Casting is complete, locations are secured, and the crew is coalescing for my short film. I’m enormously pleased at the calibre of talent slated for it.
The children:
Stacey: Jessica Brynn Cohen. Jessica is a versatile performer with experience in film, TV, theater, and musical theater. She has recently appeared in Ruthless, Kindertransport, Food Dudes, In Hot Water, and the PBS special Cinema: Andrea Bocelli.
Ava: Teagan Jai Boyd. Teagan has been in numerous films, plays, TV shows, and web series, including Promise Me, The Little Prince, Little Superheroes, and Schooled 1 & 2.
Janelle: Ava Dallesandro. Ava has had regular roles on a New Sky Kids’ YouTube show and appeared in commercials.
David: Besher Garcia. Besher is a sought-after actor and tap dancer who recently appeared as the Genie in Aladdin Jr.
The adults:
Mom: Kelly Dealyn. Kelly has had numerous leading roles in film and on TV, including most recently: Iron Orchard, Ivory Seed, Fetish, and Switch.
Mr. Gonzales: Ryan Paul. Ryan appeared recently in Murder Made Me Famous: Bin Laden and had the lead in Ahmed the Philosopher: “The Event,” as well as numerous appearances in theater, commercials, and industrials.
Dr. Mercer: Nichole Abshire. Nichole has appeared in several films, including The Lost Husband, and the Standoff at Sparrow Creek, as well as taking roles in theater, TV, and commercials.