Is no stranger to performing. Over the last 23 years, Stuart has appeared in numerous
stage and event productions. After taking time off from theatre he studied martial arts
for roughly 5 years focusing mainly on Jiu-jitsu, thus earning him the nickname "Stujitsu".
It was his dedication, focus and experience that earned him the title of Stunt
Coordinator/Safety Director in addition to the lead role in "Turning Back".
Delno Ebie Cyrus
Brings a professionalism and talent to be reckoned with. His passion for performance and the
performing arts has led him to an impressive career in writing, acting, song, dance and
production. In addition to his considerable theatrical and commercial endeavors; add local
and national training and educational videos, television programs and films such as "Civil
War Stories", Walt Disney’s "The Haunted Mansion" starring Eddie Murphy and Terrance Stamp,
"Intolerable Cruelty", with George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Billy Bob Thornton,
"A Man Apart", with Vin Diesel and Larenz Tate, "Sarah Plain and Tall: Winter's End", with
Glenn Close, Christopher Walken and Jack Palance, "The Painting", with Clifton Davis and
Stacy Dash, and "Ring Of Darkness" starring Adrienne Barbeau.
Angela Bickam Ellie
Graduated from WSU with a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance, performed with Music Theater of
Wichita, Crown , Mosely Street, Twin Lakes Dinner Theater, Stage One. In addition to stage and
screen performances, she choreographs and teaches dance.
Jay Schaper Raige
Has been active theater in the Wichita area for years, playing roles in productions ranging from
light comedy to Shakespeare to grand opera. Favorite roles: Major Petkoff in Arms and the Man,
Creditor in Abou Hassan, Beralde in Call the Doctor, Carl in Mornings At Seven, Gremio in
The Taming of the Shrew, Mayor Crane in Its Never Too Late. Jay has worked with the likes
of Glenn Close, George Hearn, Jack Palance and Christopher Walken, and as a stand in for
the great Palance.
Garret Jeter Jeff
Is originally a transplant from West Virginia. After an accomplished academic career, Garret
finally settled down as a teacher of history, English, Latin, journalism, and Drama/acting skills.
Garrett’s performing experience includes "Dial 'M'" and "The Miracle Worker," and "Midsummer's Night
Dream". He is also in his third year of dinner theatre and spring theatrical production.
Ginger Hokeness Helene
Is a relatively new but enthusiastic member of the production and performance world. She auditioned
at the behest of our directors and provided us with hard work, support and dedication. She has
assisted and appeared in several local theatre productions; her film career has included "The
Putz" and "Turning Back".
Frank Keith Frank
Nina Chilargi Celia James
Jim Crawley Crying Hostage
Alexandra Mersman Grieving Daughter
Robert Rutherford Mourner
Josh McClosky Mugging Victim
Olivia Jones Mugging Victim
Lloyd Thorndyke Simon
Andrea Judd TV Reporter
Sarah Jenlink Waitress
Big Thug
Greg "Tojo" Trujillo
Dead Hostage
Erica Smith
Grieving Husband
Tim West
Minister
Twila Jackson
Mourner
Bethany Ayers
Mourner
Brandy Hatcher
Mourner
Carolyn Singleterry
Mourner
Cori Rice
Mourner
Jerrod McNutt
Mourner
Kyra Rice
Mourner
Leslie Jacobson
Mourner
Marie Jackson
Mourner
Mark C. Galiza
Mourner
Michael Glasscock
Mugger / Mikey
Base Basvic
Police Sharpshooter
Ken Dziewulski
Thug1
Matt Nelson
Thugette
Heather Cochran
William Brown Director
"They say it was the passion for the thing that drove this man where love, lust and
faculty may nigh draw breath." James Patton Landers, 1803
No stranger to the world of performance, William has spent the last 17 years expressing himself
through stage direction and performance in productions such as Good Night Caroline, A Few Good
Men, Fortinbras, Keely and Du, American Dreams, and Incident at Vichy, writing and performing
music, and stand up comedy. Though "Turning Back" is the first feature length film for Requiem
Pictures, there are three following productions waiting for the starting gun.
Ginger Bynorth Assistant Director
Having spent her childhood in perpetual trouble at school for "day dreaming" most of the time
(her visualizations were always so much more interesting), Ginger made use of her imagination
through performances of numerous and various entertainment values designed to create an escape
from the dullness of existence. An actor with a history in dance, vocal music, stage make up,
piano, and speech, her passion took her through 6 years of dramatic coaching with Ruth McCormick
and Mary Jane Teal. Never one to lay down her passion, she continues to study and film
shorts/features while coordinating productions for film, TV, and film fest.
Terry Twomey Director of Effects
Terry brings more than skill, vision and creativity to "Turning Back", he is also utterly and
completely insane. Terry’s earned his "chops" as director, actor, prop-maker, CGI producer and
writer with previous Film Projects such as his short Star Wars Fan Film, "POD RACER", independent
short film, "Cemetery of Fright" (currently in production). Though every cast and
crewmember put forth valuable time, effort and resource to create "Turning Back", none have
contributed more than Terry, who has, out of necessity, become the film’s visual and sound
editor.
