MEET THE CAST

Chantal Maurice - Cast as Girl 1

Young, Passionate and Energetic. Chantal was born to entertain audiences with her captivating style and shining personality. As a young child, she amazed friends and family alike with her own elaborate fairy tales and sing-song renditions.

 At the age of 13 she was invited to enroll in the Palmetto Center for the Arts Magnet program in Columbia, SC at Richland Northeast High School. There, she received theatrical training which enhanced her confidence and craft. At the age of 16, Chantal was offered a scholarship by The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, to participate in their “Summer in the City” program.

She continued her growth as an actress while attending Charleston Southern University in Charleston, SC.  There, she landed her first lead role in the University’s production of “The Diary of Anne Frank”, playing the role of Anne. Outside of her collegiate productions, she spent her spare time acting in local independent films and even starred as a dancer in the feature film, Big Momma’s House 3: Like Father, Like Son.

On May 8^th, 2011 she received her Bachelor’s Degree from Charleston Southern University in Theatre and Communications.   She is currently in the Big Apple working with the Afrikan Women’s Repertory Theatre and From Ashes to Angel’s Dust Theatre Company.  At 21 years old, she is ready to take the world by storm.

               
 Justin M. Boyd - Cast as David


When it comes to bringing versatility to the screen Actor/ Screenwriter /Print Model, and Stuntman Justin M. Boyd is the preferred one stop shop. He has been your Lead actor in feature films such as "Inside the Mafia" "The Pickup in East L.A", "The Interrogation", "Fade Away", & "Sex & Drugs" to name a few followed by strong supporting roles in numerous Television and Commercial projects such as Homeland, ESPN, TD Bank North and the list continues to grow as he strives for excellence. Its safe to say the film business has ignited a fire within this man and has encouraged him to stop at nothing until his greatest goal of all is achieved, and that is to be the box office star God has destined for him to become. Being quick on his feet is an understatement when you face off with Mr. Boyd. Whether it is a treatment you need, or feature film put together in a short period of time, Mr. Boyd has proven to pen out scripts in a timely fashion.

An Improvist at heart and God-Fearing man at spirit Mr. Boyd will continue to open, unlock, and break down barriers that the world said could not be done.


 

 Janell Bryant - Cast as Myra

Janell Bryant is the daughter of Michael and Mary Bryant.  She has two loving brothers, Michael Jr. and Marquis.  She is a member of the New Life Productions Theatre/Film Company where Leasharn Hopkins is the artistic director and founder.    She has been in several stage productions such as, Raisin in the Sun, Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Colored Girls, just to name a few. She has written and directed two plays, From a House of Beauty to A House of Praise and Finding the Joy.  She has recently directed her first full length stage production; Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, written by Anna Deveare-Smith.  She has also served as choreographer for Benedict’s production of “Dream Girls.”  She would like to thank the director of "Fadeaway" for believing enough in her and casting her as the the lead in her first film. THANKS VIC!!  Janell is currently directing her first full length feature film entitled Addiction: What's Yours? (coming November 2011).  She thanks God for His constant love and favor.    She has been given so much and is thankful for all the Lord has done and will do.  Janell would like to thank her family for all their love and support.  She thanks them for allowing her to be herself and be wild and crazy; and as her mother puts it, “a bohemian.”  She lives by the phrase written by her favorite playwright William Shakespeare, "All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players."