Cast
Meet the Cast
Clover
played by Haley Holmes
Finn
played by Calvin Cich
Emmy
played by Kate Myers
Marc Palombo
A Junior Acting major, was thrilled to be working on this film! He has worked on other films at Point Park including “One Last Hurrah” directed by Jay Chapman, and “Breakfast At Midnight” with a production company in San Bernadino, CA.
He has previously been in the Pittsburgh Playhouse productions of “Kentucky” bringing to life the character of James, and “Newsies” portraying Wiesel. Other shows include “NightNight,” “The Kings Of Delancey Lane” and "Degas C'est Moi." He loved working with the cast and crew on this project and for the ability to act alongside puppets! IG: @marcpalombo24
As Todd
As Finn
Calvin Cich
A Senior Musical Theatre Major at Point Park! Credits include It’s a Wonderful Life (Uncle Billy/Mr. Martini) (Pittsburgh Playhouse), Spring Awakening (Kaulbach/Reinholdt U/S Melchior/Adult Men) (Pittsburgh Playhouse, 35MM (The Manny) (Pinnacle), How I Learned to Drive, Giligan’s Island: The Musical (Skipper) (Carousel Music Theatre), and Elvis Revue (Jester) (Carousel Music Theatre).
He would like to thank Brooke and the cast and crew of The Big Red Telephone for the incredible opportunity! Thanks to his Mom, Dad, and Skylar, for their support and love. calvincich.com. @cal.cich.
Kate Myers
As Emmy
A first year fine art student at Carnegie Mellon. She did theater all throughout high school and continues to do so through the student run theater program at CMU. This was her first experience working on a film, and she had a blast! The awesome cast and crew are awesome and she is so excited to have gotten to work on this project.
As Clover
Haley Holmes
Born and raised in Talladega, Alabama before planting their creative roots in Pittsburgh as a senior BFA Musical Theatre major at Point Park University. Big Red Telephone is their puppeteering debut! Haley most recently finished their run of Men on Boats at the Pittsburgh Playhouse and last fall wrapped filming for Ethan Coen's new film (currently Untitled Road Comedy). They're looking forward to graduation and seeking out what the future has in store. Many thanks to the cast and crew of BRT, roommates Zoe and Chloe, and partner for their unwavering support.
Insta: @haleynholmes
Claire Ferguson
As Todd’s Mother
A senior Musical Theatre major with a minor in Music at Point Park University. She is originally from Columbus Ohio. Recent theatre credits include recent credits include Judy in 9 to 5 (Weathervane Playhouse) and Mary Debemham in Murder on the Orient Express (Weathervane Playhouse). She has worked on other Point Park student films such as “The Most Beautiful Thing.” She loved working on this project and hopes to work on more.
As Young Todd
Maddox Leveaux
From Shinnston, West Virginia. He made his acting debut in October of 2022. He had a lot of fun working on this movie, even though it was cold outside! He’s so excited to see the finished movie with the family.