Cast
Kirby Heyborne
{Clifford}
Kirby Heyborne has received critical acclaim for his starring roles in “Saints and Soldiers”, “The R.M.”, “The Sons of Provo”, and “Pirates of the Great Salt Lake” (The Weinstein Co.). TV includes “Everwood” and “Free Ride.” When he is not filming, Kirby directs and performs across the country with his improv comedy troupe, “The Society.” He has narrated twenty-five audio books for Random House Books on Tape and he has received Audio File Magazine’s Earphone award for excellence in narration. Kirby is also a successful musician and has released three solo albums. Kirby’s recently released third album, “Merry White Tree in the Night,” has received rave reviews and will be featured in the holiday film, “Together Again for the First Time” in which he also starred.
Ceciley Jenkins
{Chun Li}
Ceciley made her professional debut as an actor at the age of 16, in Michigan, as Cecile in Les Liaisons Dangeureuses (Actor's Theatre). In Toronto she appeared in over a dozen plays including playing Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (Repercussion Nat. Tour). In LA she is a member of The Actors’ Gang. Film and TV work included The Color of Friendship (Disney MOW), Psi Factor (CBS/CTV), The Enduring Enigma of Susanna Moodie (Upper Cda. Pics, Gemini Award Nominee), Conspiracy Guy (Space TV Special), Claire in New Line's film “Knockaround Guys”, ”Without a Trace”, "The Poughkeepsie Tapes", and “Seduction Story” (Bravo Network).
Alanna Bernhoft
{Narrator}
Alanna began her performing career at age two when she appeared as a Snowflake in LaCanada’s Dance Now Studio’s Christmas production of The Snow Queen. She went on to dance in a series of live productions. Alanna has also appeared as an actress in several independent films and television shows, including “Someone For Everyone” and “Dexter.” She works every Halloween on “Nightmare On Vista Court” an ongoing Haunted House presented by L.A.film industry Dads, and has provided several voice characterizations on her Father’s children’s radio show, “Playdate.”
Thomas Minkowski
{Robot Boy}
Thomas has been performing since he was 4 years old. A Wisconsin native with numerous theatrical, film and music videos’ to his credit. Some of his theater credits include, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie), You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Charlie), Caroline or Change (Noah), Little Women (Laurie). Film work includes: Swords and Savages, Finding Nolan and Lucky. He is now starring in Jr. Chef of America and will be a guest on Good Morning America September 24th 2008 showing off his cooking talent.
Amber Ingram
{Little Chun Li}
Amber has been acting professionally since the age of seven. She has appeared in several national commercials as well as a feature film. “Me, You, A Bag & Bamboo” marks Amber’s 8th independent short. She feels honored to have been given the opportunity to work alongside such an amazing group of creative talent.
Josh Jacques
{Robot Dad}
Josh was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from U of Wisconsin-Madison. He made the natural transition from engineer to fashion model. He studied acting at Freehold Studios in Seattle. Josh has been extremely fortunate to have traveled the world extensively doing many commercials, magazines, catalogs, and fashion shows. He now lives in LA and has studied closely with Steven Anderson of pr. He also studies under Robert Carnegie at Playhouse West in North Hollywood. He is especially fond of his roles in the award winning play Welcome Home Soldier.
Allan Havey
{Chun Li’s Dad}
Allan Havey has extensive film and TV experience. Film roles include: “The Informant”, "Hancock" and "Comedian". TV roles include: "Free Ride", "Seinfeld" "The Sarah Silverman Progam", "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "PUNK’D". He has also appeared on: "The Late Show with David Letterman", "Late Night with Conan O’Brian", "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and "Comic Relief IV and V". His two HBO Specials “One Night Stand” and “Command Performance” were both nominated for Cable Ace Awards. He is best known as creator and host of the cult talk show “Night After Night”, which ran for three years on Comedy Central. He has also headlined at comedy clubs around the country.
Bryce Hurless
{Little Clifford}
Bryce Hurless started acting when he was 6 years old and booked a national Campbell's Soup Commercial. Bryce started acting theatrically when he was 7 and booked a supporting role in the Feature Film, Sunny and Share Love You. Since then, he has appeared in 4 Feature Films, 4 Short Films and 5 National Commercials. Most recently, he can be seen as Chelsea Handlers son, Ben, in "In The Motherhood", playing a young Will Ferrell in "Step Brothers", or a National yellowbook.com commercial.
Susan Merson
{Chun Li’s Mom}
Susan began her career as an actress in New York starring in such Off Broadway hits as the original company of Jack Heifner’s VANITIES, spending time on Broadway, regional theatre and in Off Off Broadway developmental work. She relocated to LA where her acting career has included television and film work and well as many writing and teaching assignments. Her book on solo performance YOUR NAME HERE: AN ACTOR/WRITERS GUIDE TO SOLO PERFORMANCE is available through Amazon.com
Margaret Easley
{Clifford’s Mother}
Margaret Easley is pleased to be a part of Me You A Bag and Bamboo. She has appeared in hundreds of television commercials, and played the recurring role of April Blessing on HBO's Big Love. She has also guest starred on Without A Trace, NCIS, Ghost Whisperer, and Cold Case to name a few. Currently she is filming the show Dan's Detour of Life, where she plays cougar Caroline Kirkland. She is devoted to several animal charities, especially The Bearttooth Nature Center.
