Every Right - My New Short Film!

What is Every Right about?

Jordan is a bachelor in New York City finally dating again after recovering from his first heartbreak. With the help of his buddy Lator, he attempts to prove that he’s over his ex, Georgia, only to realize his unfinished business with her. Unable to talk to those closest to him, he turns to a queer therapist named Sebastian, who's also struggling to balance his devotion to his work and an open relationship with his partner, Benji. But as Sebastian challenges Jordan to peel back his layers, Jordan's revelations inspire those around him to also look in the mirror and ask, how much would it cost to say how you feel? 

 

PROJECT GOALS

To fund a special screening for our cast, crew and special guests at the renowned QUAD Cinema! (https://quadcinema.com/)

 

BUDGET

Total Cost: $10,000

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THE CAST

 

 

 

Daniel Gaymon (as Jordan, Executive Producer, Writer, and Lead) is an actor, director, screenwriter living in New York City. Originally from South Carolina, Daniel began training in the performing arts when he was nine years old. He's performed on Broadway with the Broadway Revival of CATS, Disney's The Lion King, and Hamilton: An American Musical (Touring Company). He recently had his directorial debut with the award-winning web series NEIGHBORS (@neighbors_series) and directed a short film called To Have & To Hold (@tohaveandtohold_film). Daniel believes that God gives to him so that he can give to others. - @danielgaymon

 

 

 

Sharrod Williams (as Sebastian, Executive Producer, Writer & Lead) is an actor, writer, teacher, and choreographer based in New York City. He graduated from Montclair State University with a dual major in Dance and Communication Studies. Sharrod has appeared on Broadway: Tuck Everlasting, CATS, and Hamilton: An American Musical (Chicago cast). He has also performed Off-Broadway, National Tours, Regional Theatre, and various Dance Companies. Sharrod made his film debut in Happy, Yummy, Chicken as Damian Maloof. Sharrod believes, “life’s too short to live the same day twice.” Sharrod Williams Website ; @SharrodSharrod7

Jerusha Cavazos (as Georgia): A former competitive gymnast and track runner, Jerusha now resides in NYC and is an actor and singer/songwriter. She was last seen on Broadway in The Prom. Jerusha has performed all around the world and has a passion for working with children with special needs through music. Favorite Credits include: Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Chicago Lyric Opera, Barrington Stage Company and Gateway Playhouse. TV Credits: “Atlanta” on FX and “FBI” on CBS. BFA (UCF). Jerusha is set to make her Off-Broadway debut this summer in Between The Lines. Her original music is streaming on all streaming platforms now! @jerushacavazos 

Matthew Petrucelli (as Benji) is an actor and educator. He holds his MFA acting degree from Rutgers University, Mason Gross. Matthew has performed internationally in various works ranging from timeless musicals to new plays. You can see Matthew in the award-winning web series NEIGHBORS. Aside from acting, he is also deeply passionate about arts education. Matthew was a teacher in Newark, NJ where he helped foster and build a drama curriculum for grades K-8. He hopes to continually share art in educational settings, and allow for students to learn, have fun, and express themselves! - @mmmmaatt

 

Fergie Philippe (as Lator) is a New York City-based actor, writer, director, and puppeteer currently running with the Sons of Liberty playing the dual roles of Hercules Mulligan/James Madison in the Broadway production of Hamilton. He studied in North Carolina at Elon University, receiving a BFA in Music Theatre. He takes an interest in Directing, Photography, and Music playing the drums and guitar. Recently, Fergie has rekindled his love and passion for Puppetry and has begun building his own and plans to release original content soon. Fergie Philippe Website - @fergster95

Angelica Beliard (as Candace) is excited to be apart of Every Right, alongside really talented peers and friends. Broadway: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical(OBC), On Your Feet!; Regional: The Life (Encores! City Center) Kiss My Aztec (Hartford Stages, Berkeley Rep, La Jolla Playhouse) Film: Better Nate Than Ever, Laff in the Dark. - @angelicabeliard_

Shaunice Maudlyn Alexander (as Beverly) is a native New Yorker and 2014 graduate of The New School’s theatre program. Since then she has had the opportunity to perform regionally, teach within her local communities and focus on shifting the landscape of the Arts industry through nonprofit work. Most recently she was seen as Sofia in Phoenix Theatre Co.‘s production of The Color Purple. Other credits include Bandstand (Jean Ann Ryan | First National Tour), Ragtime (Sarah’s Friend), Our Town (Mrs. Soames), Little Shop of Horrors (Crystal), and From the Fire (Fanny | World Premiere). Thank you to her beautiful family and wonderful boyfriend for their endless support! Jeremiah 29:11. - shaunicealexander.com

Eddie Gutiérrez (as David) Off-Broadway: Paul San Marco in New York City Center’s production of A Chorus Line; Miss Abigail's Guide... opposite Joyce DeWitt and Christine Pedi; and Twilight: the Musical at New World Stages. Other NYC: Moments created with Tectonic Theater Project and Moisés Kaufman; Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen’s new musical Other World; and Eddie's one-man show Loveology, which debuted at Ars Nova. Regional: A Chorus Line at the Hollywood Bowl; Matthew Lopez’s Somewhere alongside Priscilla Lopez; Tony Meneses's The Hombres at Two River Theater. Film/TV: Safe & Sound (Cannes Film Festival Short selection); This is Me; “Conan.” Upcoming films: One Week in Heaven; A Tangled Web; and Rhapsody in Blue. Eddie has also been trained by Baayork Lee and the Michael Bennett estate to set all of Bennett’s original Broadway direction and choreography for A Chorus Line. B.F.A. NYU/Tisch. - @eddie.ology

Ezekiel Andrew (as Bradley): A native of the Mississippi Delta; Ezekiel Andrew enjoys a career of both excitement and versatility. He is most grateful to have performed in some of the major regional theaters across the country. Some of his favorite roles include Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Theatre Under the Stars), The Beast, Beauty and the Beast (Syracuse Stage) Jim, Big River (Utah Shakespeare Festival), and most recently making his Broadway debut in Disney’s The Lion King in New York City. With a heart for youth and arts education, Ezekiel enjoys giving back to the community by going to high schools and colleges, holding masterclasses and talkbacks to inspire the next generation of artists. - @king_ezekiela

Shonica Gooden (as Sydney) is a passionate, triple threat performer from Atlanta, GA. While Growing up in Atlanta, Shonica attended DanceMakers of Atlanta and Dekalb School of the Arts. She continued her training on a collegiate level at Point Park University where she received a BFA in Dance. Upon graduating from college, Shonica toured and made her Broadway debut with the high flying cast of Bring It On: The Musical. Throughout the past 10 plus years, Shonica has hadt he privilege and honor of being a part of other critically acclaimed shows such as Hamilton: An American Musical (Broadway), CATS (Rumpleteazer; Broadway Revival), American Dance Machine (Sweet Georgia Brown; Joyce Theatre), National Tour of Matilda The Musical, Piece of My Heart, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Broadway) FLY (La Jolla Playhouse), Memphis (Felicia, CFRT), Don’t Bother Me I Can’t Cope; (City Center), and Sister Act (Deloris; Music Theatre Wichita) . TV/Film: Fosse/Verdon, Manifest, Almost Family, Ted 2 and The First Purge. Shonica’s newest and greatest accomplishment is giving birth to her pride and joy, her baby boy Grant. “2020 took us all for a loop, despite it all I have kept my faith in all things working out for our good. The best is yet to come”. Jeremiah 29:11 - IG: @shonica - Podcast: @muthalove_

Rufus Bonds Jr. (as Jordan's Dad) is blessed to live his life behind the scenes and on stage. He has performed in London the title role of Porgy in PORGY AND BESS at the Regent's Park Open Air Theater. Carnegie Hall welcomed Mr. Bonds as the Baritone- Soloist for Duke Ellington's Scared Music. Broadway, Rent, Once On This Island, and Parade winning the Drama Desk Nomination Best Supporting Actor. National tours include The Color Purple as Mister, The Lion King as Mufasa, Miss Saigon as John. Directing projects include Shakespeare R&J, Lysistrata, Mama Mia, Once On This Island, Tarzan, The Wiz, Into The Woods, The Wizard of Oz. Mr. Bonds was an Eugene O'Neill Semi-finalist for his play The Sisters of Rosewall High. Currently Mr. Bonds is Resident Director for The Lion King on Broadway, and an Assistant Professor at Syracuse University.

 

CREATIVES & PRODUCTION

 

Banji Aborisade (Director) is a director and choreographer currently Assistant Directing the Broadway hit Beetlejuice and is the Associate Director of the U.S. Hairspray Touring Company. He is known for SC7NARIO (2020), for which he co-directed and choreographed and also created and directed The Last Fall. He has also appeared on Jessica Jones (2019), The Get Down (2016), and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015). - @its_banj

Olivia Palacios (Assistant Director): Olivia Palacios is a NYC based choreographer—director—designer, working in film, dance and theatre. Film credits include: Circles (feat. The Overlook), No Más (Uptownworks), Dance Party 2002, Only. Select theatre credits include: Princeton University, Hercules (Asst. Chase Brock), The Mood Room (BAM, Annie-B Parson), Fragments (Mandie Rapoza, Dixon Place); Grey Gardens, A New Brain (Front Porch Theatricals), Legally Blonde, Little Shop of Horrors, [title of show], Rocky Horror Show (University of Pittsburgh Stages); NYC workshops: Billy and the Golden Pencil (NY Theatre Barn); You, Me, I, We; concert dance: OMG Art Faire, Dixon Place, The Tank, Spoke the Hub, The Craft, Millennium Dance Complex PGH, Carnegie Mellon Film Festival, Pitt Dance Ensemble. Olivia was a twice residency recipient for Modern Accord Depot’s residency program. OliviaPalacios.com / @ChoreoByLiv_Pal

Blake Czeleznikar (Director of Photography): Blake Zelesnikar (BZ Films) is an experienced Cinematographer and Film Editor Based out of NYC. Education (Full sail University). Blake Zelensikar’s achievements are recognized through many film festivals such as IndieX Film fest (Best Editing, Outstanding Achievement), Top Shorts (Best Crime), California Music Festival, Venice Shorts, Apex (Best Horror), Indie Short Fest. Please stay up to date with all of Blake’s work by following @bz_films 

Kerri DeLisi (Graphic Designer) is a creative based out of Long Island, New York. She received her BFA in Graphic Design from Adelphi University. She is currently the graphic designer for Marathon Digital, a social media marketing agency that focuses on the Broadway sector of the entertainment industry. Previous clientele includes Hamilton, Hadestown, Ain’t Too Proud, Freestyle Love Supreme, and more. - @KerriDelisiCreative

 

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