Child Acting Audition for Short Film "Balance"

Instigator and risk taker. Overconfident. Follower disguised as a leader. Balance false confidence with moments of genuine uncertainty. Needs to show dangerous charisma that leads others into bad decisions.

Concerned and protective instincts, but ultimately compliant. Emotionally aware and pragmatic. Must convincingly portray internal conflict between safety and belonging. Requires the ability to make the audience sympathize with her predicament, while maintaining being the “smart one” and still making the tragic choice.

Skeptical voice of reasoning; sarcastic and more cautious. Observant and comedically cynical. Strong comedic timing for sarcastic dialogue delivery. Must make intellectual observations feel natural, not forced.

Young boy with a gentle soul and a natural emotional intelligence far beyond his years. Though only on screen for a brief moment, his innocent curiosity and quiet wisdom act as the emotional turning point for the protagonist. Innocent, but insightful – not precocious, but naturally curious Empathetic – senses Micah’s sadness, doesn’t shy away from it Courageous in softness – asks hard questions like “Why do you look so sad?” with full sincerity

Micah’s young son who represents innocence and unconditional love in the story. Despite his father’s repeated absences, Trey maintains hope and faith that his dad will eventually show up. He’s a bright, athletic child who desperately needs wanting his father’s approval and presence. Acting Requirements: Natural child performance – not overly precocious Ability to convey disappointment without losing hope Must handle themes of family separation age-appropriately

Streetwise teenager from a broken home dealing with an absent father and mother struggling with addiction. Despite his tough exterior and quick temper, he’s fiercely loyal to his friends and has his own moral code. His confrontation with Micah becomes explosive, mirroring his own abandonment issues. Acting Requirements: Ability to switch from casual to explosive energy instantly Emotional depth for family trauma backstory Must convey vulnerability beneath tough exterior