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In Theaters 10.10.24

ABOUT

The Prophet Joseph Smith is dead, killed by a mob. Enemies of the young LDS Church think it will die with Joseph. In fact that danger is a real possibility. The crisis is undeniable, and the saints in Nauvoo are in chaos. Following in the successful wake of the feature film Witnesses (2021), The Interpreter Foundation announces "Six Days in August". That title refers to the extraordinarily important period in August 1844 when Sidney Rigdon and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, led by Brigham Young, stated their respective claims for leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. The Saints had never before experienced the death of a president of the Church; this was uncharted territory. The film introduces a young, much lesser-known Brigham Young with gifts, fortitude and skill-sets as well as a history of hard work, sacrifice and service that uniquely prepared him to lead at that exact time. Opens October 10.

CAST

  • Chase Elwood

    Samuel Smith

    Chase Elwood most recently carried a solid role in Escape from Germany (2024) but is also known in film for Actors Untitled (2014) and Til Blood Do Us Part (2014). Beyond film, Chase excels on stagemost recently Beauty and the Beastand as commercial talent, and in musical performance. A Brigham Young University alum with a BS in psychology, Chase went on to study occupational therapy, but time on the stage and in front of a camera will always be his greatest joy.

  • Chase Ramsey

    John Taylor

    Chase Ramsey is an actor, writer, director, teacher, husband, and father of two. He is the host of the award winning shows California Dream Eater (2015) for Visit California and Now the Discussion (2017) for Sundance TV. He is a product of the theater, having worked On and Off Broadway and with theaters such as Berkeley Rep. and The Guthrie. A Utah Valley University alum in theater arts, Chase chased his dream with undying hard work and passion, and landed work on stage nationwide from Broadway to Disneyland and in too many films to mention, from High School Musical (2006) to more recently Horizon: An American Saga (2024), Best.Christmas. Ever. (2023), and Falling for Christmas (2022). Chase is located in both New York and LA but still loves smaller opportunities and entertains audiences with his appearances at Hale Center Theatre in Utah. He is dedicated to paying it forward by helping youth and college students understand the arts and how to navigate from the dream of sharing the arts to the reality of helping that light shine in all media formats.

  • Michael Pearson

    Willard Richards

    Equal parts artist, educator and digital explorer, Michael J Pearson is a man of many hats. Deeply educated on Artificial Intelligence with a specific interest on its impacts within the realms of ethics and creativity, Michael has collaborated on award-winning films and theatrical productions; actively educates the next generation of artists as a certified Ontario teacher of Dramatic Arts; and has over ten years experience growing and directing youth camp programs from the ground up. Somewhere in there Michael also managed to fit in five years as an exotic animal handler under the moniker “Madagascar Mike.” Snakes and sugar-gliders aside, Michael is simply a creative human with an insatiable curiosity and endless drive to tell stories that entertain and educate.

  • Jana Dahmer

    Miriam Works Young

    Jana is a passionate dancer, and studied and competed in numerous styles such as ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. Jana has completed her Advanced One Royal Academy of Dance ballet examination, as well as extensive training programs in other styles such as contemporary and modern at Toronto Dance Theatre. She graduated from Randolph College’s Triple Threat program, and is working towards being a working professional in the performing arts industry. Growing up in the incredibly disciplined world of ballet, Jana brings the same discipline to her acting. In the acting realm Jana is best known for Wishful Genies (2018).

  • Gabriel Casdorph

    William Clayton

    Gabriel Casdorph is an American actor known for Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), Wind River (2017) and Yellowstone (2018). A West Virginia native he was recruited to collegiate track and field for the high jump and long jump events. While at university his love of art history and design led him to initially study production design but he fell in love with acting and directing after performing in a local theatrical showcase.

  • Ryan Wood

    William Marks

    Ryan Wood was born in Woodland, California, USA. A veteran actor best known in the LDS History film genre for roles in The Work and the Glory (2004), Emma Smith: My Story (2008), and Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration (2011), Ryan is also well known for Shoot ‘Em Up (2007), Moon Knight (2022), The Mosquito Coast (2021) and Yellowstone (2018).

  • Whitney Palmer

    Phebe Rigdon

    Whitney Palmer, actor, songwriter, life-lover, and hug-giver, was born in Austin, TX to parents from New Zealand and England. She loves discovering new perspectives and exploring the depths of emotion. Most of her characters are strong women in heavy dramas, and she believes that love is the heartbeat of every story, even the grittiest ones. Whitney is most recognized for her work on Escape from Germany (2024), Yellowstone (2018), The Road Home for Christmas (2019) and Quarantine for Two (2021). When not on set, her days and nights (like a true night-owl artist) are filled with photography, songwriting, rock climbing, swing dancing and skipping small talk to share life stories with friends and strangers.

  • Darin Scott

    Hyrum Smith

    Darin Scott is an American actor, writer, and director from Vernal, Utah. A month before Scott’s seventeenth birthday, his father died of a heart attack. As the youngest and last of five children in the home, Scott became the man of the house. After playing college football at Brigham Young University-Idaho, Scott finished his BA at the University of Utah. His football days led to his acting roles in Disney’s Going to the Mat (2004) and Halloweentown High (2004), and a lead role in Discovery Channel’s I Shouldn’t Be Alive (2006). He attended Playhouse West Acting School in North Hollywood and while there booked the lead role as Hanks in Ephraim’s Rescue (2013). Among his many other roles Scott is known for Counting for Thunder (2017), Just Let Go (2015), and Yellowstone (2018). In 2021, Scott made his feature directorial debut, writing, directing, and starring in The Oath (2023) Darin and his wife Michelle are the proud parents of 4 children.

  • Paul Cartwright

    Lyman Wight

    Paul was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and went to the University of Utah to receive a BA in Public Relations/Speech Writing. He married his wife Melanie, and they moved to the United Kingdom where Paul received his Masters of Fine Arts in Acting: The British Tradition from the Royal Conservatoire in England. He then moved to Los Angeles to pursue on-camera and voiceover work. He is an award winning actor, comedian, producer, impressionist and director. He is best loved as a happy husband and father of five children.

  • Jake Suazo

    Mr. Sharp’s Henchman

    Jake is a professional actor, director and producer. He specializes in actor training and recently received a master’s of fine arts degree from Northern Illinois University, one of only three schools in the United States that focuses on the acting techniques of Sanford Meisner. His passion is improv, and he uses this and other skills as a gifted high school teacher and college adjunct professor. A strong believer in the value of play, Jake embraces the irrational. Jake Suazo is known for Show Offs (2019), Dragon Hunter (2009) and Dudes & Dragons (2015).

Chase Elwood

Samuel Smith

Chase Elwood most recently carried a solid role in Escape from Germany (2024) but is also known in film for Actors Untitled (2014) and Til Blood Do Us Part (2014). Beyond film, Chase excels on stagemost recently Beauty and the Beastand as commercial talent, and in musical performance. A Brigham Young University alum with a BS in psychology, Chase went on to study occupational therapy, but time on the stage and in front of a camera will always be his greatest joy.

Chase Ramsey

John Taylor

Chase Ramsey is an actor, writer, director, teacher, husband, and father of two. He is the host of the award winning shows California Dream Eater (2015) for Visit California and Now the Discussion (2017) for Sundance TV. He is a product of the theater, having worked On and Off Broadway and with theaters such as Berkeley Rep. and The Guthrie. A Utah Valley University alum in theater arts, Chase chased his dream with undying hard work and passion, and landed work on stage nationwide from Broadway to Disneyland and in too many films to mention, from High School Musical (2006) to more recently Horizon: An American Saga (2024), Best.Christmas. Ever. (2023), and Falling for Christmas (2022). Chase is located in both New York and LA but still loves smaller opportunities and entertains audiences with his appearances at Hale Center Theatre in Utah. He is dedicated to paying it forward by helping youth and college students understand the arts and how to navigate from the dream of sharing the arts to the reality of helping that light shine in all media formats.

Michael Pearson

Willard Richards

Equal parts artist, educator and digital explorer, Michael J Pearson is a man of many hats. Deeply educated on Artificial Intelligence with a specific interest on its impacts within the realms of ethics and creativity, Michael has collaborated on award-winning films and theatrical productions; actively educates the next generation of artists as a certified Ontario teacher of Dramatic Arts; and has over ten years experience growing and directing youth camp programs from the ground up. Somewhere in there Michael also managed to fit in five years as an exotic animal handler under the moniker “Madagascar Mike.” Snakes and sugar-gliders aside, Michael is simply a creative human with an insatiable curiosity and endless drive to tell stories that entertain and educate.

Jana Dahmer

Miriam Works Young

Jana is a passionate dancer, and studied and competed in numerous styles such as ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. Jana has completed her Advanced One Royal Academy of Dance ballet examination, as well as extensive training programs in other styles such as contemporary and modern at Toronto Dance Theatre. She graduated from Randolph College’s Triple Threat program, and is working towards being a working professional in the performing arts industry. Growing up in the incredibly disciplined world of ballet, Jana brings the same discipline to her acting. In the acting realm Jana is best known for Wishful Genies (2018).

Gabriel Casdorph

William Clayton

Gabriel Casdorph is an American actor known for Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), Wind River (2017) and Yellowstone (2018). A West Virginia native he was recruited to collegiate track and field for the high jump and long jump events. While at university his love of art history and design led him to initially study production design but he fell in love with acting and directing after performing in a local theatrical showcase.

Ryan Wood

William Marks

Ryan Wood was born in Woodland, California, USA. A veteran actor best known in the LDS History film genre for roles in The Work and the Glory (2004), Emma Smith: My Story (2008), and Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration (2011), Ryan is also well known for Shoot ‘Em Up (2007), Moon Knight (2022), The Mosquito Coast (2021) and Yellowstone (2018).

Whitney Palmer

Phebe Rigdon

Whitney Palmer, actor, songwriter, life-lover, and hug-giver, was born in Austin, TX to parents from New Zealand and England. She loves discovering new perspectives and exploring the depths of emotion. Most of her characters are strong women in heavy dramas, and she believes that love is the heartbeat of every story, even the grittiest ones. Whitney is most recognized for her work on Escape from Germany (2024), Yellowstone (2018), The Road Home for Christmas (2019) and Quarantine for Two (2021). When not on set, her days and nights (like a true night-owl artist) are filled with photography, songwriting, rock climbing, swing dancing and skipping small talk to share life stories with friends and strangers.

Darin Scott

Hyrum Smith

Darin Scott is an American actor, writer, and director from Vernal, Utah. A month before Scott’s seventeenth birthday, his father died of a heart attack. As the youngest and last of five children in the home, Scott became the man of the house. After playing college football at Brigham Young University-Idaho, Scott finished his BA at the University of Utah. His football days led to his acting roles in Disney’s Going to the Mat (2004) and Halloweentown High (2004), and a lead role in Discovery Channel’s I Shouldn’t Be Alive (2006). He attended Playhouse West Acting School in North Hollywood and while there booked the lead role as Hanks in Ephraim’s Rescue (2013). Among his many other roles Scott is known for Counting for Thunder (2017), Just Let Go (2015), and Yellowstone (2018). In 2021, Scott made his feature directorial debut, writing, directing, and starring in The Oath (2023) Darin and his wife Michelle are the proud parents of 4 children.

Paul Cartwright

Lyman Wight

Paul was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and went to the University of Utah to receive a BA in Public Relations/Speech Writing. He married his wife Melanie, and they moved to the United Kingdom where Paul received his Masters of Fine Arts in Acting: The British Tradition from the Royal Conservatoire in England. He then moved to Los Angeles to pursue on-camera and voiceover work. He is an award winning actor, comedian, producer, impressionist and director. He is best loved as a happy husband and father of five children.

Jake Suazo

Mr. Sharp’s Henchman

Jake is a professional actor, director and producer. He specializes in actor training and recently received a master’s of fine arts degree from Northern Illinois University, one of only three schools in the United States that focuses on the acting techniques of Sanford Meisner. His passion is improv, and he uses this and other skills as a gifted high school teacher and college adjunct professor. A strong believer in the value of play, Jake embraces the irrational. Jake Suazo is known for Show Offs (2019), Dragon Hunter (2009) and Dudes & Dragons (2015).

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