Teen Acting Audition in Web Series “Ghetto Youths”

(Caribbean Decent) Build: Slim (athletic) Eric Johnson (13, mocha complexion, slender build) is a bright, curious, and impressionable young teen growing up in a low-income co-op housing community in 1999 Toronto. He's caught between the innocence of childhood and the pressures of adolescence, navigating a world of family struggles, cultural expectations, and the allure of the streets.

(Jamaican Decent) Build: Chubby (stalky). Mikey is Eric's cousin and closest confidant-a chubby, witty, and mischievous 14-year-old who is always looking for a good time. He brings humor and levity to most situations but struggles with impulsivity and poor decision-making. Despite his bravado, Mikey is deeply loyal and vulnerable, relying on Eric as his anchor in a chaotic environment.

(East African Decent) Build: Broad (stalky). Donny (17yo) is a heavyset, sharp-tongued teenager with a sarcastic sense of humor and a penchant for pushing buttons. A loyal member of Stick-Up's crew, he often masks his insecurities with humour and bravado. Though he comes across overly confident, Donny is someone who values his friendships deeply and plays a key role in balancing the group's dynamic with his humor.

(Somali-Canadian). Doubles is fiercely competitive and unafraid to speak her mind. She's a tomboy who doesn't hack down from anyone and adds a fiery dynamic to the group. Traits/Skills: Strong, assertive energy with the ability to portray vulnerability beneath her tough exterior.

Bi-Racial. Tamara is a confused yet mature teenager who contrasts the chaos around her. With her good moral compass and quiet confidence, she serves as a love interest in the eyes of young Eric. Tamara comes from wealth and has a bit of a promiscuous personality due to her disdain for her father, who happens to be a very successful pastor, but has done some questionable things in the past.

Hispanic (South American) Daniela is Stick-Up's love interest-confident and stylish, with a sharp wit. She is fiercely loyal to Stick-Up, adding complexity to their group's interactions. Traits/Skills: Strong screen presence, able to portray confidence and allure.

(Guyanese/Jamaican) KG is the comic relief of the group-skinny, tall, and goofy. He often boasts or argues, adding humour to even the tensest situations. Traits/Skills: Excellent comedic timing. Ability to balance humor with moments of sincerity.