The Outsider - May 02 - May 18, 2025

Allen Contemporary Theatre

 Who's Who 

  • Katie O'Brien head shot

    Katie O'Brien

    as PAIGE CALDWELL

    is thrilled to make her ACT debut! Previous favorite roles include Hedda in Hedda Gabler and Dotty Otley in Noises Off. She is grateful to work with such a talented cast and crew. Special thanks to her Mom, Dad, and her fiancé Keaton, for their unwavering love and support. She is deeply thankful to God for the chance to be onstage doing what she loves!

  • Ryan Maffei head shot

    Ryan Maffei

    as DAVE

    is making his ACT debut after living in Allen for 3 decades. He was in Outcry Theatre’s The Pillowman (Tupolski), Let the Right One In (Hakan), Lipstick Traces (Malcolm), and the immersive A Memorial Service for Lily Evergreen. Last summer, he was Harold in Uptown Players’ The Boys in the Band. He loves this show and is thrilled you’re here to see it.

  • Kya

    Kya "KJ" James

    as LOUISE PEAKES

    is excited to be making her ACT debut! She has been working in the arts for more than 30 years. Some of their favorite credits include Dr. Sheppard in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Helen Hubbard in Murder on the Orient Express, and Trunchbull in Matilda the Musical. She would like to thank the creative team and her fellow cast mates for an incredible and fun experience!

  • David Kelton head shot

    David Kelton

    as NED NEWLEY

    is extremely happy to be part of this amazing cast and crew and thanks Chris for giving him the opportunity to make his ACT debut in such a fun show. He would be remiss not to thank his wife for supporting his avocation over the years. David hopes that everyone who experiences this show has as much fun watching it as he does performing in it.

  • Michael Miller head shot

    Michael Miller

    as ARTHUR VANCE

    is making his ACT debut! DFW credits include Michael in God of Carnage, Donny in The Lieutenant of Inishmore, and James in It's Only a Play (LCT); Arthur Vance in The Outsider (Frisco Artist Collective); The Player King in Hamlet and Saul in True West (The Classics Theatre Project); and Ensemble in It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Richardson Theatre Centre).

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