Meet The Cast of "Paranoid"

The Role of Jackson: Anthony Lee McBride

Anthony moved earlier this year to Columbia, SC from England with his wife. His personality won all of us as he depicted the role of Jackson during his audition. Anthony recent roles have been in theatre as Talthybius in Jean Paul Sartre's version of Trojan Women and as a soldier in Eleven Vests by Edward Bond. Training has come from a workshop with playwright Edward Bond and the University of Leicester with a BA with honors in Drama and English.

The Role of Sheila: Elissa Horrell

Elissa moved to Columbia a few months ago from Orlando, FL. Recent roles have included the lead actress in the short film Fratricide as Lucille. Additional roles has been as Rebecca in Ghost of St. Martins; Linda in Check Please!; and as a paid extra in We Are Marshall. She also has theatrical experience. Her training has come from Charleston Opera, Marshall University Music, Marshall University Theatre, and New York Film Academy. Her next role after this film will be at Columbia's Workshop Theatre in their production of "Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits Vol. 1".

The Role of the Father: Jack Stecher

Jack currently resides in Charlotte, NC. His interaction with Anthony and Elissa during the audition won him the role. He has done the films National Lampoon, Republic of Pete 10 in a supporting role as Righteous Dan; Blood Done Sign My Name in a Principal role as the bell ringing usher; Third On a Match in a supporting role of Sergeant Jones; and Nailed as James Brolin-body double and principal role of Elk-man, Congressman. Jack also has training in television, commercials, and theater. His training has come from a 6 month training in film acting with J.D. Lews and an acting workshop with Jackie Burch. Jack is represented by Maultsby Talent Agency.

The Role of the Mother: Patricia Garvin

Patricia is from Charleston, SC. Her conviction to stay in character for her audition as Jackson's mother won her the role. She recently got back from Los Angeles portraying Tom Arnold's stepmother on Biography Channel's Celebrity Ghost Stories. Her many other roles have been in film, television, industrial, and theater. Patricia's training has come from Margie Haber of Margie Haber Studio in West Hollywood, CA, Ritchard Futch, Jackie Burch, and Alpha Tyler. Patricia is represented by Coastal Talent.

Filming will be April 16-18, 2010 in Columbia, SC.