LEE (50-70, Caucasian, Cisgender, she/her, Bisexual) A wealthy aristocrat and nightclub owner with a dark secret. Witty, intelligent and devious. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘Carpe Noctem’ by Calyx Passailaigue Wealthy aristocrat Lee owns a popular nightclub. But behind the glitz and glamour, she hides a terrible secret. Tonight, the air in the club is electric as Lee and her assistant Candy hunt for their next human sacrifice!

CANDY (25-35, Open Ethnicity, Cisgender, she/her, Heterosexual) Lee's dutiful assistant. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘Carpe Noctem’ by Calyx Passailaigue Wealthy aristocrat Lee owns a popular nightclub. But behind the glitz and glamour, she hides a terrible secret. Tonight, the air in the club is electric as Lee and her assistant Candy hunt for their next human sacrifice!

MIRA (20-30, Open Ethnicity, Cisgender, she/her, Bisexual) A mysterious stranger from out of town. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘Carpe Noctem’ by Calyx Passailaigue Wealthy aristocrat Lee owns a popular nightclub. But behind the glitz and glamour, she hides a terrible secret. Tonight, the air in the club is electric as Lee and her assistant Candy hunt for their next human sacrifice!

DAVID LI (30s, Asian, cisgender male, he/him, gay) An accountant by profession, David has proven himself over the years in the tough corporate world as an efficient worker. Yet, as an HIV-positive young man, he has yet to overcome the emotional trauma of contracting the virus ten years ago through his ex-boyfriend, and has been undergoing therapy over the past years. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘Cruisers’ by Darius Zee On a typical day trip to Hanlan's Point Beach, an HIV-positive young man in therapy unexpectedly bumps into the man who gave him the virus ten years ago. Trapped on the island high on pot, and unable to distance himself from the man both physically and emotionally, he is forced to finally confront his decade-long trauma.

NIGEL DUBOIS (30s, Mixed ethnicity, transgender male, he/him, gay) David's friend. Sassy and unbothered with a strong belief to live out life the best way he can, he is the yin to David's yang, often providing an alternative perspective and solution to David's problems in life. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘Cruisers’ by Darius Zee On a typical day trip to Hanlan's Point Beach, an HIV-positive young man in therapy unexpectedly bumps into the man who gave him the virus ten years ago. Trapped on the island high on pot, and unable to distance himself from the man both physically and emotionally, he is forced to finally confront his decade-long trauma.

KELLY CAPLAN (30s, White, non-binary, they/them, asexual/pansexual) David's friend. Unlike Nigel and David who seem to understand things or life situations without much difficulty, they seem to always have trouble reading the room. Short-haired and fiercely tattooed across their body, Kelly is the true definition of pure brawn - and no brain. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘Cruisers’ by Darius Zee On a typical day trip to Hanlan's Point Beach, an HIV-positive young man in therapy unexpectedly bumps into the man who gave him the virus ten years ago. Trapped on the island high on pot, and unable to distance himself from the man both physically and emotionally, he is forced to finally confront his decade-long trauma.

SIGMUND JACKSON (50s, Black, cisgender male, he/him, heterosexual) David's therapist. Caring and supportive, he is the personification of a safe space and refuge David has been able to find solace in over the years. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘Cruisers’ by Darius Zee On a typical day trip to Hanlan's Point Beach, an HIV-positive young man in therapy unexpectedly bumps into the man who gave him the virus ten years ago. Trapped on the island high on pot, and unable to distance himself from the man both physically and emotionally, he is forced to finally confront his decade-long trauma.

JOHN PETERSON (30s, White, cisgender male, he/him, gay/bisexual) David's ex-boyfriend. A fair-skinned, tall and burly redhead with some chest hair, it is tough not to fall in love with this head-turner - David included, until he was made HIV-positive via John's non-disclosure of the virus. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘Cruisers’ by Darius Zee On a typical day trip to Hanlan's Point Beach, an HIV-positive young man in therapy unexpectedly bumps into the man who gave him the virus ten years ago. Trapped on the island high on pot, and unable to distance himself from the man both physically and emotionally, he is forced to finally confront his decade-long trauma.

BONNIE (60s, open ethnicity, cisgender woman, she/her, lesbian) Bonnie is a 62 year old lesbian woman with a strong sense of self. She is exactly who she is and does not try to be anyone else. Bonnie is kind, warm, eclectic, blunt and is full of lived experience. Growing up queer during the AIDS crisis, she has experienced deep loss, though she rarely speaks of it directly. She leads with love, empathy and holds a deep understanding of what it’s like to be different. Beneath her confidence is a quiet grief and guilt that she has learned to live beside rather than resolve. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘He Looked At Me Like That’ by Jordan Samuel After his father’s death, a young man meets his late father’s friend and discovers a past that was never acknowledged.

CHRISTOPHER (20s, open ethnicity, cisgender man, he/him, gay) Christopher is a 22-year-old man who recently came out as gay. He is in the process of undoing years of masking that once kept him safe. Sensitive, thoughtful, and emotionally intelligent, Christopher often over-explains to ease tension and make himself likable. He deeply wants to be seen, though he is still figuring out who he is without having to perform. Beneath his warmth is a quiet loneliness and grief for the version of himself he never got to fully be. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘He Looked At Me Like That’ by Jordan Samuel After his father’s death, a young man meets his late father’s friend and discovers a past that was never acknowledged.

ARCHIE (25-35, open ethnicity, Trans masc, queer) Archie is navigating the stage of medical transition where they are so androgynous that everyone assumes a different gender for them. Archie is scared but moving forward anyway. He is passionate about art and queer and trans spaces. He is popular in the drag scene but struggles to maintain close relationships. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘PUMP’ by Riley Reign Drag King Archie Glad travels Canada in search of Testosterone.

NADIA (25-35, open ethnicity, Trans femme, any ethnicity, queer) Nadia has an alternative style and puts a lot of effort into her aesthetic. She is a visual artist, working in a variety of mediums. She has to travel to Montreal for a post op check up. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘PUMP’ by Riley Reign Drag King Archie Glad travels Canada in search of Testosterone.

AYANNA (18-24, Asian, she/her, queer) Adult performer to play 15, depressed soccer prodigy. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘Unwell’ by Serena Lam When former patient, Terra, joins the psychiatric emergency team as a social worker, she takes up the mantle of patient advocate while confronting her troubled past with an old flame.

EMALINE (18-24, BIPOC, she/they, queer) Adult performer to play 15, devious, plays tough. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘Unwell’ by Serena Lam When former patient, Terra, joins the psychiatric emergency team as a social worker, she takes up the mantle of patient advocate while confronting her troubled past with an old flame.

TERRA (late 20s/early 30s, Asian, they/she, lesbian/queer) 29, crisis intervention worker, self-assured but cold. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘Unwell’ by Serena Lam When former patient, Terra, joins the psychiatric emergency team as a social worker, she takes up the mantle of patient advocate while confronting her troubled past with an old flame.

IRIS (late 20s/early 30s, BIPOC, she/her, bisexual/queer) 30, nurse, kind and earnest but kinda incompetent. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘Unwell’ by Serena Lam When former patient, Terra, joins the psychiatric emergency team as a social worker, she takes up the mantle of patient advocate while confronting her troubled past with an old flame.

STORE OWNER (35-45, West Asian, Cis man, straight or bi/pan) Friendly and charming. Runs a great shop with a positive vibe and is proud of his work. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. PREFERABLY MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘PUMP’ by Riley Reign Drag King Archie Glad travels Canada in search of Testosterone.

GIRLFRIEND (30-40, open ethnicity, Cis woman, straight or bi/pan.) Friendly and upbeat. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. in ‘PUMP’ by Riley Reign Drag King Archie Glad travels Canada in search of Testosterone.

NARRATOR (Any Age, Any Ethnicity, Any Pronouns) To read scene descriptions and actions. Each script will have a different narrator. TORONTO LOCALS ONLY. MEMBER OF ACTRA & 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY.

European look preferred. Height 5'10" to 6'1" preferred. Lean, toned physique, not overly muscular. Groomed, polished appearance with clean haircut. Light stubble or short trimmed beard preferred. Upscale, clean lifestyle look. No visible tattoos preferred. Must be physically capable of safely lifting and handling a 15 to 20 kg range hood for multiple takes. Comfortable performing subtle lifestyle actions on camera, including handling kitchen items, pouring wine, opening packaging, lifting and setting down the range hood, handling product parts and accessories, and standing naturally with the female actor in a premium kitchen setting. Actor must supply clean, neutral, office-casual wardrobe with no visible logos or branding. Fitted polo or light sweater, clean dress pants or dark pants preferred. Wedding ring preferred. Actor must arrive on set camera ready with clean, trimmed nails and a polished, well-groomed appearance.