Open Roles in "The Last Supper" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting actors to play roles in production of "The Last Supper". More details are below. About the project: 19-year-old Riley never really felt ‘normal’ when talking about her sexuality. Growing up in a religious household, she never felt she could truly express who she was to her family, and friends in fear of losing them. She hides her relationship from her family, fighting her urge to be who she truly is. However, when her mom invites her old college friend and her kids over for dinner, it takes a chaotic turn which forces Riley to confront the reality of her future. Rate: Non-Union. Unpaid. Catering, craft service, IMDB credit, and demo reel footage provided. Additional information: Audition Location Self-tapes. Shoot/Performance Date(s) May 22-24. Shoot/Performance Location(s) Greater Vancouver Area. Submission Deadline March 30, 2025. Please, see the attachment. When applying, please submit resume, head shot, and demo reel (if applicable) and indicate which role you’d like to be considered for. Self-tapes due by March 30th.
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Riley is a thoughtful and intelligent young woman, caught between self-acceptance and the fear of rejection from her deeply religious family. Studying health sciences at Stanford, she appears to have it all together, but beneath the surface, she struggles with being honest about who she is. Though independent, Riley has a deep fear of being alone, often tolerating situations she shouldn't out of the worry that standing up for herself will leave her isolated.
Sarah is a deeply religious and traditional woman who values control and adherence to the status quo. Outgoing and social, she takes pride in the image of a perfect family and becomes uncomfortable when things deviate from her expectations. Stubborn, dramatic, and emotional, Sarah struggles to reconcile her faith with her love for Riley, allowing her religious values to cloud her judgment.
Sarcastic and teasing, Dimitri often pokes fun at Riley but doesn’t seem malicious. He is confident, likely the golden child of the family. Though his humor can be biting, he doesn’t seem to hold strong opinions on his sister’s sexuality but he’s protective of her (deep down).
Mark is your typical silly dad, who likes to make jokes and teases his kids. He has always been supportive towards his kids, mainly only dealing with sports decisions, as he has never been in a deep conflict with his kids. While not overtly supportive of Riley’s sexuality, he isn’t as resistant as Sarah. He struggles to navigate the tension between his wife’s beliefs and his love for his daughter.
Reid is a polite and academically focused young man. He is used as a potential love interest for Riley, despite having no actual romantic interest in her. His presence is mostly for comedic and awkward moments, he tends to go along with things to avoid conflict, as Sarah tries to play matchmaker.
Additional Character. Bree gives off a warm, confident, and loving vibe. She is unafraid to express affection for Riley, even in front of others. She comes from a more accepting background, which contrasts with Riley’s struggle. Bree represents a supportive and healthy love, offering Riley a sense of security amidst her turmoil.
Additional Character. Alice is an old college friend of Sarah’s and the mother of Reid and Bree. Her presence is warm and welcome, although friends with Sarah, she evolved with a very different perspective of life. Being a signal mom, her kids are all she has, and her love for them isn’t conditional. she is loveable, witty and supportive towards daughter's decision to be gay.