In this Twilight Zone throwback set in the 1960s, a reclusive musician with a pathological fear of human contact finds himself in the unexpected company of several ghosts from his past.
Kelvin Harrison Jr. takes inspiration from his real life to help craft one of the most intense dramas of the year in Waves.
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| Ben Lokey | ... | Sid Kottler | |
| Michael Jason Allen | ... | Mr. Snatas | |
| Raymond Scott | ... | Dr. Harvey | |
| Renee Schmidt | ... | Virginia (as Renee Bryant) | |
| Amelia Haberman | ... | Jumprope Child #1 | |
| Diana Brest | ... | Mrs. Blanche | |
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Ritchie Kuhlmann | ... | Baseball Player #1 |
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Ricky Kuhlmann | ... | Baseball Player #2 |
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Gianna Frangella | ... | Jumprope Child #2 |
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Laura Mestas | ... | Anne Devoroux |
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Gucci Mercer | ... | Stewardess |
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Kip Rosser | ... | Claude Quarry |
| Sophia Sovek | ... | Anne's Neighbor Child (as Sophia Sovek Sutkovic) | |
| Nadine Jackson | ... | Alice | |
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It is November of 1960 and retired musician Sid Kottler has been living alone in his over-sized home for the past 13 years. His severe case of anthropophobia prevents him from entertaining the company of anyone... or even the slightest of human interaction. When he awakens one morning with an unforgettable character he recognizes from a very recent encounter of sorts, he realizes that he may not be alone anymore. In fact, Sid may even play party host to an ensemble of friends... but not by invitation. Written by Anonymous
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7 April 2016 (USA) See more »Company Credits
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Ben Lokey (playing the lead role of "Sid Kottler") is not only an actor, but a very accomplished dancer. Director Michael Jason Allen sought him out for the role of "Sid" because of his previous role as "Franco" in the popular 1984 dance film "Breakin". See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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