JR Bourne (George Rappleyea)

JR Bourne has been on an incredible roll from 2004 to the present, starring in several films that have enjoyed great success at festivals as well as at the box office.

For the adaptation of Leonard Cohen's semi-autobiographical novel The Favorite Game he was asked to bring to life 'Leonard Breavemen,' the character created by Mr. Cohen to loosely represent himself during the 60's. From there he lost 30 pounds and roamed the dark streets and alleys of Main St. in Vancouver, BC in order to prepare for his character 'Cliffie' in Nathaniel Geary's On The Corner. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival '04, was voted one of the top films of the year, garnered him a Leo Nomination, and won him The Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor.

JR again found himself at the Toronto Film Festival the following year with David Christensen's adaptation of Fred Lebron's bestselling novel Six Figures. Keeping his Toronto streak alive, 2006 brought him another nomination and once again won him The Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Douglas Copeland's first original screenplay Everything's Gone Green. That same year, JR gained recognition in America for playing the struggling journalist in the remake of Brian DePalma's Sisters. He then went on to the Gemini Award nominated movie musical The Score, and Scott Derrickson's Exorcism of Emily Rose. In 2007, JR received rave reviews for his interpretation of 'Truman' in Tom Hines' directorial debut Chronic Town which premiered at Sundance '08.

Upon moving to Los Angeles, he appeared in some of the most highly rated television shows on the air - CSI, NCIS, The Mentalist, and 24.

During JR's down time he coaches and mentors young inspiring artists with the Cucumber Satellite Theatre and Film Society. Founder Kate Twa makes her directorial debut with the Society's hotly anticipated first feature film Candyland. Working with no script, but instead work-shopping the scenes and then improvising them on the day, allowed for one of his more memorable experiences as an actor. He's currently working on a new script with Kate Twa and has three other projects in development.

Tom Mahard (Judge Raulston)

A native New Englander, Tom grew up in a theatrical household where his father, Francis Mahard, was a successful Scenic Designer in the Boston Area.

Tom received a B.A. in Speech and Theatre from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. He then moved to L.A. where he learned firsthand about the craft of acting and a lot about the business of acting. After L.A., Tom landed in Michigan where he worked fairly regularly as an actor, performing in over 60 plays at Michigan's prestigious Meadow Brook Theatre and in dozens of commercials and industrial films. During his first 28 years in Michigan, Tom appeared in two feature films, Word of Honor with Karl Malden, and Hoffa where he had the opportunity to perform with Danny DeVito. Since the Film Initiative began in Michigan, Tom has worked with Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino, Hillary Swank and Minnie Driver in Betty Anne Waters, and Robert DeNiro in Stone. He is very proud to add the role of Judge Raulston in Alleged at the Monkey Trial to the list.

Geoffrey Beauchamp (Dr. Morganthall)

Geoffrey Beauchamp is an award-winning classically trained stage actor with more than thirty years of experience in professional theatres all across the United States and in Europe. He has appeared in leading roles in major theatres from San Diego to New York and in works ranging from Shakespeare to Mamet. On film he has recently been seen in Gifted Hands alongside Cuba Gooding Jr., and recently finished filming on Trivial Pursuits which is due out in 2010. On television Mr. Beauchamp appeared on the daytime dramas Ryan's Hope and Guiding Light as well as in numerous commercials. In addition, over the last twenty years he has also completed literally thousands of performances of his own one-man show based on the life of Abraham Lincoln.

Though born in the United States, Mr. Beauchamp was raised in Australia where he still has strong family ties. He holds a Masters in Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Michigan, where he currently lives with his wife and family.

Frank Zieger (Tom Stewart)

Frank Zieger got his start as an improviser at the renowned Second City in Chicago. His first television appearance came on an episode of E.R. and shortly thereafter Frank had his film debut in the release of Street Thief with his first lead role in Hellcat & Tala. Since 2004 Frank has appeared in over 15 film and television productions and currently has several in post-production, including Trivial Pursuits, Little Murder, and Betty Ann Waters.

Jamie Kolacki (John Scopes)

Jamie Kolacki got his start at the age of six performing on stage in Chicago. He has appeared on television in many different commercials, as well as in To Sir With Love 2 with Sydney Poitier. Since moving to Michigan two years ago, he has continued performing on stage, most recently at Meadow Brook Theatre, as well as having worked on the film Up in the Air.

Marty Bufalini (Mr. LeBarron)

For more than 40 years, Marty has been an actor, director, and radio/TV voice-over talent. His film credits include Gran Torino, Betty Ann Waters, Prayers for Bobby, Trivial Pursuit, An Ordinary Killer, and he has recently been cast in Trust, directed by David Schwimmer.

Marty's stage credits include The Merchant of Venice, Bus Stop, Inspecting Carol, The Diary of Anne Frank, The Comedy of Errors, Abelard and Heloise, The Music Man, Our Town, Lovers and Other Stranger, You Can't Take It With You, Over The River and Through The Woods, Bells Are Ringing and the role of 'Henry Drummond' in Inherit The Wind.

Marty has directed several stage productions including You Can't Take It With You, The Music Man, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Bye, Bye Birdie, Guys and Dolls, The Curious Savage, and Suessical, the Musical.

A student of history, Marty collects antique cars (he co-hosted with Jay Leno the NBC special on the 100th anniversary of the automobile), radios, and phonographs. He has been a consultant to The Henry Ford Museum for nearly 30 years.

Marty has been married to the lovely (and patient) Judi for over 30 years and they have four grown children.