Meet the Cast
Mickey Gooch Jr.
Mickey is a New York–based actor, producer, and writer working across theatre, film, and television.
Gooch has appeared in studio and independent films, including How to Single, The Clapper, and Deported. His work often centers on complex, flawed characters, blending dark comedy with emotional realism.
Star Amerasu
STAR AMERASU is a performance and new media artist. She graduated from the San Francisco Film School. She wrote, directed, and starred in the narrative short After Hours (2024), executive produced by Elliot Page. Notable stage credits include originating the lead in Jeremy O. Harris’s NORF. Star is an accomplished DJ and viral storyteller, recently seen in Sam Anderson’s play The Wolf is an Endangered Species at the New Theater Hollywood . She is honored to play Miss Jackson.
Olamide Asanpaola
Olamide Asanpaola favorite past credits include Television: “Law & Order” and “Power Book III: Raising Kanan”. Theatre: Pamela in Head Over Heels, Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act, Dionne in Hair, Lorrell Robinson in Dreamgirls & La Marquise de Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons. When Olamide is not on stage she is fervently recording every single thought she’s ever had and posting it on TikTok. Follow her if you too are also insufferable. And when she’s not doing that she’s plotting her global pop star takeover recording music under the alias Simi Love! Instagram & TikTok: @queenolamide_ or @similovesyou or @similove__
Leo Jasper Davis
Leo Jasper Davis is a South Florida native. In 2019 he co-created and co-starred in the YouTube sketch comedy(Dom and Dave).In 2021, he made the move to NYC, where he signed with LS Talent. Since, he has performed in various NYC productions(Chalk Circle, Treasure Island, John Deserves to Die). In 2023 he took on the role of Big Moe in “5 Guys Named Moe” at the Raymond F Kravis Center of Performing Arts . In 2025, he performed at Riverside Center(Heartbreak Hotel, Jesus Christ Superstar) and just has returned from Florida where he played King in the developmental reading of “ The Saga of Peaches and the Black King” at Theatrelab.
Kahlil S. Harvey
Kahlil is very excited to be making his Off-Broadway debut with Silverback Mountain! As a performer from Macon, Georgia, he never thought he would be making a stage debut in NYC but it's happening!! Thank you to all involved in this process and a big thank you to his family back home for their never-ending support!
Joe Regelbrugge
Joe Regelbrugge is a Seattle-based actor and writer with a rich background in both stage and screen, including extensive work in Los Angeles. Some television and film credits include MTV’s Undressed, Power Rangers in Space, The Young and the Restless, Passions, 7th Heaven, Private Life, and Proximity. As a writer and performer, he also contributed to Only in LA.
Currently, Joe is developing his original screenplay Phobia, set to begin production in summer 2027. Whether on stage or screen, Joe is drawn to stories that challenge, surprise, and reveal the profoundly human.
Samuel Selman
Samuel Selman is known for his work in Temptation Under the Sun, now on Lifetime. He is also recognized for The Little Mermaid by MSR Media (on Amazon Prime) and Depths of Eternity. While working on features, and short films such as Meme’s and Nightmares, Immortal Kombat, and In The Air, Samuel obtained a degree in Animation and VFX, and Film Production. Samuel found a community at Playhouse West, which has presented many opportunities to write and produce his own short film, The Little Things, and the one-act stage play, A Night of Hate (now a short film!). Including working alongside Playhouse West teachers Wolfgang Bodison and Gabe Grier in the stage play Permafrost. And Rabbit-Hole directed by Holly Gagnier.
Collins Rush
Collins is thrilled to make his NY debut in this wonderful show! Favorite credits include Victory Dash in Elf on the Shelf (National Tour), King Agnarr in Frozen (A.C.T. of CT), Robert in The Drowsy Chaperone, Berger in Hair (Sierra Rep), Ensemble in Beauty and the Beast (Engeman Theater), Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street (Riverside Center), Race in Newsies, Ensemble in Hello, Dolly! (Casa Mañana), Flotsam in The Little Mermaid (Palace Theatre), Doody in Grease (Maine Siate), Hanschen in Spring Awakening, Bobby in A Chorus Line (Uptown Players). Love forever to his family, Miss Suz, and Theatre TCU. @collinsrush
Walker Stovall
Walker Stovall is a monolingual, biphobic, triple threat born-and-raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is a recent graduate of the Atlantic Acting School and is now working on his PhD in Kiology at Queen's College. He was recently seen originating the role of ASM in Slam Frank at The Asylum.
Jason Yanto
Jason Yanto is an actor, singer, and creator based in New Jersey. He’s a proud Filipino-American immigrant, and centers much of his work on this blended heritage. Recent theater credits include America Is In the Heart (Hi-ARTS), Seng’s Hair Salon (InterACT Philly), Poster Boys (Under St. Marks) and Little Miss Perfect. Recent shorts: Orange Juice (PIFF Selection), Stand Up. Original music out now on all platforms. @jasonyanto
Jackson Whittier
Jackson Whittier is a New York City based Actor and theatrical artist, born and raised in St. Louis, MO. Featured credits include PATRICK BATEMAN (American Psycho/Post Theatre Company), RINK BOWAGEN (The Boy Who Grew Flowers/Treehouse Shakers) and DON ADRIANO DE ARMADO (Love’s Labour’s Lost/Post Theatre Company). Whittier is thrilled about his involvement as the understudy for MICKEY and RISHI in Mickey Gooch Jr.’s new musical comedy Silverback Mountain, where he will be making his Off-Broadway debut this June. JacksonWhittier.com