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TERRY
A sharp-tongued, world-weary Welsh ex-music manager, nursing the scars of a failed marriage and a career built on burned bridges. Blunt, cynical, but fiercely knowledgeable about the industry, he becomes an unlikely ally—pushing Ginny and Robbie forward with tough love and uncompromising honesty.
CARL
Ginny’s fiercely loyal drummer, a scrappy, hot-tempered yet big-hearted friend whose blunt humor and unwavering support keep her grounded through the chaos.
BRUCE
Ginny's grey haired former bassist who now works as a pub server, a weary but talented musician still harbouring resentment toward Ginny for abandoning their band years ago.
JESSICA
Ginny’s daughter, a gifted and determined dancer whose departure for school in Toronto leaves her mother facing an empty nest and a renewed pursuit of her own dreams.
GWEN
Carl’s ambitious, no-nonsense lawyer girlfriend, supportive yet skeptical of Ginny’s comeback, whose sharp observations add tension and humor to the group dynamic.
SAILOR #1
A rowdy, hard-partying Australian sailor whose drunken antics in Ginny’s cab inadvertently lead her to discover Robbie’s music.
WILLY
Black, Ginny’s seventy-five-year-old taxi dispatcher and longtime ally, a gruff yet supportive presence who mixes tough love with wry humor as he watches her chase one last shot at music.
HARLAN
Robbie’s sarcastic older brother, a rough-edged fisherman quick to mock and fight, embodying the hard, unsentimental world Robbie longs to escape.
CLIFF
Sweaty bear of a man, Robbie’s gruff father, a hard-drinking fisherman whose stubborn pragmatism and cutting humor mask his inability to support his son’s musical dreams.
BARRY
A former bandmate of Ginny’s who, alongside Bruce, carrying lingering resentment but ultimately rejoining her for a long-delayed comeback.
AMBER
Robbie’s spirited younger sister, a pregnant bride with a mischievous streak whose impulsive gift of Robbie’s demo sets Ginny on the path to discovering his talent.
DEL
Gruff, no-nonsense bar manager of the Royal Canadian Legion.
GARY
Giant-sloth-like bass player, who ultimately quits the band in frustration.
DWAYNE
Robbie's sweeter, larger brother who is also a fisherman.
DOG GROOMER
Speaking Role #1 to portray a dog groomer. 25-35 male or female, any ethnicity. A slight Louisiana accent is strongly preferred. Must be good with dogs, but do NOT need to be an actual groomer. This role will work one day in St. Louis. NOTE: No travel or per diem will be offered. Please only submit if you are willing and able to self-report to St. Louis for the posted rates. PLEASE SUBMIT FOR ONLY ONE ROLE - YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES YOU ARE APPROPRIATE FOR.
WAIT STAFF/CHEF/COOK
Speaking Roles #2: 35-45 male or female, any ethnicity. A slight Louisiana accent is strongly preferred. Will portray a waiter/waitress or Chef/Cook type.. This role will work one day in St. Louis. NOTE: No travel or per diem will be offered. Please only submit if you are willing and able to self-report to St. Louis for the posted rates. PLEASE SUBMIT FOR ONLY ONE ROLE - YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES YOU ARE APPROPRIATE FOR.
GUITAR PLAYER
Speaking Role #3 "Guitar Player", age range 45-55, any ethnicity, male or female. Slight Louisiana accent strongly preferred. This character needs to be familiar enough with playing a guitar to be convincing (ie., holding it properly, using fingers correctly, etc.), however, this talent will not actually fully play a guitar. This is a "gig worker" who travels and needs access to their healthcare on the road. This role will work one day in St. Louis. NOTE: No travel or per diem will be offered. Please only submit if you are willing and able to self-report to St. Louis for the posted rates. PLEASE SUBMIT FOR ONLY ONE ROLE - YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES YOU ARE APPROPRIATE FOR.
Emmett
Confident, brash, and a little obsessed with sex. Emmett is the firecracker of the trio, and considers himself an expert on hooking up. However, his bravado is a mask that hides a deeper insecurity. *ROLE INVOLVES INTIMACY*
Charlie
Cautious, introverted, with a conflicting inferiority and superiority complex. Charlie is the moral compass of the trio, and constantly worries that he is being left behind by his friends. Despite his ‘holier than thou’ attitude, he wishes he could be more carefree. *ROLE INVOLVES INTIMACY*
Aria
Thoughtful, compassionate, and still unsure of the person they want to be. Aria is the caretaker of the trio, and also the most willing to try new things. Though they truly value their friends, they often feel isolated from others.