Character Descriptions
CHENTEL PRICE
Female | Black | 28–38 | Lead
A brilliant, self-made marketing executive whose ambition has become her identity. Chentel is polished, intelligent, disciplined, and commands every room she enters. Beneath her confidence is a woman who has sacrificed relationships in pursuit of success. The role requires dramatic range, emotional vulnerability, subtle humor, and strong screen presence.
Audition Sides: 1, 2, 3, 5
GABBY
Female | Open Ethnicity (preferred White/Caucasian) | 21–28 | Lead
Beautiful, charismatic, and carefree. Gabby has spent most of her life relying on charm instead of responsibility. She's funny, impulsive, and emotionally reactive, but underneath the surface is a young woman searching for purpose. The actress must be able to balance comedy, drama, fear, and emotional transformation.
Audition Sides: 4, 5, 6
TOM
Male | 45–65 | Supporting
Gabby's father. Successful, protective, and deeply loving, but his tendency to shield his daughter has unintentionally prevented her from growing. Strong, authoritative presence with genuine emotional depth.
Audition Sides: 4 & 6
LISA
Female | 28–40 | Supporting
One of Chentel's closest friends. Quick-witted, outspoken, and always willing to tell the truth—even when it's uncomfortable. She provides warmth, humor, and perspective.
Audition Side: 2
MARIA
Female | 28–40 | Supporting
Confident, grounded, and compassionate. Maria often acts as the voice of reason within the group. She challenges Chentel from a place of genuine love and friendship.
Audition Side: 2
RICK
Male | 40–65 | Supporting
A seasoned corporate executive. Sharp, skeptical, and accustomed to being the smartest person in the room. He enjoys testing people before offering his respect.
Audition Side: 3
JOHN
Male | 35–60 | Supporting
A senior executive and Rick's business partner. Analytical, observant, and measured. John speaks less than Rick but pays attention to everything.
Audition Side: 3
Additional Roles
Office Employees
Male & Female | Ages 21–60
Professional business attire. Corporate employees, assistants, receptionists, executives, and office staff.
Restaurant Patrons
Male & Female | Ages 18–70
Well-dressed upscale restaurant guests.
Hotel Guests
Male & Female | Ages 18–65
Business travelers, couples, and vacation guests.
Medical Staff
Male & Female | Ages 25–65
Doctors, nurses, receptionists, EMTs, and hospital personnel.
Police Officers
Male & Female | Ages 25–55
Uniformed officers with a professional demeanor.
Background Extras
Male & Female | All Ethnicities | Ages 18–75
Pedestrians, office workers, diners, shoppers, drivers, hotel guests, and event attendees.
Featured Extras
Male & Female | Ages 18–60
Featured background performers with opportunities for interaction and on-camera moments. Some featured extra roles may be upgraded to speaking roles during production
