Sisters of Seneca tells the story of two women working in a Speakeasy in present day New York City who are visited by a pair of detectives looking for a missing person. The detectives are met by two modern day survivors of a historical atrocity and a supernatural force, unbeknownst to the detectives, that puts their lives in grave danger. Sisters of Seneca tells the story of sibling rivalry, love, heartbreak, and revenge.

Abigail -black singing goddess, aka Temptation. She is a manipulative scorned seductress. Love hath no place in her heart after the love of her life was taken away from her some time ago. All she knows is revenge which is amplified by the special power of the ancestors that lives inside her. The older protective sister to Ayasha.

Ayasha- black, foxy, dancer, with the attitude that could charm a man’s underwear off him in a snow storm. She is a hopeless romantic and sucker for a confident man. Looking for love in dangerous places, she is reckless with her power and her endeavors. Abigail’s younger sister.

Detective Roger Downing - No-nonsense, intimidating, by the book, 25 years on the force detective. He taught his younger partner, Sanford all he knows, but Roger's past will soon put his life in peril.

Detective Sanford McClendon - Confident, laid back, and a flirt by nature. A detective, 10 years on the force, who gets the job done on his terms, and does not mind mixing business with pleasure. He is Roger’s protege and partner.

Murray Ethically ambiguous, hustler bar manager/show runner. He is smooth and quick on his feet. He doesn’t take crap from anyone accept the woman in charge, Abigail.

Thadius Boudreaux - Smooth talking lady's man who constantly tries to date Abigail.

Nasia Thomas (Abigail) can currently be seen as Anne of Cleves in SIX on Broadway. She was also recently seen as Cathy in Out of The Box Theatrics’ streamed version of The Last Five Years. Credits- Broadway: SIX, Caroline or Change Revival. Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, and Little Eva in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. National Tour: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Select Regional: Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations (Berkeley Rep, Kennedy Center, Center Theatre Group, Mirvish- Toronto), Beauty and the Beast (TUTS),Smokey Joes Cafe, (MUNY) The Color Purple (MUNY)Hairspray, (MUNY). TV: The 4400 (Kenya), That Damn Michael Che. Eduction: BFA MT Elon ‘15, The Governors School for the Arts ‘11. Thankful to her family, friends, teachers, mentors, and wonderful agents at DGRW for the endless sacrifices, support, and love. IG: @nasiathomas.

NaTonia Monet (Ayasha) is an Actor, Dancer, Singer hails from Richmond, Virginia with her start at The Richmond Ballet for 11 years. She then went on to The Florida State University to earn her B.F.A. in Dance. NaTonia has toured around the world (West Side Story & Dreamgirls) and can be seen in tv/film as well as commercials.

Favorite credits include: Broadway’s Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Sweet Charity, The Wiz, West Side Story & Dreamgirls.

TV: “The Last O.G.”, “The Other Two”, & “Survival of The Thickest” NaTonia is also an award winning filmmaker: 2020 ALL THE LAUGHS COMEDY FESTIVAL winner & 2021 AUSTIN COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL winner. You can see her in the upcoming production of PAL JOEY playing at New York’s City Center this fall

Anthony Robert Grasso (Roger) is  an award-winning actor, director, and educator. As an actor, film credits include Gun Hill Road (Sundance), The Pigeon Egg Strategy (Sundance), I’m Thinking of Ending Things, The Blind Date, and Kill Al. Grasso can be seen on television in The Sinner, FBI, Jessica Jones, Gotham, and Blue Bloods, to name a few. As a director, film credits include Crumb Cake, Extradition, My Life As A Doormat, and Blood Allegiance. Mr. Grasso is the founder of ARG Studio with students who also work regularly in film, television, and theater. He previously served as the Artistic Director of Breakthrough Studios for 16 years. In addition to in-person and virtual classes, he teaches masterclasses and workshops for colleges, universities, and performing arts studios around the world.

Greg Kaston (Sanford) is a Black and Persian American Actor, Writer, Singer, Director and Nurse Practitioner, born and raised in Texas. He holds a Bachelor's from Oklahoma State University in Screen Studies and Theater Performance, a Bachelor’s and Masters degree from University of South Alabama. Film & TV credits: Mike (Jesse Jackson-recurring), FBI, The Equalizer, Power Book II: Ghost, and Killing Time.

Michael Egues (Murray) is a Cuban New York based actor, born and raised in New jersey. Growing up, Michael grew a passion for the film industry and at the age of 3, he signed with Ford Models and began a journey that would move him to New York City at the age of 18 to pursue a career in film and television as an actor. He studied Film at Pace University for 2 years. Since then, Michael has lived and studied acting in New York as well as working in production. TV Credits: Law & Order: SVU, SNL, Broad City, Run the World and On the Rocks

Here are a few influences for Sisters of Seneca...

Lovecraft Country (2020)

Watchmen (2019)

Wolf (1994)

Def by Temptation (1990)

The RED V-Raptor VV



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*Pre-Production: November 2023

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*Production: December 18th & 19th 2023

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