Meet Our Cast

Karen McClain - Playing Mary
Karen has made numerous television appearances including guest-starring and recurring roles on Comedy Central, Modern Family, Two and a Half Men, Cougar Town, Law & Order: LA, and many more. She has also appeared in national and regional television commercials for Capitol One, Vodafone, and Burger King.

Aside from film and television, she has several stage credits. Her portrayal of Aunt Ethel in the production of "The Colored Museum" by George C. Wolfe won her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a play by the L.A Stage Alliance. Some of her other stage credits include "Once On This Island: The Musical" at the Fullerton Civic Light Opera, "Nunsense" - The Welk Resort, "South Pacific" for Carousel Theatre in Akron, Ohio and the off-Broadway production of "Ain't Misbehavin."

Freddie De Grate - Playing Jake
Freddie is just your average "Good Ole Boy" from Texas. He aspires to create moments of applause, laughter and tears of joy.  He first caught the acting bug when he performed in plays at La Poynor High School. Television and film credits include, The Last Cry, R.A.D.I.C.A.L.S, Alien Encounters, The Crazy Pickup, Wages of Sin, Dinner with Fred, The Unit, Strong Medicine, CSI: NY, and more.

Michael Gier - Director & Producer
Michael has been in the entertainment industry for most of his life as an actor, singer, dancer, and on-camera host. In 2009 he started Gier Productions, a full service production company. Michael is an award winning director producing films and documentaries.