Alphonso Walker Jr.
as Thomas Langley
Recently completed his studies at the Tom Todoroff Studio & Conservatory in New York City. Among his favorite stage credits are references to Fences (Troy), A Raisin in the Sun (Walter Lee), The Dutchman (Clay), The Tempest (Caliban) and Angels in America (Belize). He is currently co-producing and starring in a web series for YouTube entitled “The Quarter Life Crisis.” (TQLC). He is a working actor for the stage, TV and film based in NYC.
Jetuan Louie
as Myra Langley
Jetaun Louie is an actress/singer/designer from Buffalo, New York, currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee. Born for the stage Jetaun has been singing from a young age, and moving from the stage to the screen was a easy transition. She has done multiple commercials, short films and been an extra on national television shows like Nashville and Quarantine. Currently she is working on her fashion line that will be showcasing in Nashville in 2018.
Peter-Mark Ralpheal
as Bradshaw Winters
Biography Coming Soon
Christina Foster
as Erica Summers
Actress Christina Foster was born in a house located on the east side of Buffalo, NY in a small community referred to as the “fruit belt”. On a cold winter night her cousin Delores delivered her, little did Delores know that in her arms rested a STAR that would one day change the world. Foster later enrolled at Buffalo State College with an intent to have a career in business but later graduating with her Bachelors in Social Work; in hopes of healing hearts and empowering lives to makes a difference. During her freshman year Foster was encouraged by her Theater 106 professor Andrew (Kahn) to pursue acting because he believed she had a gift. In January of 2015 she began acting classes learning the art of acting, utilizing Sanford (Meisner) techniques and Stella (Adler) Method. Since then Foster has studied under the tutelage of her Mentors Phil (Davis) and Willie (Judson) concentrating on stage and improve.
Foster was cast in her first independent film, -The Glass Floor with a supporting role as Erica Summers (2015) which later was accepted into the Buffalo Niagara International Film Festival being chosen out of 700 submissions. In the spring of (2015) Foster was casted in a minor role as Nia with Ujima Theater Company - In The Red And Brown Water directed by Lorna D Hill whom she admires. Principal and supporting roles followed in various independent films and Web Series - The Quarter Life Crisis (2015), and in 2016 she was cast as Lead in a TV Pilot directed by Phil (Davis) in Daddy’s Girl Club (2016). In the fall of (2016) Foster was casted in August Wilsons stage Play “Jitney” where she made her stage debut as Rena under the direction of Willie Judson at the Paul Robeson Theatre. Foster garnered many accolades that lead to her being nominated at the Arties Award Ceremony for Outstanding Supportive Actress. Jitney was so exceptional that Foster walked away along with her cast not only receiving an award for Best production of A Play but receiving 5 other nominations: Outstanding Supportive Actor. Outstanding Supportive Actress, Best Lead Actor, Best Ensemble, and Best Direction. Foster desires to bring healing not only in the field of Social Work but through the lives of the characters she plays on screen and stage as an artist and eventually behind the camera as a Director.
Joymeka Matteos
as Mel Langley
Joymeka Musiq is a 17 year old singer/song writer from Buffalo, Ny. A senior at The Park School of Buffalo, Joy is looking forward to college next year while pursuing her musical ambitions. She started singing and writing at a very young afe. Growing up practically in the studio at her mother’s side, Joy learned te in’s and out’s of recording early. She could record you in Pro Tools effectively by the 4th grade. 4th grade is also when Joy wrote, recorded and began performing her first full song “All Up To You” which she would use to encourage other children that they could do anything that they put their mind to. The song was a part of a four song CD that gave Joy her first opportunity to use her voice in a positive way.
Joy also co-wrote a fictional fairytale entitled “Princess Joy” with her mother when she was just 8 years old. This princess story was Joy’s brainchild and is available now on Amazon.
Today Joy is working on a new Album at Expressed Entertainment studio as she promotes her first single “On Time” which she co-wrote with her mom, JA and was produced by Brian Green. She has a full production team behind her working diligently to make sure Joymeka Musiq will be coming to a screen near you.
She has performed at several local venues, acted in a short film entitled “The Glass Floor” and started a community service project with er friend Alana called “Coloring Books For Kids”. She is a well-rounded, intelligent, intelligent, artistic bright light who will be shining for years to come.
Leora Heard-Owens
as Carmen
Born in 1964 in Buffalo New York, Leora launched her acting career in high school where she did background work in various plays like Camelot and You’re A Good Boy Charlie Brown. After a long term hiatus she reignited her adult acting career as Josephine Johnson in Boys 2 Men in 2014
Following Boys 2 Men she dove head first into various small roles in films such as The Working Relationship, Dead Garden and The Dwelling. In 2014 she stared in her biggest role as Amanda Peters in the critically acclaimed winning Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project film Silenced. Later she had success roles in other films like Trew Calling, S.T.A.R and The Glass Floor, to name a few.
She has also had successful commercial spots with Excellus Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Northtown Automotive, Vegitrim, Star Shower and Skinny Plate.
Amanda Vink
as Corrine Askot
Amanda is an actress and writer based in Buffalo, NY. She has appeared in films around Western New York. Amanda has studied advanced scene work, improvisation and commercial copy since 2014. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, and her writing has appeared in multiple publications around the web, including the online digital magazine New York States of Mind and the online literary journal Rain, Party, & Disaster Society.
Ayana Naomi Williams
as Nurse
Ayana Naomi Williams is a Daemen College Alumnus with a Bachelors degree is in Psychology with a minor in Theater and Entrepreneurship. Upon graduation she started acting at the Paul Robeson Theatre where she appeared in various productions. Ayana has been in movies such as "The Best Man Holiday", and "The Shopping Affair". She works with her friends on a web- series called "The Quarter Life Crisis" and does writing in her spare time. This past three summers Ayana had the great opportunity to work as the theater teacher at the African American Cultural center's Jumpin' Jambalaya program where she's been writing the student productions. She plans to continue her acting career and education. She has aspirations of being on Broadway, and in Hollywood Film. In addition one day she hopes to give back to the community by starting a non profit organization. She thanks God for her life and his grace appreciates her mother and family for supporting her.
Gabriel Robere'
as Thomas Father/ Office Worker
Gabriel was born in Buffalo, NY on March 6th 1987. He graduated from The Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts High School in 2005 where he majored in Vocal music. He also studied voice and piano at Illos Piano for three years under to tutelage of Andre Williamson and later with musician Bobby Jones.
He began his music career at an early age in the Baptist church choir and later gained experience performing with various local rap groups. He also has a love for theater. His debut performance was in a high school production of Oliver as Mr. Bumble. While in high school he and classmates performed with the Russian Ballet. Soon after, he joined the Ujima Theater Company and participating in the Dunbar program. While at Ujima, Gabriel performed in several stage plays including "The Green Pastures" and the company's annual production "And Bid Him Sing".
Gabe's acting credits includes work as an extra in movies, commercials and a web series; Lifetime Channel's "A Mother's Revenge"(2016) Alemaedae Theater's "Daddy's Girl Club"(2016) "Proudly We Serve",Being featured in a Value Home Center commercial, (2015) Inhouse Production's "Quarter Life Crisis,(2015) Paul Roberson Theater's "Bitch",(2015), Expressed Entertainment's production of "The Glass Floor,(2015) Music video "Cold Case",(2014) "The Romans" (2014) and American Repertory theater's "Shine". (2014)
Ashley Graves
as Thomas's Mother
Ashley Rita Graves, native of Buffalo NY is multi faced actress that posses the ability to foster versatile looks threw acting and modeling. Currently in Atlanta GA, Ashley is pursuing her dream to become an acknowledged actress threw purpose and dedication. "You may have to go threw the worst to get the best"
Ayden Henderson
as Young Thomas
10 year old Ayden Henderson was born in Buffalo, NY. At an early age he showed an interest in entertainment. From drumming to the guitar, music had his attention ever since he was a toddler. After taking piano lessons and performing in his first live performance with Encore Experience at age 7, he fell in love with theater. Ayden definitely has an ear for music. He loves all genres of music from pop to R&B, he can appreciate the oldies as well as today's hits. Ayden has always had a passion for singing, dancing and acting. When presented with the opportunity to act in the film "The Glass Floor", Ayden gladly took on the challenge. Ayden is also a student athlete. He participates in soccer, baseball, and track and field. Ayden also loves playing basketball and football with his friends and writing songs and stories in his spare time. He approaches each task with energy and excitement, eagerly working until he feels he has done his best work. This young man is definitely a talent to watch for in the future.