Bethany Stolar (Pickles)
Bethany is an actress and filmmaker living in Pittsburgh and has worked on student and independent films. I Want to Live on Mars will be her first lead role in a feature film which she is very excited to be a part of.
Claire Haller (Breezy)
Claire has lived on both coasts of the US, because of her family's military background. She enjoys traveling, spontaneous adventures, and any animal on the face of the earth. Her acting career started in the theatre, at the age of 6, and has since grown into film. Having graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2018, Claire has never slowed down and is always ready to show off her passion.
Martin Nikolov (Robbie)
Martin is a Bulgarian-American actor based in NYC. Fresh out of school at Vassar, Martin is excited to explore the scene and is proud to be taking his first steps with I Want to Live on Mars. Martin has almost 10 years of acting behind him on three continents, in multiple languages, and cannot wait for where the journey takes him next.
Mark Solari (Mike)
Mark is a character actor with extensive stage experience. He has appeared in a variety of roles ranging from Alan Strang in Equus to Ebenezer Scrooge and from Lord Capulet to Paul Sheldon in an adaptation of Stephen Kingʼs Misery. Most recently Mark was seen as Crastin & Tommy in Catapult at Theater for the New City. He was Gustafson in August Strindberg Repertory Theatreʼs production of Burnt House. Soon he will be seen in the Harry Potter fan film The Gathering Storm as Professor Slughorn; as well as in The Miss Bomba Claudie Show web series as Ivan. On television he has appeared on Person of Interest, Gotham, Monumental Mysteries and Iʼd Kill for you.
Tatyana Kot (Nancy)
Tatyana Kot (Nancy) was born in the Soviet Union, trained to be a ballerina, studied History & Archaeology in the university, worked with people with disabilities for 15 years in Kentucky and NYC. Breast cancer survivor and advocate. Best actress winner at Planet Connections theater festivity, Midtown international theater festival and First prize at Secondo Theater festival (Zurich, Switzerland). Company member of Blessed Unrest: Snow Queen (2017), Doruntine (Zurich-2016, NYC-2015), Bodies: Anatomies of Being (2015 & 2016), Christmas Carol (2013), Euridyce's Dream (2013). Company member of Nylon Fusion theater company: Marina/Mata Hari (2013), Snowfall in Berlin(2014), The Chaplin Plays (2016-2019), Tales with Teeth (2019). A VR immersive documentary about her life with cancer NORMAL DAY was internationally released in 2018. Tatyana is a founding member of the Russian-speaking On Cue Theatre company, which plays shows for kids and adults in NYC.
Alexander Zubrienko Abe (Flash)
Alexander is an American actor. He was born on November 26, 2017 in New York City. Alexander started his acting career at 3 years old. Even at an early age, he displays a captivating personality. With great communications skills and an expressive emotional range, he exhibits potential to succeed as an actor.
In his first movie, a short drama The Lonely Drummer (2021), he already presented an interesting dynamic with the cast. Soon after, in the movie I Want to Leave on Mars, Alexander plays a supporting role as Flash. Also, Alex makes a small appearance in the movie The Next Big One. The comedy with three potential problems. In 2022, Alexander recorded his first voiceover for the short movie Do Re Mi.
Jenna You (Monna Lisa)
Jenna has recently begun her career as an actor receiving training from T. Schreiber studios in the Meisner technique. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion and has contributed greatly to her NYU community and local community through coaching lacrosse and tutoring.