Firahs B Productions

 

Steve Capers as "Jesse"

Steve Capers was raised on the South side of Chicago, in the heart of the city. After graduating from Hales Franciscan High School, Steve attended Xavier University of Louisiana, receiving a B.A. in Economics, and wonderful appreciation for New Orleans culture.  He has also traveled extensively throughout the US, South America and the Caribbean.  Steve began his career working on the set of COMICVIEW as a production coordinator for Black Entertainment Television (BET).  This position exposed him to the world of entertainment, capturing his attention and love for the industry.  In 2003, Steve formed Knock-Knock Productions, a company that produces comedy events that feature nationally-acclaimed comedians from BET, Comedy Central and HBO.   This is Steve's second production with Firahs B. He played the role of "Myles" in The Judge's Personal Dilemma in July 2009.   This is only his second acting role, but acting is in his blood.  Steve’s aunt, Virginia Capers, an actress and singer who won a Tony Award in the 1974 for her role as Lena Younger matriarch in the Broadway musical Raisin.

 

 

Stacey Buford as "Veronica"

Stacy is a native of Benton Harbor, MI. She has always had a passion for acting. Coming from a talented family, she became acquainted with performing at an early age which led her to take drama classes and was also trained under the leadership of Mike Nadolski in Michigan. Stacey played "Sheila" in Yahweh Productions gospel stage plays David's Reunion and she was also casted for A Real Woman's Worth as “Kellie”. Stacey also played the role of “Camille” in Firahs B Productions, The Judge's Personal Dilemma. Stacey also plays the lead female role of “Melanie” in the film Hero. You can also see her in the movies The Wardrobe, Ballsy and 21st Century hip hop video When the Streets Cry. Stacey is playing the role of  "Veronica"in The Man: his fame, his fall and his faith. She is a student at University of Phoenix majoring in Criminal Justice and she's an actress with One Source Talent under ID #27291.  In her spare time she enjoys traveling, shopping and spending time with family. Add her as a friend on Facebook .

 

 Renica Caston as "Cassandra"

 

Renica Caston is from Calumet City.  She attends Chicago State University, majoring in Education. She also took drama/acting classes at South Suburban College. However she learned most of her acting talent from her grandfather. She is a spokenword artist ( poet ) and she has been doing spokenword for 6 years. She has been in the movie There Are No Children Here and The Babe. She is also a 2x champ. for Crowd Control at the Spokenword cafe.  She has opened up for many comics at the Harold Washington Culture Center, she also opened up for Chicago Finest Hip Hop Artist at the Harold Washington Culture Center. She has preformed at Cafe Nine17 and was interviewed on CLTV for her poetry.  If it is in Gods will, she would love to go to the next level with her acting and poetry.

 

Tamika King as "Kimberly"

Tamika King is a Research Administrator at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago where she supports the Neural Engineering Center for Artificial Limbs in grant and financial management. She received her BA from Illinois State University, where she studied Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. She later returned to academia in October 2005, attending Keller Graduate School of Management and received her MBA with a concentration in Project Management. Tamika was cast in Ntozake Shange’s stageplay, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf. She enjoys writing and is currently completing her first solo book that she anticipates will offer hope and strength to young disadvantaged women. As a dedicated member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. she has committed her voluntary efforts to the Rhoer Committee and PR/Marketing Committee. Tamika’s desire is to make an impact on mankind in whatever large or small way possible. She believes that “if you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always gotten." And she hopes to offer different methods to implement lasting change.

 

Frank Collaso as "Walter"

 Frank Collaso is a Chicago-area comedian and videographer. This is his second performance with Firahs B having made his stage play debut as "Keith" in The Judge's Personal Dilemma.  He received his Bachelor’s degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and is completing his doctoral studies in Education. Frank has always had a love for the stage as he currently performs stand-up comedy. As Director of Recruitment At University of Illinois at Chicago and Owner of Collaso Video Production, this life long Educator/funnyman loves life, making people laugh and bringing joy to everyone around him.

 

Jada Lark Anderson as "Rachel"

Since childhood, Jada Lark-Anderson has always had a fascination of the theatre world.  Whether participating in elementary school assemblies, high school productions or behind the scenes in college productions, "learning the ropes from the bottom to the top” was an important aspect in finally receiving her first professional role. She is a graduate from Columbia College Chicago, where she received a BA in Marketing Communications.  Jada is a skilled American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter and hopes to be able to one day utilize those skills in a Deaf Theatrical Production. She is the mother of two boys:  Tourice (14) and Te’Quare (8) and an active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for over twenty-one years, where she has served as the President of Zeta Zeta Chapter for over six years.

 

MDee as "Cooke"

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. 

 

Brandi Brumfield as "Monique"

Brandi S. Brumfield has been acting, singing and dancing since the age five. She feels more at home on the stage than she does anywhere else! At the age of 25, she has hopes of one day fulfilling her dreams to work on Broadway, films/television, music, as well as owning her own production company. She knows that with hard work, diligence, and God on her side, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! While pursuing her dreams, she has worked on many productions right here in Chicago. Her credits include The Wiz, Grease, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Oliver, Cabin In The Sky, Tambourines To Glory and Redeemed. Brandi has also been teaching dance since the age of 14. She has been the choreographer for the Apostolic Church of God Fine Arts Guild for the past five years. She is a member of the gospel recording artists Appointed By God and Kenny Lewis & One Voice. Brandi has shared the stage with many other artists such as Fred Hammond, John P. Kee, Donnie McClurkin, the late Ron Winans & Kirk Franklin. Her favorite scripture is Ephesians 3:20. "Now unto Him that is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us." She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Lambda Psi Chapter. Everytime Brandi takes the stage, she hopes that God shines through her and someone is touched in some way.

 

Eddie Sutton as "Bobby"

Ed was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan and raised on the south-side of Chicago.  After graduating from Whitney M Young High School, Ed earned a B.S. in Accounting, a MBA, and a Masters in Taxation.  Ed has held various positions in the tax accounting field.
Ed caught the acting bug from his Mom, who has performed in several community theater productions.  Ed is currently working on his craft at Act One Studios and he is ecstatic to be a part of The Man: His fame, his fall and his faith.

 

Featuring Sylvia Fedrick and Jamaron Harris during the Pre-Show Gospel Jam

 

 Sylvia Fedrick

 

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 Jamaron Harris

Minister and motivator: Jamaron Harris is a man with a mission and on a road to destiny that will challenge any person to reach for their best.  His strong ambition to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ is illuminating to those that witness. His motivation comes from God to break down barriers and defy classification. Jamaron seeks to encourage people of all races, ages and cultures together. He began leading worship throughout his voyage and has developed a special aptitude for music ministry. With the musical influences from Jonathan Butler, Newsboys, Kim Burrell, CeCe Winans and his pastor Rev. Smokie Norful, Jamaron has developed a unique cross-cultural perspective and sound. Since God has opened many doors, Jamaron has become a gifted singer/songwriter/actor and motivator living in Chicago, IL. He has toured and recorded with some of today's top gospel artists, groups and worship leaders including, Bishop Simon Gordon / Triedstone Full Gospel Baptist Church, Walt Whitman & the Soul Children of Chicago, Kim Burrell, Newsboys, Vickie Winans, and NIU Black Choir just to name a few. Jamaron is a Young Adult Pastor and one of the Worship leaders at Victory Cathedral Worship Center, home of the world renowned preacher/singer/songwriter Pastor Smokie Norful. Jamaron was also featured in Firahs B Productions The Heart of a Fortune Cookie. Introducing, Minister Jamaron Harris- a man after God's own heart.