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Title: Peppermint
Storyline: During a family dinner, an alcohol fueled outburst from the father shakes the foundation of his household. His explosive behavior ignites anger, grief, and shame that reverberates through each family member in different ways.
The son withdraws emotionally, internalizing the dysfunction while struggling with his own rage. The daughter, empathetic and observant, desperately tries to fix the situation and care for those around her. Meanwhile, the mother suffers silently, burdened by shame and uncertainty, unable to put her feelings into words.
This intimate drama captures the devastating effects of addiction and miscommunication while portraying the quiet yet profound struggles of a fractured family. It offers powerful emotional roles that allow actors to dive deep into themes of trauma, survival, and resilience.
Where did this casting call come from?
Female 30 to 50
Mom. Quiet, closed off, unable to express emotions or to put her thoughts into words. Experiences shame for her kids being witness to this, but fear of not knowing how to get out. Stuck in a pattern
Male 30 to 50
Father. The family member dealing with alcoholism, needs wide range of emotion, both anger at the dinner scene and sadness or shame or guilt at later scenes
Male 12 to 15
Boy. Introverted, loner, emotionally distant, internalizing his anger towards his family’s dysfunction. Quiet rage, lost in his own world
Female 9 to 12
Girl. Observant and emotionally empathetic towards the family’s situation. Wants to try and fix the family’s problems herself. Very mature for her age. Feels responsible for taking care of her family
