Ethnicity: Open Character Description: Protective, cautious, and emotionally restrained. She cares about Matt but prioritizes structure and safety. Her kindness shows through hesitation rather than warmth.

Ethnicity: Open Character Description: A small-time hustler who treats everything as transactional. Casual, slightly untrustworthy. He’s just another person trying to get ahead at someone else’s expense. Addition Notes: Valid driver’s license and ability to drive is a plus. Character appears with a car and interacts with it on screen.

Ethnicity: Open Character Description: Bold, opportunistic, and cruel in a casual way. He sees Matt as an easy target and steals the bike. Notes: Must be comfortable riding a bike and performing light physical action.

Ethnicity: Open Character Description: Acts as an accomplice of Peter. Quieter and more reserved.

An introspective and observant 16 year old who experiences a sensory “Ping” that tells her what others need. Prairie has grown up being relied upon by everyone around her and has learned to equate usefulness with worth. When her ability fails for the first time, she is forced to confront uncertainty and learn how to listen rather than fix. Much of the performance is internal and nonverbal, relying on restraint, presence, and subtle emotional shifts. We are casting performers of all ethnicities and backgrounds.

A guarded teenager with a complicated relationship to control and self-expression. Micah stopped playing guitar after years of being told what to play and how to play, leaving them resistant to authority and uncomfortable with being directed. The role is written to remain open in terms of gender and identity, allowing for a queer interpretation. Over the course of the film, Micah risks creating independently for the first time by letting go of control. We are casting performers of all ethnicities and backgrounds. Actor must be able to play acoustic guitar.

Asian / East Asian Prairie’s well-meaning but controlling mother (35-60, Asian / East Asian), Involved in church and community service, she believes Prairie’s gift should be used to help others. Her desire for structure and certainty leads her to place expectations on Prairie that limit her autonomy, reinforcing the idea that being useful is more important than personal growth.

A practical school janitor who interrupts an intimate moment between Prairie and Micah. Brief but pivotal, the Janitor represents authority while providing comic relief. We are casting performers of all ethnicities and backgrounds.

Black male - we are considering a wide age range for now 6'-6'5" (1.83-1.95) Football play type build (can consider slighter to a point) Bass-Baritone singing voice MUST having singing experience Paul Leroy Robeson was an American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances. SEE STORYLINE DESCRIPTION ABOVE FOR MORE INFO

host/interviewer of up and coming musicians. Our host should be an online influencer with a following of at least 100k subscribers who follow him/her

Open ethnicity. An off-the-cuff renegade who's never believed he could succeed, and never felt the need to try. When faced with a decision to either succeed, or embarrass himself, Hanson needs to overcome his own self doubt and truly believe he can be good at something.

Open ethnicity. A snooty and egotistical freshman who directs the school's drama productions, hoping to gain popularity to rival Hanson's. Cripplingly insecure, he thrives in positions of power where everyone knows he's the head honcho.

Open ethnicity. A cruel and intimidating traditionalist, Burns is a firm believer in the academics as the only path to success. Disgusted by Hanson's apathy, he's determined to see Hanson face the consequences of his inadequacy.

Open ethnicity. A laid-back freshman burdened with the newfound anxiety of a stage manager. More disorganized than he should be, but managing to stay on top of things enough to keep the show running.

Open ethnicity. Enthusiastic, yet nervous theatre kids.

Open ethnicity. An overzealous theatre geek who dramatically over-commits to their role.

Open ethnicity. A chronically stressed theatre enthusiast who takes on more responsibility than they should.

Open ethnicity. A booming dramatic voice. Enough enthusiasm to make watching paint dry interesting.

Ari Flynn, 24, is observant, quick-witted, and protective. Ari's a broke groom, desperate for funds to save her own ill horse. She's got trust issues with her fellow humans, especially of the rich and privileged variety, but a talent for bonding with horses. She's straightforward, loyal, and honest, almost to a fault. Just don't get her ire up. Her sass will bite back. Especially if you're messing with her animal bffs--or one of the few individuals she's decided to place her trust in.

BECKETT “BECK” CROSS, 27 is intense, accomplished, and secretly self-critical. When his horse, Riot, first acted up, Beck got in his head about it. His rigidity made Riot worse. Beck's keenly aware that others perceive him as arrogant and competitive. It's driven him to further control the narrative. Now, he's losing all patience with Riot and their situation. People think privilege is power, but only if you stay on the team. Which sometimes means replacing one's partner.