Selected open roles for talent
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MCCONNELL
Upgraded to PRINCIPAL despite ACTRA line count as Actor. To play the role of a man in his mid-late 20s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. A fellow grad student at Stanford, he attends a biology lecture alongside Oliva and Ahn. Perpetually annoyed. He shoots the two women an irritated look and shushes them as they giggle during class. Despite his uptight, nerdish nature, he provides some needed comic relief when things get heavy.
LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
TONAL NOTES: This is a romantic COMEDY - the main characters are fun and distinct and funny; the situations are primarily light and funny, with some serious moments speckled in...but all in all, please find the comedy, BUT in a grounded and realistic way / delivery.
STUDENT ROLES - MEN
PERFORMERS REQUESTED FROM THESE SUBMISSIONS WILL AUDITION FOR, AND BE CONSIDERED FOR, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
MCCONNELL
To play the role of a man in his mid-late 20s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. A fellow grad student at Stanford, he attends a biology lecture alongside Oliva and Ahn. Perpetually annoyed. He shoots the two women an irritated look and shushes them as they giggle during class. Despite his uptight, nerdish nature, he provides some needed comic relief when things get heavy.
LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
ANNOYED GUY
To play the role of a man in his 20s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. Distracted guy texting on his phone while walking through campus. Narrowly avoids running into Olivia from behind.
LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
DRUNK JONATHAN GRIFFIN
To play the role of a man in his mid-late 20s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. Student at an off-campus party. He tries to get other partygoers to play 'Drunk or High'. Gets spooked when he recognizes his biology professor at the function.
LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
TONAL NOTES: This is a romantic COMEDY - the main characters are fun and distinct and funny; the situations are primarily light and funny, with some serious moments speckled in...but all in all, please find the comedy, BUT in a grounded and realistic way / delivery.
YOUNGER STUDENTS - WOMEN
PERFORMERS REQUESTED FROM THESE SUBMISSIONS WILL AUDITION FOR, AND BE CONSIDERED FOR, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
WORRIED STUDENT
To play the role of an 18 - 20 year old woman. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. Young, fresh-faced. New student at Stanford, majoring in biology. She’s excited but nervous, buzzing, hovering near the doorway of what’s rumored to be the hardest course in the program.
LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
NERVOUS STUDENT
To play the role of an 18 - 20 year old woman. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. Young, fresh-faced. New student at Stanford, majoring in biology. She’s excited but nervous, buzzing, hovering near the doorway of what’s rumored to be the hardest course in the program.
LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
STONED OLIVIA
To play the role of an 18 - 20 year old woman. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. A student at an off campus party. Trying to help her team during a competitive game.
LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
TONAL NOTES: This is a romantic COMEDY - the main characters are fun and distinct and funny; the situations are primarily light and funny, with some serious moments speckled in...but all in all, please find the comedy, BUT in a grounded and realistic way / delivery.
ROSA
To play the role of a 14-year-old girl. LATINX / LATINA. One of the young, gifted students in Stanford’s Future Innovators Program, working on her STEM project in the biology lab.
LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
TONAL NOTES: This is a romantic COMEDY - the main characters are fun and distinct and funny; the situations are primarily light and funny, with some serious moments speckled in...but all in all, please find the comedy, BUT in a grounded and realistic way / delivery.
NURSE LUCY
To play the role of a woman in their 40s - 60s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. Nurse administering a flu shot to a patient.
LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
HIGH MAX
To play the role of an 18 - 20 year old man. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. An undergrad student at an off campus party. They're high and confused while playing a game.
LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
TONAL NOTES: This is a romantic COMEDY - the main characters are fun and distinct and funny; the situations are primarily light and funny, with some serious moments speckled in...but all in all, please find the comedy, BUT in a grounded and realistic way / delivery.
Morgan Blackwood
Tall, striking, and effortlessly graceful. Morgan Blackwood was a grieving widow on the run, hunted by the three ruthless kingpins of the East Coast underworld after her husband was murdered in cold blood. Forced to protect her daughter at all costs, she sent young Quinn into hiding with the influential Lawson family and vanished overseas. In exile, Morgan rebuilt herself from the ashes, founding the infamous Black Widow Syndicate, a criminal empire feared across continents. Cold, calculating, and deadly, she commands with precision and fury, but beneath the armor lies a mother whose only vulnerability is her daughter. For Quinn, Morgan would sacrifice everything, even the empire she built in blood. Personality: Cold, calculating, and deadly-except when it comes to her daughter, for whom she would sacrifice everything Think Uma Thurman in Kill Bill
Quinn Blackwood
Quinn Blackwood, 18, is the stunning and tragic daughter of Morgan Blackwood, her beauty both a gift and a curse. Raised in secrecy by the influential Lawson family, she was groomed and exploited, her innocence stolen and her voice suppressed. Though outwardly timid, fearful, and conditioned to obey, a quiet fire burns within her. Beneath the layers of trauma lies a fierce loyalty to the one person she’s never stopped believing in her mother.
Blade
Blade, 40, is a scar-faced enforcer with a brutal past etched into every line of his hardened face. Towering and intimidating, he’s a man feared by many but truly known by few. Beneath his rough, battle-worn exterior lies a surprisingly sensitive and deeply loyal soul, bound by unwavering devotion to Morgan Blackwood. Blade follows her commands without hesitation, acting as her shadow, protector, and executioner when needed. A killer by trade but not by heart, his loyalty to Morgan borders on reverence, she’s the only person who’s ever seen the man behind the muscle, and for her, he would burn the world down without asking why. Think of 'The Hound' from Game of Thrones
Jason
Jason is the dangerously handsome nephew of East Coast crime boss Damien and the boyfriend of Emily Lawson, a relationship built more on power and image than affection. Raised in the shadows of organized crime, Jason has become his uncle’s most trusted enforcer, often carrying out the syndicate’s darkest deeds with chilling efficiency. Beneath his polished exterior lies a cold-blooded and ruthless operator, unflinching in violence and skilled in manipulation. Calculating and merciless, Jason wears charm like a mask, hiding the predator beneath, and rarely lets emotion interfere with business, unless it serves his own twisted gain.
Emily Lawson
Emily Lawson, 18, is the privileged and venomous daughter of Gloria Lawson, raised in luxury but consumed by insecurity. As the childhood “friend” turned tormentor of Quinn Blackwood, Emily’s jealousy festered for years, resentful of Quinn’s beauty, quiet strength, and the attention she received even in captivity. Now the girlfriend of Jason Liu, Emily thrives on cruelty and control, having played an active role in Quinn’s exploitation to secure her own standing within the elite circles of Philadelphia. Vindictive and manipulative, Emily hides behind charm and wealth, but her true nature is as sharp and bitter as the envy that drives her.
Gloria Swanson
Gloria Swanson, 40, is a sharp-tongued, power-obsessed woman who thrives on control and manipulation. Greedy and entitled, she’s spent her life climbing social ladders, using charm, deceit, and seduction to get exactly what she wants. Gloria is a habitual liar and unrepentant cheater, loyal to no one but herself. She’s used to having the world bend to her will, and when it doesn’t, she’ll twist the truth or people to make it happen. Beneath her polished exterior lies a ruthless opportunist who stops at nothing to maintain her status and superiority.
Tony Wolfe
Tony Wolfe, 35, is the top enforcer for Damien. A towering, physically imposing figure who uses fear as his most effective weapon. With a chiseled build and a constant air of menace, Tony thrives on intimidation and violence, carrying out Damien’s orders with brutal efficiency. Arrogant and openly disrespectful to everyone except Damien, he sees himself as untouchable, often pushing boundaries just to assert dominance. Ruthless and crude, Tony has no moral compass and no loyalty beyond his boss, making him both a dangerous asset and a volatile threat to anyone who dares cross him.
COLT
A confident and aloof teenage filmmaker known for his angsty French New Wave style and leadership of the school’s film club. Admired for his camera skills and artistic vision, he initially brushes off Bryce’s enthusiasm but gradually reveals a deeper curiosity and respect for Bryce’s passion and family legacy. With a cool demeanor and a quiet intensity, Colt becomes a reluctant mentor and creative collaborator. Please state in "Note" section if your client is a Victoria local.
MILLIE
A sharp, observant, and quietly charismatic member of the school’s film club who stands out with her genuine interest in others. Unlike her peers, she doesn’t mock Bryce, instead offering subtle encouragement and eventually expressing a desire to be part of his creative journey. Warm and grounded, Millie becomes a bridge between Bryce’s awkward ambition and the wider film club world. Please state in "Note" section if your client is a Victoria local.
TENILLE
Quirky and earnest, she takes her duties seriously and unexpectedly becomes a messenger of good news for Bryce. Her cheerful energy and offbeat charm make her a memorable presence in his school life. Please state in "Note" section if your client is a Victoria local.
KYLE
A cocky and cruel high school bully who targets Bryce and others with casual mockery and intimidation. As the ringleader of his group, he thrives on making others feel small, often using physical dominance and public embarrassment to assert control. His taunts and aggression serve as a key obstacle in Bryce’s journey toward confidence and self-expression. Please state in "Note" section if your client is a Victoria local.
YING
This role requires actors who speak fluent Mandarin. Bryce and Mei’s well-dressed, image-conscious auntie who arrives for the restaurant’s grand opening. Old money personified. Please state in "Note" section if your client is a Victoria local.
GWYNN
A quiet, perceptive member of the film club who helps Colt with his projects and participates in scenes like the Ouija board shoot. Please state in "Note" section if your client is a Victoria local.
AUDITIONING STUDENT #1 & #4
#1: An enthusiastic classmate who performs a bold monologue during auditions, showcasing an earnest but slightly over-the-top desire to impress. #2: A confident and slightly smug classmate who treats the audition like a showcase, bringing a theatrical flair to their performance. #4: A nervously intense performer who delivers an unexpectedly emotional monologue, leaving the room in awkward silence. Please state in "Note" section if your client is a Victoria local.