A Christmas Fairy Tale
A New Holiday Movie by Ken Trotta
Meet the Cast
From seasoned performers to rising stars, the movie's cast will whisk you away on a festive Christmas journey filled with laughter, love, and the true spirit of the season.
Lauren Mullins
Sam
Lauren is a professor by day who has performed in films, off-broadway shows, Tony n Tina’s Wedding (Philadelphia & Atlantic City casts), NJCU and Villanova musical theatre productions. She holds a master’s in music from NJCU and a doctorate in public administration from Rutgers-Newark. You can often find her singing with the acoustic band Pop Arcana, and spending time with her family. She is grateful for this opportunity and still believes in fairytales.
Samuel Platizky
Josh
Sam received his BA in English with a concentration in theatre from New Jersey City University. He is the founder of the award winning Narrow Bridge Films, an independent film production company that has produced 4 features, 13 shorts, and a web series. Film credits include: Blaming George Romero, Red Scare, Cabin of Errors, Yellow Scare, Cupid’s First Day, Tell Me Something Good, I’ve Got You Beat, Click Send, And more. Theatre credits include: American Games, Something Wicked, The Funeral Director’s Wife, Lord of the Flies, The Secret Garden, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and more. www.SamPlatizky.com
Jenn Farina
Jen
A Christmas Fairy Tale's fairy godmother is not too far from the real-life persona of Jennifer Farina. She is a caring, magical mother of three who is able to see the Christmas spirit in every situation.
Monika Deshmukh
Monika
A Christmas Fairy Tale is Monika's first foray into acting. She is a real estate agent and paralegal in her non-magical life.
Dale Burleyson
Dad
A freelance musician in Jersey City, Dale was a last minute addition to the A Christmas Fairytale movie cast but wound up being the perfect fit for Josh’s Dad.
Ben Cohen
Ben Silver
An actor and activist from the West Coast, Ben enthusiastically accepted the role that was written for him and is excited to experience Christmas for the first time.
Cast & Crew
Cast
Jenn Farina
Monika Deshmukh
Dale Burleyson
as Jenn
as Monika
as Dad
and Ben Cohen
Crew
Ken Trotta
Brian McCallister
Sami Saad
Francis Rice
Producer, Writer, Director, Songwriter
Writer, Producer
Director of Photograph, Director
Sound/Production Assistant
as Ben Silver
Monika Deshmuck
Alyssa Pierce
Alejandra Morante
Mariette Marino
Tinea Abdallah
Line Producer
Production Assistant
Choreography
Costume Design