Non-Union

Goodbye, from Afar

Production Company or School:

Indepedent

Producer(s):

Michael Ren, Bianca Rose Cheung, Nushi Sharma

Director(s):

Kevin Jin Kwan Kim

Casting Director(s):

Cathy Huynh

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Lower Mainland, BC

Compensation / Rates:

Paid honorarium - $100

Synopsis or Project Context (commercial/corporate projects, see note below):

A young Korean kid navigates the death of a loved one from abroad, as his mother’s unspoken grief fractures their family.

Submission Instructions:

Please email ch17.film@gmail.com with the subject heading [Your Name - Role Name] and include your headshot/photo, resume and demo reel (if applicable).

Character 1 Name:

MINSEO

Character 1 Age:

7-9

Character 1 Description:

Korean. Quiet, observant kid. He doesn’t fully understand what’s happening around him, but he feels all of it. He’s the kind of child who notices when the mood in a room changes, even when nobody says anything out loud. This role has minimal dialogue so the performance really lives in his face, stillness, and reactions. **KOREAN-SPEAKING PERFORMERS PREFERRED. MAIN.

Character 2 Age:

Late 20s - Late 30s

Character 2 Name:

MOM

Character 2 Description:

Korean. Minseo’s mother. She’s carrying fresh grief while trying to hold herself together for her son. She moves through the day like someone split in two, doing what needs to be done, but emotionally somewhere else. Though she is in a state of deep sorrow, she does her best to keep it bottled up in front of her family. **MUST BE FLUENT IN KOREAN. SUPPORTING.

Character 3 Name:

DAD

Character 3 Age:

Late 20s - Late 30s

Character 3 Description:

Korean. Minseo’s father. Calm, warm and steady, he is trying his best to keep the family afloat while his wife is falling apart. He’s gentle with Minseo and quietly supportive of Mom, but you can feel the weight on him too. **MUST BE FLUENT IN KOREAN. SUPPORTING.

Character 4 Name:

CHILD VERSION OF MOM

Character 4 Age:

7-9

Character 4 Description:

East Asian. A child version of Mom, appearing in the final emotional turn of the story. This role is brief but important. Looking for a young actor who can display deep sorrow in a natural, grounded performance.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

May 23-24, 2026

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Character 4 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Yes

Cat Sanctuary

Production Company or School:

Lobo-Guara Productions

Director(s):

Elaine Thrash, Jilian Tolzmann

Casting Director(s):

Elaine Thrash, Jilian Tolzmann

Audition Location (if applicable):

Self-tape

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Granville Island

Compensation / Rates:

Profit-share

Synopsis or Project Context (commercial/corporate projects, see note below):

Lucky, a senior black cat, arrives in the Sanctuary after completing his life with his humans. He’s expected to give a speech to the kittens preparing for adoption — but he’s overwhelmed by grief and guilt after witnessing his humans mourn him. With the help of Bart, Minou, and two curious kittens, Mirra and Bobby, Lucky revisits his memories, confronts the truth about death, and learns that love continues beyond the physical world. Blending humor, magic, and heartbreak, the play explores the bonds between humans and their animals, and the courage it takes to move on.

Submission Instructions:

Please, submit a headshot, resume, and reel (if available) to loboguaraproductions@gmail.com.
In the subject, use the following: CAT SANCTUARY - LUCKY - [Your Name]

We'll provide the sides for the self-tape.

Additional Information & Safety Protocols (see help text below field):

This project includes themes of animal abandonment, shelter environments, grief, and the death of a beloved pet. Some scenes involve emotionally intense material, including fear, loss, and trauma recall. Please submit only if you feel comfortable engaging with these themes in a supportive rehearsal environment.

Rehearsals start mid-June to the beginning of September. Exact dates TBC.

Character 1 Name:

LUCKY

Character 1 Age:

40's

Character 1 Description:

A black cat with a big heart. Lucky is expressive, warm, and deeply emotional. He finished his mission with his humans and arrived at the Sanctuary while navigating grief. The role blends physical storytelling, magical realism, and grounded vulnerability. Actors should be comfortable shifting between comedic beats and emotionally intense material, including recounting trauma, panic, and the loss of beloved humans. Movement experience is welcome but not required; authenticity and emotional truth are the priority.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

Fringe September 10-20

Project Category:

Theatre / Live Performance

Union Status:

Non-Union

Character 1 Gender:

Male

Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Yes

Demanded Perfection

Production Company or School:

Jacob Moy Productions

Producer(s):

Jacob Moy, Adrian Chao

Director(s):

Jacob Moy

Casting Director(s):

Jacob Moy

Audition Location (if applicable):

Zoom Online

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Burnaby, BC

Compensation / Rates:

Volunteer - IMDB credit and crafty provided!

Synopsis or Project Context (commercial/corporate projects, see note below):

Demanded Perfection invites the viewers to two characters (both male), Fox, and Raven. Both of them have been dating each other for several months, Raven is openly gay and Fox is not. Although Raven is okay with this, he sees that something is holding back Fox. The two are lovers, meant for each other destined by the universe, and they both know it. Raven wants to take the next steps in the relationship by doing simple couples activities, like holding hands in public, meeting each others families, and more. Fox holds back on these ideas, and causes Raven to start questioning their relationship. Fox begins to explore his identity with make up, but feels an underlying feeling of shame, Raven notices this and questions it.

Submission Instructions:

Please send headshots and demo reel (if applicable) to demandedperfectionproduction@gmail.com! Note - you do not have to be queer to apply for this project, all is welcome!

Additional Information & Safety Protocols (see help text below field):

NO SCENES OF INTIMACY will be required / requested. The two boyfriends will only converse with each other throughout the entire script and the story does not hint any intimacy. If any discomfort is present, please let our AD know and we can make sure you are as comfortable as possible! No stunts will be required / requested as well.

Character 1 Name:

Fox

Character 1 Age:

19-25

Character 1 Description:

Fox (lead) is a closeted gay 20 year old makes movies, loves video games, and loves photography. He has a lot of female friends who he does photoshoots with, and is inspired by their dresses and makeup. Fox secretly has been experimenting with make up, and struggles to see a world that would accept him with the way he desires to look. He is very open and shares everything with his boyfriend, but struggles to express his feelings to everyone else. Open to any ethnicity!

Character 2 Age:

19-25

Character 2 Name:

Raven

Character 2 Description:

Raven (lead) is an openly gay (masculine presenting) university student, studying psychology in his 2nd year. He explores the world alongside Fox, and loves nature, dogs, and art. He is proud and happy about his identity and sexuality, and only wants to spread the feeling of joy to everyone else. He is humerous and silly, but becomes very focused when he notices something is bothering his boyfriend Fox. Open to any ethnicity!

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

May 29,30,31

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Monday, May 4, 2026

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

No Way Out

Production Company or School:

Lost Lion Animations LLC

Producer(s):

Chey Loran

Director(s):

Chey Loran

Casting Director(s):

Chey Loran & Gabrielle Beattie

Audition Location (if applicable):

Self-tape

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Vancouver, BC

Compensation / Rates:

Flat rate of $150.00 USD for up to 4 hours of recording.
If the recording exceeds the initial 4 hours, an additional $150.00 USD will be added, capped at a total of 8 hours, for a total of $300.00 USD.
Crafty will be provided, along with IMDb credits.

Synopsis or Project Context (commercial/corporate projects, see note below):

No Way Out is a Drama Animation Series Set in a city shaped by survival and systemic pressure, No Way Out follows Zion Cole, a young man caught between the life he’s trying to build and the one he’s trying to escape. When a robbery goes wrong, Zion is thrust into a chain of consequences that threaten everything—his freedom, his future, and the safety of his younger brother, CJ. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Zion must navigate a world where every choice comes at a cost.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit your Headshot, Demo Reel & Resume to Gabrielle Beattie - gabrielle.beattie@gmail.com and lostlioncasting@gmail.com

Additional Information & Safety Protocols (see help text below field):

Lost Lion Animations: https://www.instagram.com/lostlionanimationsllc
Chey Loran: https://www.instagram.com/chey_loran
Gabrielle Beattie: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.beattie

Character 1 Name:

Zion Cole; LEAD

Character 1 Age:

Character 1 Description:

Please do not apply if you are NOT of Black/African Descent. Zion is a young man forced to grow up too fast. Zion is intelligent, observant, and deeply protective of his younger brother, CJ. He’s trying to leave behind a dangerous past, but the streets won’t let him go. Carries guilt, pressure, and quiet rage under control. Grounded & emotionally layered. Casting Notes: Needs strong emotional depth. Must balance a tough exterior, vulnerability, and internal conflict. Heavy dramatic lead.

Character 2 Age:

Character 2 Name:

Dre Vaugh; CO-LEAD

Character 2 Description:

Please do not apply if you are NOT of Black/African Descent. Zion’s longtime friend—loyal, reckless, and impulsive. Dre lives in survival mode, and masks fear with bravado. He makes fast decisions and doubles down, even when he knows he’s wrong. His choices drive the central conflict. Charismatic & Volatile. Casting Notes: Needs intensity, unpredictability, and emotional cracks beneath confidence.

Character 3 Name:

Jada Washington; CO-LEAD

Character 3 Age:

Character 3 Description:

(Open Ethnicity) Quiet, watchful, and emotionally contained. Jada doesn’t trust easily and always reads the room. She’s pulled into situations she doesn’t fully believe in, but she’s not weak—she’s calculating. Strength comes from restraint. Casting Notes: Minimalist performer—power through stillness, eyes, and subtext. Guarded & Sharp.

Character 4 Name:

CJ Cole; CO-LEAD

Character 4 Age:

Character 4 Description:

Please do not apply if you are NOT of Black/African Descent. CJ is Zion’s younger brother. Smart beyond his years, observant, and quietly hurting. He sees more than people think and carries emotional weight no kid should have to. His relationship with Zion is the heart of the story. Casting Notes: Needs naturalism and emotional intelligence—not “child actor energy,” but real.

Character 5 Name:

Alicia James - SUPPORTING

Character 5 Age:

Character 5 Description:

(Hispanic/Mixed Ethnicity) A documentarian at heart. Alicia films everything—because it’s how she processes the world. Quiet but powerful. She becomes a key witness to something that makes her have to hold on to a dangerous truth. Observant & introspective. Casting Notes: Internal, thoughtful performance. Voiceover carries weight.

Additional Characters:

TRINITY ROSS, FEMALE (15) – SUPPORTING, Black/African Descent
Please do not apply if you are NOT of Black/African Descent.
A new transfer student who doesn’t miss anything. Trinity is highly intelligent, emotionally controlled, and always watching. She reads people instantly and tracks patterns others overlook. She’s not here to fit in—she’s here to uncover the truth, driven by a personal connection to the case. Sharp and guarded.
Casting Notes:
This is a standout role. Needs an actor who can play quiet intensity, intelligence, and subtle authority.

MARCUS, MALE (17) – SUPPORTING, Open Ethnicity
Curious, brave and morally grounded. Marcus thinks before he speaks and rarely shows his full hand. He reads situations quickly, adapts, and asks questions others are too afraid to ask. Sharp, guarded, and calculating.
Casting Notes:
Needs an actor who can play internal tension, intelligence, and restraint, with the ability to subtly shift as pressure builds.

COACH THOMAS, MALE (40s-50s) – SUPPORTING, Open Ethnicity
A respected mentor figure with a commanding presence. Coach Thomas is disciplined, protective, and deeply rooted in his role as a guide for young men—but beneath that is a man carrying quiet guilt and unresolved conflict. He knows more than he says, and as the truth surfaces, he’s forced to confront where he stands. Grounded, controlled, and conflicted.
Casting Notes:
This is a layered role. Needs an actor who can convey authority, emotional weight, and moral conflict, with subtlety and realism.

MR. BANK, MALE (40s) – SUPPORTING – Open Ethnicity
A school counsellor who presents as safe, warm, and trustworthy—but something beneath the surface doesn’t sit right. He builds trust easily, especially with vulnerable students, but his intentions may not be what they seem. A character walking the line between protector and manipulator. Calm, polished, quietly unsettling.
Casting Notes:
Requires subtlety and control. The actor must play both comforting and quietly ominous without ever tipping too far either way.

MS. TEAGUE, FEMALE (30s-50s) – SUPPORTING, Open Ethnicity
A teacher who maintains control in a tense and unstable environment. Sharp and observant, she begins to sense that something deeper is going on with her students. Represents authority, but not ignorance. Structured and perceptive.
Casting Notes:
Grounded, natural performance. Should feel like a real educator—firm, intelligent, and quietly aware.

JACE "GHOST" NAVARRO, MALE (20s) - SUPPORTING / ANTAGONIST - Open Ethnicity
Calm, calculated, and quietly terrifying. Ghost doesn’t raise his voice—he doesn’t need to. He manipulates from the shadows, seeing people as pieces on a board. Controlled, dangerous.
Casting Notes:
Low-energy menace. Stillness = power.

JEROME, MALE (30s) – SUPPORTING / SECOND ANTAGONIST, Black / African Descent
Please do not apply if you are NOT Black / African Descent
A connector in the criminal world. Quiet, calculating, and always a step ahead. Operates behind the scenes and sets events in motion. Calm and strategic.
Casting Notes:
Subtle, controlled menace.

TREY JAMES, MALE (14) – RECURRING, Hispanic/Mixed Ethnicity
Alicia’s younger brother. Light energy on the surface but tuned into danger. Provides brief moments of levity while still grounded in the world. Playful but aware.
Casting Notes:
Natural, charismatic, quick delivery.

LISA, FEMALE (40s) – RECURRING, Open Ethnicity
Community center supervisor/mentor figure. Represents stability and an alternative path. Offers wisdom but knows Zion may not take it. Grounded, maternal but firm,
Casting Notes:
Warm but no-nonsense. Feels real, lived in.

LANA COLE, FEMALE (40s) – Black/African Descent
Please do not apply if you are NOT Black/African Descent
Struggling mother battling addiction, carrying both love and instability as she tries to hold on to her family.

Sharice Ross, Female (40s) - Recurring, Hispanic/Mixed
Protective and intuitive mother who senses danger quickly and prioritizes her daughter’s safety above all else.

Ms. Harrison, Female (50s) – Open Ethnicity
Composed, authoritative and no-nonsense. Represents institutional accountability. Calm, controlled and difficult to intimidate.

Alex, Male (20) – Open Ethnicity
Grounded, empathetic and direct. Acts as a bridge between characters. Encouraging accountability and change.

Partner, Male (30s) – Open Ethnicity
Supportive, detail-oriented investigator. Helps move the case forward with key information.

Detective Nguyen, Male, (30s) - Open Ethnicity
Efficient, focused and tactical. Works closely with Castellanos on the case.

Board Members 1-4, any gender (30s–50s) – Open Ethnicity
Professional and authoritative school board representatives focused on policy and control.

Reporter, any gender (20s–40s) – Open Ethnicity
Driven and persistent journalist seeking answers and pushing for information.

Dispatch, any gender (20s–50s) – Open Ethnicity
Clear and authoritative voice delivering urgent police communication.

School Security Guard, Male (30s–40s) – Open Ethnicity
Watchful and practical presence, maintaining order within the school.

Teachers 1 & 2, any gender (30s–50s) – Open Ethnicity
Structured and disciplined educators maintain control in a tense environment.

Officer, Male (30s) – Open Ethnicity
Professional and alert police officer responding to escalating events.

EMT, any gender (20s) – Open Ethnicity
Calm and efficient first responder handling high-stress medical situations.

Doctor, Male (50s) – Open Ethnicity
Composed medical professional delivering critical information with clarity and care.

Mr. Bennet, Male (50s) - Open Ethnicity
Nervous, conflicted and guilt-ridden. A man who looked the other way for too long. Now caught between fear and doing the right thing.

Senior, Male (17) - Open Ethnicity
An observant student who adds realism to the environment and the dynamics of peer pressure.

Red-Hooded Kid, Male (14–17) – Open Ethnicity
Mysterious and unsettling presence, quietly observing and moving unnoticed.

Students 1-5, any gender (14–18) –Open Ethnicity
Teens who contribute to the spread of rumours and rising tension within the school.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

TBD

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Character 4 Gender:

Character 5 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

To Blend In

Production Company or School:

Vancouver Film School

Casting Director(s):

Erica Freeman-Carter

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Greater Vancouver Area

Compensation / Rates:

Volunteer

Synopsis or Project Context (commercial/corporate projects, see note below):

After surviving a xenophobic assault, a young Colombian immigrant, Laura, must choose between erasing her identity to feel safe or reaching out for help to reclaim her voice.

Submission Instructions:

Please send a resume, headshot and demo reel if applicable to toblendinfilm@gmail.com and indicate which role you would like to be considered for.

Character 1 Name:

Laura

Character 1 Age:

19-24

Character 1 Description:

Laura is a young Colombian immigrant, who has ambitious dreams of moving to the United States pursuing her studies and independence. She is kind, optimistic and emotionally sensitive. After surviving a violent racist assault, fear begins to dictate her choices. She suppresses her language and changes her appearance to feel safe. Her journey is an internal struggle between survival and authenticity.

Character 2 Age:

20-25

Character 2 Name:

Daniel

Character 2 Description:

Daniel is a Latino immigrant whose life is already established in the United States. His actions towards Laura show comfort and that he genuinely cares for her, wishing her to reconnect with her roots. His encouragement to report the attack will challenge Laura's survival instinct to remain invisible, as she is meant to be seen and proud of her true identity.

Character 3 Name:

Michael

Character 3 Age:

20-25

Character 3 Description:

Michel is an ignorant, uneducated white man who will represent the environment Laura feels pressured to assimilate into. His casual interactions unintentionally reinforce his racist beliefs. He has no empathy and is the personification of the Republican party and typical "MAGA" rhetoric. He is a representation and a metaphor for prejudice against Latinos within the U.S.

Character 4 Name:

Man 1

Character 4 Age:

24 - 35

Character 4 Description:

Dominant, entitled behaviour and overtly aggressive, Man 1 is the primary perpetrator of the racist attack. He sees women as objects, as he is the physical manifestation of hostility towards migrants and becomes the sole reason for the fracture of Laura´s sense of security.

Character 5 Name:

Man 2

Character 5 Age:

24-35

Character 5 Description:

Sarcastic and complicit, Man 2 reinforces the behaviour of Man 1. He is a perpetrator of violence through his bystander approach, but his mockery and participation contribute to the fracturing of Laura's identity. This man reinforces how harassment is normalized within group dynamics as well as how men can assert their “power” over women.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

June 3-5, 2026

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Character 4 Gender:

Character 5 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Yes

Submission Deadline:

Friday, April 24, 2026

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

A Recipe for Disaster

Production Company or School:

Playstorm Festival

Director(s):

Lauren Clift

Casting Director(s):

Lauren Clift

Audition Location (if applicable):

Xtreme Talent, Abbotsford (April 28th), Little Langley Theatre (April 29th)

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Little Langley Theatre

Compensation / Rates:

This is a volunteer Project

Synopsis or Project Context (commercial/corporate projects, see note below):

The Schiefer family is gathering for a dinner to celebrate grandmother’s birthday. Despite all being adults, the Schiefer kids are feeling the pressure that they experience at every dinner to be perfect for their mom and grandma. But perfection is hard to emulate when you’re hiding a divorce, unemployment, your sexuality, your fake boyfriend, or the fact that you are devastatingly high so, the obvious solution is: lie! Throughout the evening, each of the family members’ secrets start to reveal themselves in a series of miscommunications that ends in a chaos, hilarity and some heartwarming family moments, as well as Grandma accidentally ingesting a plate of weed brownies… and the oven catching fire… and maybe drinking one or two (or six) glasses of wine… You know, normal family dinner activities… A Recipe for Disaster is a one-act comedy play capturing all the hilarious and heartwarming moments of a particularly chaotic family dinner.

Submission Instructions:

To be considered for an audition, please read through the information guide and fill out the submission form at this link: https://forms.gle/vRQ3yuQMomqVcB2q7

If you have any issues with the form, or further questions please email laurenclift.production@gmail.com

Additional Information & Safety Protocols (see help text below field):

Actors of any gender identity or age are encouraged to apply for any role regardless of specified character age/genders.

Audition Date(s) (if applicable):

April 28th & 29th 6:30-10:00pm

Character 1 Name:

Ben

Character 1 Age:

30s

Character 1 Description:

The oldest son, a hard worker with high standards for himself and even more so, for others. Stubborn, takes himself very seriously, secretly very caring but would never admit that. He has the typical oldest-son-attitude. Physical requirements: Light intimacy (Hand holding, hugging), fight choreography

Character 2 Age:

20s-30s

Character 2 Name:

Kate

Character 2 Description:

The second oldest, always trying to exceed others’ expectations. Proud, hot-tempered, and prides herself on seeming put together. Often finds herself taking the brunt of the familiar pressure. Physical requirements: Light intimacy (Hand holding, hugging)

Character 3 Name:

Nat (Natalie)

Character 3 Age:

20s-30s

Character 3 Description:

Third oldest sibling. Branded the “wild child,” Nat is actually just independent and uninterested in living up to the family’s expectations. Dry, sarcastic, and emotionally guarded, she deflects with humor. Has been dating a woman for almost a year but has yet to come out to her family. Physical requirements: Intimacy (hand holding, hugging, kissing), fight choreography

Character 4 Name:

Olly (Oliver)

Character 4 Age:

20s

Character 4 Description:

The youngest sibling. Easygoing, unbothered, and perpetually underestimated. Total stoner, but only for the most exquisite weed. Just here for good vibes and family time. Lives in his grandmother’s basement, mostly just to hang out with her on a Friday night. Physical requirements: Fight choreography

Character 5 Name:

Hailey

Character 5 Age:

20s-30s

Character 5 Description:

Wife/high school sweetheart of Ben. Confident, grounded, kind, and effortlessly likable. Often the voice of reason in the chaos. Hailey fits comfortably into the Schiefer family. Physical requirements: Light intimacy (hand holding, hugging)

Additional Characters:

Jo – mid/late 20s/early 30s, female
Nat’s girlfriend. Anxious, oversharing, and overthinking when in social situations, but quietly confident when
comfortable. Deeply eager to make a good impression with Nat’s family. Lovable, high-strung, and painfully
transparent at times.
Physical requirements: Intimacy (hand holding, hugging, kissing)

Stu – mid/late 20s/early 30s, male
A dorky bartender posing as Kate’s fake boyfriend. Quiet, awkward, and unintentionally hilarious. Always seems to
be in the exact right place to accidentally witness the family’s secrets unravelling but has no idea what to do with
that information. Becomes fast friends and stoner-buddies with Olly but will drop everything if given the
opportunity to flirt with Kate.
Physical requirements: Light intimacy (hand holding, hugging, flirting), fight choreography

Susan Schiefer – late 40s-60s, female
Mother of Ben, Kate, Nat and Olly. Intense, controlling, and deeply invested in appearances. A perfectionist shaped
by her own upbringing. Somewhat behind the times when it comes to gender roles/expectations. Determined to host
the perfect family dinner to impress her elderly mother, she fails to see the pressure she places on her children.
*The actor cast as Susan will also play Grandma Schiefer. Age is not a limiting factor for Grandma
Schiefer as it will be exaggerated with costumes and wig and staging.
Physical Requirements: Fight choreography

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

4-5 performances between July 13th-26th, 2026

Project Category:

Theatre / Live Performance

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Character 4 Gender:

Character 5 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Golden Hour

Production Company or School:

Independent

Producer(s):

Helen Shen

Director(s):

Helen Shen

Casting Director(s):

Helen Shen

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Vancouver

Compensation / Rates:

This is a volunteer-based project, IMDB credit and food will be provided.

Synopsis or Project Context (commercial/corporate projects, see note below):

After Lin Pei, a young woman, dies in a car accident, a silent visitor arrives at her apartment, a reaper tasked with recording her life before her soul fades completely. Guided by Lin Pei's old journal, he begins to piece together her story, slowly stepping into her world through the scattered traces of everyday life. Lin Pei had always been creating. She worked in a restaurant by night, painted by day, and sent her artwork to publishers, one envelope at a time. Even though she was rejected again and again, she still wants to try once more. She saved coins in a glass jar, hoping to visit her mother someday. But reality was unkind. When she finally made the trip, she discovered her mother had already built a new family. At that moment, she realized: some people won't wait for you. So, she walked home alone, convinced the world had left her behind. But then, she saw a sunset. The world didn't answer her, but it didn't withhold its light either. She stood in the glow for a long time, tears quietly drying. From that moment, she began to live again. Her art changed. Color returned to her walls. Light returned to her room. Quietly, without fanfare, she sent out another submission. This time, someone saw her. "Golden Hour" is a short film about whether a life is still worth remembering without applause or legacy. And to answer that, this film draws the concept: Maybe being remembered doesn't require greatness. Maybe a life is worth honoring simply because it was lived.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit your headshot, resume and optional demo reel to goldenhourfilm2026@gmail.com

Character 1 Name:

Lin Pei

Character 1 Age:

18–22

Character 1 Description:

Asian, short hair (no longer than shoulder length), speaks some Mandarin. The role has limited dialogue but requires a nuanced emotional performance, including emotional outbursts. Lin Pei is a reserved, quiet, and determined young woman who is also emotionally rich. She lives alone in an old apartment building. Because her parents are divorced, Lin Pei has always hoped to stay in closer contact with her mother and be closer to her. To that end, she has worked hard to achieve success in the field of painting so her mother would take notice. Although the results were not entirely satisfactory, she eventually learned to face life with a new perspective.

Character 2 Age:

22–35

Character 2 Name:

The Grim Reaper

Character 2 Description:

any ethnicity, short hair, approximately 180cm tall. No lines, only narration; minimal emotional expression. He is a reserved, silent, and composed character who views life and death with equanimity. As the Grim Reaper, he visits the home of a deceased girl named Lin Pei to document her life. By touching various objects, he brings her past to life, bearing witness to the final stories she left behind. Throughout this process, he evolves from his initial detachment to gradually being touched by Lin Pei’s spirit, becoming more compassionate.

Character 3 Name:

Bar server: Judy

Character 3 Age:

30–35

Character 3 Description:

Asian appearance, height not specified, English speaker, has some dialogue with Lin Pei. She is Lin Pei’s colleague at the bar. She has a caring and sensitive personality. While working with Lin Pei, she is always attentive and looks out for her, even though Lin Pei occasionally remains silent or avoids her. As they spend more time together, Lin Pei gradually opens up to her, and the two become friends.

Character 4 Name:

Lin Pei’s Mother

Character 4 Age:

45–50

Character 4 Description:

Asian appearance, Mandarin speaker, long hair, approximately 165–170 cm tall; no lines, but has a voice-over. Lin Pei’s mother is an artist who loves the arts and encouraged Lin Pei to paint from a young age. She divorced and left home while Lin Pei was still in school. After starting a new family and having another child, she grew increasingly distant from Lin Pei. That is, until Lin Pei secretly went to see her and happened to catch her picking up her son from school.

Character 5 Name:

Girl

Character 5 Age:

13-16

Character 5 Description:

Asian, no taller than 5'5". The girl is a student who happens to be walking past Lin Pei’s apartment on her way home from school, where she brushes past the Grim Reaper as he walks out from the building.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

April 28 to May 1

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Character 4 Gender:

Character 5 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Yes

Submission Deadline:

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Domestic Misconduct

Production Company or School:

Playstorm

Producer(s):

Darcy J Knopp

Director(s):

Darcy J Knopp

Casting Director(s):

Darcy J Knopp

Audition Location (if applicable):

Langley Little Theatre (4307 200st Langley, BC)

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Langley Little Theatre

Compensation / Rates:

This is a volunteer project

Synopsis or Project Context (commercial/corporate projects, see note below):

Dean and Lyssa get along...for the most part. But, there are days when she can be over-emotional and he can be a man-child. An argument bubbles over and the couple goes on an affection strike. In Dean's corner is Buddy, an overgrown frat boy, who encourages Dean not to cave to Lyssa's demands. In Lyssa's corner, her best friend June, a veteran of the "Bra-burning battalion, who bolsters Lyssa's will to break Dean. Both sides dig in and launch attacks of false bravado fuelled by bad advice. Will their relationship survive?

Submission Instructions:

Audition will consist of a cold read of selected scenes from the script. Inquiries can be made to playstorm@langleylittletheatre.org

Audition Date(s) (if applicable):

Tuesday April 21 Thursday April 23 Callbacks Monday April 27

Character 1 Name:

Lyssa

Character 1 Age:

25-45

Character 1 Description:

Lyssa is sweet and good natured...and is a guilty of the occasional over-reaction

Character 2 Age:

25-45

Character 2 Name:

June

Character 2 Description:

June is the ice-queen. Normally brave men quake in her presence. She's powerful, and nothing much gets under her skin.

Character 3 Name:

Dean

Character 3 Age:

25-45

Character 3 Description:

Dean is reasonable and logical and has been known to avoid adulting.

Character 4 Name:

Buddy

Character 4 Age:

25-45

Character 4 Description:

Buddy is always on the prowl. He finished college years ago, but never mentally graduated.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

Playstorm Festival July 13-27

Project Category:

Theatre / Live Performance

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Character 4 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Sigma Acapella

Production Company or School:

Rushed Productions Ltd.

Producer(s):

Annahis Basmadjian, Samuel Gillmore

Director(s):

Kate Ely, Landon Dueck

Casting Director(s):

Annahis Basmadjian, Kate Ely, Landon Dueck

Audition Location (if applicable):

KW Atrium Studio, Downtown Vancouver, 351 Abbott St #110. (Simon Fraser University Vancouver Campus, attached to the Woodward Courtyard)

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7M 3G9

Compensation / Rates:

This is a non-union, profit share production, operating on a non-profit model. Cast/Ensemble will receive 60% of net profit (if any).

Synopsis or Project Context (commercial/corporate projects, see note below):

When the University’s development plans involve the destruction of all “degenerate" and "unnecessary” clubs and societies, one Frat-Star and his house of Himbos must team up with a Theater Dad and his underdog squad of Theater Kids in order to save the only home they've ever known, and maybe get a little cultured on the way. An original musical that revisits the true, wholesome meaning of “boys being boys” and the endearingly unhinged quality of drama majors, Sigma Acapella promises laughs, songs, dance and romance!

Submission Instructions:

All interested parties should send a headshot/photograph, resume and role of interest to: rushedtheatre@gmail.com by April 29th 11:59pm. If you are unable to attend auditions in person, you may provide a self tape containing the required materials, and a reading of the sides as distributed, to rushedtheatre@gmail.com by May 3rd, 11:59pm.

For further details, please see our complete audition package in our linktree here: https://linktr.ee/rushedproductions

Unless otherwise stated, characters should APPEAR approximately university aged (20-25)

Additional Information & Safety Protocols (see help text below field):

NOTE: This production contains: Strong language, theatrical combat, and a queer love story. (MLM). Rushed takes the health, safety and overall experience of our performers and creatives very seriously. We are also highly committed to supporting a culture of safety, respect and well-being for our workers by ensuring they have a safe and respectful working environment. Rushed has a zero-tolerance policy for abusive behaviour towards and among our workers. Rushed retains full discretion to take measures to stop such abuse including (but not limited to) terminating, dismissing and/or otherwise refusing to interact with individuals who have engaged in bullying, harassment, violence, threats of violence, discrimination, or any other abusive behaviours towards actors, creatives, and volunteers.

Audition Date(s) (if applicable):

May 1st (3:00pm-7:00pm), May 2nd (5:00pm-9:00pm), May 3rd (1:00pm-5:00pm)

Character 1 Name:

RAY

Character 1 Age:

20-25

Character 1 Description:

Lead. Primarily Male presenting. A total Fratstar, leader of Arms House. Bold, resilient, reliable. Singing and Dancing role. Range: (G3-B4). MLM character. UNDERSTUDY (The primary lead for this role has already been cast)

Character 2 Age:

20-25

Character 2 Name:

OLIVER

Character 2 Description:

Primarily Male presenting. A talented actor, leader of The Nobodies. Humble, artsy, The Ultimate Theatre Dad. Singing and Dancing role. Range: (G2-C#4). MLM character. UNDERSTUDY (The primary lead for this role has already been cast)

Character 3 Name:

TYLER

Character 3 Age:

20-25

Character 3 Description:

Supporting Cast. Male presenting. A member of Arms House. A good boy doing his best. Sings and dances with Ensemble. Range: (G2-A3) or (G3-A4)

Character 4 Name:

Chad & Brad

Character 4 Age:

20-25

Character 4 Description:

Supporting Cast. Male presenting, a pair of twins, in Arms House and Alpha Alpha Alpha respectively (can be played by the same actor), both equally dumb and charming. Sings and dances with Ensemble. Range: (G2-B3) or (G3-B4)

Character 5 Name:

HAZEL

Character 5 Age:

20-25

Character 5 Description:

Supporting Cast. Female presenting. The Bulldog of the Nobodies, Hazel is not a friendly person outright. She is stubborn, opinionated, and a steadfast feminist whose trust must be earned in no insignificant way. Range: (G3-C#5)

Additional Characters:

WESTLEY Supporting Cast. Any Gender (Can also go by Buttercup). The Personality Hire of the Nobodies, and expert Shakespearean. Westley is the talkative, eccentric and more optimistic mouthpiece of the Nobodies. They are physically disabled, likely using a cane or other similar mobility aid. (Primarily a Non-Singing Role, but can join some ensemble songs)

JOSH Supporting Cast. Male presenting. Josh is the current leader of Alpha Alpha Alpha - the Bad Frat - and a real jerk. However, though he may be high on the food chain, he seems very aware of a bigger, badder fish looming over him. Range: (F#2-C#4) or (F#3-C#5)

GUY Lead. Late 40s-60s, Male presenting. The Head of the University, the Dean is a scheming, clever, dastardly ultra-capitalist with a very, very low opinion of the Arts, quick to call any artist a "Degenerate". Park & Bark. Range: (E2-B3)

BARBARA Supporting Cast. (Also in Ensemble) - Any Gender. A member of the University board and one of the Dean's cronies. Sings and Dances with Ensemble.

ADAM Supporting Cast. (Also in Ensemble) - Any Gender. A member of the University board and one of the Dean's cronies. Sings and Dances with Ensemble.

STACY Supporting Cast. (Also in Ensemble) - Female Presenting. A Member of the City Planning Committee, and Sierra's older sister, Stacy knows. She knows. She is most likely the smartest person in the city, but she is a stickler for the rules, and- loopholes be damned- she must abide by them.

SIERRA Supporting Cast. (Also in Ensemble) - Female Presenting. A Member of the City Planning Committee, and Stacy's younger sister, Sierra often has a job to do, but her passion for life, love and the arts- Musical Theater, especially- can impede her efficiency and judgement. Range (F#4 - F#5)

JOHN Supporting Cast. Late 40s-60s. Originally Male presenting, but open to cast gender neutral. The Mayor of the City. A strange and mysterious figure. (Primarily a Non-Singing Role, but can join some ensemble songs)

ENSEMBLE ONE 4 Roles (includes double casting with supporting cast and understudies/swings). Making up the bulk of Arms House. Primarily male presenting. Involves group song and dance.

ENSEMBLE TWO 4 Roles (includes double casting with supporting cast and understudies/swings). Making up the bulk of the Nobodies theater club. Involves group song and dance.

ENSEMBLE THREE 4 Roles (includes double casting with supporting cast and understudies/swings). Making up the bulk of the Alpha Frat house and the Dean’s cronies. Involves group song and dance.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

November 5th-8th, and November 12th-15th

Project Category:

Theatre / Live Performance

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

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