The Cast

Phoenix Jackson, born as Steven Johnson in Philadelphia, PA, is a talented actor and writer. He is best known by the pen name "Phoenix Jackson," symbolizing rebirth and resilience within his craft.
With a career spanning two decades in acting and over 15 years in writing, Phoenix is a visionary determined to transform the portrayal of people of color in television and film. He honed his skills at the prestigious Freedom Theater, where he caught the attention of director Walter Dallas. This led to a pivotal role in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera production of Porgy and Bess, marking the inception of a remarkable career.
His creative footprint extends across various mediums, from penning skits for local Philadelphia productions to contributing to a pilot episode for former Philadelphia Eagles player Jeremiah Trotter. Notably, Phoenix's work has graced the Sundance Film Festival in films such as "Cost of a Soul" and "Who Ever Told You It Was OK to Dream?" showcasing his versatile talent and commitment to diverse storytelling.

Teddy Ames is an American actor. Born and raised in Philadelphia, and educated in the Philadelphia school system.

 Teddy has been in the acting industry for more than a decade, and in that time, he has been in various television commercials, several full feature films, a few cable series, and a number of stage productions. The sky is the limit and the best is yet to come!

Derek is an impressive actor who is known for memorable performances in his short acting career. He just so happened to come across acting while playing around with his friends, writing and starring in a web series, "Ghetto Pass Revokers", which displayed his comedic and drama skills. He made a cameo in his 1st full feature film, "Bedridden", in 2021. He specializes in playing comedic and drama roles in short films and theatrical productions. Derek has been writing and producing films and skits since 2013. As a hip-hop artist, Derek has also been afforded the opportunity to add his original music to film projects. With a high level of proficiency in writing, directing and producing films, Derek has won several awards and accolades for his creativity. Derek looks forward to bringing not only his acting but writing and production skills to a major motion picture in the coming year.

West Philadelphian who is an MC, Actor, Director, Poet, Writer, Educator, and a professor in Drexel’s Theatre Dept. A founding member and Co-Artistic director of the African American theatre company, Theatre In The X. He directed Pac And Biggie Are Dead by Biko Eisen-Martin. You can see him in an upcoming film about the life of Cecil B. Moore.

Robert 'Brotha Blaze' Murray is an actor and writer from Philadelphia, PA. He has appeared in films, “End of The Line,” “A Cup Full Of Crazy” and “Under His Control”; and theatrical productions at Arden Theater and Manhattan Repertory Theater. Robert also teaches workshops for The Don Evans Players.

Studied dance at four. At fifteen her professional dance career started with the Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco), where she also started her teaching career. Toured with The Wiz, Broadway production of Shakespeare’s Timon of Athens, Black Nativity. Credits include “Fame”, “The Cosby Show” and the “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit TV Special.”