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KIMBERLEA KRESSAL (Lyricist/Book Writer/Director) is a director and playwright living in New York City. Kimberlea is an Artistic Associate for Wreckio Ensemble for whom she directs and writes regularly. Most recently she directed Bail Out The Musical by Wreckio Ensemble and Rooftops by Karly Maurer. She conceived, directed and co-authored The Ladies Aide Society Invites You to A Poverty Party to Benefit The Foundation for Ethical Art and Culture, for which Wreckio was granted a chashama Performing Arts Residency and an opportunity to travel the show to Dublin, Ireland. In 2007 she received the "Best Director" award at The Wonderland Festival for her direction of Sandwich by Jessamyn Fiore. She is a Founder and former Artistic Director of the New York City based women's theatre company, the estrotribe. Kimberlea has worked with activist groups creating and performing site-specific street theatre. She is the recipient of the Robert Moss Directing Award. She received her BFA in Directing from NYU, Tisch School of the Arts where she currently serves as a Directing Mentor for 3rd and 4th year undergraduate directing students. In June 2009 Kimberlea was featured in GO Magazine’s 100 Women We Love 2009. |
WILL LARCHE (Lyricist/Composer) is an actor, singer and songwriter living in New York City. His original one-man cabaret, Bumps in The Bathroom, directed by Kimberlea Kressal has been performed at The New York Theatre Barn and Earl Dax’s Pussy Faggot. On stage Will has performed in Enter Laughing, American Twistory, Closer Than Ever, Chess, Lucky Duck (directed by Bill Russell and featured on the original cast recording), A Little Night Music, All Lost To Prayers, Jesus Christ Superstar, Titanic, Crave, Hair and My One and Only. Will holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory.
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Sarah Louise Anderson (Ensemble/Ashley Brattish) is proud to be a part of LLO! This marks her return to NYC after a whirlwind year traveling and performing all over the country. Recent regional credits include Doris in Same Time Next Year, Annabel Glick in Lucky Stiff, Rosalind in Loves Labours Lost, Tribe in HAIR! and Louise in Always, Patsy Cline. NYC credits include Sara Murphy in The Expatriates, Beggars Group and Beth in Who is Jordan Bishop?, Dalliance Theater. BFA in Musical Theater from Webster University's Conservatory of Theater Arts in St. Louis. Many Thanks to Kim, Will, and my unstoppable friends and family. |
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Felicia Blum (Ensemble/Bookstore Volunteer/Assistant Choreographer) is thrilled to be a part of this amazing show. She was most recently seen in NYMF’s Tess: A New Rock Opera (Beck.) Other New York Credits include: Cassandra (Chorus), The Goldfish Twins Swim the Big Blue Sea (Tina Turtle), icallmyselfaplay (youth). Regional: Parade (Mary Phagan, IRNE nom.) The Boston Conservatory, BFA Musical Theater. In her spare time Felicia enjoys taking yoga and crocheting adorable stuffed animals, check them out at lilknitterscritters.blogspot.com/! Thank you to this amazing cast and creative team. Love to parents, BBoy, family, and beautiful friends. xxoo. peace. |
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Kat Bridgeman (Ensemble/Coach Kelly) is a California native currently residing in Brooklyn who has never quite adjusted to ideas of seasons or humidity. Their interests include writing, reading, cooking, and examining the intersections of faith, gender, and sexuality. In their spare time, they enjoy shopping for the perfect tie, frequenting farmers’ markets, and acting as their own iPod. They have been known to tap dance on subway platforms. Kat most recently appeared in The Theater Company’s production of Seussical as the Cat in the Hat/Ghengis Khan Schmitz. BFA NYU/CAP21. Love to Wendy. |
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Sheaquan M. Datts* (Chris) is thrilled to be a part of The Lesbian Love Octagon! You may recognize Sheaquan as the self-appointed Non-Union Commercial Queen - she has appeared in commercials for Chuck E. Cheese, Golden Corral, and Tufts Health, just to name a few. She was last seen on stage as Louis Armstrong's wife "Lucille" in Horn. Proud member of Actor's Equity. |
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Missy Diaz* (Darla) is very excited to be part of The Lesbian Love Octagon! Every Saturday night, (except this weekend!) she can be seen playing The Spaz in the Off-Broadway hit, The Awesome 80s Prom at Webster Hall. Other Credits include The Tea Party at The American Theatre of Actors (Miss Julie), The Last Girl on Earth (Tribeca Film Festival), Stand-Up Nation with Greg Giraldo, and many commercials and voiceovers. Missy graduated from the Catholic University of America with a B.M. in Music Theatre and is a proud acting/dance teacher at The Children's Acting Academy here in NYC. Thank you to Kim, Will and the cast for this amazing opportunity and to my family who give me more love and support than I could ever ask for. Hi :) |
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Tracie Franklin (Ensemble/Jenny’s Ex) is a CSU Fullerton BFA graduate who has traveled the world performing. Her credits include Inernational Tours: Disney Live! (Storyteller Tracie) National Tours: The Color Purple (Shug US) Hairspray (Dynamite) Off-Broadway: The Deciders Regional: Ain't Misbehavin (Charlaine), Sweet Charity (Helene), Into The Woods (Little Red), Little Shop, Ragtime, and All Night Strut. She has shared the stage with Ben Vereen, Debbie Allen, Tony Bennett, and Bill Cosby. Thank you family and friends for your constant support. Feel free to visit my website www.TracieFranklin.com |
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Nikki Jenkins* (Scout) is excited to be a part of this exciting new work. A proud member of the Actors' Equity Association, Nikki’s credits include Sarah in Ragtime, Brenda in Smokey Joe's Cafe, and Dionne in Hair. She has also enjoyed two tours as Harriet Tubman in the well known TheatreWorks/USA production, Freedom Train. A playwright and composer, Nikki recently produced and starred in her own show, DENIAL! Time to Face the Musical at Theater for the New City. |
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Dana Musgrove’s* (Anya) recent stage credits include “Brandi” in Brunch (NYC), UNSUNG Broadway Cares, (NYC), ONE (East and West coast premiers), “Maureen” in RENT, “Belle” Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, “Anne” A Little Night Music, “Nellie” South Pacific, “Ado Annie” Oklahoma, “Billie” Babes in Arms, “Ellen” Miss Saigon, “Germaine” Picasso at the Lapin Agile, “Grace Farrell” Annie, “Hodel” Fiddler on the Roof, and “Maggie” in Lend Me a Tenor. |
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Lindsay Naas (Wendy) is thrilled to be making her NY theatre debut after recently having moved from Chicago! She is proud to be supporting and representing the LGBTQ community through this production. Some of her Chicago credits include Cathy in Tick Tick Boom (Journeymen), Martha in 1776 (Signal; Jeff Award winning-production), Gertie in Oklahoma (American Theatre Co; Jeff Nominated production), Woman 1 in Musical of Musicals (Noble Fool), Ruth in It’s a Wonderful Life (Theatre at Center), Ella/Eve/Barbara in The Apple Tree (Classic), Delphi in Weird Romance (Blue Moon), and Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime (Getz). |
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Susan O’Dea* (Sue) is thrilled to be a part of this production of The Lesbian Love Octagon. Over the past 2 years she has been involved in numerous productions, workshops and readings here in the city and the greater New York area. Most recently Susan concluded a summer run of The Light in the Piazza (Franca) at The River Valley Repertory Theatre in Poughkeepsie, NY. She has been lucky enough to continue her role as Sue after being a part of the first LLO reading in June '09. Some regional credits include: Baker's Wife (Into the Woods), Acid Queen (The Who's Tommy), Jane Eyre (Jane Eyre). BFA Boston Conservatory. She would like to thank her family, friends and of course Kimberlea Kressal and Will Larche for this wonderful opportunity and their continued support. |
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Ti (Jess) is named from "the leading tone" in the major scale Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti. She originated the role of "Jess" last year and has her BFA in theater from Miami's New World School of the Arts. She produces original theater, music, soundtracks, still and moving visuals, and plays piano, guitar, percussion, and drums. Current projects include her solo show, Dive Bars and Basements, and drumming for "Vero"; a six-piece band featuring Vero's original material. Some past roles include: Olga in Three Sisters, Fräulein Kost in Cabaret, and The Housekeeper in Man of La Mancha. |
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Lilly Walleck (Jerry) is a 23 year old trannyboi/jockdyke from the Midwest, who beatboxes professionally, does real estate during the day, and raises their baby cow-dog above all. Lilly (aka Ollie) thanks Ania, mommykins, and family for their allyship, love, and support. |
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Lauren Wood* (Ensemble/Sally’s Ex) is so excited to be a part of the Octagon! A native of Pittsburgh (Go Steelers!), her most recent productions include- Nat'l Tour: Junie B Jones (Junie B Jones) Regional: Gypsy (Dainty June), As You Like It (Celia), Parade. Other favorite performances include Jesus Christ Superstar, Urinetown (Little Sally), Les Miserables (Eponine). BFA in Musical Theater from Boston Conservatory (Go Sox!). Love and thanks to Kim and Will for bringing out the butch in me. Proud Equity Member! www.lauren-wood.com |
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Rebecca Zaretzky (Ensemble / Girl with Guitar) Becca is thrilled to be in this production after playing the role of GG in both readings of the Lesbian Love Octagon. Recently, she played Kelp in Butch Mama's at the WOW Cafe Theatre. She has performed regionally with The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, New Rep on Tour, College Light Opera Company, and
Stoneham Theatre. Favorite roles include The Rue Garden (Agatha), Cyrano (Roxane), and Landscape of the Body (Betty). Becca is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre. |
