Katie’s most recent directing credits include Fly Away Home by: Gwendolyn Rice at LAB, She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen for Think Tank, David Mamet’s Revenge of the Space Pandas for the Off-Central, and The Abbey of the Holy Lonesome for LAB Theater Project. Katie is the program director for Big Break Youth Stage at The Off-Central directing many of their youth and teen productions, most recently Legally Blonde. She received her conservatory training and BFA from Boston University.
Alexa Perez, a director and actor local to St. Petersburg, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts from the University of Tampa. Alexa is a graduate of the Emerging Arts Leader Fellowship at American Stage and is currently an Artist in Residence at The Studio@620. When she’s not in a rehearsal room, she works as the Acting Coach for Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School. Past acting credits include No Exit (The Off Central Players), Romeo & Juliet in America (American Stage), and Love, Loss, and What I Wore (Early Bird Dinner Theatre).
Will Rickard is a Tampa native and is excited to be back performing at USF! Their favorite credits include Frankenstein, and Tecumseh! with The Scioto Society, Orlando with the University of South Florida, and The Little Mermaid with New Tampa Players. When they’re not on stage they can be found bartending at Lowry Parcade. They would like to thank their fiance Newt for his unyielding support in their pursuit of a career in the arts, and Bridget Bean for her guidance as an acting coach.
Dawn has performed throughout the Tampa Bay area including Stageworks’ Angles in America, Medea, The Laramie Project, Talking with, The Trip to Bountiful, Kindertransport, Superior Donuts, Circle Mirror Tranformation and 10 % of Marta Solano. She has also performed in freeFall’s Midsummer’s Night Dream, Studio@620’s Grace, Hattrick’s Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it all to you, and Center Theatre Company’s The Crucible, has written and performed in Strange Girls for Tampa Fringe and is currently working on a one woman show, Genius, Madness and Murder, about the sister of John Wilkes Booth. She is also the director of Stageworks Education Outreach.
Vette Berrian, Army veteran, retired military spouse, mother, life coach, singer, actress, published author and now playwright is thrilled to be a part of this women’s voices festival. Thank you to my family, friends, supporters of the arts and Powerstories.
Isla is a homeschooled student who is no stranger to the stage. She has been in many community theater plays, as well as plays with her homeschool groups. She is currently cast in Newsies and Ax of Murder, with show dates next month. But Isla’s main love is dance and she has performed on the stages of The Straz, The Mahaffey and The Sarasota Opera House. She hopes you enjoy the show.
Collette Raymond has been passionate about the performing arts from a young age, growing up singing, dancing, and participating in local theater productions. Most recently, she appeared in RENT with the Valrico Village Players, where she worked alongside her talented cast mate (now director) Vette Berrian. She is thrilled to be part of an all-female festival and looks forward to sharing her love of performance with audience.
Madi, is a triple threat that has been on stage since she was nine. Last seen in the ensemble of the Village Player’s production of RENT. She is excited about being in the Voices of Women Festival. Appreciation and thanks go out to her mom, former teachers, and those who supported her along her acting journey.
My name is DeBreanna, and I am a proud mother of three and a breast cancer survivor. From a young age, I have always had a passion for being on stage, whether it was performing in school plays or participating in local talent shows. The thrill of being in the spotlight has always brought me joy and confidence.
Kennedy Engasser is a 20 year old poet, playwright, and actress in Tampa where she is studying theater arts at USF. This past year, she has worked on many creative projects, including portraying Diz in USF production’s of Enemy/Flint, as well as coaching a youth slam poetry team with local Youth Poetry Organization Heardemsay.
Victoria Flounders is excited to return to The Voices of Women festival this year. A proud mother of three from Sarasota, she is in her final semester at USF, earning her degree in theatre performance. Passionate about storytelling, she is especially drawn to roles that explore the depth and complexity of women’s experiences on stage. Some of her recent credits include Ernesto Roma in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Dr. Watson in Miss Holmes, and Ariel in We All Fall Down.
William Ashburn has been performing in the Tampa Bay area for the last five years after having taken a hiatus from acting pre pandemic. He has an associate degree from State College of Florida and is continuing his education in the theatrical arts at USF. Recent credits include The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Enemy/Flint, Miss Holmes, The Shadowbox, and Peter/Wendy.
Amanda Holliday is making her stage debut in this production of Post It. She has worked extensively behind the scenes as a stage manager on multiple productions and leads the theatre department at her school, overseeing all aspects of student performances. With a passion for theatre that combines technical precision and emotional storytelling, she is honored to bring Marlowe Moss to life in a play that explores resilience, chosen family, and human connection. Amanda would like to thank Kennedy Engasser for the opportunity and her support, as well as Tori and Will—I couldn’t ask for better scene partners. She is incredibly grateful for the encouragement of friends and family. After all, family isn’t just about blood—it’s about showing up. Enjoy the show!
Jenna Jane is an internationally-produced playwright, performer, and voiceover professional. She is best known for her comedies and sci-fi for the stage. Jenna’s writing puts authenticity front and center, blows up gender expectations, and explores the relationship between the body and the self. A national award-winning investigative journalist, she graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Jenna is a member of the Dramatists Guild. @jennajanecreative
Megan is a Tampa Bay-based actor and playwright. She recently has gotten into playwriting through a class at USF. She will be graduating this spring with her BA in theater performance. She is excited to make her playwriting debut. She would like to thank everyone who supports her.
Wren Wallis is a theatre design student at USF and is graduating Spring 2026. They focus on scenic design, painting, and costuming. They’re also interested in acting, but tend to stay behind the scenes.
Daaryl is excited to be in her first play for the Voices of Women Theatre Festival! She thanks her friends and family for their support! Past credits include – The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui – USF.
Laura Fleming (Natalie) is an actor, dancer, director, and scenic muralist who has worked with many productions over the past decade in the Tampa Bay area, both on and off stage. Some acting credits include Sebastian (Twelfth Night, St. Pete Shakespeare Festival), Mary Debenham (Murder on the Orient Express, Stageworks) Dr. Emma Brookner (The Normal Heart, CWP), Tessie Tura (Gypsy, Carrollwood Cultural Center), and Titania (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, CWP). She has directed Hotbed Hotel and Murder on the Nile, both at CWP. She is thrilled to be working with some of her favorite collaborators on this powerful new piece and cannot wait to share it with you. 
Veronica is thrilled to be a part of the Voices of Women festival alongside such talented actors. This is her first time directing while attending the University of South Florida and she hopes this piece tugs on your heart-strings just like it has hers. She wants to thank everyone who helped this show come to life, her family for the unyielding support, and her roommates for putting up with her Motown playlist throughout this production.
Serenity is very excited to be performing for the Voices of Women Festival and share her love for the arts. She hopes to inspire all of the audience members who see the show and hope they support local artists. She wants to thank her best friends and her family for all of their endless support.
This is Aurora Smalls first festival to be performing in. You may have seen her in USF Theatre’s recent production of Enemy/Flint portraying Petra. She is happy to be apart of this performance and excited to share her experience with an audience.
Lance Markeith Felton is a multifaceted artist with a deep-rooted passion for pushing creative boundaries. He studied acting in Florida State University’s BFA program, while minoring in Human Rights. With over a decade dedicated to his artistry, Markeith now seeks to bridge the gap between Hip-Hop and the mainstream arts world.
Genesis Wiley has always been passionate about the arts. She has an Associate’s degree in theater from HCC. Genesis has been in many productions including Carrollwood player’s A Christmas Carol as Lady 2, New Tampa Players’ Dream Girls as Stepsisters/ensemble, and Hillsborough Community College productions including Auto-Da-Fé as Mme.Duvenet, Zombie Beach the musical as ensemble.
Marlesia Barthelemy is a multi-faceted entertainer of Tampa, Florida. Marlesia wears many hats such as actress, singer and songwriter, author, but her favorite hats to wear are wife and mother. She finds great joy in traveling, reading, cooking, going to the beach and being adventurous. Marlesia lives a purpose driven life that she publicly displays via social media (itsjust_Marlesia) in order to encourage, motivate and inspire others to DREAM BIG & LIVE BIGGER!
Hello , I am Jahari , I am a born and raised Floridian, also a 25-year-old NAVY vet who is trying his hand in the acting and theater world ,an artist at heart so im getting my name out there with this amazing piece of art. There is obviously more to put here put the rest of the story is being written, keep up with the journey and look forward to seeing more of me.
Ivy Sunflower is an award-winning actress, director, teaching artist, and model dedicated to uplifting diverse voices through authentic storytelling. Her creative journey spans stage, film, improv, and education, with notable directing credits such as Too Woke To Book by Krystle Dellihue (Voices of Women Festival 2024) and Money Matters (Outcast Theatre Collective, Tampa Bay Theatre Festival), among others.
Danielle T. hailing in from Queens, NYC by way of St.Pete Fl. She has been a thespian for over 15 years now and as an actor/model she uses her crafts and passion within the performing arts to not only help bring stories to life but also messages to light.
Toneice Evans is a dynamic filmmaker whose talents span acting, producing, directing, and writing. A graduate of Trinity Washington University, where she earned both her B.S. and M.B.A., Evans began writing to create opportunities for herself and to elevate women of color in leading roles across all genres.
Dora Arreola has more than 30 years of professional experience as a theater director, choreographer, and performer. She is a Professor of Theatre at the University of South Florida and faculty of the National Institute of Directing and Ensemble Creation. She holds an MFA in Directing from the University of Massachusetts. She is co-author of the book Mujeres en Ritual: Género y Transformación /Gender & Transformation. Arreola was recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award (El Galardón Sinaloenses Ejemplares en el Mundo) and the Thespian Prize of Honor for Artistic Excellence in Baja California. Arreola is the founder and artistic director of Mujeres en Ritual Danza-Teatro company. She directed more than 40 productions, often featured in diverse international festivals. Arreola has received grants and commissions from the National Performance Network, several Faculty Research Grants from the College of Design, Art and Performance, among others.
Amogha V Kuppaa is USF senior earning dual degrees in Business Management and Theatre Arts, who is thrilled to be the Stage Manager of “Ama. Egg. Oyá.”. Other recent productions that Amogha has had the pleasure of working at USF include The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Fall 2024), Fugitive Songs (Fall 2024), In the Blood (Spring 2024), and Life is a Dream (Fall 2023) all at USF. As she is graduating this semester, Amogha looks forward to applying both her degrees in the field of Arts Administration in the coming future.
Jessica Moraton is a honored to be able to work with Powerstories! She is an actress, singer, dancer and choreographer. Most recently, she was the choreographer for Hairspray (Center Stage Community Theatre). She has been seen in productions throughout Tampa Bay, including Shear Madness (Straz Center) and Our Town (Stageworks).
Lillian is excited to be performing the role of Yanislet/Mary in Ama. Egg. Oyá. She is honored to be able to support woman writers and artists. She was most recently seen as Abuela/Bette in the Magnificent Here and Now, Carmen in Real women have curves and Zoila and Isabelle in the Stageworks production of The Lady from Havana. Lillian is grateful for this opportunity and thankful for the support and encouragement from her friends, family and husband, Michael.
Ivy Sunflower is an award-winning actress, director, and teaching artist with a passion for storytelling that amplifies diverse voices and explores meaningful themes. Ivy’s extensive theater experience includes acclaimed productions such as “White Rabbit Red Rabbit”(American Stage), “Single Black Female in the Navy” written by K.E Mullins, and “JANE: Abortion and the Underground” (Powerstories Theatre). Through roles that balance humor, vulnerability, and emotional complexity, Ivy continues to bring her unique voice and talent to the stage, celebrating stories that connect and inspire. Ms. Sunflower is thrilled to perform as Oli in “Ama Egg Oyá” for the Voices of Women Festival, a powerful play that delves into femininity, motherhood, fertility, culture, and family.
Having studied as an Acting Specialist at UW Madison, Coky moved to the Tampa area and has been working professionally with the following companies since 2012: Stageworks Theatre, A Simple Theatre, The Tampa Repertory Theatre, St. Petersburg Opera Company, RQL Productions, Your Real Stories Theatre, Jobsite Theater, The ThruLine Company, and Art 2 Action. Coky also organizes the “Dreamer’s Teatro Crew,” a bilingual, theatrical group out of Dade City, in collaboration with the Farmworkers Self-Help Organization. It is his honor to be working with the Outcast Theatre Collective since its inception. https://cornelioaguilera.wixsite.com/coky
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- MARCH 2025 – VOICES OF WOMEN THEATRE FESTIVAL
USF College of Design, Art & Performance,
TAR 120,
3837 USF Holly Drive, Tampa - JULY 2025 – WITCH HUNT OR, A DISCOURSE ON THE WONDERS OF THE INVISIBLE WORLD
Stageworks Theatre,
1120 E Kennedy Blvd., Tampa - SEPTEMBER 2025 – ADA AND THE ENGINE
Stageworks Theatre,
1120 E Kennedy Blvd., Tampa - NOVEMBER 2025 – CADILLAC CREW
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620 1st Ave S, Saint Petersburg
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