in no particular order
Samuel Smith
Born in Miami, FL, Sam earned his undergraduate degree at Alabama State University under Dr Tommie Stewart and completed his MFA in Theatre Arts at Brandeis University. He began teaching Theatre Arts to schoolchildren, focusing on building their confidence and communication skills. As an actor, Samuel has appeared in recurring roles on Epix’s Godfather of Harlem, NBC’s Shades of Blue, Netflix’s See You Yesterday, and the indie films Escapecation and When It Rains. @actorsamsmith
Morgan Meadows
Morgan Meadows is a recent NYC transplant and full-time actor based in Los Angeles. She earned a BroadwayWorld nod as Hope in Urinetown and has performed on LA stages including Wisteria Theater and The Elysian. Favorite Off Broadway, New York, and regional credits include Dike, House of Joy, Ragtime on Ellis Island, and Dreamboy. On-screen, she’s appeared in CollegeHumor sketches and in videos for MBKA with Barack and Michelle Obama, respectively. A three-time nominee for Female Voice Artist of the Year, Morgan has voiced for Walmart, Amazon, McDonalds, video games, and animation. @morganmeadows
Ramya Hipp
Ramya Hipp was born and raised in Fairfield, Iowa, where she fell in love with acting at a young age. She earned her degree in theater from the University of Iowa before continuing her training at an acting conservatory in New York City. Ramya has since worked professionally across film, commercial, and theater projects. She currently splits her time between Los Angeles and an alpaca ranch in Bend, Oregon. @ramyanoodle
Annie Rosenberg
Annie Rosenberg grew up in the vibrant theatre scene of the San Francisco Bay Area, fell in love with the smell of sawdust and ambition, and never looked back. She trained at the University of Arizona and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts NYC, developing a deep appreciation for both classical theatre and contemporary performance. Favorite stage roles include Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing and Elizabeth in The Art of Dining. Standout screen rolls include Emma in Wildflowers Lost and Bri in Cradle and All, which earned her four Best Actress nominations. Her most career defining turn thus far was as Rental Car Agent #1 in a never-aired Car Shield commercial. @itsannierosenberg
Sean Kelly
Trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and raised on a steady diet of imagination, Sean revels in the magic of storytelling. He enjoys conjuring characters under stage lights, bringing scripts to life on film, and whispering secrets into your headphones as a voice actor. Equal parts Shakespeare and Saturday morning cartoon, his performances sparkle with heart, humor, and just a hint of mischief. @seandkelly
Matthew Stannah
Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, Matthew trained at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York and was a member of the esteemed 3rd Year Company. He has quickly built an impressive resume, including appearances on FBI: Most Wanted, and award-winning roles in Graffiti (Best Actor 2x), You and Me Naked Boy (Best Supporting Actor nominee), Not For Comedy, Cardinal Matter, and the Cannes-premiered David Mills. Recently relocated to Chicago, Matthew is thrilled to join the cast of A Dry Heat. He’s a proud girl-dad and husband with a unique past as an elephant nanny. @mstannah
James Lindsay
James Lindsay was born and raised in South Africa before making the leap to New York to pursue his passions: acting and sociology. He’s performed on stage and screen across New York and the US, bringing a grounded curiosity and emotional depth to every role. James finds peace and purpose living off-grid in the Grand Canyon, continuing to nurture his creative spark through voice-over work and independent projects. James is thrilled to step into the role of Rob in A Dry Heat. He’s honored to collaborate with such a wildly talented cast and the visionary crew bringing this remarkable story to life. @jazglindsay
Jay Cobian
Born and raised in Miami, FL, Jay has worked in various spaces in the New York theatre scene, working on productions like The Happy Sad, The Video Games, and Richard & Jane & Dick & Sally. Film/TV credits include recurring roles such as Jack Vargas on FBI: Most Wanted, appearances on Hulu’s Monsterland, and American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez. @jayalexandercobian