Seeking Talents for 'Going Postal' Comedy Drama
Half-hour parent-trap comedy drama following an always-on-edge mailman, Michael Benjamin, who must micro-manage his family after a troubled white kid named Foster is unexpectedly abandoned in his care. Things go from bad to worse when social, cultural, and economic issues collide within the Benjamin’s world after Mike and his temperamental wife, Cherry reluctantly agree to add to their already dysfunctional household. Set against the backdrop of Georgia’s rich cultural and social landscape, their saga unfolds through trials and triumphs, as they discover the true meaning of family-- where bonds are not defined by blood but by love, resilience, and the shared journey of life.
3 roles
Guarded. Wary. Misunderstood. Foster, an 11-year-old white kid, wraps his vulnerability with an otter box as a result of his negligent upbringing. Thrust into Mike's world during a robbery committed by parents, his uninvited arrival stirs the pot between the Benjamins, challenging their perceptions and sparking necessary conversations around race, belonging, and the true meaning of family.
Skeptical. That’s It! Kayla embodies the teenage struggle—caught in the whirlwind and pressures of adolescence, with the pains of a once-broken home. Loyal to her imprisoned father and resistant to her new blended family dynamics, Kayla’s journey is one of self-discovery while trying to finding her place in the Benjamin home.
Perceptive. Reflective. Discerning. Philly, 10, is introspective and quiet, his world, like Kayla is rocked by his father's bid. Like Foster, Philly’s internal battles with acceptance and identity marks his path toward growth and connection.
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