Gradation Cast

MIKE BREYER as Lucrative Street

Mike Breyer is a versatile actor, writer, producer and director who hails from South Dakota and lived in West Hollywood for twenty years and now resides in Palm Springs, CA. Mike recently starred in Inosculation, Koffee, Cascade Rd, FAKE, Southern dysComfort and Dream State. Mike will be starring and directing the feature film Five Floors in 2018 and Cascade Road in 2019. Mike got his start in acting in the feature films S.F.W., directed by Jeferey Levy, Thunderheart, directed by Michael Apted and Ed Wood, directed by Tim Burton along with the television series Picket Fences on CBS and television series Players on NBC. Mike has
performed in many award winning films. Mike Breyer is also the
CEO of Frogg1 Productions, the writer, producer, director and film editor of Gradation as well as an all around artist which includes interior design.
www.mikebreyer.com

LYNNE NEWTON as Faustina Jaxx

Lynne Newton is a American Actress and Producer who started her performance career at the young age of seven years old. Growing up, in Missouri, Lynne could be seen dancing, hosting events, performing on stage theatrically, and doing comedy skits - which led to her decision to focus on Stage Directing while attending Phoenix College (Arizona). Venturing further West to Hollywood in the mid 1990’s, Lynne continued studying her acting craft, training at Anita Jesse Studios.
Besides being an accomplished Actress and Producer, Lynne is blazing quite a trail with writing screenplays. Currently, Lynne has multiple films in various stages of production. over forty acting credits, multiple producer, writing, and best actress awards and nominations.
www.lynnenewton.com

PAUL HAMEL as Affluent Street

Paul Hamel hails from Rhode Island and is our Executive Producer and also stars in the film. Acting kind of fell into his lap and he definitely has a knack for it. Paul recently starred in Cascade Rd, Inosculation and Koffee and has a starring role in the feature film Cascade Road filming late 2018. Paul is also a past administrator for LA Unified and currently teaches ESL in Palm Springs CA.
www.pauljhamel.com

DWIGHT TURNER as Alexander Sly

Dwight Turner is an accomplished and multifaceted actor, showing versatility in both comedy and drama. He has performed in award-winning movies, television, and commercials. Dwight was thrilled to play Alexander Sly in Gradation and make wonderful new friends in the process. A special thanks to everyone who made this project fun. www.dwightturner.com

DH LEWIS as Jayden Storm

DH Lewis has resurrected her acting career over the past 5 years, and has had dynamic roles in Sounthern dysComfort, FAKE, The Admired and other exciting film and television gigs, besides Gradation.
DH is strong in her dramatic skills, as well as comedic skills. She is also an accomplished artist in many genres, and can always be relied upon.
https://dhlewisartist.wixsite.com/dh-lewis-actress2017

JACQUELINE MURPHY as Scarlett Powers

Jacqueline Murphy makes her directorial debut this fall with her new film "The Admired", which she also produced,wrote and stars in as the character Olivia Spencer- an actress who dreams of being a glamorous 1940's Hollywood movie star. Recently in Warner Brothers film "Run All Night" she had scenes with the films' stars: Liam Neeson & Ed Harris. In the past year, she was in the feature films "You Have a Nice Flight" where she had the role of "Blondie" a model who sells jewelry on QVC and "Fake" where she plays Jackie: a Southern Belle Socialite/Ex Beauty Queen. Jacqueline was born in New York, grew up on Long Island and is the oldest of six children. She resides in NY and LA. After waiting a year, we finally were able to shoot her scenes!
www.jacquelinemurphy.net

Blaise Brooks is not only a comedian, but a distinguished dramatic actor as well with supporting roles in films such as Southern dysComfort and Fake as well as television roles in the movie A Mother Betrayed and on the television series MADtv.

BLAISE BROOKS as ImUnique Jenkins

DAVID TERRELL as Trombonz

David Terrell just appeared on Grey's Anatomy and showcased why he is a sought after actor. After retiring from MTA David began pursuing a career in the medical field, but after two years he put that on hold to pursue his life-long passion for acting on a professional level. With the help of a few acting classes and his natural acting ability he was on his way. He has appeared in numerous TV shows and films, including: Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain, Revenge, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Mann & Wife, Homeland, Act Like You Love Me, and In Mysterious Ways. In 2013 David was awarded the best supporting actor by the Asian On Film Festival for his role in the film Love Thy Neighbor, which was centered around the 1994 Rodney King riots. He has also appeared in several stage plays including Things That Make Men Cry and Kiss Me Kate.

ERICA MCCLEAN as Ione Stone

Erica McClean brought humility and talent to her role as Ione Stone. This was not a glamour role, but a deep emotional character that doesn't like change. Erica's Production Company is Citrine Dreams Entertainment.
https://citrinedreamsent.com

PETER MCGLYNN as MaGentry Kash

Peter McGlynn is an actor and producer who has numerous acting credits in film and television and also performs on the stage. Some of his credits include FAKE, Delivery: The Beast Within, Still Adore You, A Little Conversation, Hollywood and Vine and The Interview. Peter is the constant pro and comes prepared to work.

CRAIG ZUCCHERO as Sammy Crate

Craig Zucchero has been around Hollywood for awhile and has proven his acting chops in films such as J Edgar and Television shows such as Law and Order SVU and The Soprano's. Craig Hails from New York and currently resides in Beverly Hills, CA.

LYNNE ALANA DELANEY as Joan

Lynne Alana Delaney is an actress, director, producer and writer and recently starred in her own film The Remake which has won several awards. After being diverted by a law degree which led to an Immigration practice as well as a wonderful career circling the globe as a Flight Attendant, she decided to take a more direct route and follow her heart back to her first passion of acting. Her idea of relaxing is creating something, whether it be painting a new abstract in her studio, writing a new script or adding her own gourmet flair to a new recipe. Although her personal 'backstory' includes stints in background acting and continuing study at the Conservatory and with coaches the likes of Brian Reise and Mark Teschner, she feels she is truly arriving at her final destination with her work on both stage and screen.

RUBEN ROBERTO GOMEZ as Richard

Ruben Roberto Gomez is an actor and producer who recently starred in his film The Remake which has won many awards. Argentine born but American at heart, Ruben Roberto Gomez has spent his entire adult life following his passions. A UCLA alumnus with a Masters in Spanish Literature but also fluent in Italian, he crooned his way through two albums followed by European & South American tours singing romantic ballads in Spanish in the 80's & 90's. Now, back to his roots in acting, he's focusing on a career in TV and film, taking advantage of his ethnically ambiguous looks. Ruben's love of acting began with a theatre career as a teenager in Buenos Aires where a well known director at the time, Marcelo Lavalle, encouraged him to come to the United States to pursue his dreams.

WONNIE SHORT as Wonnie

Wonnie Short hails from Nashville, Tennessee and now resides in Palm Springs, CA. Wonnie brought a comedic touch to our film and was able to join the Screen Actors Guild because of his performance. Wonnie may have a supporting role in Five Floors filming in 2018.

ADRA JANEAN FENSTERMAKER as Ventique

Adra Janean Fenstermaker can be seen in commercials and on print ads across America. Some of her acting credits include A Friend in Need, Wake Up Tahoe, The Ginger Girls, Sex. Silence. Out, Jane and Restoration. Adra is also very creative and created her own costumes for our film.
www.adrajanean.com

MAGGIE PARTO as Udyssey

Maggie Parto grew up in Chicago, she fell in love with the performing arts after seeing Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Aspects of Love". Her extensive travels across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa have been instrumental in shaping and defining her expertise in the Performing Arts. Maggie eventually settled in Southern California where she studied Theater & Film at the University of California, Irvine and South Coast Repertory Theater. She also trained at the original house of Meisner and completed the program in Los Angeles. She has been part of many theater productions as well as short and Indy feature films. These days she is busy making movies. Speed Date Inn is the most recent short film production, and several other feature films are on the horizon.

JENNY KOH as Sisash

Jenny Koh has performed as an actress in Honor Box, Big True, King of the Underground, Sprork and The Journey. Jenny can play dramatic but there is also a funny side to her craft as well.

SHARI VESSEGHI as Prekascious

Shari Vesseghi is not only a comedian, but an actress with many credits some of which include Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Roti, Day One, FAKE, Pretty Little Liars, SPL Goes Undercover and Xmas Evil. Shari is also a producer, writer and director.
http://sharivasseghi.com

STEVEN BAIRD as Edward

Steven Baird resides in Los Angeles and has had acting roles in Lock Box and Gradation. Steven always brings his brand of humor to set and we appreciate the use of his companies town cars from Affordable Towncar Company.