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SYNOPSIS]
Francesco grapples with his inability to pursue his inability to pursue his dream of being a professional soccer player after suffering a devastating injury.]
ROLES:]
FRANCESCO – LEAD]
Francesco is an 18-year-old, Italian-Canadian soccer player who badly injured his knee during a game six months ago. Francesco’s doctor says he will recover and his family is supportive. However, Francesco struggles with depression and self-doubt, and has given up on ever returning to his former glory. ]
Age: Must pass as 18 – Ethnicity: Must pass as Italian ]
Skills: Preferably a skilled soccer player but not necessary. ]
FRANCESCO’S MOM – SUPPORTING]
Ma is hopeful that her son Francesco can overcome the physical and mental struggles he’s been dealing with. She tries her best to help him but is dismayed when her efforts are fruitless.]
Age: Mid 40’s ]
Ethnicity: Must pass as Italian ]
SOCCER PLAYING TEENAGERS – SUPPORTING]
A group of teenagers ride their bikes and skateboards to a public area to play soccer together. As they begin to display their formidable skills, they have a run-in with Francesco, who is known to them as a great player who got injured. ]
Age: 15-18 ]
Ethnicity: Any]
Skills: Must be strong soccer players who can do keep-ups, tricks and skills. ]
RATE: $175-300/day (Varies per role)]
UNION: NON UNION]
