Riley Hartwood

Project: Alice Across The Land

• Season 1 (appears in Episode 9)

• Season 2

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🌙 ROLE: RILEY HARTWOOD

Riley is the kind of girl who doesn’t ask for permission — she just acts, and figures it out later. She’s Evie’s younger sister, the daughter of Daniella, and just like her sister, she burns hot with defiance. But where Evie is jagged and guarded, Riley is sharp and soft. She’s the type to stand her ground and hold your hand through the fallout.

She sees more than she says, but when she speaks, people listen — because she means it. Riley’s story is full of quiet rebellion, emotional gut punches, and that hard-to-swallow kind of love that’s real from the start. Her arc is short in Season 1 but lingers into Season 2 like smoke that never really clears.

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📍 REQUIREMENTS

• Must be based in the United States and fully able to travel to Lexington, KY for rehearsals and filming

• Age: 15–19 (at time of filming)

• Ethnicity: White

• Hair: Blonde (either natural or willing to wear a short, clean bob— soft, not choppy. Reference photos will be provided)

• Must be comfortable playing emotionally complex sibling dynamics and working closely with the lead cast

• Non-union, unpaid independent production

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📅 COMMITMENT TIMELINE

Season 1

• Rehearsals: September 2026 – April 2027

• Filming: June – August 2027 (Lexington, KY)

Season 2 — TBD

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💸 THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT PROJECT

• Unpaid, non-union

• Meals and accommodations (if applicable) may be provided

• Full screen credit and a pivotal role in a dark, emotional family arc

• A character who starts off as a side note and ends up being unforgettable

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🎭 AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline: March 27th, 2026

Email: aliceacrosstheland@gmail.com

Subject Line: RILEY HARTWOOD AUDITION – [Your Name]

Please submit:

1. A headshot and full-body photo

2. A short intro video or letter (max 2 minutes or 1 page) about why you want to play Riley

3. A monologue (1–2 minutes) from a published play, film, or TV script (no original pieces). Be sure to cite your source in the email.

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💬 FROM THE CREATOR

Riley is like a lighter held too long — warm at first, then burning at the fingertips. She’s the kind of character who sticks around long after the credits roll. If you’ve ever loved someone who couldn’t see the good in themselves, or if you’ve ever fought to be taken seriously while still figuring out who you are — you already know Riley.