Cai Booi
The sky is purple - casting call
ROLES
MANU – LEADING ROLE
Gender: Male
Playing age: 10–12 years
Manu is a curious, creative, and determined boy with a great fascination for airplanes. He dreams of becoming a pilot later in life, but discovers that he is colorblind and that this could stand in the way of his dream. Manu is sensitive and can easily be hurt by what others think of him, but at the same time, he has a strong will of his own.
For this role, we are looking for a young actor who can convincingly convey enthusiasm and wonder as well as frustration and sadness.
TOON / GRANDPA – MAJOR SUPPORTING ROLE
Gender: Male
Playing age: 60–70 years
Toon is Manu's understanding grandfather. Just like his grandson, he is colorblind and therefore knows what it feels like to perceive the world differently from the people around him. He takes Manu seriously and helps him, in a calm, sometimes slightly humorous way, to look at his situation differently.
For this role, we are looking for someone with a natural, trustworthy presence who can establish a strong emotional connection with a young co-star.
SUUS / MOTHER – MAJOR SUPPORTING ROLE
Gender: Female
Playing age: 30–40 years
Suus is a caring, involved, and protective mother. When she discovers that her son is colorblind, she tries to prepare him as honestly as possible for the limitations that may come with it. However, her good intentions clash with Manu's determination not to give up on his dream so easily.
The role calls for warmth and sincerity, but also for the ability to subtly portray the worry and powerlessness of a parent.
TEACHER – SUPPORTING ROLE
Gender: Female
Playing age: 30–50 years
The teacher is Manu's enthusiastic and positive teacher. During a whole-class assignment, she encourages her students to think about what they want to be when they grow up. For this smaller speaking role, we are looking for someone with a natural, friendly, and believable demeanor as a teacher.
AUNT – SUPPORTING ROLE
Gender: Female
Playing age: 30–40 years
Manu's aunt and Catherine's sister. She attends the baby shower shortly after Manu's birth and has a familiar and lighthearted bond with her family. It involves a small speaking role for which we are looking for a natural and warm demeanor.
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