Cast and Crew
Kevin R. Hershberger
Kevin R. Hershberger is an Emmy-nominated television director who is excited to return to his first love, historical feature films. As a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and a former United States Army intelligence officer, he has always appreciated stories of the common soldier. He has a passion for historical accuracy and attention to detail, knowing it’s the small details that bring history to life and help audiences connect with the people in the past. As the owner and operator of LionHeart FilmWorks, you can find more about his work on IMDB, YouTube, and major television networks.
Our Cast
Aidan Close
is brought to life by Aidan M. Close. "I am absolutely honored to be part of a project with as much resonance as The Red Badge of Courage." Aidan's background lies predominantly in Shakespeare, studying at Boston University, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and Prague Shakespeare Company.
Aidan currently plays Scorpius Malfoy on Broadway in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”
“The Youth” Henry Fleming 
Scott Wichmann
is played by Scott Wichmann, a character actor known best for his abilities as a physical comedian and a solo show performer. A Graduate of the nationally renowned Wagner College Theatre Program, Scott can be seen in Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln as well as Showtime’s The Good Lord Bird.
A veteran of various stage roles throughout the mid-atlantic, Scott is also a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) in the United States Navy Reserve.
“The Loud Soldier” Tom Wilson 
“The Tall Soldier” Jim Conklin Matthew Blake Rogers
is played with depth by Matthew Blake Rogers, known for his roles in Believe (2016) and Artists (2015). A Birmingham, Alabama native and former Paratrooper in the United Staes Army, Matthew also played American Continental Army General Nathaniel Greene in the Fox TV series Legends & Lies: The Patriots.
Matthew enjoys three things: “Faith, Family and Filmmaking.”