Colin Koth
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Colin Koth is a Los Angeles-based actor who has recently appeared in Lioness, The Upshaws, and The Naughty List of Mr. Scrooge. His last stage appearance was playing Proteus in Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona at the University of Sioux Falls where he received a BA in Theatre. He would like to thank the one-of-a-kind, talented writer/director Paris Herbert-Taylor; Sam Schoen for being the glue and bringing this to life; the dream cast of Lee, Mae, David, Martin, Sam--and especially, his wife Lindsay; his ultimate support team (family and friends); and the incredible Training Mate family.
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Lindsay Elston
'Sister Harmony'
@linsayelston
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Lindsay Elston is an actress and writer whose credits include High Potential, NCIS: New Orleans, and several independent films. As the middle child of 5 sisters it makes sense she because a devoted member of Happy Havens. When not on stage, onscreen, or obsessing over Star Wars you may find her wandering outdoors, shooting hoops, or stumbling through beginner tap class. She’d like to thank Paris and her beautiful brain and Sam for bringing us all on this journey. She’ll join their cult anytime. GLORY TO HER OMNISCIENCE.
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Lee Shorten
'Jasper'
@lcshorten
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Lee Shorten is a former lawyer turned actor and director best known for playing Sgt Yoshida on Amazon's 'The Man in the High Castle', Walt
Yoshida on AMC's 'The Terror' and Rafa in Apple's 'Swan Song' opposite Mahershala Ali. Lee has also worked on a number of AAA video games and animated projects including 'Ghost of Tsushima', 'Death Stranding 2', 'Blue Eye Samurai' and 'Ultraman Rising'. In 2018 Lee was nominated for a Jessie Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Jung in Pacific Theatre's production of Ins Choi's 'Kim's Convenience'. That same year Lee made his directorial debut with his short film 'J'adoube' which won Best Short Film at The Vancouver Asian Film Festival. Other directing credits include the English Language dubs of 'The Legend of Hei 2' and Shoji Kawamori's 'Labyrinth'. Lee is honored to be a part of 'Happy Havens Church of High Enlightenment'. |
Mae Ruling
'Fawn'
@maeruling
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Mae (she/her) is an actor, filmmaker, and SAG-AFTRA member. Having grown up in Indiana, she now calls the City of Angels home. Her short film, “Carole & Clark,” which she wrote, produced, and starred in as Carole Lombard, premiered at the Pasadena International Film Festival last year. Mae is a company member of Playground LA. She also plays flute in the Burbank Community Band.
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David William
'Dear Leader' & Male Swing
@davidwilliamrogers
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David William is a Los Angeles-based actor bringing versatility, authenticity, and a commanding presence to stage, screen, and audio. His recent credits include the audio drama Autumn, in which he voices Lochlan, and his theatrical debut in The Goodlucks, where he portrayed George Dandridge at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
As he continues to build his career in Los Angeles, David is focused on pursuing challenging and diverse roles that push his range as an actor and contribute to compelling, memorable stories. He is excited to collaborate with filmmakers, writers, and creative teams who share his passion for bold and authentic storytelling. |
Martin Renteria
'News Reporter'
@goformarty
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Martin Renteria is a stand up comedian, actor and voice actor. His love of theater started in elementary school when 3 human heads operated as one creature. He thought, “wow. I hate them so much”, Currently Martin is taking an involuntary break from comedy to develop his acting technique. When he’s not contemplating new avenues of comedy or honing his acting technique, he can be found in his natural habitat: playing video games or reading a fantasy book of some sort.
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Paris Herbert-Taylor
Writer/Director
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Paris Herbert-Taylor is a Los Angeles-based writer and producer whose work spans scripted film and television, branded content, and theatre.
A former Development Executive, Paris has produced work for HBO Max, Coca-Cola, and FIFA, and develops original character-driven projects across drama, dark comedy, and romantic comedy. Paris grew up across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. and brings a global sensibility, sharp dialogue, and emotionally grounded storytelling to female-forward narratives. Paris is a member of PlayGround-LA and a Samuel French Off Off Broadway finalist. |
Sam Schoen
Producer
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Sam Schoen is a producer and executive working across film, television, and live entertainment. She has held roles spanning development, production, financing, acquisitions, and distribution, working with teams at Topic Studios, Groundswell Productions, Gunpowder & Sky, and the Sundance Institute. Her project The Uninvited Guest was a 2026 Emmy Award finalist for Outstanding Innovation in Emerging Media Programming, and she is a 2026 Women in Film Business Fellow.
Based between Los Angeles and New York, Sam is pursuing her JD part-time at Syracuse University College of Law and co-founded the mental health resource The Relational Nerd. She also serves on the Associates Board of Hilarity for Charity and is a proud dog mom to two rescue dogs. |