Standing Room Only

Role: Defendant — Jackson Rivera (Male, 40s, Any Race)
Howard Rapherty is suing Jackson Rivera DBA “Rivera Hauling Co.” for $1,200, claiming a toolbox fell out of a company truck and damaged Howard’s BBQ equipment. Jackson denies liability, stating loads are always secured, no driver reported an incident that day, and there’s no direct video of the toolbox leaving the truck bed. He also points to GPS logs showing multiple company trucks on the street, but none stopping or behaving unusually.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Jackson is a by-the-book hauling company owner—disciplined, professional, and protective of his business reputation. He’s married with two children and runs operations tightly, so he views this claim as either mistaken identity or a leap without proof. Jackson is calm, methodical, and firm, leaning on systems (securement policy, driver reports, GPS logs) rather than emotion, and he refuses to pay on assumption alone.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with composed, grounded delivery

• Comfortable portraying “by-the-book” business owner authority

• Able to explain procedures, logs, and lack of direct evidence clearly

• Strong reactive listening; can stay calm under accusation and frustration

• Natural performance that balances professionalism with reputational concern
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff — Howard Rapherty (Male, 50s, Any Race)
Howard Rapherty is suing Jackson Rivera (doing business as “Rivera Hauling Co.”) for $1,200 after a toolbox allegedly flew out of a passing truck labeled with the company’s logo and damaged Howard’s BBQ equipment. Howard claims the impact ruined his grill setup and he’s seeking replacement costs for what he says was an avoidable safety failure.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Howard is a middle-class, married accountant in his 50s who takes pride in being the family BBQ master. He’s responsible, routine-driven, and values fairness—so a random, chaotic incident like this feels like a violation of basic rules and accountability. Howard is frustrated because he believes the evidence is obvious (logo on the truck, damaged property), and he wants the business to “do the right thing” without hiding behind technicalities.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Comfortable portraying practical “dad” energy with controlled annoyance

• Able to explain the incident and damages clearly and consistently

• Strong reactive listening when questioned about proof and identification

• Can balance frustration with credibility (not ranting—reasoned and firm)
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff Witness — Casey Wilson (Any Gender, 30+, Any Ethnicity)
Casey Wilson is a witness supporting Howard Rapherty’s claim that a toolbox flew from a truck labeled with Rivera Hauling Co.’s logo and damaged Howard’s BBQ equipment. Casey can speak to what was seen or heard, the condition of the area/BBQ after impact, and any identifying details about the truck or timing.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Casey is middle-class and grounded—someone who saw what happened (or the immediate aftermath) and is now trying to provide clear, straightforward testimony. Casey isn’t dramatic; they’re practical and focused on details, especially any identifiers like the logo, the direction of travel, and what the damage looked like.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Comfortable portraying a calm, credible witness under questioning

• Able to recall and communicate visual details consistently

• Strong reactive listening when challenged on certainty and observation

• Can stay neutral and factual even under pressure from the defense
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour