$20/Hour Justice Central Casting Call for Mikayla Johnson

Role: Plaintiff Witness — Alexander Carter III (Male, 10, Any Race)
Alexander Carter Jr.’s family is in conflict with their neighbor, Lynn Mendoza, after a weeping willow tree on their property was allegedly poisoned. As Alexander’s 10-year-old son, the child witness can speak to the tree’s meaning in the family, what he observed about the neighborhood tension, and how the damage affected home 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: A gentle, observant kid who feels the stress between adults and wants things to be okay again. He may be loyal to his dad, sad about the tree, and confused about why neighbors can’t get along. His role is heartfelt and grounded—showing the emotional impact on a family rather than arguing technical details.
Requirements:

• Child performer who can take gentle direction and remain natural on camera

• Comfortable with light improv/reactive answers in a controlled setting

• Able to convey sincerity, concern, and family attachment authentically

• Must be accompanied by parent/guardian as required for minors

• Calm temperament for a structured production environment
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Lynn Mendoza (Female, 52, Filipino-American)
Alexander Carter Jr. claims Lynn Mendoza intentionally poisoned his weeping willow tree, causing costly damage and restoration expenses. Lynn argues the tree encroached onto her property and created excessive leaves and debris she constantly had to clean up, causing more harm than good. She also denies the accusation and states Alexander has no evidence she poisoned the tree.

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: Lynn is a 52-year-old single Filipino-American HR Coordinator whose job title contrasts with her difficult interpersonal style. She’s bossy, guarded, and has a know-it-all edge—often coming off unfriendly and hard to work with. Underneath is a highly neurotic, easily triggered temperament. After her father passed, she moved in with her mother three years ago, and her patience is thin—especially about what she sees as property issues and boundaries. Lynn frames herself as the practical neighbor dealing with constant mess and damage, not a villain poisoning a tree.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with sharp, grounded presence

• Comfortable portraying bossy/neurotic energy without becoming a caricature

• Able to deliver defensiveness and “property rights” arguments clearly

• Strong reactive listening; can handle accusations and stay composed (or believably bristle)

• Natural delivery that balances irritation, control, and self-justification
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff — Alexander Carter Jr. (Male, 38, Any Race)
Alexander Carter Jr. is suing his next-door neighbor, Lynn Mendoza, claiming she intentionally poisoned his weeping willow tree—an heirloom with deep family history and sentimental value. Alexander says Lynn’s malicious actions caused significant damage and forced him to pay costly restoration expenses to try to save the tree.

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: Alexander is a highly intelligent, family-oriented small business owner who runs a local café while raising two young kids. He’s responsible and always on the go, but generally laid back about things he considers “not worth the stress.” This is worth the stress. He inherited his home from his parents and has lived there for seven years—so the tree represents legacy, memory, and stability. He’s had ongoing tension with Lynn since she moved in three years ago, and he’s done being “the easygoing neighbor” when he believes someone attacked something precious to his family.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Able to portray calm competence that shifts into protective anger and heartbreak

• Comfortable delivering a values-based argument (legacy, family history, home)

• Strong reactive listening when challenged on proof and assumptions

• Can explain conflict history and damages/repairs clearly and consistently
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff — Jenna Rowland (Female, 32, Any Race)
Jenna Rowland is suing Patrick “Pat” Solis for $4,850 after a golf cart rental incident in Catalina. Jenna claims she was rented an unsafe golf cart, leading to a crash that cracked her iPad ($1,200), caused a sprained wrist requiring urgent care ($450), resulted in wrongful charges ($1,900), and left her seeking pain and suffering damages ($1,300). Jenna maintains she was being cautious and responsible, and that the equipment failure and handling issues put her in danger.

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: Jenna is a hardworking Los Angeles marketing consultant who’s constantly stretched thin by demanding clients and nonstop deadlines. She’s independent and careful, but prone to overthinking—and she prides herself on being responsible. After the crash, she’s shaken and frustrated, feeling like her caution still wasn’t enough because the situation was out of her control. She’s determined to be taken seriously and reimbursed for real losses, not dismissed as a dramatic tourist.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Able to portray anxious overthinking, stress, and controlled frustration authentically

• Comfortable playing “responsible professional” energy under scrutiny

• Strong reactive listening when challenged about driving behavior and choices

• Can clearly communicate itemized damages and injury impact without sounding rehearsed
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Patrick “Pat” Solis (Male, 45, Any Race)
Jenna Rowland claims Pat Solis rented her an unsafe golf cart in Catalina, leading to a crash and $4,850 in damages and expenses. Pat denies the cart was unsafe, stating it was recently serviced and in good condition. He argues the crash was caused by Jenna’s distracted driving and by driving on a restricted road—placing responsibility on her choices, not his business.

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: Pat is proud, stubborn, and fiercely protective of his reputation—especially with tourists he feels don’t understand the realities of island driving. He works hard to keep his fleet running, and he takes complaints personally when he believes a customer is exaggerating or dodging blame. Pat can be brusque and dismissive, leaning into facts, service records, and rules of the road. He’s determined to prove his carts are safe and that Jenna’s decisions caused the crash.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with grounded authority and confident delivery

• Comfortable portraying stubborn defensiveness and pride without going cartoonish

• Able to deliver logical, procedural arguments (service, safety, restricted road rules)

• Strong reactive listening; can handle pointed questions without getting rattled

• Natural performance that balances irritation with credibility as a business owner
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant Witness — Dylan Wade (Male, 9, Any Race)
Dylan Wade is the child at the center of the dispute between his parents, Randall Wade and Marcy Gibbons. The conflict involves Dylan placing sports bets—and losing—using his father’s cellphone. Dylan lives primarily with his mother and spends weekends with his father, and he’s pulled into the middle of their disagreement as both sides argue about responsibility.

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: Dylan is gentle, kind, and wants nothing more than for his mom and dad to get back together. He feels guilt and confusion about being the reason they’re fighting. Dylan may try to please both parents, minimize what happened, or say what he thinks adults want to hear—while quietly revealing how much he wants peace at home.
Requirements:

• Child performer who can take gentle direction and stay natural on camera

• Comfortable with light improv/reactive responses in a controlled setting

• Able to portray sincerity, sweetness, and mild nervousness authentically

• Must be accompanied by parent/guardian as required for minors

• Patient, calm temperament for a structured shoot environment
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff — Randall Wade (Male, 30, Any Race)
Randall Wade is suing Marcy Gibbons after their 9-year-old son, Dylan, placed sports bets—then lost money—using Randall’s cellphone. Randall claims Marcy’s parenting and lack of supervision led to their child gambling, and he’s arguing that her choices created the conditions for the incident to happen.

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: Randall is a thin, wiry security guard with a history of gambling addiction—someone who let his health and stability slide for too long, but insists he’s on the rebound now. He’s trying to rebuild his life so he can be present for his son, and this incident hits him in the gut: it feels like his past is repeating through his child. Randall is defensive about his recovery, emotional about fatherhood, and quick to blame Marcy because he needs a clear villain to prove he’s changed.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Able to portray recovery energy: shame + determination + defensiveness

• Comfortable handling emotionally charged parenting conflict authentically

• Strong reactive listening when challenged about gambling history and phone access

• Can balance moral outrage with vulnerability without becoming melodramatic
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Marcy Gibbons (Female, 30, Any Race)
Randall Wade claims Marcy Gibbons’ parenting led to their 9-year-old son placing sports bets and losing money using Randall’s cellphone. Marcy argues Randall hasn’t resolved his own gambling issues—pointing to a gambling app on his phone as proof—and insists he’s trying to shift blame to her instead of taking responsibility for what was accessible on his device.

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: Marcy is tough, no-nonsense, and hardened by years working as a card dealer and now a waitress on the Las Vegas strip. She’s direct, practical, and protective—especially as a mom who has to stay strong for her son. Marcy refuses to be scapegoated. She believes Randall’s gambling history is the real danger and that his phone (and what was on it) is the reason their child could even place bets. She’s not warm in conflict—she’s firm, factual, and unshakable.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with grounded, confident presence

• Comfortable portraying tough, protective mom energy under accusation

• Able to deliver sharp, factual rebuttals without losing emotional realism

• Strong reactive listening; can pivot quickly when new details come up

• Comfortable playing restraint, frustration, and boundary-setting
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Jake Thomas (Male, 30s, Any Race)
Brandon Davis is suing Jake Thomas for $6,000 for the final three months of rent on a two-year lease after Jake vacated his toy store space. Jake argues he was forced to leave because the landlord created an unsuitable environment for a children’s store—specifically after an adult bakery opened next door—making it impossible to continue operating Jolly Jamboree Toys in good faith.

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: Jake is friendly, approachable, and genuinely cares about creating a safe, wholesome space for kids and families. He’s not trying to dodge responsibility—he’s arguing necessity: the vibe next door changed, parents stopped feeling comfortable, and his business suffered. Jake presents as reasonable and values-driven, frustrated that the landlord prioritized rent over the environment a children’s store depends on.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Comfortable portraying a friendly small business owner under stress

• Able to communicate moral/values-based reasoning without sounding preachy

• Strong reactive listening and detail consistency under pressure

• Can balance empathy with firmness when defending the decision to leave
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Devin Geyer (Male, 20s–50s, Any Race)
Eli Smith claims the Christmas tree she purchased from Devin Geyer’s seasonal lot contained three chipmunks, causing property damage and requiring a humane trapping service, totaling $1,300. Devin argues there’s no proof the chipmunks came from his tree lot and that purchasing real trees comes with natural risks customers must accept.

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: Devin runs a seasonal Christmas tree lot in Bellingham under the name St. Bart’s Tree Lot. He’s business-minded, practical, and focused on fairness—defending his reputation and pushing back against what he sees as an unprovable claim. Devin may have empathy for a stressed parent, but he’s firm that liability requires evidence. He’ll lean on “common sense” and industry realities: real trees come straight from nature.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with composed, grounded presence

• Able to portray a small business owner defending credibility and process

• Comfortable making logical arguments about proof, responsibility, and risk

• Strong reactive listening and ability to stay calm under emotional testimony

• Natural delivery—confident, not aggressive
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Sidney Lattimore (Male, 26, Any Race)
Marcus Payne is suing his brother Sidney Lattimore for reimbursement and negligence tied to the costs of raising a child. Sidney argues he isn’t liable, claiming Marcus volunteered to care for his nephew and that the real issue is what Marcus allegedly owes Sidney—making this less about “neglect” and more about who actually owes whom.

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: Sidney is a smart IT game designer—cool, adventurous, and a risk taker with a streak of arrogance. He’ll take accountability “here and there,” but he’s selective about it and hates being boxed into a narrative where he’s the irresponsible brother. Sidney is quick with logic, deflection, and sharp comebacks, but underneath that is someone who may feel judged and cornered by the family dynamic.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with confident, natural delivery

• Comfortable playing cool/arrogant energy without becoming cartoonish

• Able to pivot between accountability and defensiveness believably

• Quick thinker with strong reactive listening for debate-style exchanges

• Can handle tension and interruption while staying grounded and clear
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff — Eli Smith (Female, 20s–40s, Any Race)
Eli Smith, a single mother of two, is suing Devin Geyer for $1,300 after discovering three chipmunks living in the real Christmas tree she bought from his seasonal lot. Eli says the infestation damaged her property and forced her to pay for replacement items and a humane trapping service—turning a holiday tradition into an expensive, stressful ordeal for her and her kids.

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: Eli is a devoted mom who’s trying to create a magical Christmas on a tight budget and limited support. She’s practical, protective, and emotionally tapped out—so when the chipmunks appear, it’s not just gross or inconvenient; it feels like her home was violated and her kids’ safety and comfort were threatened. She’s anxious, outraged, and determined to hold the vendor accountable for what she believes was negligence.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Able to portray parental protectiveness, stress, and frustration authentically

• Comfortable delivering clear, detailed storytelling (what happened, what it cost)

• Can balance emotion with practicality (not just rage—real-world stakes)

• Strong reactive listening when challenged on proof and responsibility
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour