Blackberry
Podcast
Non Union
Los Angeles
Set in a dystopian near future, Blackberry follows the forbidden love between Berryanna and Rouzbeh amid political upheaval. As the newly elected U.S. leader Tye Nee Hanz ignites a war with Iran, expelling Iranian immigrants, the couple must defy all odds to be together, challenging both citizenship and loyalty.
Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
05/27/2026
Berry’s aunt and guardian. A deeply conditioned “loyal citizen” who believes in compliance as survival. She is tough, blunt, and often harsh—but rooted in fear and lived experience. Arc: Protector → enforcer → antagonist shaped by the system Performance Notes: Strong dialect work (authentic, not ca... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/27/2026
Rouzbeh’s father. A man shaped by migration, loss, and survival. Holds traditional values but ultimately reveals profound emotional depth and growth. Arc: Authority → conflict → heartbreak → spiritual awakening Performance Notes: Must carry gravitas and emotional weight Ability to deliver monologue... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/27/2026
Thoughtful, romantic, and principled. Rouzbeh is caught between duty to family and love for Berry. Carries cultural weight, spirituality, and a quiet strength. Arc: From obedient son → conflicted lover → self-defined man → tragic survivor Performance Notes: Must balance gentleness with conviction A... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
05/27/2026
Berry’s aunt and guardian. A deeply conditioned “loyal citizen” who believes in compliance as survival. She is tough, blunt, and often harsh—but rooted in fear and lived experience. Arc: Protector → enforcer → antagonist shaped by the system Performance Notes: Strong dialect work (authentic, not ca... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/27/2026
Rouzbeh’s father. A man shaped by migration, loss, and survival. Holds traditional values but ultimately reveals profound emotional depth and growth. Arc: Authority → conflict → heartbreak → spiritual awakening Performance Notes: Must carry gravitas and emotional weight Ability to deliver monologue... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/27/2026
Thoughtful, romantic, and principled. Rouzbeh is caught between duty to family and love for Berry. Carries cultural weight, spirituality, and a quiet strength. Arc: From obedient son → conflicted lover → self-defined man → tragic survivor Performance Notes: Must balance gentleness with conviction A... [See More]
