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Open Roles in Production of "Resilience"

Hamilton, ON, Canada
ID: 289782Exp: 8/10/2025
online audition
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking actors for production of "Resilience". More details are below. About the project: Logline: After years of her grandchildren expressing curiosity regarding her Indigenous roots, an Anishinaabe grandmother recounts the trauma she believes she's passed down to her family. Rate: Union. ACTRA tier 4 production union rate (TBC). Additional information: Short Film, Drama. AUDITION DATES: Self-tape. SHOOT DATE: Aug 11-15th. REHEARSAL DATE: August 10th. SHOOTING LOCATIONS: Hamilton, Guelph. Searching for ACTRA Actors with theatre experience. Actors may hold sides during their audition if needed Shooting August 11th - 15th, 2025. When applying, please submit self tapes ASAP.

3 roles

LeahFemale28-38 y.o.All ethnicities

Mother to Alana and several other kids. Neglectful, troubled, defensive, chaotic. Leah’s difficulties with addiction and responsibilities often strain the family and Alana.

CarterMale18-22 y.o.White / Caucasian

Manipulative, charming, predatory. Carter uses charm to exploit the vulnerable teenage Alana.

OnidaFemale50-70 y.o.All ethnicities

Indigenous. Honest, reflective, brave. A victim of the residential schools, she uses her story to inspire healing and community support.