Non-Union

Crash Cab

Production Company or School:

Jbshorts

Producer(s):

Jessica Blanchard, Daniel Crabb

Director(s):

Jessica Blanchard

Casting Director(s):

Jessica Blanchard

Audition Location (if applicable):

online/virtual

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Fraser Valley/lower Mainland

Compensation / Rates:

50$

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

CRASH CAB is a short dark comedy that follows Jeanette, a pregnant woman, being kidnapped during the height of her labour, by a crazed ride-share driver named Dennis. During this, she is put through a Cash Cab-style game show by the crazed driver, who is secretly her ex- boyfriend who will do whatever it takes to get his revenge on her. This short is inspired by both a melatonin-fueled nightmare after watching Joe Keery's movie Spree, and the writer/director's love for dark comedies.

Submission Instructions:

Please send resume, headshots, and demo reel (if you have one) to jbshorts@myyahoo.com
Subject title will be your name and the character you wish to audition for. From this, you will receive the sides for your self-tape.
SELF-TAPE: slate=name, location, character and then the sides.

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

This film includes the use of a prop gun, simulated violence, simulated pregnancy, labour, and driving. As well as body horror.

Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/jess_islost
Daniel: https://www.instagram.com/nogyflw

Character 1 Name:

Jeanette

Character 1 Age:

mid-late 20s

Character 1 Description:

Jeanette, female, is a mid-late 20s pregnant woman who's just gone into labour. Her husband, Ricky, is nowhere to be found, she is in pain, terrified, and now entering the cab ride from hell. NOTE: her pregnancy is simulated with a prosthetic baby bump, the actress does not need to be pregnant

Character 2 Age:

Mid-late 20s

Character 2 Name:

Dennis

Character 2 Description:

Dennis, male, mid-late 20s, is an incel type. He has long, greasy hair, and truly believes Jeanette has ruined his life by dumping him right before senior prom. He will go to extremes to get answers and will do anything in his power to get revenge. He speaks mostly in a cheesy game show host voice and loves to direct his commentary to the imaginary audience in his passenger seat. NOTE: The actor doesn't need long hair, just willing to grow it out.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

June 12-14th

Project Category:

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Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Friday, May 1, 2026

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Yes

America's Sexiest Couple

Production Company or School:

Naked Stage Readers Theatre

Producer(s):

Kelly Thompson

Director(s):

Kelly Thompson

Casting Director(s):

Kelly Thompson

Audition Location (if applicable):

Newton Cultural Centre 13530-72 Ave. Surrey

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Newton Cultural Centre 13530-72 Ave. Surrey

Compensation / Rates:

Volunteer

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

Two actors, who were “America’s Sexiest Couple” on a popular ‘80s sitcom reunite for the first time in 30 years. They face a lifetime of unresolved issues, longings, resentments, and regrets. Plus, the network wants to reboot the show. Career and personal aspirations collide. Professionally and personally, where do they go from here?

Submission Instructions:

If you are interested in auditioning for the role of Susan or the bellboy (the role of Craig is already cast and is not included in this posting), please contact the Producer, Kelly Thompson at kellyinva@gmail.com to book a fifteen minute time slot. Include the role you are interested in as well as your acting resume and recent headshot. Audition sides will be sent a week prior to the audition.

Anyone cast in the show is asked to become a member of Naked Stage Productions Society (if not already a member).

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

We are a readers theatre company and as such, actors read from the script on stage. No need to memorize lines or blocking. This form of theatre does require excellent acting skills to effectively bring the story to life.

Audition Date(s) (if applicable):

April 25th, 11:00 - 2:00

Character 1 Name:

Susan White

Character 1 Age:

late fifties, early sixties

Character 1 Description:

Attractive. Outspoken. Good hearted. An “actress.”

Character 2 Age:

twenties

Character 2 Name:

Bellboy

Character 2 Description:

An unapologetic Millennial. (While the script calls for a male actor, we are open to males or females for this role)

Additional Characters:

The Role of Craig McAllister is already cast.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

Rehearsals run weekly on Tuesday evenings from April 28 - June 2 from 6:30 - 9:15 pm., with a tech rehearsal on Thursday June 4th. Performance dates are June 5 and 6 at 7:30 pm and June 7 at 2:00 pm

Project Category:

Theatre / Live Performance

Union Status:

Non-Union

Character 1 Gender:

Female

Character 2 Gender:

Male

Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

She Swings

Production Company or School:

Rainscope Filmworks

Producer(s):

Jackson Lee, Jack Laffargue

Director(s):

Jason Joung

Casting Director(s):

Jackson Lee, Jason Joung

Audition Location (if applicable):

Online-Only for first round, Second round will be in person

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Vancouver BC

Compensation / Rates:

This is a volunteer project with no monetary compensation. Meals and craft services will be provided, and the production will ensure all cast and crew are well taken care of on set.

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

June, a passive talented high school table tennis player lives between practicing at school and going home to an absent father. As the best player on the team, Coach Stan plans to nominate June for a prestigious BC table tennis training camp before the big spring tournament but when transfer student Riley joins the team, June’s world turns upside down. As the coach begins to show more enthusiasm towards Riley and June uncovers her father’s secret - of which he’s been spending time with another woman and her daughter, everything comes to a head as the final tip of the straw comes when Riley is selected as the chosen candidate for the table tennis training camp. This causes June to spiral internally, unable to comprehend her situation, she turns to an unfortunate conclusion, bashing RIley over the head with her table tennis paddle, choosing violence over acceptance.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit a current headshot, demo reel, and resume to casting@rainscopefilmworks.com. Please include your name and contact information in your submission.

Character 1 Name:

June

Character 1 Age:

15-25

Character 1 Description:

Korean-Canadian A passive, timid and observant girl. A top player at her school table tennis team, she harbours a talent for the sport but never feels a huge ‘passion’ for it. She instead plays almost out of obligation to herself and her talents. With a semi-absent father, the only sense of purpose she feels is on the court to her and herself alone but when transfer student, Riley steals this away from her, the bubbling insecurities and fears within her rise to the surface culminating in violence. She represents our fears of having no purpose and feelings of abandonment, what happens when you are left to your own devices for too long?

Character 2 Age:

15-25

Character 2 Name:

Riley

Character 2 Description:

Any ethnicity June’s ‘Rival’. The new transfer student in town who has an immense talent for table tennis. She is completely innocent and lives her own life, she has zero idea about how much she is affecting June and her playing at no one’s fault. Some might consider her a ‘natural gift’, even though she believes there isn’t much of a future in table tennis but continues playing anyway. This belief will cause a ripple effect in the ‘rivalry’ between June and Riley. A rivalry that only exists to June.

Character 3 Name:

Woo-Suk

Character 3 Age:

45-55

Character 3 Description:

Korean-Canadian June’s semi-absent, unintentionally cold father. His wife left him and June when June was very young and that has left a scar in his heart. Instead of properly trying to rebuild his family and relationship with June, he’s turned elsewhere, looking for that acceptance from somewhere else. He finds it in another family, a young mother and her daughter. Although without ill intention, he hides it from June that he spends time with someone else’s child, his ignorance and insecurity/fear stops him from opening up and being honest. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t love and care for June, he’s just retreated back to what’s easier for him, by staying hidden but of course a secret can’t always stay hidden.

Character 4 Name:

Coach Stan

Character 4 Age:

30 - 40

Character 4 Description:

Caucasian/Open A somewhat passionate coach on the floor but a pessimist in life. He believes he was made to do more, play in the big leagues but now he’s stuck coaching a team of students. It’s not that he doesn’t have any respect for them but there will always be a side of him that’ll feel regretful. He tries to train them for the big stadiums, play for big crowds, maybe he’s a bit too serious about it, forgetting that most of these students are playing out of extracurricular but at least he has June… and now Riley.

Character 5 Name:

Lily

Character 5 Age:

15-25

Character 5 Description:

Any ethnicity The foil for June. Also on the table tennis team, she is June’s only real friend, the one person she feels she can talk to honestly somewhat. Lily’s also the only one who will call her out on things and see through June’s quiet exterior, which June doesn’t even realize she needs but Lily does it anyway. She’s a lot more chatty but still remains incredibly observant, never one to stray away from details. She doesn’t take the sport nearly as seriously as June does but she’s there to support and pass time since she has nothing better to do cause being on the court around others is still slightly better than being home with her family.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

June 19-22

Project Category:

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Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Winning

Production Company or School:

Hangover Breakfast

Producer(s):

Delia Warrington

Director(s):

Connor Wood and Elias Fipke

Casting Director(s):

Dexter Ralph

Audition Location (if applicable):

Online only

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Various locations around Vancouver.

Compensation / Rates:

Volunteer

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

Ever been dumped… then watched your ex move on in record time? Clark has, and the humiliation hits so hard he’s seconds away from doing something drastic. In our comedy short film, Winning, a freshly heartbroken Clark spirals after his ex shows up at the bar with her new boyfriend, “Chet” (the nicest asshole alive). Determined to prove he’s not the loser in the breakup, Clark attempts a good deed for a homeless man that explodes into a public disaster. With the help of his friends, an electric razor, and an unexpectedly insightful stranger, Clark has to answer one question: in this breakup, will he be a winner, or a loser? We plan for the film to run around 15 minutes and are submitting it to various film festivals across Canada and the United States.

Submission Instructions:

Please email hangover.8reakfast@gmail.com with your demo, resume, headshot, and role you're auditioning for. We will send the sides as soon as humanly possible!

Within the submissions, please include your full name, age, height, and the part you are reading for.

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

Please be able to transport yourself to and from the set on the days we're shooting. Thank you!

Although we cannot offer compensation to actors, ‘Winning’ can provide many actors with great exposure and the opportunity to gain experience on set, along with the chance to meet and work with established producers and directors who are mentoring this project. We will also have industry professionals who are signed on in various departments as crew. Ultimately, we hope this project is a place where people can connect with established and emerging filmmakers, as well as a platform for pursuing their interests and passions in filmmaking.

Audition Date(s) (if applicable):

March 16th 2026 - may 1st 2026

Character 1 Name:

Clark

Character 1 Age:

19-25

Character 1 Description:

Clark is a heterosexual man in his early 20s; everything about him screams “Performative.” Clark is confident yet self-destructive; the basis of his character is that he's completely blind to his own actions, instead blaming others in his life and relationships for his misfortunes. Clark's the kind of guy to listen to Radiohead on a sunny day and pretend he can play guitar (he can’t). On the outside, he's good-looking and full of bravado, but at his core, he's a lovable and kind person; he’s a sensitive young man who's just too caught up in his own world for his own good.

Character 2 Age:

19-25

Character 2 Name:

Ricky

Character 2 Description:

Ricky is in his early 20s, pursuing his master’s in psychology (he loves reminding people of that). He’s also Clark’s best friend. Ricky is even-tempered, calm and calculated. He is almost the antithesis of Clark. Ricky doesn’t have a lot of friends, but the friends he does have, he has formed deep connections with. Ricky has no desire for attention; more than anything, he just wants to help the people around him through his pretentious use of psychology. Ricky is of an open ethnicity and open sexual orientation, he is around 5’7 to 6’3.

Character 3 Name:

Homeless man

Character 3 Age:

30-65

Character 3 Description:

The Homeless man is maybe the pivotal role in the entire film, showing Clark, as well as the audience, that in breakups, there are no winners and losers. Although he looks slightly dishevelled, he is the only person in the film who can see past all the BS the characters spout at Clark and delivers true wisdom: that winning is about accepting defeat and moving on. Starting out as a character who shows up for a few laughs in the middle, the character later reveals themselves to be insightful, candid, and witty, echoing the film's message.

Character 4 Name:

"Her"

Character 4 Age:

19-25

Character 4 Description:

"Her" is the most mysterious character; her name is never mentioned, yet she's the catalyst for the entire film. She is stylish, tall and breathtaking. She is very much an "it" girl, but inside, she's just as confused and caught up in her own world as Clark. The character of "Her" gives the audience a monologue in the middle of the film, showing that she is not actually the villain of this story; instead, Clark was the reason for their breakup.

Character 5 Name:

Becca

Character 5 Age:

19-25

Character 5 Description:

Becca plays the mother of Clark’s friend group, as she’s sweet, kind, and often a little overprotective in the way she looks out for everyone. She naturally takes on a nurturing role, always checking in and making sure people are okay, even when they don’t realize they need it. Her presence brings a sense of warmth and stability to the group, especially during moments when things feel uncertain or overwhelming. Her role is to steer Clark back into reality; she grounds him when he starts to spiral and reminds him of what still matters outside of his own head. Through her compassion and quiet honesty, she shows Clark that even during his breakup, the world isn’t a bad place to be, and that there’s still good around him if he’s willing to see it.

Additional Characters:

Evan
19-25
male
Evan is a man obsessed with one thing: having a good time. Evan is Clark's college friend and is always either high, drunk or in between. Within the story, he plays devil's advocate to Clark. Evan is basically the personification of a young Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother. Evan is 5'5-5'10

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

25th of May - 29th of May

Project Category:

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Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

COM·PLIC·IT

Production Company or School:

Youtheatre Movement Society

Producer(s):

Lee Jay Bamberry

Casting Director(s):

Lee Jay Bamberry, Jennifer Bamberry, Elijah Bamberry

Audition Location (if applicable):

Vancouver

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Vancouver

Compensation / Rates:

Honorarium Base - TBD

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

This intimate drama follows a young Indigenous girl and an unsuspecting Prairie boy whose lives intersect over the course of 48 hours. An unlikely encounter gives rise to a mutual understanding, where forgiveness becomes the cost for hope. This untold tale of identity and hope only skims the surface surrounding the hidden and Complicit Residential School era, circa 1965.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit your headshot, cover letter, acting resume, and demo reel, if you have one to story@youtheatresociety.com.
The cover letter only needs to be a couple of sentences about your experience and why you would like to be a part of this project.
Note: we don’t want AI-generated cover letters — we want you! Please also indicate the character(s) you are looking to audition for.

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

Youtheatre Movement Society is a faith-filled theatre company based in the heart of Vancouver. Youtheatre is embarking upon a National Tour across Canada, producing a Trilogy of dramatic works, and will be casting one acting ensemble for all three original plays.

We are looking for actors who are willing to commit to being on the road for an extended period of time and who see the importance of tackling societal issues through the lens of story.
18-month commitment (not full-time).

Remuneration is by honorarium on performances only.

COM·PLIC·IT Written by Indigenous Dramatist Lee Jay Bamberry

Character 1 Name:

Raven

Character 1 Age:

18-25

Character 1 Description:

A native girl who was taken from her home a year ago and is now being shipped to another Residential school. She tries to stay positive out of consideration for her younger brother. She has not yet lost her faith in humanity, especially getting to know Charle a little bit. She is hopeful she will eventually get back to her family in Alberta. | Native

Character 2 Age:

18-27

Character 2 Name:

Beare

Character 2 Description:

Raven’s brother. He is wide eyed and bushy tailed. His exuberant and playful nature seems to inspire those around him. | Native

Character 3 Name:

Jonathan Agant

Character 3 Age:

23-35

Character 3 Description:

Jonathan Agant is now an Indian Agent. He liked the idea of taking this job but knows that some of the things they are doing are not right. He suppresses his conflicted state of mind. | Ethnicity - Caucasian

Character 4 Name:

Weldon

Character 4 Age:

35-45

Character 4 Description:

A kind hearted father who is challenged and conflicted having to give up his children to the Indian agents who are taking them to a distant Residential School. | Native

Character 5 Name:

Margarete

Character 5 Age:

18 - 25

Character 5 Description:

A bit of a tart. She could be a younger version of her mother. Marg is influenced by Rook, and a dark side of reality, like one who ends up addicted to drugs and perhaps shuffled into the sex trade. | Ethnicity - Open

Additional Characters:

Bonnie
A fairly simple Prairie girl who has never left her town. She is secretly in love with Charle, and will blindly follow the pack anywhere. Her happy go lucky attitude is friendly, and unsuspecting.
18-25 | Female | Ethnicity - Open

Bill
City clerk whose job is to interview Residential School survivors for the National Documentation Board.
35’ish | male | Metis

Figure In The Woods
An Ageless cosmic spirit who is found in the woods. A strong, stoic presence, but not physically imposing.
Age Range - 18-88
Ethnicity - Open

Lois
Native mother who is the matriarch of the family, and is compromised when learning that she is defenceless over the Indian agents who are forcing the family to release her children into the hands of the Government.
Middle aged | female | Native

Percival “Rook”
A ruffian type juvenile delinquent who manipulates everyone around him. Like one who will one day end up in jail. A product of an ignorant upbringing.
Age - 18-25 | Ethnicity - Open

Arséne
Charle's estranged father, returns as a key figure in the assimilation program, confirming his complicity and a dark history. He is revealed to be the "main boss" who took Raven and Beare from their family and is implicitly responsible for Raven's brother's death and her pregnancy.
Age Range - 40-55 | Ethnicity - Caucasian

Warren
The town’s most recent RCMP officer stationed near this remote town. An honest fellow who is a bit of a coward.
Age Range - 23-35
Ethnicity - Caucasian

Entities
dressed in black morph suits, these amebic shapes slink in and out of the house, unseen by anyone, other than perhaps the little girls. The entities depict the darkness that dwells in the spiritual realm, influencing and manipulating the physical world.
*Must have movement experience. Dance is an asset.
Age Range - 18-50
Ethnicity - Open

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

Mid October

Project Category:

Theatre / Live Performance

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Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Alice, Alice

Production Company or School:

University of British Columbia

Producer(s):

Helen Shen

Director(s):

Charlotte Hong

Casting Director(s):

Helen Shen

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Vancouver

Compensation / Rates:

This is a volunteer project. Food and IMDB credit provided.

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

Alice, Alice! is a fifteen-minute Japanese drama short film that, through the restrained and nuanced perspective of a housewife, tells a story of past trauma, dreams, and choices. Arisu, a timid housewife trapped in an oppressive marriage, has long abandoned her youthful dream of becoming an idol. When her husband tries to throw away a box of her old idol belongings, Arisu discovers a camcorder that triggers memories of Alice—a childhood phantom who shared the same dream but suffered severe abuse. Haunted by visions of Alice and fragments of the past, Arisu is drawn into a surreal theatrical world where she once again stands on stage as an idol, watched by a mysterious masked audience. As the boundary between memory and reality dissolves, Alice confronts Arisu with the truth she has tried to forget: the dream they once shared and the self Arisu buried in order to survive.

Submission Instructions:

Please send us your headshot, information/resume, and the optional demo reel to alicealicefilm@gmail.com! We look forward to working with you.

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

Content Warning: This script contains graphic violence, insulting language, traumatic themes, violent scenes, and limited non-explicit intimate content.

Character 1 Name:

Arisu

Character 1 Age:

30-40

Character 1 Description:

Asian female, appears around 30 years old. Must be Japanese or fluent in Japanese. Dance experience preferred. A timid housewife who endures hardship without complaint. Due to childhood trauma involving domestic violence, she has developed a habitual tendency to please others. She once aspired to become an idol who could freely sing and dance on stage, but yielded to social and practical pressures and chose marriage instead. However, she remains haunted by the lingering illusion of her former dream.

Character 2 Age:

19–20

Character 2 Name:

Alice

Character 2 Description:

Asian female, appears 19–20 years old. Must be Japanese or fluent in Japanese. Dance experience preferred. A young woman who is always dressed like an idol. She is a ghost from the past. Cheerful and slightly unhinged, she persistently tempts Arisu to confront her true inner self, attempting to summon her back to the stage.

Character 3 Name:

Ryo

Character 3 Age:

30-40

Character 3 Description:

Asian male, appears around 30 years old. Must be Japanese or fluent in Japanese Arisu’s husband, an ordinary employee at a small company. Self-centered and hypocritical, he embodies a typical patriarchal mindset. He skillfully shirks responsibility without shame, using seemingly gentle and soft-spoken language to manipulate his wife.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

May 15 - 17, 2026

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