Kimberly Akimbo Cast

Trevor Belt (Buddy) is thrilled to finally be back on a Kansas City stage! He was previously seen onstage here at OCTA in Arcadia and in Two Rooms. Other acting credits: Big Daddy, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Doubting Thomas Productions); Ariel, The Pillowman (Doubting Thomas); Daddy Warbucks, "Annie" (Maples Repertory Theatre); Watson, "Baskerville" (HST); Trigorin, "Stupid F*cking Bird" (MNSU); Clive and Cathy, "Cloud 9" (MNSU); Waldgrave, "The Nerd" (Maples Rep); Harbison, "South Pacific" (Music Theatre Heritage); and six seasons at the Arrowrock Lyceum Theatre. In addition to acting, Trevor is a prolific director, producer and scenic designer. He is currently serving in his second year as the Director of Theatre at Baker University.

Eliza Cantlay (Pattie) is delighted to join this *SUPER* cast and crew for her very first show at OCTA, repping her native land of New Joisey. Eliza recently got to play her dream role of Amy in "Company" with The Barn Players. Outside of theater, Eliza enjoys escape rooms, leading local bird walks and running her home organizing business of 13 years, Simplicana. She thanks Dave for trusting her with this remarkable show, D.K. for his willow-like ways, Valerie for cheerleading, and the astonishingly talented castmates. Much love to family, pals, Petri & Ivy, and her loves Derrick and Zay, who are thrilled that it’s not a freaking musical this time. #FYDM #NTT

Jessica Franz-Martin (Debra) is happy to be back on the OCTA stage, having last been seen in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead". Previous OCTA credits include "Arcadia" and "The Merry Wives of Windsor". She can next be seen in "Rabbit Hole" at Summit Theatre Group in December and is looking forward to coming back to OCTA to direct "The Real Inspector Hound" / "Black Come" in April 2024. Much gratefulness to those supers in her life and all the love & sour apple candies to her hubby Dave.

Peggy Mall (Kimberly) is thrilled to return to the OCTA stage, working with a dream team of humans, in her dream role. Peggy previously appeared in the roles of Margie in "Good People", Mrs. Tottendale in "The Drowsy Chaperone", and Mama Murphy in "Bright Star". Peggy wishes much love and gratitude to her family and friends, whose love and belief in her makes everything possible. Her wish for you is to lead with a joyful heart, find your adventure, and never ever let go of your dreams!

Chip Tressler (Jeff) is delighted to return to OCTA for his second show. Working with such a wonderful group as this reminds him why he always ends up coming back to theatre. For almost a decade, he has worked on a variety of shows at a variety of theatres including "She Kills Monsters", "The Diviners", "The Three Musketeers", and "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead". Chip has lived in the KC area for 3 years with his wonderful husband who is always supportive of his plethora of passions.