The Cast and Crew of
A Rom-Com Reckoning
Rafael Siegel as Matt
With more than 85 credits to Rafael's name, from roles in 16 features and numerous indie shorts to appearances on hit TV shows like The Mentalist, you might see him and think "Who is that guy?" In 2016, he got a big break as the politically-incorrect zealot neighbor, Jorge, in Meet The Blacks. As of 2024, Rafael is a regular on the wildly popular Dhar Mann YouTube series, as well as having roles in a handful of vertical dramas. 2025 will see the release of 3 more feature films and roles in 3 additional features slated for production.
Lulu Grey as Jessie
Lulu was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and knew since the age of 5 that she wanted to spend the rest of her life acting. She immersed herself in theater and received a BA in Theater Studies from Northern Illinois University in 2022. She has since acted in various projects, including short films, music videos, TV promos, and voiceover projects. She is excited to participate in her first Premiere the Play production, and bring Jessie Stewart to life!
Shannon Gibbs as Nora
Shannon is an actor and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, known for Jackass 4.5, My Own, and White Gaze. A Middlebury Theatre alum, Shannon currently trains in the Meisner Technique at Playhouse West. With a passion for the offbeat and absurd, Shannon gravitates toward emotionally rich, unconventional roles that challenge the boundaries of the expected. Always exploring the edge of art and performance, Shannon brings depth and heart to their work.
Dan Borengasser: Playwright
Many of Dan's plays have been produced or have received staged readings. A number of plays – including A.R@Uni.Gov, The Kindness of Strangers, The Canterbury Tales Revisited, and Sense & Insensibility – have been published. Dan's plays have been produced in theaters across the country, from New York to Los Angeles, as well as in Canada, Mexico, India, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. A number of radio plays have been produced and broadcast nationally. www.danborengasser.com
Cory Boyas: Director
Cory is a storyteller, a business coach, a foodie, an animal enthusiast, and a lover of scotch, bourbon, coffee, and hot sauce. His award-winning work can be seen on stage and screen, both nationally and internationally. For the latest, check out: https://coryboyas.com
Dean Jackson: Sound Designer
Dean is a sound designer.