Jessica Whitfield

Carrie Anne Doherty

Carrie Ann Doherty, a Wichita-based actress and singer, discussed her career journey from theater to film, including her experiences working with 9:16 Productions and securing roles in various short films. She shared insights into her acting techniques, character development process, and audition experiences, while also discussing her background in music and theater. Carrie provided advice for aspiring actors, emphasizing the importance of building a local acting resume before pursuing opportunities in major cities, and expressed her passion for both acting and singing as her life's calling.

Ron Worley

Actor Ron Worley (Bachelors from the University of Kansas Theater and Film) discusses his journey into acting, which began three years ago after retiring from Hallmark, and his experiences in Kansas City's film and theater community, including his preparation process, recent projects, and on-set experiences. He shares his approach to character development, emphasizing responsiveness to scene partners and thorough script analysis, while also recounting memorable moments from his acting career. Ron encourages new actors to join Kansas City's welcoming film community and recommends that audiences support local theater and film events

Jessica Whitfield

Jessica is from Kansas City and earned her theater degree with an emphasis in acting from Drake Univeristy in Des Moines. She returned to Kansas City and has been making a living as an actor for a decade. She works as a standardized patient in medical and nursing schools, acts in plays, she's a princess at children's parties, gives tours at Union Station in character as well as local advertisements and films.

Robbie Lopez

Robbie Lopez grew up in the KC area and sold his first original comic as a ~14 year old. Robbie continued to write and make art and in 2018 started making movies. Robbie has learned and continued to grow as an film artist and has several projects in the works and upcoming.

Nicole Hall

Nicole Hall is an award winning actor who has been involved in dance and acting since she was 6 years old! She grew up in Kansas City and is involved in local performance art in local theater and films plus actively involved in the International Film Coalition Kansas City. She studied Theater Performance at the University of Central Missouri.