THE BRIDE (Grace) played by Kailey Rhodes
Kailey Rhodes is a Portland, OR based theater-maker and body-shaker. She is delighted to work with Anna on her impressive, witty COVID project, BRIDE & ZOOM; a feat considering Kailey spent COVID re-reading The Babysitter’s Club. Credits include Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley at Portland Center Stage; The Last Five Years, Into the Woods and Ordinary Days at Broadway Rose Theatre; The Wolves at Portland Playhouse; Sense and Sensibility at Clackamas Rep; and Urinetown and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with Anonymous Theatre Company. She has previously appeared in Teenage Dick, An Octoroon, and The Importance of Being Earnest at Artists Rep Theatre. Kailey is currently directing a devised, place-based theatrical experience, Bluebeard, with Bag&Baggage and Samson Syharath.
THE MAID OF HONOR (Maureen/Mo) played by Kamaria Williams
Kamaria Williams hails from New York City where they received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama at NYU Tisch. After graduating, Kamaria ventured off into living and traveling abroad to over 22 countries including Egypt, Turkey & the U.K. Kamaria currently resides in L.A. with their wonderful husband Hector Santana. Kamaria loves the NY Giants, horror movies, and spicy food!
www.kamariawilliams.com
THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE (Erica) played by Rachel Sorsa
Rachel Sorsa is an award-winning actress and singer (LADCC, StageRaw winner and 3-time Ovation nominee)Thriving in Venice, CA with her senior cat, Domino. Singer-songwriter for Rachel Sorsa Band and album, SISU. Voiceover talent for Netflix and HBO Max. She’s repped by MadCatch Entertainment. She’s thrilled to join BRIDE & ZOOM and support Vowforgirls.org.
www.rachelsorsa.com
THE GROOM (Chris) played by Matthew Sepeda
Matthew Sepeda is a Portland, OR based actor, where he's been working professionally for about seven years. Some of his most memorable roles include Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Anonymous Theatre), Séptimo in Wolf At the Door (Milagro), and Bartolome the Cat in Alebríjes (Milagro Theatre). He wants to give a big thank you to his friends and family, as well as Kailey Rhodes and AR Nicholas. It was truly a pleasure being part of BRIDE & ZOOM.
THE BEST MAN (Rickie) played by David Meyers
David Meyers is an actor and writer based in Los Angeles. Recent credits include HBO, Hulu, and his own series "Bloomywood" -- which co-stars Richard Kind: www.Bloomywood.com
THE GRANDMOTHER OF THE BRIDE (Sophie) played by Jenny O'Hara
Jenny O’Hara is a veteran of stage and film with credits spanning 5 decades. Recent TV appearances include recurring roles on The Mindy Project, Transparent and The King of Queens, as well as guest starring roles on Perry Mason, The Good Doctor, This is Us, The Kids are Alright, Chicago Fire and American Housewife. She has appeared on Broadway in The Odd Couple (female version), The Iceman Cometh, Promises, Promises, The Kid, and The Fig Leaves are Falling. She made her Broadway debut in Dylan with Alec Guinness. Her film credits include Killing Eleanor (just released on Apple TV+), Devil, Matchstick Men, Mystic River, Angie, Career Opportunities and Heartbeat. So far, so good.
THE WEDDING DUDE played by Tommy Hinkley
Tommy Hinkley, a San Diego native, spent most of his high school years farming in Central Oregon. Tommy then moved to New York City to study theatre, and has had an acting career ever since. He's known for Leatherheads(2008), The Little Vampire(2000), Mad About You(1992), and Back to the Beach(1987). He's been married to Tracey Needham since 1995, and they have one child.
www.tommyhinkley.com
THE FATHER OF THE GROOM (Victor) played by Gabriel Romero
Gabriel Romero was born and raised in Mexico where he began acting professionally in musicals such as Barnum and Something's Afoot. After receiving a BFA in Stage Management from USC, he worked at Arena Stage and The Old Globe Theatre. Gabriel has worked as an actor, host and voice over artist for over 35 years. He toured internationally in The Ogreling with 24th Street Theatre, and can be heard in the new Marvel Animation series What If... Gabriel also is President of LOVE & LIGHT, INC. a Spiritual Innertainment Company that offers Restorative Frequency sessions.
THE OTHER FATHER OF THE GROOM (Jim) played by Michael Shepperd
Michael Shepperd's recent directing credits include: The Boy From Oz, Rotterdam, West Addams, Laughter on the 23rd Floor,The View Upstairs, Too Heavy for Your Pocket and Rent. As an actor, Michael's featured roles include Matilda, The Producers, Fences, BootyCandy, The Color Purple, Steel, Master Harold and the Boys, The Producers, Intimate Apparel, Choir Boy, and Shout Sister Shout. Broadway/Regional credits include: Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan, The Seafarer, Little Shop of Horrors, Caroline, or Change, Whipping Man. TV: Bosch, Why Women Kill, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Soul Man, Hot In Cleveland, Wizards of Waverly Place, Monk, Criminal Minds, NCIS. Michael is also known for his casting work and as a Voice Over actor, having worked with Lawrence Fishburne and Larenz Tate on their Bronzeville series, Toby Stephens and director Martin Jarvis on Live and Let Die: The radio Play, and voicing the role of Electro in The Amazing Spiderman 2 video game.
THE AUNT OF THE BRIDE (Barrie) played by Jennifer Lanier
Jennifer Lanier is Co-Artistic Director of Original Practice Shakespeare Festival (OPS Fest). She received her classical acting training at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She has worked in regional theatre (Portland Center Stage, American Stage, Profile Theatre) touring theatre (People’s Art Action, Artists Repertory Theatre, United Stage), television (guest star on Leverage, Hawaii, Grimm), national & regional commercials, and film (Thin Skin, Scrapper, Last Champion).
www.JenniferLanierActs.com
THE AUNT OF THE BRIDE'S WIFE (Jill) played by Laura Mulligan
Laura Mulligan has spent over 30 years performing and stage managing in theatres in Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon. In 2010 she took a break to pursue another passion as a pastry chef where she opened her own business and used her artistic skills to create edible works of art for weddings and special occasions. She is thrilled to return to her acting career with the production of BRIDE & ZOOM.
FRANK played by P.J. Marino
Born & raised in Boston's little Italy, the North End, P.J. Marino is an actor/writer who has appeared in over 100 TV shows, films and commercials. When Anna Nicholas approached him about playing Frank, looking for a "Robert Deniro" type, he couldn't resist. He can next be seen starring in the mystery/drama feature Captain Tsunami's Army, based on his script. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his lovely wife, actress Tessa Munro, and their two beautiful boys.
www.pjmarino.com
THE WEDDING SINGER (aka Michael aka Derek) played by Jamie Flanagan
UK based Jamie Flanagan started singing at an early age, immersed in the styles and rhythms of the American songbook. His early passion led him to a career in music, with an uncanny ability to replicate the musical stylings of artists such as Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and, of course, Michael Bublé. It is with Michael Bublé that Jamie has found great success with his tribute act, which he has been performing for over ten years. Jamie's honest and flawless renditions of Bublé's arrangements and stage persona is unmatched and has given Jamie a renowned reputation within the Tribute industry.
THE NARRATOR (Alan Shearman)
Alan Shearman Actor/Writer/Director/Producer. Voice-actor on 500+ movies, tv shows and video games; Screen appearances on 70+ films and tv shows; Writer/ Co-Writer on 4 internationally released features, 8 Network TV movies, 4 published plays (+ 2 sequels;) Award-winning Director on 8 out of 25+ stage plays, short films and animated series. Co-Producer on several record-breaking stage productions in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Proud to be working with Anna Nicholas (again!) Web link: Alan Shearman – Low Moan Spectacular