The one constant in Abbi Butler's young career has been that no role is too challenging and no show outside her range. On the university
stage, Abbi has been seen in roles as diverse as a seven-year-old boy in David Saar's The Yellow Boat to Maureen the Hen in the musical
Honk! The Ugly Duckling. Along the way, Abbi has also played roles that actresses live for, such as Nina in Chekov's The Seagull
and Francis in David Hare's masterpiece Racing Demon. Three times awarded Best Actress by Samford University and twice nominated for the Irene
Ryan National acting audition, Abbi has pursued theatre and acting with the verve and passion of one focused on making this a lifetime
relationship. Abbi has studied theatre in London, serving as an intern at the Royal National Theatre and the up and coming King's Head Theatre.
Killing Christian is the accomplished stage actor's film debut. Since Killing Christian wrapped, Abbi moved out to California,
finding work on the Rob Schneider/David Spade comedy The Benchwarmers, as well as a short film.
Try to put a definition on Jason Kendall and you won’t be able to find one. He’s a screenwriter, poet, actor, musician, and a
host of other titles we have yet to discover. Spend a short amount of time around Jason, and his magical, elusive quality will
leave you strangely inspired. As a writer, Jason worked with Laura Mullins on the Killing Christian screenplay to paint vivid characters
in ordinary situations - with a twist. As an actor, his mannerisms and facial expressions embodied the emotions and complexities of
Hunter Chase, a depressed gay chef in love with his best (straight) friend. Jason also has original songs featured on the soundtrack of
Killing Christian, and is currently working on another screenplay based on a true story. Killing Christian marks Jason's film debut as an actor.
Lucky (yes, her real name) is the “girl with the anime eyes” who plays Talon McCormick in Killing Christian. She is an accomplished actress
in both film and theatre, and has worked in Children’s Theatre and played lead roles on the stage in such productions as Little Women and
Shakespeare’s Women. Lucky has also appeared as an extra in several notable films, including Rushton, Soul of the Game, World Traveler,
and the Oscar nominated short film Johnny Flynton. A beautiful redhead, Lucky brought her fiery passion for life to the role of Talon McCormick.
From the moment Lucky walked into the auditions, everyone knew she was destined to play the role. Though she is much more compassionate than the
character she plays, Lucky was able to show Talon in all of her unapologetic ambition while providing a unique understanding of the person beneath
the mask. On the set, Lucky also had a never-ending supply of jokes, show tunes, and friends for extra roles that often saved the day.
You can expect to see more of this hot-blooded Alabama girl on the big screen in the future. Killing Christian is Lucky's first lead role on film.
One day in the distant future, one wonders what our tombstones might eventually say about each of us.
For Stacy Vance, one would hope that her tombstone would read “She embraced the journey.”
The production of Killing Christian could not have found a more perfect match between actor and character than it did
when Stacy was brought on board to play Faith Grayson. Both Stacy and Faith embarked on a personal journey to find their place in the world,
and in the process of filming, Stacy ended up inspiring the entire cast and crew with her ability to make everyone think more deeply about
themselves as spiritual beings. It could be thought of as akin to the Australian aborigines and their custom of Walkabout -
a trip undertaken by each member of the tribe to find their own sacred place of “belongingness.” In many ways, the production of this film
found Stacy very much in the middle of such a journey to find her place and her own “Faith.” The holder of three degrees
(a BS, MBA, and postgraduate degree), Stacy showed a remarkable ability to tackle multiple things by playing a lead character and
helping in many positions behind the camera as well! Stacy and Faith encountered each other at a great crossroads,
where Stacy’s inner and outer adventures into the unknown collided with a character’s similar path, someone also not immune
to the dark side of desire. Stacy’s growth as an actress was remarkable to watch, as was watching her navigate her own personal journey.
It’s hard to imagine a better choice for the role of Mark Devlin than Chris Rice. With his boyish looks and polite Southern manners,
Chris seems like the kind of guy you’d like to bring home to mom. But get a little closer or accidentally brush up against him,
and you get a sense there is something dark, sexy, and maybe a little bit dirty underneath that Clark Kent persona.
A stockbroker by day, Chris graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a degree in Finance, and is currently working on an MBA.
He has been in other short films, and brought a unique sense of sincerity and comedic timing to the role of Mark.
Also the winner of the biggest diva award (for a particularly challenging coffee order), Chris showed an enthusiasm and dedication that proved
he is a true artist and performer. And though he might have a little Mark Devlin in him (and who doesn’t), Chris is actually a great guy.
With a sexy flip of her auburn locks and a walk that could stop traffic, Tracy Ross perfectly portrayed the seductress, Brianna Lunsford.
As a wealthy heiress who could get the pulse racing of even the strongest of men, she made it easy to see how Brianna could lead Mark Devlin
(or any man) into temptation. Tracy brought her creativity, sensuality, and tremendous energy to the set of Killing Christian, and left us
all a little breathless after a pivotal hallway scene. While Tracy herself is ‘quite a woman’, she is also much more sincere, ethical
and lighthearted than the steamy character she portrays. Tracy is a Birmingham native who once worked in the corporate arena,
and is now the best damn massage therapist around (and that is the truth!).
Logan Marcum is a powerhouse of raw talent and creativity, which can be seen in his portrayal of Andy in Killing Christian. Logan wanted to
be a performer since he was 4 years old, and is already an accomplished actor, model, and musician. He has been featured three times in
Cosmopolitan and appeared on an episode of Sex and the City. Logan also had a chance to study the art of moviemaking
up-close and first-hand as an extra in Tim Burton’s Big Fish. While Logan definitely has some natural charm and good looks,
go deeper and you will find a true visionary with the heart of a king. He was also the 1st AD on the set of Killing Christian.
Logan is an avid dirt bike rider, and is currently working on a new screenplay with Laura Mullins.
Patsy Benson brings an incredible amount of experience and acting ability to her portrayal of Celeste, Faith's Mother. Having graduated from
the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Patsy has played several diverse roles on the stage, on television, and in film. Her film and television
roles have included portrayals in The Rosa Parks Story for CBS, as well as films such as Ty Cobb, Valley of Lost Souls,
Highpoint Conflict, and A Day at the Market, among others. Patsy also has had a great deal of experience on the stage, in productions
that have included Cabaret, The Women, Anything Goes, The Spiral Staircase, Bye Bye Birdie, Oliver Twist,
Steel Magnolias, The Sound of Music, and most recently, in the Birmingham Festival Theatre production of Little Foxes,
portraying Regina Giddens, who happened to be the mother of Laura Kilgore's character there as well!
A native of Savannah, GA, Barr began his career in newspapers in 1969 at his hometown daily, the Savannah Morning News. Since that time, he has
continued his career in newspapers and publishing as editor and entertainment critic for The Nashville Banner and also as editor, columnist, and critic for
the San Francisco Chronicle for 12 years, where he wrote more than 200 profiles of entertainment personalities that ranged from Dolly Parton to Sting. His
freelance articles have appeared in Newsweek and Rolling Stone. Since 1999, Barr has been editor of the Birmingham Business Journal. Barr has had
extensive experience on the stage, in productions ranging from his first role as Tommy in Father of the Bride, to roles in Sunrise at Campobello,
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, Bye-Bye Birdie, The Fantasticks, The Cherry Orchard, and most recently, Little Foxes
at the Birmingham Festival Theater.
