Madylin Sweeten (she/her) is an Actress, Director, Writer, and Producer living in Los Angeles, CA. Madylin is probably best known for her role as Ally Barone in Everybody Loves Raymond, but can be seen more recently on Lucifer, Grey’s Anatomy, Dirty John: Betty, and the upcoming season of Monster: Lizzie Borden. Madylin has performed in many plays in Los Angeles, most notably her performance as Nora in Now or Neverland, for which she won the Valley Theater Award for Best Actress in 2019.

Deborah Baker Jr. is an actor best known for her roles as “Denise Miller” on IFC’s Stan Against Evil and “Esther” on CBS’s The Great Indoors. Most recently, Deborah recurred on CBS’s The Neighborhood as “Brittany,” the sister to Beth Behrs’ character, and voiced “Regina,” the puppet, on Comedy Central’s Blark&Son. Deborah is an improv performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade and indie shows around town. 
 

Joe J. Garcia is an award-winning director, actor, and educator with over three decades of experience in theater, film, and television. A member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity Association, his professional credits include appearances on Gilmore Girls, ER, The Practice, and numerous feature films, alongside stage work in leading roles. He is passionate about helping actors build confidence, take risks, and develop work that is honest and uniquely their own.

Sean Muramatsu has been a working actor and producer in Los Angeles since 2001. He’s recently appeared on Apple TV+’s The Morning Show and For All Mankind, recurred as “Ted” on The Young and the Restless, and “D.E.A. Agent Cho” on CBS’s S.W.A.T. His film credits include American Idiots and The Garlock Incident (also executive producer), both streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Linda Brennan has over 20 years of experience helping actors as a voice, speech, and dialects coach, Level 3 Alba Instructor, and theatre educator. She is the author of Stage Fright in the Actor (Routledge, 2020) and is deeply invested in the actor’s process, inside and out.  Her dual career in psychology makes her an excellent guide to the emotional world.

Steven is an actor, improviser, and writer with training from USC, BADA, and Upright Citizens Brigade. A company member and member of the casting team at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, he also has professional credits spanning television, theatre, and voice-over. Additionally, Steven is a producer and director of award-winning indie and digital content.