WHO IS
AMANDA JAMES?
CAST
Bianca Ashley is an actor/dancer. While in Cleveland, Bianca trained in ballet, jazz, and hip hop. She enjoyed dance team and gymnastic, but she credits most of her dance inspiration from MTV videos. She took her love for dance straight to the Cavs arena and danced for her home team.
Andrea Ridgeway is an actor, writer, and comedian. She recently completed two romantic comedy short films currently running in the festival circuit. She has a children’s book being illustrated and scheduled for release in late 2014. With an extensive theatre background and formal training from Arizona State University, she now studies at Ivana Chubbuck Studios. She is also a dancer, blogger, and travel agent.
Theophilus Clark was born in Harlem, NY. After graduating high school at age 16, he went to Avila University on an academic and basketball scholarship. After several corporate jobs and owning a real estate business, he transitioned to acting. Theophilus now resides in Los Angeles. His latest acting role is playing LAPD Officer Leonard on season 5 of NCIS: Los Angeles.
Jay P. Brown, Actor, Performer, Athlete, Comedian was born in Atlanta, GA and at a young age, relocated to Toronto, Canada where he was raised. Jay has been seen in countless short/indie films and webisodes: “Black Jesus”, “Hey Bro Where Are You?”, Internet virals (More On America: “Astronomy Vs. Astrology, A Series Of Unfortunate People”), and even appeared on reality TV Show: “MTV's Disaster Date”. His recent successes include 2 TV commercials for Best Buy Mobile and UT Health, and a starring role in 2 web series; “Who Is Amanda James?”, and “Teachers Lounge”. Currently, you can see Jay performing Stand-Up Comedy in various hotspots throughout the Los Angeles area.
Catherine Mersereau has performed in renowned Kings Crown Shakespeare Troupe at Columbia University in NYC, playing Portia in The Merchant of Venice, Queen Elizabeth in Richard III, Prince Arthur in King John. In addition to work in short films, Mersereau has appeared in two theatrical productions this year, Shades at the Macha Theatre in West Hollywood and One Act Festival at Atwater Playhouse. She is currently performing onstage in the New York State of Mind One Act Festival at the Actors Workout Studio.
Shyaam Karra After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Virginia, Shyaam Karra moved to Los Angeles in December of 2011. Working at a voracious pace, he has performed in feature films, national commercials, and several shorts, prints, and new media spots. Some of his favorite experiences in LA have been through scene study classes with Stan Kirsch and improvisation study with Upright Citizens Brigade. Alongside his passion for acting, Shyaam enjoys writing screenplays, coaching tennis, dog training, and personal fitness.
Chris Pentzell Born in Toledo, Ohio, Chris studied physics and theater at the University of Michigan and was a member of the school’s esteemed Comedy Company sketch comedy troupe. He then went on to study playwriting, film (and, once again, physics) at UCSD. Chris has also performed with several sketch comedy and improvisational troupes, including the L.A. Connection, and has appeared on television with the USO.
Chris’s TV work includes episodes of Raising Hope (FOX), Instant Mom (Nickelodeon) and CSI (CBS). Chris has a appeared in several short films and webseries, including Bruce Goes Hollywood, Office Problems, Best Laid Plains (on Hulu), Random Creepy Guy and It Casting.
Bernard David Jones is an actor, producer, writer, and photographer.