We're Back!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
7:30PM

Tipping Point Theatre
361 E. Cady St.,
Northville, MI

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ABOUT

Back by popular demand! After a sold out performance on April 29, 2026, the cast of Squatters Writes returns for another never-to-be-seen-again show. Based on audience suggestions, the cast of Squatters Writes will create a fully improvised two-act play. Featuring a veteran cast of actors and improvisers, this play uses the existing stage, set, props and lighting of the current production of Aping Jane at the Tipping Point Theatre to create a one night only performance without a script. This show will benefit the Tipping Point Theater, a Michigan not-for-profit organzation.

Meet The Cast

PAST PERFORMANCES

Tipping Point Theatre is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit theatre operating under a Small Professional Theatre Agreement with the Actor’s Equity Association in a charming, intimate theatre in Northville, Michigan. They celebrate live theatre by producing a wide range of vibrant, diverse, thought-provoking programming, promoting local and upcoming artists, and providing arts educational outreach to the Northville community and southeast Michigan.

CAST

Antoine McKay

For over 37 years, Antoine has been among the leading actors, writers, producers and directors to hail from the Midwest. He developed his passion for acting at a young age and honed his skills at Eastern Michigan University’s prestigious forensics and theatre arts programs and by studying under world-famous acting coach, Uta Hagen. In 2023, Mr McKay was honored by receiving a spot in the EMU Forensics Department’s Hall of Fame.McKay began his professional acting career at the Second City’s Main Stages in Detroit and Chicago, where he wrote and performed in over 20 critically acclaimed shows. His credits include starring roles in countless commercials and television appearances on programs, including Detroit 187 (ABC), ER (NBC), Prison Break (FOX), and Sports Action Team (NBC). He has appeared in such feature films as The Weatherman with Nicholas Cage, Someone to Eat Cheese With, alongside Jeff Garland, Standing in the Shadows of Motown, Osso Bucco with Mike Starr, and All Happy Families with Josh Radnor. His most recent appearances have included FOX’s breakout hit show Empire, Patriot on Prime, Comedy Central’s Review, HBO Max’s South Side, and Chicago Med. He has starred in Fatal Witness, and also directed and starred in Roman, both of which can be seen on Tubi and NBC’s Peacock.

Dave Davies

Dave was born in Detroit, Michigan. Dave has been a professional improviser/actor/instructor since the early 1990’s. He has performed in several stage productions throughout the Detroit Metro and has performed internationally from Canada to Puerto Rico. He also has extensive experience teaching improv through Second City Detroit, Planet Ant Theatre, and several other venues. His teaching has additionally extended to include several corporate workshops throughout the United States and to many Detroit Public School children through the Detroit Creativity Project (detroitcreativityproject.org). Dave is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and can be seen in movies including A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, Restitution, Needlestick, Detroiters, and Lifetime channel’s Last Man Standing.

Kristy Nolen

Kristy received her BFA in Acting from Ohio University and has trained, performed and taught improvisational comedy at legendary venues such as The Second City (National Touring Company), Annoyance Theater, iO Theater, Arcade Comedy Theater, plus in Amsterdam with Boom Chicago. Television credits include One Dollar, Castle Rock, Those Who Kill, ER and Early Edition. Film credits include A Man Called Otto, Sweet Girl and The True Adventures of Wolfboy. Now living in the Detroit area and appearing at venues such as Go! Comedy, Planet Ant and hear.say Theater; usually with improv comedy duo, Nolen & Nolen.

Jethro Nolen

Jethro has been improvising for over thirty years. His experience includes learning, performing, coaching and teaching in Chicago (IO, Second City, Noble Fool), Amsterdam (Boom Chicago), and Los Angeles (IO West, Groundlings). Jethro lived in Pittsburgh where he was one of the co-founders of Arcade Comedy Theater. Most recently, he lives in Detroit, where he performs and teaches at hear.say Theater, Go Comedy and Planet Ant. He has studied with improv luminaries like Del Close, Mick Napier, Susan Messing and Gary Austin.

Lauren Bickers

Lauren is the director of The Planet Ant Home Team in Hamtramck who she performs with every Monday at The Planet Ant Black Box. She has been active in the Detroit theatre scene since 2001 when she began studying improv at Second City Detroit where she went on to work as an understudy, perform in various alternative shows and teach in the Second City training center. Lauren has worked as a writer, director, producer and performer at several theatres around town including: The Ringwald, Go Comedy!, The Abreact, Matrix and Century Theatre. Lauren also works as an improv instructor with Detroit Creativity Project.

Cara Trautman

Cara is an actress, writer, improviser of 25 years. When she’s not traveling the country leading team building events, she regularly performs with the Home Team at the Planet Ant in Detroit’s longest running improv show. She’s proud to be part of Dubalicious, a two-person improv duo with the fabulous Lauren Bickers. Cara has also been fortunate to be part of multiple productions at The Ringwald Theater, Go! Comedy and Planet Ant. You can check out her novel Happy-ish on Amazon or in the web series Matt and Cara on YouTube.

Kathryn Renée Thomas

Kathryn (Katie) is best known for her work on the TV Land comedy, Teachers, which she co-created, executive produced, wrote, and starred in with her independent comedy group, The Katydids. She is an alum of The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where she earned a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.F.A. in Theatre Performance. Katie has over two decades of experience in improv, and has trained and performed at iO, The Second City, The Annoyance, Planet Ant, hear.say theater, and many others. She is one half of The Cleave, a creative agency that focuses on writing and creating content for non-profits and organizations that move us. Katie likes coffee, Zoloft, and her kid.

Chris Moody

Chris has been a member of the Resident Cast at Go Comedy! Improv Theater in Ferndale, MI, Pointless Brewery & Theatre and hear.say brewery + theatre in Ann Arbor, MI. He is one of the founders of the Detroit Improv Festival, the Detroit Improv Collective, Inc. and the Yes, Ann Improv Fest. He currently volunteers and teaches improv workshops regularly at Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit. On weekdays, Chris works at SME, a nonprofit organization representing the entire North American manufacturing industry.

PAST PERFORMANCES