THE SERIES
MEET THE CAST
THEO COPELAND AS MIKE
Mike has been working in the illegal marijuana trade for over a decade, and struggles with his criminal past as he tries to build a legitimate business after the implementation of medical cultivation and passage of Initiative 71 in the District.
Theo Copeland has starred in numerous feature, student, and independent films and pilots. He worked with the Subjective Theatre Company for three years writing and acting in original theater in NYC. He has also written and produced several online sketches. Besides East Coast Grow, he is currently working on a new horror short and has two films premiering in the spring of 2016. Learn more at www.theocopeland.com.
DEVIN NIKKI THOMAS AS TIA
Tia left her job in corporate communications to become the manager at a marijuana cultivation center after it was legalized for medical use. A longtime proponent for justice in marijuana policy, Tia has an older brother who is incarcerated for marijuana trafficking.
Washington DC Native Devin Nikki Thomas is a versatile Actress, Writer and Producer. Her recent credits include "Dr. Anne Rice" in Unitivity Productions, LLC's short film Dark Therapy and "Tamela Dennis" in Issa Rae's Color Creative Black Actress the Web Series. Devin has trained at the Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory, The Catholic University Theatre Education Program, the Theatre Lab School for Dramatic Arts and the Upright Citizens Brigade.
DAVID JOHNSON AS DARRIN
Darrin grew up in a big family in southeast DC and finds his true calling when Mike gets him a job at the cultivation center Tia manages. Pacifistic and fun-loving, he cares deeply about his community and hopes the changing marijuana policies will benefit it.
David C. Johnson was born in Washington DC. After attending Howard University and interning at Cue Recording Studios in Falls Church, VA, David released 2 mixtapes and one full studio album, building a respectable following among the underground DMV music scene. In 2012 David wrote and produced a hip hop driven jingle for Pizza Hut and was featured in their Super Bowl ad for that year. The following year he did some background/extra work on Netflix award-winning series House Of Cards.
JOSEPH McCAUGHTRY AS CODY
Cody is the cultivation center's newest employee. Eager to learn and full of the wide-eyed idealism of youth, his naivete and lack of life experience often get him into trouble as he navigates a world completely outside of his realm.
Joseph (Joe) McCaughtry made his acting debut in the movie Ping Pong Summer in 2012. He was born in Ohio, but spent his teenage years in Southern Maryland. Joe began acting professionally on stage with the Port Tobacco Players, a local playhouse in La Plata, Maryland. Since then he has also made appearances in VEEP and Captain America.
GREG CROWE AS ALDO
Aldo is the owner of one of DC's leading dispensaries. A natural entrepreneur, he is aggressive in his efforts to help DC’s medical program expand, and is often at the forefront of lobbying efforts to improve it.
Greg Crowe discovered in his forties that he wanted to be an actor when he grew up. Since then, he has performed in numerous 48-Hour Film Projects, the most recent of which (Baltimore 2015) he won an award for Best Actor. He has also been in many independent films and has recently made appearances in such TV shows as VEEP and Broad City.
