$20/Hour Justice Central Casting Call for Douglas Lazenby

Role: Plaintiff — Lee Patrick (Male, 30s, Any Race)
Lee Patrick is suing Barry Givens for $500 in personal injury costs after Lee’s son, Kevin, fractured his arm while riding an electric scooter. Lee claims Barry is liable because Barry allowed his own son, Eric, to use a Dime scooter rental account—creating the situation that led to two kids riding scooters and an accident.

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: Lee is a helicopter parent dad—protective, anxious, and quick to see risk everywhere, especially when it involves other people’s parenting choices. He’s intense because he’s scared, and he’s angry because his kid got hurt. Lee believes rules exist for a reason and that “cool dad” behavior puts children in danger. He may come off controlling, but his fear is real and his mission is simple: accountability and safety.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Comfortable portraying protective, anxious parent energy under stress

• Able to play fear-to-anger escalation without melodrama

• Strong reactive listening when challenged about supervision and what Kevin did

• Can clearly explain the sequence of events and why he believes Barry is responsible
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Barry Givens (Male, 30s, Any Race)
Lee Patrick is suing Barry Givens for $500 after Lee’s son fractured his arm riding an electric scooter. Lee alleges Barry is responsible because Barry lets his son Eric use a Dime scooter rental account. Barry argues he does allow Eric to use scooters, but says Lee’s son was the one who encouraged Eric to get two scooters—and that’s when the accident happened, shifting responsibility back to the kids’ choices and Lee’s son’s influence.

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: Barry is the dad who’s always trying to be cool—laid back, friendly, and wanting to be liked by the kids. He believes he’s giving his son independence, not putting anyone at risk. Barry is defensive because he feels blamed for something that was a kids-being-kids moment, and he leans on the argument that Lee’s son drove the situation by pushing for “more” and “double scooters.” He’ll be charming, but stubborn when accused.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Comfortable portraying “cool dad” charm that turns defensive under pressure

• Able to argue responsibility logically without sounding careless

• Strong reactive listening and quick pivots during confrontation

• Can balance likability with firm boundary-setting in court
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Lisa Nelson (Female, Any Age, Any Race)
Marsha Layne is suing Lisa Nelson for medical expenses after being injured in a stripper pole incident at a party. Lisa argues she warned Marsha and claims Marsha got on the stripper pole without Lisa’s consent—meaning Lisa shouldn’t be held responsible for Marsha’s decision or the accident.

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: Lisa is young at heart and loves a good party, but she’s not a pushover—she knows how to get her point across. She’s frustrated that the blame is falling on her and insists she set a boundary and gave a clear warning. Lisa’s defense is direct and firm: she didn’t authorize it, she didn’t encourage it, and she shouldn’t be punished for an adult relative making a risky choice.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Comfortable portraying fun, confident party energy paired with firm boundaries

• Able to play defensiveness and frustration without becoming cruel

• Strong reactive listening; can stay consistent under pointed questioning

• Can clearly communicate “I warned her / I didn’t consent” while keeping empathy
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff — Marsha Layne (Female, Older/Mature, Any Race)
Marsha Layne is suing her niece, Lisa Nelson, for medical expenses after an incident involving a stripper pole at a party. Marsha claims she was injured and believes Lisa is responsible for the circumstances that led to the accident and the costs that followed.

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: Marsha is a little uptight by nature, but she loves a good party—especially when she lets her guard down and tries to have fun. That mix makes this situation messy: she wants to be seen as spirited and youthful, but she’s embarrassed that things went too far and she got hurt. Marsha may frame herself as the responsible adult who was put in a risky situation, while also battling the uncomfortable truth that she chose to participate.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Comfortable portraying uptight-but-fun energy and party embarrassment

• Able to play injury vulnerability, indignation, and pride realistically

• Strong reactive listening in a family argument with blame and defensiveness

• Can deliver a clear version of events and how the medical costs affected her
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff — Zenobia Jordan (Female, 31, African American)
Zenobia Jordan is suing aerial effects provider Russell Crane after a wedding entrance stunt went wrong. Zenobia claims Russell installed an unsafe aerial track that malfunctioned and launched her through a church window, devastating her physically and emotionally and destroying what was supposed to be the most magical moment of her life.

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: Zenobia is passionate, expressive, and a true romantic who dreamed of a dramatic, show-stopping wedding entrance after years of watching wedding shows. She met her husband at a cookout and always pictured a “movie moment” walking into her ceremony. She trusted a professional to deliver that vision—and now she’s devastated, humiliated, and furious that her wedding day became a nightmare. Zenobia’s emotions swing between heartbreak, shock, and righteous anger as she fights to be taken seriously.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Comfortable portraying big emotion (joy-to-trauma shift), heartbreak, and outrage

• Able to balance dramatic personality with believable, real-person vulnerability

• Strong reactive listening when challenged about risk acknowledgment and consent

• Can clearly describe the event sequence and impact without seeming rehearsed
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Russell Crane (Male, 42, Any Race)
Zenobia Jordan claims Russell Crane installed an unsafe aerial track for her wedding entrance that malfunctioned and caused a serious accident. Russell argues he followed safety procedures, that Zenobia acknowledged the risks, and that unexpected factors caused the malfunction—making the incident unavoidable rather than negligent.

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: Russell is a seasoned aerial rigger with over a decade of experience across concerts, churches, theater productions, and circus tours. He’s confident, respected, and known as the top aerial effects provider in his city—so this accusation threatens his identity and reputation. This was his first wedding request, and he’s determined to show he operated professionally and by protocol. Russell is calm, technical, and steady, leaning on procedure and experience while navigating the emotional intensity of a bride’s trauma.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with grounded, composed delivery

• Comfortable portraying technical authority and professional credibility

• Able to explain procedures and “unexpected factors” clearly and consistently

• Strong reactive listening; can stay calm under emotional accusations

• Natural performance that balances confidence with genuine concern
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant Witness — Sylvia Friedman (Female, Late 30s–40s, Any Race)
Helen Green claims June Friedman vandalized her sidewalk and is seeking replacement costs. Sylvia Friedman, June’s mother, appears as a defense witness to support June’s denial, speak to Helen’s bias against them, and reinforce the argument that there’s no evidence tying June to the damage.

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: Sylvia is laid back but hardworking—a mom who’s seen enough judgment to know when her kid is being targeted. She’s calm, practical, and protective of June, and she tries to keep the temperature down while still standing firm. Sylvia’s presence contrasts Helen’s intensity: she’s the “reasonable adult,” but she won’t let someone bulldoze her family.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with calm, grounded presence

• Comfortable portraying protective but composed mom energy

• Able to communicate fairness and credibility without sounding rehearsed

• Strong reactive listening in conflict-heavy questioning

• Can support June’s story while acknowledging neighbor tension realistically
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — June Friedman (Female, 18, Any Race)
Helen Green is suing June Friedman for the cost to replace a vandalized front sidewalk, claiming June did it. June denies responsibility, arguing there’s no proof and insisting Helen already has a problem with her and is using this incident to target her.

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: June is an 18-year-old grunge/goth type—smart, stubborn, and spunky. She stands up for what she believes is right and refuses to be intimidated by adults who judge her. She’s defensive because she feels profiled, but also confident and sharp, pushing back hard on assumptions and demanding evidence. She can be sarcastic, but she’s not a villain—she’s a teenager tired of being blamed.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Comfortable portraying bold teen attitude (spunky, defiant) without going over-the-top

• Able to play indignation, fear of being judged, and stubborn confidence authentically

• Strong reactive listening and quick responses under pressure

• Can maintain a consistent “no proof / she targets me” defense clearly
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Father Michael Flannigan (Male, 50s, Any Race)
Kareem Lewis claims Father Michael Flannigan broke an antique coffee table while dancing on it during a Mardi Gras party. Father Michael argues he was drugged after having only two cups of “magic punch,” doesn’t remember much of the night, and says the incident forced him to cancel a sermon. Father Michael is countersuing for a donation, framing himself as a victim of a reckless party environment.

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: Father Michael is a modern priest who genuinely tries to build bridges with all kinds of people. He wants to be seen as open-minded, approachable, and community-driven—not uptight or judgmental. But he’s also protective of his reputation and shaken by the idea that he behaved out of character. He’s a mix of embarrassed, defensive, and sincere, insisting he was impaired without consent and shouldn’t be blamed for something he doesn’t fully remember.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with grounded, natural delivery

• Comfortable portraying a modern, likable priest who’s embarrassed and defensive

• Able to play confusion/blank spots believably without being comedic or fake

• Strong reactive listening; can respond calmly to pointed questions and accusations

• Can balance empathy with self-protection and moral credibility
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Camryn Robinson (Female, Late 20s, Any Race)
Winter Jones and Elijah Butler are suing Camryn Robinson for $6,000, claiming she spread their personal business at a party and caused lost endorsement opportunities and a ruined business-deal event. Camryn argues she didn’t “ruin” anything—she told the truth, and believes the truth needed to be said. Camryn is also countersuing for $450 for pain and suffering, claiming Winter injured her ribcage area and nose during a physical altercation.

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: Camryn is bold, straightforward, and has no filter—big personality, quick mouth, and not afraid of conflict. She works as a bottle girl and knows how to command attention in a room. As Winter’s cousin, she feels entitled to speak on what she knows, and she’s unapologetic about calling things out. Camryn can be charismatic and funny, but also explosive and self-righteous, framing herself as the only honest person in a situation full of lies.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with bold, grounded presence

• Comfortable playing blunt honesty and confrontation with high energy

• Able to balance charisma with intensity without becoming over-the-top

• Strong reactive listening; can handle rapid questioning and pushback

• Comfortable referencing and reacting to a physical altercation scenario responsibly
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff — Brandon Davis (Male, 40s–50s, Any Race)
Brandon Davis is suing Jake Thomas for $6,000, claiming Jake abandoned a two-year commercial lease with three months left and failed to pay the final rent owed. Brandon argues the lease was binding, the tenant walked away early, and the remaining balance is straightforward: pay what you signed for.

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: Brandon is an aggressive strip-mall landlord who sees the world through contracts, leverage, and accountability. He’s intense, controlling, and easily irritated by excuses. Brandon believes business is business—if you sign a lease, you owe the rent—period. He’ll come in confident and forceful, framing Jake as flaky and irresponsible for abandoning the agreement.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with grounded, authoritative delivery

• Comfortable playing aggressive, confrontational energy without going over-the-top

• Able to deliver contract-based arguments clearly and confidently

• Strong reactive listening; can handle interruptions and stay on message

• Can portray “I’m the victim of a broken contract” conviction believably
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff 2 — Elijah Butler (Male, Mid 30s, Any Race)
Elijah Butler and Winter Jones are suing Camryn Robinson for $6,000, claiming Camryn exposed their personal business at a crucial party meant to secure endorsements and business opportunities. Elijah says Camryn’s actions damaged their image, disrupted the event, and led to lost endorsement deals—hurting both his influencer brand and their joint business plans.

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: Elijah is a fitness trainer, social media influencer, entrepreneur, and playboy type—confident, image-driven, and highly protective of his reputation. He’s used to being in control of the room and the narrative, so public “exposure” feels like an attack on his brand. He’ll present polished and persuasive, but when provoked he can turn sharp, defensive, and calculating, framing the dispute as real financial harm.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with confident, camera-ready presence

• Comfortable portraying influencer/entrepreneur energy (polished, persuasive, image-aware)

• Able to play controlled anger, embarrassment, and PR-style defensiveness

• Strong reactive listening and quick responses in confrontation

• Can clearly articulate business/endorsement losses without sounding rehearsed
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour