Cast

Jelani Alladin

as Robert

Jelani Alladin is a fast-emerging star who is establishing himself across television, film, and theater. Alladin recently starred in Showtime’s Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominated limited series Fellow Travelers, The A.V. Club called Alladin’s performance “a revelation.” Upcoming, Alladin will star in the independent feature C-Side. Previously, Alladin has appeared in The Walking Dead: World Beyond for AMC, Law & Order: SVU, FBI, and Blue Bloods. In film, Alladin starred in Netflix’s Tick, Tick… Boom! and MGM’s Respect in 2021. On stage, he was last seen as Hercules in Public Works’ musical adaptation of Disney’s Hercules. Alladin made his Broadway debut starring as Kristoff in Disney’s Frozen, earning a Drama Desk nomination for Best Leading Actor and a Drama League nomination for Distinguished Performance. Additional credits include audiobooks for the New York Times notable My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson and Boys Come First by Aaron Foley. Alladin is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of The Arts and currently resides in New York City.

Zach Martens

as Max

Zach Martens is a New York–based actor, immersive creator, and co-founder of OddKnock Productions. He has performed with acclaimed companies including Punchdrunk (Sleep No More), Third Rail Projects (The Grand Paradise), and OddKnock’s own work (From on High), which was featured on the Emmy Award–winning series Immersive World and named one of NoPro’s Best Immersive Shows of 2022. Zach’s work spans stage, screen, and experiential design, with collaborations across La Jolla Playhouse, Gulfshore Playhouse, Z Space, The O’Neill Center, and other regional theaters. On camera, he has appeared in Broad City (Comedy Central), Shades of Blue (NBC), The Daily Show, Hunting Season (LOGO), and the independent films Next Year, Offline, and Look on the Bright Side. Named to the 2023 XLIST of the 100 Most Creative Visionaries in Experiential, Zach continues to bridge performance and innovation through immersive storytelling. He currently works on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and holds an MFA in Acting from UC San Diego.

Sherz Aletaha

as Kelly

Sherz, which is pronounced like more than one Cher, was recently seen in the Tony winning Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along as Scotty/Mrs. Spencer/Auditionee and understudying Mary Flynn. Her credits include Merrily… at New York Theater Workshop, Lalume in Kismet (dir. Lonny Price with the Santa Barbara Symphony), Aldonza in Man of La Mancha (Triad Stage), Queen Iduna in Frozen (Papermill Playhouse), and appearances at The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Ars Nova, The York, Prospect Theater Company, and The Playwrights Center. TV/Film: “Merrily We Roll Along,” “Powerbook III: Raising Kanaan,” “The Detour,” “The First Wives Club,” “Three Trembling Cities,” "Insomnia” and voice over work for Netflix and Age of Learning.