Actor must be comfortable holding and interacting with a baby.

Jules' mother who tries to help, but says things that aren't the most encouraging to a struggling new mom.