Casting
Below are the casting summaries.
Please contact us at projectfirebreak1.0@gmail.com for more details about specific roles.
Auditions will be taking place through February 6, 2026.
Contact us if interested in any of these roles.
Chaos Switch
After being diagnosed with a rare disease, a devout evangelist in a crisis of faith turns to experimental science help, but instead of a cure the treatment sets off a random chemical imbalance that unleashes a monster on his congregation.
• Doctor Emil Stow – 60s, Male – Paul's close friend and an atheist doctor, burdened by helplessness as he watches him fade.
Echoes of a Forgotten Path
A man with dementia discovers an injured child in the woods, and as he fights to guide them out before the injury worsens, instincts from a life he can’t remember begin to return.
• Zach – 8, Male – An injured child lost in the woods. Calm, curious, and emotionally aware beyond his years.
• Zach’s Dad – 30s, Male – Grateful, shaken father. Expresses quiet relief and appreciation.
• Zach’s Mom – 30s, Female – Overwhelmed with emotion and urgency for her child’s safety.
The Hitchhiker of Highway 87
When a woman’s car runs out of gas at night in the vast area of Montana, a suspicious man takes advantage of her, but she suddenly receives help from the spirit of the hitchhiker of Highway 87.
• Jamie Ponos (lead) – Late 20s to early 30s, Female – A worn-down but resilient single mother fighting for survival and safety.
• The Man (The Hitchhiker) – Late 30s–40s, Male – A calm, enigmatic stranger who blurs the line between menace and guardian.
• Margaret – Late 60s–70s, Female – A warm, protective neighbor who offers Jamie a second chance at life and trust.
Refresh
After a very public breakdown, a once-rising artist retreats to an isolated cabin to work through her grief, shame, and creative block, only to find that the voice pushing her forward may not be entirely her own.
• The Man – Escort/manager
Witness Security
After witnessing a major crime, a Chicago couple is hidden in rural Montana, where their big-city habits clash with small-town survival, forcing them to adapt fast or risk being found long before their day in court.
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• Vinny – 48–60, Male – A calm, calculated crime boss whose quiet presence signals inevitable danger.
• Miss Edna – 65–78, Female – A sweet small-town neighbor whose nosy kindness puts pressure on the protagonists.
A Veteran's Christmas
After returning home from military service, a veteran struggles to find work and his purpose, until he learns the true meaning of Christmas from unlikely people.
• Luke Miller – 9–11, Male – Jack’s son. Pure-hearted, joyful, and the spirit of innocence in the story.
- Little girl - age about 8 - 10 years old
- The fair manager -

