Firahs B Productions

Michelle Shelton-Huff as "Leslie"

Michelle Shelton-Huff, Model/ Actor; born in Chicago IL  With the urging from family, friends and a teacher who was a former model; Michelle decided to try her hand at modeling. She began doing fashion shows at the local mall. Feeling the acting bug, Michelle auditioned for roles at her school and for casting companies and with several talent agencies.  Michelle landed her first acting job in a commercial for George Foreman, playing a mother/ housewife for a new cleansing product. With confidence under her wings Michelle continued to audition and model catching extra roles in Stomp the Yard, Barbershop 2, The Weather Man, Mr. 3000, and her supporting character “Lydia” in “If You Really Love me”.  This is her third production with FBP, recently starring as "Laura" in The Judge's Personal Dilemma.  Her modeling career has included Phat Pharm, Sears, JcPenny’s, Cintas Uniforms, and Avlon Hair Products.  Michelle is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Xi Nu Omega Chapter.

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Blaine Childers as "Ramone"

Blaine Childers is a young aspiring actor with a passion for performance, "I love how theater can change people, through the display of emotion and principle, otherwise overlooked in everyday life". Blaine found his love for acting at an early age. "I want to bring something new to the table every time. I’ve found the thing that makes me happy in acting". The Heart of a Fortune Cookie will Introduce Blaine as "Ramone Florentine" in his first feature stage play, with many more to come. Blaine has worked with Director Larry Greene on the set of his feature film "Planet Dead" and has done a few independent shorts for student directors around Chicago.



Tiffany Jones-Hoy as "Tiffany"

Tiffany Jones-Hoy is an aspiring actress, model and poet. She was born and raised on Chicago's south side, where she and her husband now raise their four children. Since the young age of ten, Tiffany has been in love with the arts, at that time more so poetry and music. It wasn't until sophmore year in high school where she developed a passion for modeling and acting. Tiffany helped in organizing school plays and talent shows, and was a model in the Senior fashion show. After high school, Tiffany attended Loyola University Chicago as a Pre-Med major. Shortly after having little or no interest in medicine she attended Kennedy King College where she studied the origin of theatre. Still an amateur, Tiffany made her acting debut in the mini drama series The In Crowd, a story of teenage Christianity and peer pressure. She is now playing a supporting role of "Tiffany Hughes" in Firahs B Productions, The Heart of a Fortune Cookie set to debut on Oct. 22, 2011. Her love for acting continues to grow as she hopes to inspire other young, aspiring actresses.

Stacey Goodrum as "Amber"

Stacey Goodrum, a Chicago native, has always had a passion for entertainment. She pursued a career as a singer and actress in high school performing at school plays and talent shows throughout the city.

She later learned the ups and downs of the music industry, and decided to focus on modeling and acting. Stacey landed modeling work as a spokesmodel for several companies such as, Budweiser, Seagram's Gin, Martell, Tanqueray and Miller Brewing Company where she also became a part of the company's marketing team. Stacey has had the privilege of appearing as an extra in feature films such as, Barbershop-2 and Save The Last Dance and has also been featured in several local music videos for up and coming Chicago artists.

With Stacey having so much love for music and entertainment, she created her own tv show titled, Chocolate City Showcase (CCStv) which airs on the CANtv network in Chicago which helps to promote/showcase up and coming talent.  Having her own show enables her to promote new talent throughout her city and strive for independence, as well as advancing her to new heights. One of Stacey's lifetime goals is to help inspire and encourage younger women with her new mentorship program that's currently being developed.

With her multiple talents, diversity and ambition, there is no question, she is destined for success!

Jorie Johnson as "Nefertiti"

Jorie K. Johnson started her career in theater in an unlikely place - under the stage, as an orchestral pit member. Her skills on the clarinet and later saxophone allowed her to participate in multiple musical productions in her high school and college years. At the suggestion of the drama director, Jorie emerged from the pit and took part in her first stage production as Francis Flute/Thisby in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her passion
for theater was ignited and she continued to stay on top of the stage through her scholastic days. After taking a hiatus from performing, Jorie returned to the theater full force in 2008 as "Sister Chantelle" in the All Alike Production of BARE. Shortly after BARE, Johnson relocated to the Chicagoland area in 2009 to further cultivate her God given gifts and quickly landed the
lead role as "Coffee" in Plus Size Production’s Afflictions and worked as the female lead singer in local Chicago soul/rock band The Midnight Shows.
Currently, Jorie is involved with multiple projects including L. Cyrus Productions’ I’ve Been Redeemed (October 2011), Ne-Ke Productions’ Caught Up (December 2011) as Assistant Director, and back up singer for Reely Dan – A Steely Dan Tribute Band. Jorie has had the opportunity to work with multiple Production Companies behind the scenes
in a variety of roles such as: Assistant Director, Stage Manager, Assistant Artistic Editor and Music Director. In addition to theater works, Ms. Johnson is also a voiceover talent, writer, model, mascot (Clifford the Big Red Dog), and improvisational artist.

MDee as "Terry"

Born and raised on Chicago’s great West Side, Marcus E. (aka MDee) uses his various gifts and talents to glorify God.  MDee currently sings with gospel recording artist Ron Ellerson and Sounds Unlimited, whose last recording, “Holiness is Right”, featured the remix of their wildly popular song, “We Thank You Jesus.”  Singing with sounds has afforded MDee the opportunity to perform with such gospel artists as Cornell Thigpen, Desmond Pringle and Myron Williams, just to name a few.  MDee also emcees/hosts various shows and spoken word events.  MDee has performed in various short and stage plays including, "What A Man Wants In A Man...What A Woman Wants In A Man", "The Trial", "From The Corner To The Coroner", "Realities" and the Truth Award winning play "Bathsheba's Baby".  Music, motorcycling and poetry are just a few of MDee's interests. This is his second show with Firahs B Productions.