Eighteen

Production Company
YAP TV
Producer(s)
Robert Randall
Director(s)
Robert Randall
Casting Director(s): 
Robert Randall
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Online / Web Series
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

Volunteer

Audition Date(s)
Tuesday April 30, Tuesday May 7
Audition Location
Either self-tape online or in person at Heritage Woods Secondary School in Port Moody
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
Mid May thru Mid June
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Port Moody
Submission Deadline
Monday, May 6, 2024
Submission Instructions

Email CastingYAP@gmail.com and include Photo, Resume, demo link if available.

Project Synopsis
After a tough breakup, a high school senior struggles to find her place and purpose as she navigates classes, budding friendships, and the complexities of teenage life.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

Eighteen is written and directed by Leo Award winning filmmaker Robert Randall for YAP TV YouTube channel. YouTube.com/YAP has over 500 Million views and 2 million subscribers. Our projects have been nominated for 7 Leo Awards over the past 2 years (1 win - best actress).

Project is supporting an acting scholarship at Heritage Woods Secondary

Character 1
Zoe
Age
17
Gender
Female
Description
Lead. Female. Jaded, yet compassionate high school senior - navigating friendship and romance.
Character 2
Ethan
Age
17
Gender
Male
Description
Supporting. Male. Shy, intelligent high school senior with a passion for science.
Character 3
Jullian / Jenna
Age
17
Gender
Open
Description
Supporting. Could be male or female. High school senior. A leader within both the drama department and the school’s LGBTQ+ community.
Character 4
Kevin / Kendra
Age
17
Gender
Open
Description
Supporting. Could be male or female. High school senior. Jenna/James’s loyal friend and openly gay drama scene partner.
Character 5
Deedee
Age
17
Gender
Female
Description
Supporting. Female. Zoe’s childhood best friend who drifted apart. Under intense pressure to get good grades.
Additional Characters

SERENA - Supporting. Female. Intensely emotional. Consumed by an obsessive crush.
ADAM - Supporting. Male. The object of Serena’s obsession. Handsome and studious.
ARIEL - Supporting. Female high school senior. Judgy.
KISSING COUPLE - Couple kissing in the hall. Looking for a real couple.

---We are also casting for the following Adult/Teacher characters:
ELAINE - Family Studies teacher. 35, going on 17. Tries hard to be cool and friends with the students.
MR. DALTON - Science Teacher - could be male or female.
MS. JENKINS - Career Prep Teacher. Supportive, motherly vibes.
COUNSELLOR - Could be any gender.
TREVOR LICKY - Guest speaker for Career Prep class. 30-ish. High energy entrepreneur who is going bankrupt.
DIVA ASSISTANT - Guest speaker for Career Prep class. Mid 20’s. Disillusioned and weary personal assistant to a celebrity.
LAWYER - Guest speaker for Career Prep class. 30’s. Slick and cunning.
ETHAN’S MOM - Excited, caring. 40-50-ish.