A sarcastic, sharp-witted high schooler with a dry sense of humor, who masks her vulnerability with offbeat quips and a tough exterior. Beneath her quirky demeanor lies a keen observer of life grappling with the absurdity of her death.

Abraham, known locally as "Scraps", only trusts three people: his cat, George Washington, and himself. The cynical old man learned at an early age that you can't depend on others. And after years of saving, scavanging, and collecting -- he doesn't have to.

Michael is a good guy, but caught up in the transition from one social pressure to another, experiencing a bit of a midlife crisis. As a man who was raised without a manly figure in the household, he had succumbed to a skewed perspective of how a man should be, and is on the hunt for his true masculine identity.

He is the recent recipient of a family home, after the passing of his uncle who left the property to him. It's an exciting time, but a challenging one, as he discovers there is a creature threatening his family's safety and he is the only one who can do something about it.

Slimy, cunning, and flattering cheat. Diklab is a hard cruel master to his "merchandise" while maintaining a thin mirage of piety and humility with his superiors and those he thinks may bring him profit.

You know the saying, "never judge a book by it's cover"? Well it's for people like Ruby Riener that it was coined. She is sugar and spice, and everything nice... or so she'd have you believe. Under her cavity-inducing sweetness lies a cunning wolf. She wears "little old lady" like crocheted camouflage to get away with murder... literally. She's unscrupulous, smart as a whip, and she'll use that whip without hesitation, should you dare to cross her. It's Granny's way, or the highway.

Jane Grant is a warm, witty, and slightly overprotective mother with a penchant for humor and playful sarcasm. She approaches parenting with a mix of affection and sharp observation, using humor as both a bonding tool and a subtle way to express her concerns. Jane is deeply invested in her daughter Emma’s life, but her approach is more conversational and teasing than authoritarian. This makes her approachable, though her tendency to turn everything into a "thing" can be both endearing and mildly exasperating.

A woman visits the graveside of her husband for the first time after the funeral and explores the complexity of grieving the loss of an emotionally abusive spouse.

Note: The script is purposefully broad so the dynamic could also be between an adult child and their deceased parent.

Detective Gildard has a quirky sense of humor that is even more accentuated by his tendency to suddenly switch moods. His weakness is that he always thinks everyone is up to no good, but he's a detective because he's often times right about that. He knows it too, but doesn't lord it over anyone. At least not in an overt way.

Gildard is an open book. Maybe too open, in fact. However, he leaves out pertinent information not because he's hiding anything but because he believes the secretive to be obvious.

Ethan Garrett, a wide-eyed, ambitious freshman Representative, driven by a burning belief that real change is possible within a broken system. His youthful optimism and unwavering faith in humanity often clash with the harsh realities of political maneuvering, but his resolve to fight for justice keeps him pushing forward.

Jared (15-24) A Heartthrob, a loner--a trainwreck.

Lord Kenseth is a thoughtful methodical man tormented by the loss of his only son in battle against the King he is now forced to serve.

Andrew is a charismatic, confident guy who knows he is above school discipline becasue of his on-field accolades.

Lisa has had a rough go of it. The events of her early childhood swept her into the system, which put her in one terrible foster home after another, where she suffered various degrees of abuse. In her teens, she became addicted to drugs. While she has since gone clean, she still wrestles with the past.

Athletic, usually upbeat and active, Cody does his best to make his family proud. Recently he has struggled to maintain his positivity after a string of unfortunate events for him and his family.

A resolute and unflinching President, known for his strength and unshakable demeanor, now burdened by the weight of a national tragedy. Beneath his composed exterior, his grief is palpable, as the loss stirs a rare vulnerability in his usually steadfast leadership.

Keith is a fierce and complicated 18 year-old kid from a broken family. And he may have just stolen his older brother's car.

Evelyn is a no-nonsense but cynical young woman who lives on her own. And she may have a pure heart beneath her sharp exterior.

This scene may be read for either Keith or Evelyn.

Strong in her faith, brave, and cares about her friends.