Character Profiles

Juliana Brafa as "Janet"
Co-writer, Co-director, Producer
As co-founder of Flexible Frame Productions, Juliana Brafa contributed her talents both off and on-screen with her role as lead character Janet. Janet is a college dropout trying to escape from her sadistic boyfriend, Bruce. Brafa, a graduate of Bucknell University, holds dual degrees in English/Creative Writing and Theatre, with dual minors in Women's and Gender Studies and Film Studies. She has won several awards for her creative writing works. Brafa and partner Todd Bieber started Flexible Frame Productions in January 2004.

Linda Blair as "Barbara"
Seasoned actress Linda Blair took on the role of Barbara, the social worker who helps Janet escape her abusive relationship. Blair has appeared in more than 75 commercials and been featured on hundreds of magazine covers. She is best known for her role as Regan, the possessed teenager in The Exorcist (1973). Her performance earned her an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe award in the Best Supporting Actress category.

Duane Wallace as "Bruce"
Cast as Bruce, Janet's violent boyfriend, Duane Wallace has acted in a number of independent films. He previously had roles in Flexible Frame Productions' One Number 2 and White Swans on Black Velvet. Appearing in a scene with Leonardo DiCaprio in the Oscar-nominated Catch Me If You Can (2002) also gave Wallace widespread exposure. Wallace, who enjoys working both on stage and in film, began acting as a young boy. He holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts and an M.S. in Instructional Technology from Bloomsburg University. He found his role as Bruce significant, saying, "I think that more people need to realize the complexity of domestic abuse and how individuals can get trapped by nostalgia and their emotions." Wallace lives with his wife Desaree and their dog, Dude, in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Greg Burgess as "Paul" Musician Greg Burgess plays the role of Paul, a sleazy realtor who hires Janet to housesit one of his properties. In addition to acting, Burgess showcases multiple talents as the pianist, vocalist, songwriter, and musical leader of the central Pennsylvania blues and jazz combo Burgess, Mitchell and Seal. Burgess holds degrees from Penn State University and State University of New York at Binghamton, and enjoys writing poetry and fiction. He has also published several articles in Indian-Artifact Magazine, which documents and discusses prehistoric Indian findings throughout the United States. Married to fiddler Beverly Conrad, Burgess has two children, Joslyn and James.

Tom Stechschulte as "Dr. Bradshaw"
Cast as Dr. Bradshaw, the kindly physician who cares for Janet when she falls ill, Tom Stechschulte is a versatile actor who has appeared in film, television, and stage productions for more than 20 years. Stechschulte took on the role of the President of the United States in 2004's critically acclaimed The Manchurian Candidate, and has also appeared on screen in Murder in Small Town X (2001) and What About Bob (1991). He has guest starred on several episodes of NBC's hit crime drama "Law & Order," and performed in nine Broadway productions, including "Voices in the Dark" (1999), "Inherit the Wind," (1996) and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (1990). He is also the narrator of many audio books.

Kyle Brosius as "Woody"
Central Pennsylvania native Kyle Brosius plays Woody, the lawn caretaker who befriends Janet. Kyle previously starred in several past projects for Flexible Frame Productions, including One Number 2 and Help Wanted. A professional drummer, he performed several percussion pieces for the soundtrack of All is Normal. In his spare time, Kyle enjoys riding his BMX bike throughout the Susquehanna Valley.