The Reunion Everyone’s Invited The Reunion is owned and Copyrighted by ADP Films The Cast When Kirk was asked why he wanted to become an actor he said, “Because I’m *&$#ing cocky and I know I’m good at it.” Kirk took his first step into acting in 2007 by auditioning for “The City is Mine”, a critically acclaimed independent film, and accepted the role as the lead actor. His performance landed him a nomination for Best Actor in the 2008 American Black Film Festival. This accomplishment and his acting skills were the reasons that director Jeff Stewart and executive producer C.B. Kaczor asked Kirk to be a part of their film without so much as an audition. His embodiment of “Braxton Phillips”, the lead role in The Reunion, is an example of the dimensions of his acting capabilities. Kirk Ponton Michael “Chase” Toretto Ronnie is the son of a former New York City Metropolitan Opera singer, theatrics is in his blood. He knew at a young age that acting was his calling in life but was unable to attain his dreams until now. He makes his debut in the film industry with his first major role as “Felix Lopez” . Ronnie’s passion for his craft shows through his success as he plays the loyal third wheel with enough faith in God to burst a church. He continues to grow in his career path by working on several upcoming projects in theater, film, and television including being casted in two off broadway plays, “Moctezume” and “La Revolucion”. Ronnie Armani Raine is a classically trained theatre actor who is well versed at playing Shakespeare's heroines as well as performing modern classics. Most recently, Raine has been focused on her film career, as evidenced by her IMBD resume, working on numerous independent movies. She has starred in films such as “Horror”, “Aunt Rose”, “100 Tears” and continues to work relentlessly on many upcoming projects, all of which she carries the starring roles. Further, Raine has started her own production company called RaineY DaZe Creations where she plays a hand in the directing and producing aspect of filmmaking. With her seasoned career on and off screen, Raine has given an emotionally gripping performance as “Jenn”, the pregnant junkie with an unbridled will to live. Raine Brown The tattoo on Chase’s stomach reads “SURVIVOR” and is a permanent reminder of his determination. “When I was told I had cancer, my whole life turned upside down.” After multiple surgeries and chemotherapy, Chase’s cancer was in remission and he was given a new chance at life that he would never take for granted. He now lives his life pursuing a career in what he loves most, acting.  You can see Chase’s range of acting abilities through improvisation, Indie films such as “What If” and “The Bastard Men of Root Flats”, and his modeling career. His varied strengths as an actor who can adapt to any situation is evident in his performance as “Ben Potts”, the tough guy who won’t quit. Danny started out pursuing sports management as a career choice but decided to take acting classes after being inspired by HBO’s series “Unscripted”. There he found his true passion and began to pursue acting as a career. He trained as a theatrical actor and landed his first lead role in a local community theater as the lead in The Graduate. Within the first year of trying a career in film, Danny worked on a few short films. He is most well known for his role as Bill Solino in the award-winning film “A Safe House”. You can see him in other films such as “The Bastard Men Of Root Flats”, and “Last Days Of Simon”. Danny’s brilliant adaptation of “David Potts”, the gutsy younger brother of Ben, is testament to his colorful and successful acting background. Danny Pennachi Robert graduated from Rutgers University in 2009 and has pursued his art both before and after college. Firsthand trained in improv and experimental theater, he’s always eager to take on roles which push limits and challenge his abilities. This film has done both; it has provided him with thorough experience dealing with duck tape, fake blood, and uncomfortable effects. Robert’s resume includes dramatic and musical theater, as well as background work on both professional film and television. Prior to his work with Jeff Stewart’s “The Reunion” he played the lead antagonist in Alex Prister’s film “Bullseye”. Robert Werner She always had dreams of becoming an actress but acting was not a top priority to Yerania’s Dominican immigrant parents as she was one of seven, living in the Bronx. Instead she focused her all of her energies in her studies.  Soon after graduating high school, Yerania was shipped off to basic training.  In 2008 after being discharged, she returned to NYC to live out her dreams. She is currently a student at The New School.  Aside from her role in The Reunion where she plays Braxton’s worried wife “Gabriel Phillips”, her current projects include “Two Wasted Lives” and “La Virgen” Yerania Del Orbe