Meet The Cast

Onyi Okoli is the writer and director of Trynna Be A Playa. She teaches improv at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective and is 1/3rd of Branded Silk Improv troupe. Her credits include: FBI: Most Wanted, Poker Face, and Hack My Life. She is currently managed by 3 Arts Entertainment. Visit her at www.onyiokoli.com for more info. Follow her on IG @onyiokoli.

Zack Bazile, raised in Teaneck NJ, started out his artistry journey being involved in dance, music, and modeling at a young age. He transitioned into athletics competing in the grade school, high school, collegiate, and professional level before returning back to the arts industry. He just made his off-Broadway debut portraying Muhammad Ali in a one-man show this past December, and is now excited to be a part of this cast and production.

Adelia Castillo recently made her off-Broadway debut at the Atlantic Theatre Company in Avery Deutch’s “The Winter Guard Play,” portraying the character Jess. Prior to this, she showcased her talent in the Tisch Mainstage production of Aphra Behn’s “The Rover,” embodying the role of Pedro. Noteworthy among her performances is St. Monica and Mother Teresa in the Last days of Judas Iscariot in August 2024. Adelia is really excited to be a part of this production.

Trinitee Pearson is a native of Chesapeake, Virginia and this will be her debut performance to New York theatre. She was most recently in a production of Stick Fly (Cheryl) with the Prince William Little Theatre. Trinitee would like to thank God, her family, and friends for their unwavering support and would like to dedicate this performance to her parents.

David Rufus, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, to parents of Jamaican heritage, is the youngest of his siblings. Inspired by an older sibling to channel creativity, they developed a passion for acting and began their journey as an extra on set. Driven by a deep love for the craft, they pursued formal training through acting classes, honing their skills to build a lasting career in the industry.