The Angela Boehm Casting Team
Angela Boehm, Casting Director & Co-Owner of 1st Team Actors Studio
Angela Boehm has been working in the theater and film industry for the past 25 years. Starting as an assistant, and using each experience to hone her craft and grow in her field, she was able to build her resume and career. In 2017, she received her credentials as a member of the Casting Society of America, and has become one of the most sought after casting directors in Ohio. Angela has worked on feature films such as Cherry, The Last Witch Hunter, My Friend Dahmer, Fast 8, Little Evil, Whiteboy Rick and Native Son. Her work extends onto the small screen as well, working consistently with Nestle on national campaigns, AP Bio, and nationwide searches to cast shows and movies like Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time, Heaven is for Real, and The Boy Who Knew Too Much. As a trusted name in the entertainment community, Angela has connections with agents in major cities throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois and beyond. With an ever-growing database of over 13,000 SAG and non-union actors, and a strong team of individuals, Angela Boehm Casting is able to ensure every project receives the perfect cast.
Annie Wilkins, Casting Assistant
A lifelong lover of all things film, Annie is a Northeast Ohio native, born and raised in Akron. She attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she received a degree in theatre with a focus in acting, voice, and dialects. During college, she was a founding member of a sketch and improv comedy troupe, a teaching assistant for acting and voice classes, and a dialect coach for university and local productions. After college, Annie lived in L.A. for a period during which she was lucky enough to put her love of film to use. She is thrilled to be working as part of Angela’s team.
Lucy Grimm, Casting Assistant
Lucy loves all things film! She attended the University of Portland, in Oregon, where she received a degree in Business, Marketing. She spent most of her time as a student athlete on the University’s Division 1 Rowing Team. After college, Lucy lived in Phoenix, Arizona for five years where she worked for their NBA Team, the Phoenix Suns. She moved to Cleveland in 2019 to pursue a career in film. She specifically loves acting and casting and is excited to be working as part of Angela’s team!
Jason Tait, Casting Assistant
Jason Tait has spent years developing an eye for casting. He spent the last 25 years working in creative arts, seven of which were spent in amusement park entertainment. He has worked on several features and is thrilled to be on the AngelaBoehmCasting team. Jason enjoys being behind and in front of the camera; he’s a trained actor and has enjoyed roles in stage, commercial, and film. Jason has cast several commercials with Nestle, and Clockwork 9 Productions. He also loves working on features, his favorite being the Russo Brothers first post Marvel film Cherry.
Jessica Halas, Casting Assistant
Jessica Halas moved to Cleveland from her hometown, Youngstown, Ohio, in 2015 to seek a four-year college education. She is now a 2019 film graduate from Cleveland State University. Since graduation, she has been a freelance videographer, working for several production companies. Alongside camera work, she is the Production Coordinator for the live theatrical show, Modern Warrior Live. She has functioned as an Assistant Director on numerous short films and commercials.
Paige Elizabeth, Casting Assistant
Paige Elizabeth, a Northeast Ohio native, is honored to be part of the Angela Boehm Casting team. Paige has been on stage since the age of four and has trained for the past 12 years in theatre, voice, dance and film. Paige Elizabeth is new to the team but loved her first experience working on the Russo Brothers first post-Marvel film, Cherry.
Julianne Kalec, Casting Assistant
Julianne recently graduated from the University of Dayton with a B.A in Human Rights Studies and a minor in Communication/ Media Production; furthermore, she was selected to participate in the film studies programs at the Cannes Film Festival and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. As a filmmaker, she has worked for ESPN+ and her work has aired on PBS. Julianne has a passion for all things storytelling and is excited to be working with Angela’s team!
Julia Green, Casting Assistant
Julia Green is an actress, former competitive dancer and now stepping into her newest role as Casting Assistant with Angela Boehm Casting. Upon graduation, she went straight into the film industry and can be seen in various commercials and training at 1st Team Actors Studio! She is delighted to now be behind the scenes casting on Angela’s team, and her favorite part is seeing the actors she books on set living out their dreams.
Valerie Collins, Casting Assistant
Valerie Collins spent the early part of her life as an actor on stage and now focuses primarily on acting for the camera. She made her move to Cleveland to actively train in her on camera technique. Her experience in front of the camera led to a seamless transition into the world of casting as she brings her perspective from both sides of the casting table to the Angela Boehm Casting Team!