Meet the Table Read Cast

Brandon Lamar (Jaxon)

Brandon is originally from Birmingham, Alabama, and will be seen in the Simon Kinberg/David Weil upcoming series for Apple TV currently in production. Brandon has held numerous speaking roles in shows such as “Gotham”, “Power” and “Scorned”, numerous web series, as well as voice overs in commercials for national brands such as Adidas/Footlocker, New Era Cap and Claritin to name a few. Brandon entered the arts field after years of both national and international modeling success. He is now using the momentum from his experiences to grow in his career to be a voice that can evoke change.

Cathy Chang (Narrator)

Cathy generously acted as the narrator for this project, yet she is an actress, writer, and sketch comedian. With countless credits in films, TV movies, and series, she has played alongside Matthew Perry, and can be seen in Netflix’s “AJ and the Queen” with RuPaul. Cathy is with Eileen O'Farrell Management

Paul Farahvar (Aiden)

Paul paused his legal practice and now tours regularly at Laugh Factory (Chicago, Las Vegas, Hollywood), Zanies (Chicago, Rosemont, St. Charles), House of Comedy (Phoenix, Minnesota), Skyline Comedy (Wisconsin & Tacoma), Comedy Club on State, Comedy Bar (Chicago) and McCurdy's (Florida). He hosts the Podcast "Singles Only" (iTunes, Laugh Factory Channel, Soundcloud) and is a guest host on WGN Radio. He hosts and produces a weekly show "Drink Date Laugh", and a comedic game show called "Everyone's a Lawyer", both at the World Famous Laugh Factory. Paul also has played "Karam Haddad" on NBC's "Chicago Med". @PaulFarahvar (IG)

Elijah Carvalho (Manny)

Since the age of three, Elijah has worked as an actor and model for Hasbro, Lego, Safety First, and SwimWays. He’s also played prominent roles in local productions of The Lion King, Aladdin, and various holiday musicals. Elijah has played baseball for three years, has a green belt in karate, enjoys art, STEM, writing stories, telling jokes, and playing piano. He lives in the New England area with his parents and younger sister.
Cameron Corrigan Mgmt cameron@modelclubinc.com

Rob Reider (The Vagrant)

Rob has won 5 Emmy Awards for on-air performances and musical compositions and is credited for thousands of voiceover projects for Ford, Taco Bell, Boeing, the US Navy, amd Breitling, to name a few. He’s held roles in “The Shawshank Redemption”, hosts the award-winning “Learn to Fly” videos from Sporty’s Pilot Shops, is the voice of numerous air shows, was a soloist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and has produced for The Kingston Trio and other groups. Booking: robreidervoice@gmail.com

Cornelius Bryant (Cole)

Cornelius is a “Memphis country boy” at heart. He’s played the lead on TV One’s hit shows “For My Man”, “The LaShonda Williams Story”, and “Thou Shall Not”. He can be seen in the feature film “Sunny” (streaming on Amazon Prime) and “Menology” (Summer of 2021). Cornelius is signed to Boon Models in DC, Liquid Talent in Richmond, VA, EMG Models and Bicoastal Management in NYC. Cornelius is an Electrical Engineer and for these blessings, he always gives thanks to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
Booking: kingsson3223@gmail.com

Will Bennett (Parker)

Will Bennett For years Will has been told "You have a great voice," or "You should be on the radio!" After a friend encouraged Will to attend a voice acting orientation, he decided to acquire professional training to pursue the craft. He LOVED it and decided to pursue voice acting more seriously. www.willbennettvoiceover.com

Nicole Wade (Silver)

Nicole is no stranger to performing. In her youth, she was a trained dancer, a choir singer, and a cheerleader which lit a fire. She came to acting in her adult life and she continues to share her craft through First Baptist Church of Glenarden’s drama ministry. Nicole has been in two of their stage plays -- the “Uncut Coming of Christ” and “Witness to the Cross”. She has expanded her acting to film and TV. Nicole was on an episode of the “Dr. Oz Show”, where he nicknamed her Tigress! Booking: nikdwade@gmail.com

Chloe Linn Friberg (Prenatal Doctor)

Chloe hails from Norway where she was a series regular undercover spy on “The Ultimate Agent”, airing on Norway’s National Network. Her own pilot TV script has received multiple awards & wins in numerous contests and festivals in the US. She works with international relations in the defense & security sector in Washington DC. She speaks English, French and Norwegian, and is a former All-Star Cheerleader & Norwegian National Champion. Chloe is represented by USA Media Rights www.usamediarights.com/chloe-linn

Ralph Anthony (Sawyer)

Ralph Anthony is a New York City-based comedian booking numerous shows weekly. You can see him at: Caroline’s on Broadway, Westside Comedy Club, and the Comedy Strip, and performing in clubs throughout Europe. His credits also include ESPN, Amazon TV, Sirius XM, the NY Comedy Festival, and Caroline’s Comedy Madness. Ralph was recently chosen as Caroline's on Broadway Breakout Artists. booking@ralphthemouth.com

Joshua Lawson (Gavin)

Joshua Lawson is a theater-based actor, dancer, and singer making his way into film and television. A few of his credits include roles as a dancer in Princess Cruise Lines (originally directed and choreographed by Danny Teeson), in “Rocky Horror Cabaret” as Rocky, and in “Festival of the Lion King” at Walt Disney World (Director Tara Anderson).
Booking: JoshuaDLawson@icloud.com

Larica Schnell (Justice)

Larica hails from Pretoria, South Africa. She has held the roles of Juliet in “Romeo and Juliet” (at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego), Helena in the Globe for All’s touring production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, starred in “The Tempest” alongside Kate Burton and in “Richard II” alongside Robert Sean Leonard. She has starred in “Three Minutes To Go”, a current selection for the Chelsea Film Festival and the Astoria Film Festival. Larica resides in New York City, and holds an MFA from The University of San Diego. Booking: laricaschnell@gmail.com

Mike Kennedy (Doctor)

Mike Kennedy is a film, commercial, stage, and voice actor. Having transitioned from a physician, Mike pursues his passions and has never looked back. His performance in the film “Ravage” has garnered multiple awards including several for best actor. His diverse talent has enabled him to hold roles as a crusty rock climber, a savvy Slavic spy, a deranged miner, and a homicidal parishioner. On stage he has also held the role of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”.
Booking: voxdoc@outlook.com

Mariana Gomez (Nepali Worker)

Mariana Gómez is a Mexican Latina actress and filmmaker. Her talents evolved after attending NYFA at Universal Studios and Harvard University at age 12. She has acted in over 40 productions and behind the camera has over 50 credits, published her book THIS IS NOT A LOVE STORY, produced her documentary LATINOS + FILM +USA, winning three awards, 13 official selections and premiering at Latino Film Market Film Festival, NYC. Mariana gives a voice to the marginalized, through her articles in the Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunities Project.

Kamden Caparas (Young Boy/Disabled Boy)

Kamden Caparas is in the second grade and has embraced both roles as the DISABLED KID and the YOUNG BOY. He is very playful, energetic, loves animals, the outdoors, and is very curious about nature. Kamden loves playing soccer, flying kites, running around at the park, and playing video games. Warmhearted & loving to his family and friends. A native of Hawaii, Kamden now lives in Virginia. Booking: j_caparas@hotmail.com

Katie Bass (Reckless Driver)

Based in Northern Virginia, Katie has directed, produced, and simultaneously held principal and supporting roles in numerous plays and videos. She has won awards at the national level for Interpretive Speaking (NCFCA), and is currently working on her first feature length film as producer, cinematographer, and supporting actor. Her passion is to share compelling stories that need to be told through the venues of film and theatre.
Booking: katie.bass242@gmail.com

Lina Hoang (Nurse)

Since the age of 12, Lina has held numerous roles in various theater and musical productions, films, and is a voiceover actress and a model. She has trained with numerous studios and graduated from the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. She speaks Vietnamese, plays the ukulele, sings, and ice skates, to name a few of her talents. Lina's goal is to advocate for Asian-Americans in the arts.
Booking: hoanglina275@gmail.com