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CAST & CREW
CATHERINE DUDLEY-ROSE
Writer / Director / Creator
Catherine is an award-winning writer/director, actress and musician. She is a 2021-2023 Artist in Residence with the Kranzberg Arts Foundation in St. Louis. During the residency she is writing, directing and developing BROKEN STRINGS. Experimentation and connection with community are key to this multi-part project. Her award-winning first feature film is titled, Parallel Chords.
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Her work has raised money for Youth Emergency Services, Battered Women's Shelters, Cancer Patients, and created work for productions about the AIDS epidemic, censorship, and women's issues.
MARTY K. CASEY
Actress / Activist / Collaborator
Marty is an ambassador for peace and an actress and activist. She started the Ungun Institute and the Show Me Arts Academy. She has a leading role in the project. Show Me Arts Foundation was the first arts organization formed immediately following the unrest of Ferguson, Missouri​ and Marty has tirelessly served more than 2,500 children at no cost to their families providing classes centered around the arts. Dr. Marty was recently awarded a presidential lifetime achievement award from Joe Biden.
She believes "Broken Strings" can make a difference in our great city.
MALLORY INGLES
Director of Photography
In addition to filmmaking, Mallory is a lover of all things vintage or gold, experimental film, rings, ice cream, indie + bluegrass music, graphic design, neutral tones, plants, taper candles, the darkroom + Elvis Presley.
EMMA BRIGHT
Co-Producer / BTS Photographer
Emma explores all realms of filmmaking, videography and photography. She is an international award-winning experimental filmmaker for "Woolgathering," in both Canada and Paris, France. Emma studies light refraction and incorporates the practice in her work. Emma is passionate about film and video because of the collaboration process between friends, strangers, co-workers, actors, subjects, and everyone else in between.
DON MCCLENDON
Actor
Don McClendon, is a St. Louis actor who has been seen in numerous local theatrical, film, and television shows. He is elated and excited to be a part of this creatively ambitious project.
Sydney Russell
Actress
Sydney Russell is a St. Louis writer, director, producer, and actor who is very excited to be a part of this production. In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies, drinking coffee, and listening to as much music as possible.
Chrissie Watkins
Actress
Chrissie Watkins is a blooming, actress in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Her performance in the title role of the renown play Sylvia, earned her an Outstanding Leading Actress award, and her work in Ragtime earned her a St. Louis Theater Circle Outstanding Achievement for Ensemble award. She is honored to lead audiences through stories of growth in love, understanding, and compassion.
Additional Broken Strings team ~ Cami Thomas associate producer, Abbey Heise editor, Bailey Hilmes sound design & on set sound, Josh Johnson - vfx,
Jessica Pierce assistant director.
Supporting cast and future collaborators Lizi Watt, Jason Little, Kazia Steele.
and many more...!
Jaan Marion
Actor
Jaan Marion, 6x award winning for "Best Actor," Grammy nominated song writer, he is also a Producer, Director ,Writer and Stunt Coordinator. Being known for his deep backstory development and method acting, he has landed numerous roles in films, theatrical performances, tv shows and commercials. He has a passion for giving back to the community and creating opportunities.