Cast - A Discussion on the American Landscape
Sarah Frazier
Sarah is a native of Wichita, KS and has been in the Twin Cities for about a year and a half. She received a B.A. in Liberal Arts with a Minor in Music at Southwestern College in Kansas. She has performed in many different theatres throughout the Twin Cities including Box Wine Theatre and Eagan Community Theatre. Favorite roles include Cinderella in Into the Woods, Fairy Godmother in Cinderella and Sarah in A Very Lovely Dress. Primarily a stage actress, this is Sarah's second film to date, the first being Undone: A New Musical by Maxwell Fredenthal, filmed last summer. She is very excited to help tell this story set with a beautiful backdrop.
Richard Weber
Richard graduated from Avila University in Kansas City, MO, where he received his B.F.A. in acting. He is relatively new to the film scene, but has performed in everything from children's theatre to Shakespeare. He is enjoying working with the great cast and crew on this project. He would like to express his thanks to his parents and his sisters, Maureen and Emily, for all of their love and support.
Samantha Rahmeyer
Samantha grew up in the small town of Zimmerman, Minnesota. Diagnosed with Tibial Torsion at birth, Samantha’s childhood was filled with a constant desire to find and overcome challenges, despite her limitations. When she received corrective surgery at age nine, she was able to begin training in martial arts- this is where her passion to perform truly began. First acting in small roles for the Prairie Fire Theatre, Samantha has since moved from the stage to the screen with five independent lead roles to date. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications with a minor in Theatre.
Dave Olson
Dave attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, earning his BS Degree in Theatre Education and BA in Music Performance. He has appeared as spokesperson in numerous regional TV commercials, and has been in dozens of stage productions at the university, regional, and community theatre level.
Rene Meyer-Grimberg
Rene graduated from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and attended the National Theater Institute in Connecticut. She has written and produced a number of films and plays in Saint Paul, Minnesota, since moving there in 1999. Her most recent stage performances were in English language productions in Germany, including Look Back in Anger and Crimes of the Heart.
Eric Elefson
Eric grew up on a farm just outside the town of River Falls, Wisconsin where his parents, Vern and Jean Elefson, still live. Eric attended River Falls High School where he first found his interest in Theatre after taking an introductory drama class his freshman year. As an extra credit assignment for the class, he auditioned for a role in a community production and has been involved in acting ever since. Eric recently graduated from Hillsdale College where he majored in Theatre and minored in English. Some of his involvment in college outside of theatre included Swing Dance Club, playing in Tulloch Ard, the school's bagpipe band, and playing in the Loch Ness Swim Club, an alternative/rock band. Two of Eric's favorite roles were George Gibbs (Our Town) and Christy Mahon (The Playboy of the Western World).
