Meet Our Celebrity Coaches

Annie Picard is a versatile American actress raised in Norristown, Pennsylvania, and proudly based in Philadelphia. Of Italian and German descent, she was raised by her parents, Anthony and Virginia, alongside two siblings. A devoted wife and mother of five, Annie brings depth, warmth, and authenticity to every role. Her passion for screen acting is reflected in film and TV credits including The Security Guard, Have We Met, Oculus, and 15 Roses. She's also appeared in national commercial campaigns for Mrs. T's Pierogies, Hard Rock Casinos, Subaru, and Skyrizi, and has modeled for top brands like Peter Thomas Roth, Josie Maran, e.l.f. Beauty, David's Bridal, Frigidaire, and Scrub Daddy. Annie brings 14 years of experience as a registered nurse, nurse educator, and lactation consultant, with specialties in pediatrics, mother-baby, and telemetry. This medical expertise enhances her work on screen, particularly in healthcare centered roles for the American Red Cross, Emergency Medical Services, NBC's Do No Harm, and as a set nurse and nurse liaison on House of Cards and Creed I & Creed II films. Known for her grounded presence and emotional depth, Annie pours her heart into every performance. She doesn't just play a character-she lives it. She brings authenticity, passion, engaging energy and precision to every set.

Austin Nash Chase was born on St. Patrick's Day in West Hills, California. He began his acting career at age 5 and quickly landed roles on hit shows such as NCIS: Los Angeles (2009-) , Community (2009-2015) and most notably alongside Vince Vaughn in his role as Mikey on True Detective (2014-). To appearing in TV ad campaigns for El Pollo Loco, Xarelto, State Farm, Hyundai, Oscar Mayer, McDonalds, USAA Insurance, Jeep and more. Austin jumps at every opportunity whether on stage, camera, or behind the mic. He has voiced Tete in Cleo & Cuquin, over 100 episodes as Dave the Panda Bear in a preschool animated series for Universal Kids, called Ruff-Ruff Tweet and Dave (2015-), as well as the voice of the lead Olly in the 3D animated feature film Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure (2014) opposite Mario Lopez and Courtney Lopez. Austin's latest credits include leading in the feature First Time Caller (2023) and Co-starring in Ted (2024) the TV show written and directed by Seth Macfarlane.

Becky Jo Harris is an actor and writer working and living in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, she trained in theatrical acting and received her bachelor's in Fine Arts and Psychology from Arizona State University. She has now acted for over 10 years on a variety of sets for film, television, stage plays, and more commercials than she can count.

Brian Sutherland is a powerhouse performer-an actor, improviser, producer, and sought-after acting coach whose work spans stage and screen. You've seen him in hit series like Hacks (HBO), Rescue Hi-Surf (FOX), Big Sky (CBS) alongside Jensen Ackles, and Walker: Independence with Katherine McNamara. He also starred in last year's critically acclaimed film Pig opposite Nicolas Cage and can be seen next year in James Gunn's "Lanterns" on HBO. Brian's signature physical theatre and clown workshops have captivated students across the U.S. and internationally-from Australia and Dubai to London and Switzerland. His diverse body of work includes appearances on HBO, NBC, SyFy, Netflix, and Apple TV, along with over 125 commercials nationwide. Whether he's performing or teaching or raising his kids, Brian brings energy, creativity, and a bold presence to everything he does.

Brianna Cohen is known for her work on popular prime time shows, including Netflix's "Orange is the New Black" and Hulu's "Wu Tang: An American Saga," she began her career in various commercials, television shows and independent films. She's starred in many Lifetime TV movies and is also a screenwriter. She attended Rutgers University where she double majored in Art History and Journalism and Media Studies.

Brittany Carel - Breslauer is a second generation American model and actress. Born and raised in South Florida. Her career started in commercial work with numerous Super Bowl Spots under her belt. She is known for her roles on Hallmark and Lifetime. Her training includes The Groundlings, and Invite-Only Professionals Class at Graham Shield's Studio Brittany Carel Breslauer is a bi coastal, second-generation American model and actress. She is known for her comedic roles on The Hallmark Channel and dramatic lead roles on the Lifetime Movie Network. Brittany is set to lead in a new network comedy series starting production at the end of 2024. Her career began in commercial work with numerous Super Bowl Spots under her belt. She's a certified Pilates instructor and professional model. Off camera, you'll find Brittany running, attending the Groundlings improv school, and horseback riding (western).

Cedrick M. Terrell first began acting at the Young American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco in 1985. After graduating from high school; he joined the US Marine Corps and served 7 yrs until he was honorably discharged in 1992. Shortly after returning to his Bay Area Acting roots, Mr. Terrell won the Bay Area Acting Competition and decided to pursue a career in acting. He was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and after successful completion of their program, moved to Los Angeles. Mr. Terrell entered into and won the Ira Aldridge Acting Competition which earned him his SAG card and his first guest appearance on NBC's "Unsolved Mysteries". Since that time, Mr. Terrell has been seen in films and guest starred on over a dozen major television shows, most notably as a series regular on ABC's Dangerous Minds with Annie Potts'. He holds He holds a B.S. degree in Political Science from USC; M.A. In Health and Education from Columbia University- Teachers College and is working on his Doctorate Degree in Health and Education at Teachers College. His other interest include working as a Community Health Coordinator, which he did successfully for ten years and cured over 100+ homeless individuals of Hepatitis C. Raising a son as a single-parent, which he is proud to say is currently in college studying meteorology. Since returning to the stage, during this difficult time, Mr. Terrell has been working steadily in both film and television.

Chuck Marra is a Los Angeles based actor, director/filmmaker, composer. He has directed over 25 short films with his wife and creative partner Megan Foley Marra. Together they run Foley Marra Studios, an indie film company. He has been numerous television shows, feature films, and commercials as well as tons of theatre. He is also known as a Director, Casting Director, and Teacher. He is the Artistic Director of the Lake Arrowhead Repertory Theatre Company in his "spare" time, where he has directed and produced over 60 plays.

Blending an earthy core with white glove manners, Elizabeth Marrs is a fearless and versatile actor with old-school sex appeal and sparkling zaniness. After several decades working in academia she returned to her first love of acting, taking on roles that range from slapstick comedy to unflinching tragedy. Today, she is a ripened artist working in film and television as an award winning actor, writer, director and producer. Imagination and curiosity drives her skills as a storyteller. Her childhood improvisations were recognized as talent by the Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus when she was plucked from a pool of 500 kids to perform under the big top as a child clown. During her teen years, Marrs studied with the Cleveland Playhouse and was cast as the lead in High School productions, while in graduate school, her innate charisma and love of character attracted the attention of student filmmakers at the University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University. In her former "role" as Dr. Elizabeth Olton, professor of Art History, Marrs continued to interpret both comedy and tragedy, effect her audience, and when necessary, act out works of art during her lectures. These experiences solidified Marrs' need to embody a character, tell a story and do it with verve and joy. Embracing her potential as an actress and creator, she does not rely on fate to come knocking but actively pursues her craft through collaborations with other filmmakers and boldly digging deep into character with empathy and a spark of grit and wit. Watch Elizabeth's work in the upcoming indie feature film, The Team, where she plays the Director of the CIA. In addition to acting in this emotional dark military picture, Marrs is one of the Executive Producers.

Erika Walter grew up in rural Montana and Calgary, Alberta, granting her dual American and Canadian citizenship. Her acting credits include Supernatural, Arrow, Travelers and she voiced the lead in the virtual reality video game, The Inpatient (2018). As a writer, she has co-written a produced feature, and a number of shorts. Drawn to arts and literature from a young age, she also trained horses competitively in Three-Day Eventing. At fourteen she began to model and book commercials overseas in Japan and Europe, funding her sport career and allowing her to travel extensively. This diversity of cultures fed her interest in the creation of stories. Returning to North America, she completed an honors degree in Communications and Theater, then moved to pursue a career in acting.

Gina was born in upstate N.Y., then started her career as a model while still in high school in Charlotte, North Carolina. While still a teenager, she moved to New York, and worked full time as a model while studying acting. She then moved to LA, and quickly booked the lead in the film "Manny Cam", which then premiered at the Hollywood FilmFest.

Heather Braden is a director, producer, writer, 1st generation American (1/2 English, Scottish, Irish mothers side & Egyptian, Italian heritage from the Sednaoui family on her fathers side (The Sednaoui family migrated to Egypt at the end of the 19th century and developed successful fashion department stores in Cairo. She is related to model/actress/director/philanthropist Elisa Sednaoui and French director and photographer Stephane Sednaoui) Heather began as a local teen model in Portland Oregon as well began working behind the camera as a PA on Gus Van Sant sets. As a teen she took a bus across the united states to NYC to join a model agency who had scouted her at age 12 in Oregon. After a year in NYC she moved to LA attending Art Center in Pasadena in photography under Paul Jasmin, while modeling for enrolled students. A year later she relocated back to New York City signing with top agencies Next Models and Wilhelmina, working for notable brands Levis, Wrangler, Michael Kors and many others, dozens of runway shows, commercials, magazines, ads across the US, EU, and Latin America. As an actress and voice-over artist, she signed with CESD and Paradigm. Heather remained based in NYC for the next 20 years. In NYC she studied at F.I.T. in Manhattan (Fashion Institute of Technology) in photography and art history, simultaneously modeling while continuing to work in behind-the-scenes roles as a PA, producer, 1st camera, key lighting, to dozens of photographers and directors on national and international projects, then working as a commercial photographer, and producer for thousands of productions working her way up from 5th to 1st camera/assistant for renowned photographers and directors on productions for 6years on 3 continents including: Norman Jean Roy, Mark Abrahams, Rankin, Kelly Klein, Michelangelo Di Battista, Regan Cameron, Perry Ogden, Ruven Afanador, and many others before working on her own as a commercial photographer and forming her first production company leading crews to Central America for video and still productions over another 5 years in advertising for recognizable brands Avon, Pepsi products, Sports Illustrated and many others. Her expertise in pre/post-production, on-set management, locations producer, and lead producer lead her to jump from photography to commercials and finally to her passion scripted film/tv. -In 2024 Heather her production company Dust Devil Film in St. George, Utah to produce developing thought-provoking indi film projects, TV series & commercial productions. -At A Victus Films, Heather is the co founder, and serves as a the managing director and creative development behind multiple projects in Utah. Today, Heather splits her time between St. George, Utah, Los Angeles, (and her long time former hometown of NYC) where she remains committed to pushing creative boundaries and bringing innovative, passion projects to fruition on a mission to share stories with others and continues to following her dream.

Jackie Dallas is a Korean-American television and film actress. She was born in Syracuse, New York and completed medical school before deciding to pursue acting. She did residency training in general surgery at the Mount Sinai hospital in New York City and then pathology in Chicago before moving to California in 2014.

John J Jordan is a Los Angeles born American actor/producer/singer-songwriter with a palpable positive energy. He has a Grammy Nomination, a New York Times Best Seller credit and is a GLAAD award winner. After attending Morehouse College John starred in several thrilling television dramas beloved by critics over the past decade. First, Jordan played astute but amicable Nurse J in HBO's dramatic hit series Sesame Street (2017). He then went on to star as informant Tony Haines on The Coroner (2017) (ID Channel) and later influential heart throb John Strickland, on Lifetimes' Nightmare Tenant (2018). Jordan successfully took on his first major leading film role when he starred as Timothy asq. In He Heard My Cry (2011). The following year he starred alongside Harry Lennix in H4 the film is adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry the 4th. Jordan played the cunning and resourceful Prince John Lancaster. The cast included Keith David and a farewell performance by Heavy D. H4 was the 2011 Action on Film Award winner and received an Audience Choice nomination at Chicago International film Festival. In post-production for 2021 are Jordan's guest starting roles in Brat TV's Mani and the riveting drama addressing the mental health and homeless epidemic in California bUMs. Jordan stars on two television dramas Cypher and Journey to America while working hard with inner city nonprofit Single Parents of Power, West Angeles Rehabilitation Center and Habitat for Humanity.

Josh Murray debuted nationally in TV movie "Killing Lincoln" as assassin Lewis Powell - Executive Produced by Ridley Scott and narrated by Tom Hanks - it set a record in viewership on the National Geographic Channel. Since then, he has starred in real life spy drama "Game of Pawns" on the Pentagon Channel, which won 2 regional Emmys and was featured in major media outlets world-wide, appeared in NBC's "Revolution" and "Taxi Brooklyn" as well as the feature film adaption of David Baldacci's book "Wish You Well" starring Mackenzie Foy, Ellen Burstyn and Josh Lucas. Josh has gone on to appear opposite Mollee Gray and Kevin Sorbo in Action/Adventure "The Reliant" and in Tribeca Official Selection "Inheritance" starring Lily Collins and Simon Pegg. He most recently starred in Lifetime's "Missing Twin" opposite Alaina Huffman and recurred on General Hospital as Aussie mercenary Russel. He can be seen next starring in Fox's "Christmas at the Greenbrier" opposite Emmy-nominee Alicia Leigh Willis. He continues to evolve in his latest project, a feature length thriller called "Gym Rat" as both a lead producer and leading man, playing an ex-con fitness freak with delusions of being the next Mr. Olympia. Josh has also worked as an actor for and/or with multiple branches of the military and various law enforcement agencies, including undergoing bootcamps for training in weapons and tactics. In his free time, he enjoys sailing, scuba diving, horseback riding and playing the piano.

Kaleigh Macchio was born in Newport Beach, California. She spent her childhood landing leading roles in plays starting at age five. She continued to expand her theatrical repertoire until attending Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Honing her craft, she most notably studied Meisner under Jim Jarrett, a direct student of Sanford Meisner. Starring in her first feature in 2010, her films have won awards at film festivals nationally and internationally and she has since starred in many indie features and shorts.

Kelsey Edwards is an American actress and musician best known for her role as Abby in "Minor Details" starring opposite Jennette McCurdy. She can be seen as Liz Fairchild in Orion Pictures' newest film "The Wolf of Snow Hollow," directed by Jim Cummings. One of her favorite roles was playing Tony Hale's daughter in TV pilot "The Farkles."

Born in Dickens County Texas is an American actress who now lives in Boulder, CO. Recent exciting projects include playing Detective Knight's Ex-Wife, Camilla in Detective Knight: Independence starring Bruce Willis and National Anthem will be premiering at SXSW 2023. Studying at Babcock Studios-Todd Babcock and represented by Bankston Talent Agency, STARS Talent Studio and Donna Baldwin Talent.

Kristina Aponte was born and raised in the Denver area by her mother who is a Realtor and her father who was a Teacher and Ranch Owner. She is an Actor, Writer and Voice Talent and resides in the Rocky Mountain region. She is trained in Improvisation for Law Enforcement and Crisis Intervention Training as well as Medical Imaging Software Support. She has had the honor of singing the National Anthem at various Air Force ceremonies in California. She also enjoys comedic improv, ballroom dancing, hiking, tennis, volleyball and beach adventures.

Born and raised in sunny Southern California, Lauren has always loved to entertain and make people laugh. From a young age, Lauren has been a creative storyteller - at first for her own enjoyment and then for the delight of many. Lauren's love of performing led her to the Orange County School of the Arts, South Coast Repertory, and NYU where she received a BFA in Drama with a Double Minor in Business Entertainment and Producing. Lauren has performed at notable venues such as the Broadway Cort Theatre, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Disneyland, Saban Theatre, 54 Below, Green Room 42, and South Coast Repertory. Her voice can be heard abroad at Universal Studios Japan. In her performances, Lauren strives to find the heart, intellect, and passion in her characters, especially those that are often misunderstood and overlooked. Making an audience care about a character, no matter how morally "good" or "bad", is one of her specialties

Maureen Kedes is the daughter of a renowned Stanford genetic scientist and was raised on campus and in Europe. She performed in theatre growing up then received a degree in English Literature from Columbia University where she minored in Psychology and studied playwriting and story structure. During her university years, she studied at American Conservatory Theatre in the summers and performed Off Off Broadway. Maureen also worked at Oxford University Press reviewing manuscripts and as a script reader for A-list celebrities. She studied at Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York and Beverly Hills Playhouse. Once she was Los Angeles-based, she worked in film, television, theatre, and improv comedy and as a cabaret singer. In the late 1990s, went on a 22-year hiatus to raise her two boys, run a successful PR firm (with a blog and a radio show) and invest in real estate. Missing her creative side too much, in 2019, she decided to relaunch her acting career. Since then, she has played mostly leading roles in 54 independent projects for film and television. She has written four screenplays which are now in development

Mike Kimmel is an experienced actor, public speaker, playwright, teacher and audition coach. He is a twenty-plus year member of SAG-AFTRA with extensive experience in both the New York and Los Angeles markets. He has worked with directors Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Townsend, Craig Shapiro, and Christopher Cain among many others. TV credits include Game of Silence, Zoo, Treme, In Plain Sight, Cold Case, Breakout Kings, Memphis Beat, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He was a regular sketch comedy player on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for eleven years. Mike has performed on Broadway and Off-Broadway stages, and trained with Michael Shurtleff, William Hickey, Ralph Marrero, Gloria Maddox, Harold Sylvester, Wendy Davis, Amy Hunter, Bob Collier, and Stuart Robinson. He has a B.A. from Brandeis University and an M.A. from California State University at Dominguez Hills. Mike has been on faculty at Upper Iowa University, University of New Orleans, University of Phoenix, Glendale Community College, Nunez Community College, Delgado Community College, and has taught in the Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Burbank, California public schools. He is a two-time past president of New Orleans Toastmasters, the public speaking organization, and often serves as a speech contest judge. He is the 2014 recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award from Upper Iowa University, and the author of several books for actors of all ages: Scenes for Teens, Monologues for Teens, Acting Scenes for Kids and Tweens, Monologues for Kids and Tweens, Monologues for Adults and four additional titles.

Nikki SooHoo is an American-born actress from Southern California. Best known for her roles in the movies: "The Lovely Bones," directed by Peter Jackson, "Stick It," the gymnastics movie starring alongside Jeff Bridges, and "Bring It On: Fight to the Finish," the cheerleading movie costarring with Christina Milian. SooHoo has utilized her athletic background for many roles she's landed in the industry. Growing up a dancer, she attended both UCLA and Orange County High School of the Arts as a dance major. She trains traditional kung fu and wushu, along with other sports like Crossfit and Yoga. Nikki also does work behind the mic, voicing the character of Princess Samira on Nick Jr.'s hit show, "Shimmer and Shine." She has done voice over work for commercials, video games, feature films, and television. More recently in her career she entered the theater world, playing Juliet in Shakespeare Orange County's production of "Romeo and Juliet." She also got the amazing opportunity to perform as Tiger Lily in Pasadena Playhouse's production of Peter Pan and Tinkerbell: A Pirates Christmas. Find out more about Nikki at her website or on her social media.

Born in New York City and a graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse, Richard Neil was a principal member of Chopstick Theatre in Charleston, S.C. He toured extensively, performing classic roles, such as Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire. He has appeared in two of Bill Viola's signature pieces, "Ocean Without A Shore" and "Man With His Soul." He starred opposite Makoto Fujita in the Japanese actor's last film, Takashi Koizumi's Best Wishes For Tomorrow. Richard is a busy voice and motion capture actor, most notably as Aratak in Sony's "Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds." He is the brother of documentary filmmaker, Ellen Weissbrod.

Sandy was inspired at a young age by his father, legendary comedian Buddy Hackett, to enter the world of comedy. Buddy was a powerful teacher and role model; an avid reader who studied diligently, re-examining his comedy techniques. He taught his son by example. The younger Hackett soon learned that an evening with Buddy Hackett was an evening of comedy and entertainment at its best (Buddy passed away on June 30, 2003). This was the foundation from which Hackett began his development, growth and versatility as a comedian, writer, producer and entertainer. At age 11, Hackett accompanied his father for a scheduled appearance on "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In." It was there that he caught the eye of the show's producers and made his first professional television debut. Hackett graduated with a degree in Hotel Administration from UNLV. He also served as UNLV's Director of Entertainment. At the Sahara Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, he created and produced "Sandy Hackett's Talent Showcase." He also hosted and produced the show at Sahara Reno, Sahara Tahoe and the Mint and Dunes Hotels & Casinos. During this time, Hackett introduced over ten thousand acts, including many first-time appearances in Las Vegas by Andrew "Dice" Clay, Howie Mandel, Gary Mule Deer, The Unknown Comic, Tony D'Andrea, Jenny Jones, George Wallace and many others. For the next 40 years he led his people through the desert in search of the Promised Land, stopping at comedy clubs to learn his craft and entertain the masses. His father came to see him one night and asked that he come share the stage with him. It was a dream come true for the younger Hackett. He accepted and then got to travel and learn from the master of comedy for the next 10 years as his opening act, road manager, stage manager, navigator and best friend. Throughout the 1990's, Hackett successfully ran his own comedy club in Laughlin, Nevada. He also worked as an agent, manager, event planner and buyer of talent. He became the Entertainment Director for Sun City Summerlin, booking talent for 400+ shows in two years at the Starbright Theater, turning a venue that was losing money into a profitable operation in 3 months. When HBO announced it was going to do a movie about the Rat Pack, longtime family friend, Joey Bishop, called Hackett and said, "Sandy, I think you'd be perfect to play me!" Hackett replied, "Uncle Joey, that's great! Who do I call? What do I do?" Bishop said, "I don't know! Nobody called me!" The idea of playing Bishop struck a chord with Sandy. Bishop (one of Buddy's best friends and a man Sandy grew up with) was someone Sandy had long admired. He decided to pen his own show, recreating Bishop and his famous buddies, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. and thus, "Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show" was born... and so was the baby Moses... but that's another story for another time. Hackett, in partnership with his wife, singer/songwriter/producer/director, Lisa Dawn Miller (daughter of legendary songwriter, Ron Miller), created and developed "Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show." Currently in its 11th year, the show is the most successful, original live theatrical musical production of its kind. It has toured nationwide to critical acclaim and has earned thousands of fans from around the globe. The Atlanta Cultural Arts Review writes, "How could you not really dig this one? Buddy Hackett's son, Sandy, has brought the Rat Pack back to life with his wife, Lisa Dawn Miller, who is the daughter of songwriter Ron Miller and it is a sterling tribute to their energy and creativity as well as to the talents of the original members of that Rat Pack." Broadway World writes, "Sandy Hackett magnificently and brilliantly portrays the late comedian Joey Bishop. His antics on and off stage keep the audience rolling in the aisles." When asked what he thought of Sandy's portrayal of him, Joey Bishop replied, "Honestly, I wish I had been that good!" In 2014, Hackett and Miller created and developed "My Buddy," a live theatrical production about the life of Buddy Hackett, starring Sandy. While the show is comedic, it focuses on the deep bond Buddy shared with his only son. Directed by Miller, the production opened to wonderful reviews and standing ovations at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and is now on tour throughout the U.S. Accepting the prestigious Disney Legends Award on behalf of his father, Roy Disney said of Sandy, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree." Sandy and Lisa live in Los Angeles and are the very proud parents of Oliver, a sophomore at New York University Tisch School of the Arts and Ashleigh, a middle schooler, also a student of the performing arts.

Born in Colorado, Scott Takeda got his start in television in 1990 as a TV news reporter in Pocatello, Idaho (KIDK). As his career grew, he then moved on to newsrooms in Ohio (WTOL), Denver (KCNC), and finally Philadelphia (WPHL) where he worked behind the camera as a producer-photojournalist. During his time as a TV journalist, he won two regional Emmy awards and two "Photographer of the Year" titles. In 1995, he joined the staff of "News-for-Kids" and spent three seasons producing segments for the Emmy-award winning syndicated children's show. During that time, he also formed his own production company, producing the documentary film "The Holocaust: Colorado Remembers." With his company, Scott has won four additional Emmys, more than thirty national Telly Awards and the international Gold WorldMedal from the New York Festivals TV Film Awards. His client list includes Buick GMC, Eli Lilly, Proctor and Gamble, and MSN. In 2001, he made his national acting debut as Sgt. Tai Lee in the Animal Planet series "Busted." He now splits his time between LA and Colorado, working on both sides of the camera as an actor-director.

Sean is an award-winning, professionally trained screen and stage actor, hailing from San Francisco, CA, and raised in Mill Valley, CA. He is known for his performances in "Dangerous Medicine," "Drone Wars," "Reflections of a Broken Memory," "The Billionaire CEO's Secret Obsession," "Collar" (15x winner for Best Actor), and Netflix's "Monsters" (featured as Robert Kardashian). Look for him in upcoming sixth season of the Oxygen Network's "Buried in the Backyard," as well as his co-starring role in "In Sunshine and in Shadow," circulating the festival circuit and already netting him several Best Actor accolades and nominations. Sean grew up in a nurturing and harmonic environment of artistic curiosity and logical practicality. His mother, Kathleen McCoy, launched her first company, Bella Notte Linens, out of their home garage in 1995, and it became quality and global high-end business, renowned and cultivated by celebrities and popular TV shows alike. His father, Bob Gunnell, worked consistently in carpentry in the 70s and 80s before establishing and running his own Bay Area-based construction company from 1985-2000, before becoming a business partner of Bella Notte. The qualities of emotional optimism and mental adaptability is what Sean has always appreciated about his life growing up. Implementing integrity in his artistry, vision, and intuition, plus working well at considering all solutions to outcomes, maintaining good health, and practicing consistent follow-through have all always been ingrained in the pursuit of his craft. Since the age of four, Sean has been purposefully walking his path, staying in his lane, passionately forging his career in terms of longevity and spiritual exultancy, and has nothing but viscerally full intentionality of forging his dreams into reality each and every day. Acting is his creative fire, and it's the flame he chooses to keep on roaring for his entire existence.

Sheri Winkelmann is from Chicago, and is a graduate of the Theater School at DePaul University. She has worked in theater off-Broadway, regionally, and internationally for over 25 years. Prominent film and television roles include NBC's, Chicago PD/Fire/Med, comedy series, 'Play by Play' on Roku, and many independent films. Sheri is also a writer, and her feature dramedy, 'Bingo Heist' won several awards, and was one of 20 scripts selected from submissions worldwide to present at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. 'Bingo Heist ' will be a co-production with her company, Kelmann Films, and Fitzhenry Films. Kelmann Films, Sheri's company, is passionate about elevating women and shedding light on pressing social issues. With a penchant for blending comedy and drama, Sheri enjoys crafting narratives that celebrate the strength and resilience of quirky, underrepresented people who prevail against all odds. She was a featured writer/performer at Chicago's famous IO Theater with POV Weekly News Show with her original sketch characters. Her play, Love and Madness premiered at Silk Road Rising Theater in Chicago to sold-out audiences. Winkelmann has worked with Tony award winner, Randall Duk Kim, of Classical Productions, with Shakespeare and Co. in MA, and at The Globe Theater in London. Sheri is a dancer and singer and has performed professionally with Polynesian Hula, Middle Eastern Bellydance, and Latin Salsa Dance companies. She tours domestically and internationally as a singer, and has been a featured entertainer on the Malt Shop Memories Cruise with legends Frankie Avalon, Chubby Checker, and The Beach Boys. Sheri is an entrepreneur and has built two successful companies, and was among the top 1% of sales professionals with the Cell Tech Corporation. She was the Executive and Artistic Director of the 1920's Historic Palace Theater in Hilo, HI, and spearheaded its restoration and reopening to the public, reestablishing it as a profitable, cultural gem. She loves exotic travel adventures from camel trekking in Dubai, to zip lining in the rain forests of Costa Rica, to exploring haunted castles in England, to meeting the Tibetan Oracle, at the Nechung Monastery in India, known as "The Demon Fortress of the Oracle King". Sheri is a passionate humanitarian, creating a project, "Compassion in the Himalayas" based in Dharamsala, India, serving the needs of Tibetan nuns, monks, and refugees. She is also a strong advocate for ending violence against women and children.

Steve is an actor, writer and improviser. He has trained extensively in acting with top coaches like Lesly Kahn, Stan Kirsch, Andrew Wood, Jamie Renee Smith, Margie Haber, Scott Sedita and Annie Grindlay, and improvisation with The Groundlings and Acme Comedy Theater. Has been drumming since the age of 13. His TV credits include Hacks (HBO Max), NCIS (CBS), The Goldbergs (ABC), New Girl (FOX), Lucky (Apple TV), Dave (FX), General Hospital (ABC), For All Mankind (Apple TV), Days Of Our Lives (NBC), Those Who Can't (TruTV), Bookie (HBO Max), The Company You Keep (ABC), 'Ving Break (Comedy Central), and TV Movies for Lifetime, Hallmark and SyFy. Films include Father Stu (SONY/opposite Mark Wahlberg), Fishbowl California (HULU/opposite Kate Flannery of The Office), and Single (SXSW).

Steve is an American actor and USAF veteran from San Angelo, TX. He's a military brat, born into an Air Force family, and shortly after graduating High School he enlisted and served 21 years before retiring from active duty. Opting for the path of least resistance, he immediately jumped into the contractor world of information technology, using his AF training and experience to kick off his shiny new civilian life. Then for reasons understood only by him, he decided to take a more challenging and ultimately rewarding path; he began building a new career as an actor and improviser. He started out performing improv with Improv Colorado, and it wasn't long before he found his way to performing in theatre, film, and television.

Taylor Rusch Box is an award-winning Television and Film Actor. He is best known for his roles as Shoe in the viral web series Boytalk, his multiple lead and supporting roles in Really Serious Films, Wild 7 Studios, Little Monsters Entertainment productions & his most recent appearances as Doc in the UnNatural western feature film franchise. He is a natural story teller and enjoys the ability to express his inner truth through characters and stories that connect with the the inner truth of others.

Timothy Huls was born to Alyssa and Dave Huls, and raised among the beautiful mountains of Utah and Colorado. He is a brave actor and filmmaker with a knack for telling stories about communication and intimacy. Notable roles include J. Robert Oppenheimer in "The Next Day," in which he played nuclear scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, and Eric Greenberg in the upcoming TV series "Casa Grande" (Warner Bros. Television). He has extensive additional experience in casting, directing, and coaching.

Wolfgang Bodison was born on November 19, 1966 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for A Few Good Men (1992), The Long Wait (2014) and Sanvean (2017).