The interwoven kaleidoscope of the residents of a small east coast town and their familiar and relatable circumstances are explored in the socially conscious drama series RIVER RIDGE.
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Who’s Who On River Ridge
SIGNY COLEMAN as Sharon Reeves
Signy Coleman portrays Sharon Reeves, a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who is forced to confront the history of dysfunction that she shares with her distant sister. Coleman received an Emmy nomination for her role on “The Young and the Restless”. Her other credits include “The X Files”, “Law and Order SVU” and “CI”, “The Human Target”, “Santa Barbara”, “Guiding Light” and feature films “20 Dates” and “Necronomicon: Book of The Dead”.
MATTHEW DANIELL as Nicholas Shaw
Matthew Daniell portrays Nicholas Shaw, referred to simply as “Shaw”, a star athlete struggling to define his identity. Daniell’s film credits include “448 Park Street”, “Escape”, and “A Second Chance”.
DANIELLE DILORENZO as Kenzie Collins
Danielle DiLorenzo portrays Kenzie Collins, an independent, tough New York City native who abandons her dreams for love, only to find her new life suffocating and empty. Danielle appeared on the CBS hit reality television series “Survivor”, the feature film “180”, and “Armynel”.
MARK DOHERTY as Silas Carter
Mark Doherty portrays Silas Carter, the blue-collar tough foreman of a construction company, who wears his heart on his sleeve. Mark has appeared in television on “30 Rock”, “Rescue Me”, “Law & Order”, “As the World Turns”, “Guiding Light”, “One Life to Live”, and “All My Children”. His feature film credits include “Adam”, “The Smurfs Movie”, “What Really Frightens You?” and “Burning Blue”.
BETH EHLERS as Coryn Foster
Beth Ehlers portrays Coryn Foster, an economically plagued mother, battling childhood trauma and the unraveling effects of mental illness. Ehlers is the only actress to be nominated in all three female categories at the Daytime Emmys: Outstanding Younger Actress, Outstanding Supporting Actress and Outstanding Lead Actress for “Guiding Light”. Her film credits include “The Hunger” and “Hiding Out”. Her television credits include “Family Reunion”, “In Defense of Kids”, “Mother May I”, “The Best of Times”, and “All My Children”.
SETH FORD as Wyatt Foster
Seth Ford portrays Wyatt Foster, a rebellious teenager, coping with the repercussions and negative effects of his mother’s mental state. “River Ridge” marks Ford’s on camera acting debut.
CHRISTINA JACKSON as Reese Bradley
Christina Jackson portrays Reese Bradley, an intelligent, hard working high school senior focused on her academic aspirations. Jackson’s credits include “One Life to Live”, “Love Monkey”, and most recently in the HBO hit drama “Boardwalk Empire”.
MATT MCABEE as Avery Reeves
Matt McAbee portrays Avery Reeves, a gifted baseball player navigating scholastic pressures, and the intolerance of an unexpected blossoming relationship. Recent work includes “Burlesque”, “Little Fockers”, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”, and the short films “Intersection” and “Here I Am”. His television credits include “Blackout”, “The Suite Life on Deck”, and “CSI: Miami”.
ISABELLA NOLAN as Ruby Jensen
Isabella Nolan portrays Ruby Jensen, the resilient daughter of damaged parents. “River Ridge” marks Nolan’s on camera acting debut.
JULIE PINSON as Kimberly Reeves
Julie Pinson portrays Kimberly Reeves, a musician who abandoned her roots to pursue her dreams. The journey of a dreamer however is not without sacrifice and her return to River Ridge begins a quest for resolve. Pinson’s role as “Janet” on “As the World Turns” garnered her an Emmy Award in 2010. Her credits include “Port Charles”, “Days of Our Lives”, and “The Young and the Restless”.
JON PRESCOTT as Brad Rylan
Jon Prescott portrays Brad Rylan, the prodigal son of a wealthy family, who’s disintegrating romantic relationship throws him on a path of self-discovery forcing him to re-evaluate his purpose and destiny. Jon has appeared in the films “Howl”, “The Holiday”, “Placebo”, “Careless” and “The One” and in television on “30 Rock”, “Rescue Me”, “CSI: NY”, “Las Vegas” and “The Good Wife”.
SHANNON STURGES as Blythe Jensen
Shannon Sturges portrays Blythe Jensen, the innately nurturing and compassionate high school guidance counselor, trying to balance the weight of her work with newly found romance. Shannon’s film credits include “Wives He Forgot”, “Cradle of Lies”, “Maid of Honor”, and “The Perfect Wife”. Television credits include “Savannah”, “Cold Case”, and “Nip/Tuck”.
CARRIE WATT as Emily Foster
Carrie Watt portrays “Emme” Foster, a free spirited teenager filled with intense passion to capture the beauty of the world through her art, which is also used as an escape from her unstable family environment. Primarily a theater actress “River Ridge” marks Watt’s on screen debut.
River Ridge Crew
- Created, Written, Directed by Tyler Ford
- Executive Producers Tyler Ford and Signy Coleman
- a Post Blue Pictures Production in association with Tyler Ford Productions
