poppy’s Dream is Being made by:
AMY
Asbury
(Lucas/Voice of Mom)
This is Amy Asbury's second production with LiveFeed. (And, umm her second time acting.) She is a wife and a proud mom of two. Amy is self-employed at ARIS Executive Search serving the MedTech industry, located here and in Minnesota. Born and raised in the Midwest, she came to California for the ocean but stays because of the people.
Tora
Bueno
(Penelope/John/Janice)
Tora is an Iyengar yoga teacher who loves to surf, write, and play. She’s lives in North County with her husband and 2 children. This is her first time acting.
Kai
Dimaggio
(Jeremy/ Devon)
Kai DiMaggio is an actor with over eight years of experience both on stage and behind the scenes. He loves collaborating with other creative people and pushing himself by taking on new and unexpected roles. In high school, he was President of the Theater Department at Carlsbad High School, which really shaped his love for leadership and teamwork. He’s especially passionate about social issues and using theater as a way to bring awareness to injustice. He sends a huge thanks to Andi for this opportunity, as he’s grateful for the chance to grow, create, and share meaningful work.
Ekaette MBong
(Mary/ Carol/Worshipper #2)
Ekaette Mbong studies at Berg Studios in LA. Recent plays: Witch and the Lesbians of San Diego; recent film/TV: Eat Me and Fair Trade. She would like to thank her family, friends, coaches, and dedicated team at MGMT Artists and Artist Management Agency. @ekaettembongstudies
annie
gill
(Poppy)
Annie is thrilled to return to the stage as Poppy in Poppy’s Dream, marking her comeback after a twenty-year hiatus. A proud graduate with a BFA in Musical Theater, Annie spent two decades building a successful career as a local professional in expanded learning. While she stepped away from the theater scene, she remained connected to her craft by serving as the Music Director at a church in Oceanside. Now, she is rediscovering her artistic roots and bringing her seasoned experience back to the limelight. Annie wishes to thank her family for their immense patience and for putting up with this crazy process—it is a dream to be back.
Melanie SliWka
(Blanca/Josh/Voice of Dad)
Melanie is so grateful to return to the stage and her theater roots after a long child raising hiatus. Hailing from Detroit, MI where she received a BFA in theater. Mel made her living as a theater founder and actress through the San Francisco and LA film and theater scene for over a decade. Gooood to be back- praise goddess.
Andi Villa Stover
Writer/Director/Producer
Andi has written and directed several plays since she founded LiveFeed in 2008. Some of her favorites include Real Housewives of Trevi (Ace Hotel NYC), Noodles Astray (LaMama ETC), BlackEyeFixer (Glasslands), and The Passion of Kellyanne (The Brick, PhillyFringe, & the Granary in Carlsbad!)
LiveFeed
Founded in 2008 by Andi Villa Stover, Aimee Davis, and Cary Curran in New York, LiveFeed is dedicated to making memorable performances in unexpected places for a thrill-seeking audience. When Andi relocated to Carlsbad, she re-formed the company with Melanie Sliwka and Amy Asbury. Opposed to gatekeeping, we embrace risk-taking, making art with what you have, and having fun. Upcoming productions include a multi-locational play by Andi called Trust that will take audiences through the streets of Carlsbad, an updated version of Anna Christie by Eugene O’Neill starring Melanie Sliwka, and a new play by Tora Bueno.