Filming will take place in Charlotte, NC. LOCAL TALENT ONLY. If you live within 3 hours of Charlotte, NC, you are welcome to submit. Accommodations such as hotel and gas will not be provided unless discussed with the production team. This is for Non Union Actors only
SYNOPSIS
After making a desperate deal to fund her dream, an ambitious young mother falls into a supernatural coma and is forced to live three alternate lives, each shaped by a different choice. Until she confronts what success truly costs.
ROLES
Note: The first SIX roles include attached audition sides. Please perform these sides for your submission. For all other roles, actors may submit a self-taped monologue of their choice.
Rose (Lead)
Age: 30s | Gender: Female | Ethnicity: Black
Ambitious young mother navigating marriage, motherhood and financial pressure. Intelligent, Emotionally restrained and quietly driven. This role requires a strong dramatic actor capable of carrying the film across three psychological states (Bartending experience a Plus)
Sides
Trent (Supporting)
Age: 30s-40s | Gender: Male | Ethnicity: Black
Rose’s Husband. Steady, Hardworking and Pride-wounded after an injury. Loving but cautious. Must feel grounded, Emotionally real and capable of strong chemistry with the lead
Sides
Thaddeus Thorne (Supporting)
Age: 40s | Gender: Male | Ethnicity: Black
A Smooth, Persuasive investor offering Rose a shortcut to success. Calm, Polished and quietly seductive. Power without overt menace
Sides
The Stranger (Supporting)
Age: 40s+ (Timeless) | Gender: Female | Ethnicity: Black
A calm, omniscient gatekeeper guiding Rose through her supernatural reckoning. Neutral, Precise, Emotionally unreadable. Minimalist performance style
Sides
Tasha (Supporting)
Age: Mid 20s | Gender: Female | Ethnicity: Black
Rose’s younger coworker and loyal friend. Warm, practical and emotionally honest. Represents the human cost of ambition on those left behind
Sides
The Mayor (Supporting)
Age: 40s-60s | Gender: Male | Ethnicity: Black
A polished public official comfortable navigating community image and private deals. Charismatic, calculated and politically savvy.
Young Rose
Age: 14 | Gender: Female | Ethnicity: Black
A hopeful, Imaginative version of Rose whose innocence and early choices foreshadow the woman she will become
Rose’s Mother
Age: 30 | Gender: Female | Ethnicity: Black
A Resilient, practical woman who loves deeply but struggles to balance survival with nurturing Rose’s dream
Mr. Jones
Age: Late 50’s Gender: Male Ethnicity: Black
Description: A polished but calculating businessman whose mentorship blurs the line between opportunity and manipulation.
George Burrell
Age: 40 | Gender: Male | Ethnicity: Black
Description: A sharp, ambitious lawyer whose loyalty is driven more by power and positioning than morality.
TJ
Age: Toddler | Gender: Male | Ethnicity: Black
Description: Rose and Trent’s sweet, curious child whose bond with Rose reflects her deepest emotional stakes.
Investor 1
Age: 40’s–50’s | Gender: Male | Ethnicity: Open
Description: A confident, high-status financier intrigued by Rose’s potential but focused on profit above people.
Investor 2
Age: 40’s–50’s | Gender: Male | Ethnicity: Open
Description: A skeptical counterpart to Investor 1, cautious and observant, always weighing risk versus reward.
Accountant
Host
Age: 20’s | Gender: Female | Ethnicity: Black
Description: A charismatic and composed event host who introduces Rose to elite spaces she’s still learning to navigate.
Older TJ
Age: 10 | Gender: Male | Ethnicity: Black
Description: A grounded, reflective child shaped by Rose’s choices, carrying both gratitude and unanswered questions.
TJ’S Stepmom
Age: Late 30’s–Early 40’s | Gender: Female | Ethnicity: Black
Description: A well-intentioned but emotionally distant figure who represents stability without intimacy.
The Inspector
Age: 30’s–40’s | Gender: Male | Ethnicity: Black
Description: An authoritative presence whose investigation threatens to unravel carefully constructed appearances.
Rose’s Assistant
Age: 30’s | Gender: Female | Ethnicity: Black
Description: A loyal, fast-paced aide managing Rose’s public life while witnessing the private cost of her success.
Driver
Age: 30’s | Gender: Male | Ethnicity: Black
Description: A quiet observer who escorts Rose through powerful spaces, often seeing more than he says.
Nurse
Age: 20’s–30’s | Gender: Female | Ethnicity: Open
Description: A calm, compassionate medical professional present during Rose’s most vulnerable moments.
ENSEMBLE / FLEXIBLE ROLES
Valets
Description: Efficient, polished workers who symbolize Rose’s entry into wealth and high-status environments.
News Crew
Description: Media professionals documenting Rose’s rise, amplifying her image while distancing her from her truth.
Rose / Thaddeus Entourage
Description: Stylish supporters and associates who benefit from proximity to power and success.
Small Crowd
Description: Community members, guests, or observers who reflect public perception and societal pressure.