Animating Principles

An experimental art space in the desert holds a board meeting which struggles to stay on track.

Cast

Tam Hanson

as Ralph

Seraphina Newberry

as Rhonda

Harry Hayes

as Hattie

Russell Goldflam

as Louise

Betty Sweetlove

as Digby

Jorgen Doyle

as Dr. Neil Sandcastle

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