A hospital nurse who announces the safe delivery of Diana's baby. $120 /6 hrs (likely shorter)

Ken is a black market plastic surgeon. He has an unsettling personality with a phone inviting and friendly tone. He is sinister in every aspect but. Slightly over the top.

Carson is your average goodlooking male. He looks straight out of a 2000s abrecrombie ad. Fit or toned. Attractive features. Meant to potray the stereotypical male mode. Slightly cocky.

News anchor on the tv. Reporting crime.

All Ethnicities. Female, 15–21 years old. A vulnerable teen on the verge of a breakdown, sad, scared, and overwhelmed in a clinic scene with a compassionate doctor. Note: Must be able to cry convincingly on camera. Speaking line: “I can’t take it anymore.” Seeking a performance with authentic emotional range, subtle and naturalistic.

Swallow, Foundry Workman, and others

Main Narrator (though narration is sometimes shared), Mother, Playwright, Match-Girl, Mayor, Prof. of Ornithology, and others.

The Happy Prince, and others. This role requires advanced piano skills. Please contact tom.carson@smiletheatre.com for music sides.

Samuel is a retired pianist living in Halifax. He has been married to Clara for over 30 years, and they are confronting the realities of aging. Ideal age is 80s. The character is a transgender male.

First Nations (MUST BE) Taser's son - Nova Scotia local, 6-14 (SMALL), must be able to SWIM. Dooley is the foul-mouthed, mischievous son of Taser and likes to get what he wants, when he wants it. Needs to be able to run, cannonball in the water and be sly. He blackmails Backwoods and Audrey and loves avoiding getting in trouble with his dad at all costs. High energy but able to focus on the task at hand.

First Nations (MUST BE) Taser's daughter - Nova Scotia local, 6-14 (SMALL), must be able to SWIM. Mary Frances is the precocious, curious daughter of Taser and likes to taunt the adults around her. Needs to be able to run, cannonball in the water and have fun.

All ethnicities, must be a Nova Scotia taxpayer and local. This big guy, probably a mechanic or construction guy on his lunch break, just wants to eat his sushi in peace and go to the restaurant’s bathroom. But Todd is holding up the stall and frustrates him. Subtle and sarcastic.

All ethnicities, must be a Nova Scotia taxpayer and local. Just wants to enjoy a drink at the Leaky Pipe but has to fend off the locals to have a beer in peace.

All ethnicities, must be able to DRIVE, must be a Nova Scotia taxpayer and local. These Conch trades workers just want to park so they can clock in at the refinery, but Taser has taken up all the spots. Please give a read for both roles. These workers are frustrated, but not over-the-top.

All ethnicities, must be a Nova Scotia taxpayer and local. A by-the-book environmental consultant asked to evaluate a recent refinery spill. Wants to do a good job but not willing to risk their health for it.

Caucasian, white/grey-haired, (would prefer bearded) Must be a Nova Scotia taxpayer and local. An Imperial Valley old-timer that loves bologna sandwiches and his hometown. Fake teeth or dentures not required but is an asset.

Description: Katie is a wife and mother who’s spent years putting everyone else first. She’s not a villain, but she’s dangerously close to becoming one. Her quiet flirtation masks a deeper ache—a need to feel seen, desired, and alive. What looks like cheating might actually be a cry for help. Emotionally complex and layered, Katie balances guilt, longing, and self-protection until the truth finally breaks through. H/M/W: Casual-chic: tailored blouse, slim jeans, wedding rings (worn at first then removed), neutral makeup, hair slightly tousled from the night.

Description:Dan is the kind of guy who sees everything but says nothing—until he can’t anymore. As Aaron’s best friend and former confidant of Katie’s, he’s torn between loyalty and moral duty. This is a man who wants to do right by everyone… but tonight, that’s impossible. He pushes for answers not just for Aaron’s sake, but to shake Katie into accountability. H/M/W: Driver-style wardrobe: dark jacket or hoodie, fitted tee, jeans. Hair clean and short. Neutral grooming, with intensity in the eyes.

Description: Katie’s emotional escape. He’s flirtatious, confident, and unaware he’s been caught in the middle of something much bigger than himself. Appears only briefly. H/M/W: Casual date-night clothes: open collar shirt, blazer or jacket, neat hair.

Description: Thrives on being the center of attention. A prankster with zero filter, she’s confident, flirty, and quick-witted– until her own game backfires spectacularly. H/M/W: Casual but flirty — fitted top (or shirt she can remove for the gag), jeans or shorts. Hair down and styled loosely. Comfortable with physical comedy and improv-style banter.