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Talents Needed for 'High Rollerz'

Philadelphia, PA, United States
ID: 285463Exp: 5/31/2025
online audition
Description:

In the aftermath of their best friend's mysterious death by gun violence, two young men from the inner city grapple with grief in diverging ways—one becomes consumed by a quest for truth and vengeance, while the other risks everything to pursue his dreams beyond the streets. High Rollerz is a raw and emotional journey through love, deception, and the enduring weight of loss within the Black community.

28 roles

SHAREEFMale20-30 y.o.African-American Other

Tough, strong minded and a fighter. Now the man of the house after his dad got incarcerated. Shareef is navigating grief after losing his best friend, loss of passion for doing what he loves (ART), poor finances and wanting to turn to the streets for fast money as well as his old love interest returning home after abandoning him with little to no explanation. MUST KNOW HOW TO ROLLER SKATE!

AMIRMale20-30 y.o.African-American

The next up and coming filmmaker/animator juggling the lines of procrastination and determination. Amir is the level-headed one of his friend group, always trying to keep them out of trouble. He comes from a loving two parent household and is aware of that privilege so he tries to appease his father but their vision for his future doesn’t align. MUST BE ABLE TO ROLLER SKATE!

TERRENCEMale20-30 y.o.African-American Other

A charismatic bad boy with a sharp edge. Terrence is a loyal friend and a product of his environment. Street-smart, charming, and rough around the edges, he’s the kind of person you shouldn’t underestimate. Looking for a natural, grounded performance.

MARKESEMale20-30 y.o.African-American Other

The villain. There’s nothing good about him, everything he touches he wants to destroy. You see him walking, you should go the other way, and he has a way of manipulating people to get what he wants. A real bad boy.

SKYLARFemale20-30 y.o.African-American Other

Skylar is entering her freshman year of law school. Beautiful, smart, and strong-spirited, she carries herself with confidence and purpose. She’s navigating two worlds — the one she comes from and the one she’s trying to break into. Must bring depth, vulnerability, and fire. Must be comfortable kissing and being intimate on screen and preferably know how to roller skate.

MonaeFemale20-30 y.o.African-American Other

Amir’s girlfriend. She's cute, She’s fun, and usually she’s the life of the party. She wants everyone around her to have fun and she’s very supportive of Amir and his dreams. Looking for a natural performance.

MELINDAFemale40-56 y.o.African-American Other

Single mother trying to raise two boys after their father gets incarcerated. She knows when to be stern, loving, motivational, etc. Most of all she’s very empathetic and a realist.

KAYZARMale40-56 y.o.African-American Other

Currently incarcerated. He remains a strong presence in his son's life through frequent phone calls to ensure his son stays on the ‘right’ path. Determined to keep his son from repeating his mistakes.

UNCLE MIKEMale40-56 y.o.African-American Other

Kayzar’s brother and family man. Strong-willed, outspoken, and well-connected. He’s a businessman who knows how to move in office spaces as well as the streets. He now feels responsible for making sure Kayzar’s sons don’t follow in their father’s footsteps.

TYRONEMale50-56 y.o.African-American Other

Amir’s father. A hardworking barber and the unshakable head of his household. He’s wise, protective, and firm, with a heart grounded in love and tradition. Must embody strength and subtle emotional layers.

PAMFemale40-56 y.o.African-American Other

Amir’s mother. The matriarch of her family. She keeps the peace while keeping their lives in order.

MILANFemale18-20 y.o.African-American Other

Your typical teenager, disconnected at times due to teenage dramas and high school, but loves her family deeply. TEENAGE APPEARANCE NEEDED.

JAMESMale35-56 y.o.African-American Other

Funny, down to earth barber shop worker. BARBER SKILLS PREFERRED.

MALIKMale35-56 y.o.African-American Other

Funny, down to earth barber shop worker. BARBER SKILLS PREFERRED.

MATTHEWMale35-56 y.o.African-American Other

Father navigating life with an autistic son, experiences taking him to the barbers for the first time.

LAMARMale25-40 y.o.African-American Other

(DAY WORKER) Lamar is a regular guy trying to defend his honor against a rowdy wife who causes chaos at the barbershop in front of the guys.

SHAMEKAFemale25-40 y.o.African-American Other

Lamar’s wife. She embraces her femininity, but do not piss her off! She’s a hustler; it shows in her attire.

QUINNYFemale20-30 y.o.African-American Other

The jump off. She’s a little thirsty and petty is her middle name. She comes off as sweet, but if she doesn’t get her way she can get real nasty.

IRENEFemale50-56 y.o.African-American Other

The sweet old lady. She may be hard of hearing, but she will always make sure you’re fed and taken care of.

KHAOTICMale25-35 y.o.African-American Other

The hottest rapper in the city. His energy is high and his presence always demands your attention. He’s a man of the people and showing love to the city is all he cares about.

SHAWNAFemale20-30 y.o.African-American Other

Terrence’s girl for the night. She has a strong sex appeal and we only see her in a car.

DJMale18-30 y.o.African-American Other

The homie. Real thorough guy, Shareef and Amir's only real competition in the roller rink. They all have a mutual respect for each other.

RAMEEKMale18-30 y.o.African-American Other

A part of DJ’s crew. A respectable, cool vibes type of homie. Second best skater in his crew.

ZARIAFemale18-30 y.o.African-American Other

She works at the skate rental and always has the loudest attitude. She loves the perks of the job, but hates the actual job.

JAYMale45-56 y.o.African-American Other

Cool old head who always looks out for the boys.

DETECTIVE O’MALLEYMale30-50 y.o.White / Caucasian Other

He may come off as an asshole, but his heart is in the right place. He may not always agree with his partner, but he always supports him.

DETECTIVE JACKSONMale30-45 y.o.African-American Other

One of the good ones. He’s worked as a Detective for the last 5 years and always tries to do the right thing. He has a way of getting through to people and always goes above and beyond for his cases.

Mr. JonesMale50-56 y.o.African-American Other

Business owner, jovial down to earth and a pillar of the community. He is Skylar’s father and a role model for the youths throughout the neighborhood..