Meet the Cast

malik/MARLON RUSS

Marlon had appeared "Heart Beats" at the Kennedy Center & "BrotherHOODs" on tour. After a reading downtown, I cast him in the film.

patrice/MAYA LYNN ROBINSON

After Maya Lynne's work in Christopher Shinn's "Four" at Studio Theater, I reached out and begged her to play Patrice.

fats/LORENZO JONES

The last role cast -- and the hardest. When Lorenzo showed up cold to audition, I thought he was totally wrong.
Instead, I was.

lady/WILMA LYNN HORTON

Wilma replaced one ACT'er for the workshop of "Family Business" and another playing Lady in later readings and the film.

malik/JUSTIN RUFF

Justin understudied one role in "Heart Beats" & two in "BrotherHOODS" before originating his own role in the "Chump ChangeS" film.

terrence/DAVID A. RICHARDSON

After playing Terrence in every reading except the first, David completed the "BrotherHOODS" tour & returned for the film

selma/TEDDI FLORENCE

Initially, I found Teddi too young and beautiful for Sean's mother, but her awesome audition changed my mind...and the role.

latoya/LEILA CHYNNA PREE

Chynna was already an ACT veteran, having appeared in the workshop production of "Christmas Gifts" before her role as Latoya.

demetrius/AARON BROWN

Despite his role, Aaron was actually one of the youngest members of the cast -- also the only one with whom I've lost touch.

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