FREEMAN BORDEN (Sebastian)--Joins Tri-State Acting company for the first time  in William Shakespeare's delightful comedy TWELFTH NIGHT.  He was born into a theatrical family and has spent 25 years of his life acting on stage. He has performed in over 200 productions in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Tri-state area. His other Shakespearean credits include: MACBETH, AS YOU LIKE IT, OTHELLO, ROMEO AND JULIET, TAMING OF THE SHREW KING LEAR, TWELFTH NIGHT, CORIOLANUS, CYMBALINE,  THE TEMPEST  and others.

ANDREW DANISH (Orsino)--makes his 2007 debut at Tri-State Actors Theater as Orsino in William Shakespeare's great comedy, TWELFTH NIGHT. Mr. Danish is originally a Jersey boy from Leonia.  Past productions include ROMEO and JULIET, THE SERVANT of TWO MASTERS,  and PRISONER of SECOND AVENUE. Film work includes Frank Oz's THE STEPFORD WIVES and SLAMERELLA. He thanks his friends from Rider and the Shakespeare Theatre of NJ for everything, and his family for all their love and support.  Mr. Danish is  graduate of  Rider University in Communications and Theatre, and trained with The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ and Stella Adler Studio.  "Don't give the art to yourself.... give yourself to the art." 

CRAIG DUDLEY*(Toby Belch)--Joins Tri-State's acting company for the first time in William Shakespeare's delightful comedy TWELFTH NIGHT. A member of Actors Equity Association and Canadian Equity, he has performed throughout North America. Mr. Dudley was praised for his performance as Bolingbroke in Zoe Caldwell's RICHARD II at the Stratford Festival in Canada, where he also played Heros in the North American premiere of THE WOMAN.  His New York appearances include Ross in MACBETH and Montano in OTHELLO opposite Earle Hyman and Powers Boothe (Roundabout Theatre.) He was seen in the American premiere of Anthony Rapp's URSALA'S PERMANENT at the Kraine Theatre. At BAM, Mr. Dudley played John Melvil in Christopher Hewett's production of CLANDESTINE MARRIAGE, performed in WAR AND PEACE opposite veteran film star Erik Rhodes at Symphony Space, and was in the revival of MISALLIANCE at Equity Library Theatre.  Mr. Dudley appeared recently in the New York Fringe Play Festival, and has performed his own one-man showpiece titled CROWN OF KINGS for the Byrdecliffe Theatre Festival and Theatre Off-Park.
       Regionally, Mr. Dudley's recent appearances were in the world premiere of THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN (Fulton Opera House;)  the American premiere of Reza De Wet's MIRACLE as Dupre (White Barn Theatre, Connecticut;) Brack in HEDDA GABLER (Emily Company, Salt Lake City;) and as Lloyd Dallas in NOISES OFF (New Harmony Theatre, Indiana.) He was seen in THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP for the Florida Shakespeare Festival, the Off-Broadway Theatre (Fort Lauderdale,) and the Mill Mountain Theatre (Roanoke, VA.), and appeared opposite Dennis Parlato in CYRANO DE BERGERAC for the American Stage Festival.   Other regional credits include O'Kelly in MARY STUART opposite Marsha Mason and Michael Learned at the Ahmanson Theatre (Los Angeles) and as stand by for Robert Urich in THE HASTY HEART at the Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.) He has appeared with the Woodstock Repertory Theatre as Justin Fogg in Agatha Christie's GO BACK FOR MURDER and John Milton in the premiere of Julia Ragir's MILTON. He performed the the title role in HAMLET for the Coconut Grove Playhouse (Florida), Charles Darnay in TALE OF TWO CITIES at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, and appeared  in Tom Stoppard's THE REAL THING for the American Southwest Theatre Company (New Mexico.) As a guest artist, he played John Barrymore in Findlay University's I HATE HAMLET, and was Southwark in David Hare's RACING DEMON (Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Massachusetts.) He played Inspector Goole in Florida Studio Theatre's production of AN INSPECTOR CALLS. He was Salieri in Wayside Theatre's (Virginia) AMADEUS, the title role in MACBETH and Worcester in HENRY IV Part I for the Clarion Shakespeare Festival, and Tony Wendice in DIAL M FOR MURDER at the Long Island Stage Company. Mr. Dudley has starred in several productions of CAMELOT as King Arthur.
       His television credits include LOVE IS A MANY-SPLENDORED THING, ONE LIFE TO LIVE, and GIMME A BREAK. He created a theatrical documentary about Sir Derek Jacobi, and was chosen as an awards custodian for the Tony Awards for two years.
     He was mentored and taught  for over twenty years by Philip Burton, the father of Richard Burton; he received a scholarship from the American Theatre Wing and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

BILL EDWARDS*(Andrew Aguecheek)--Joining Tri-State for his third season, Mr. Edwards will portray Sir Andrew Aguecheek in 2007's TWELFTH NIGHT by William Shakespeare.  In 2006 he played Michael in ROUNDING THIRD, by Richard Dresser, following his acclaimed performance in several roles in Tri-State's A CHRISTMAS CAROL in 2005. He reprised his roles in the 2006 Tri-State production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. A member of Actors Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild, Mr. Edwards has performed in many kinds of venues.  He was featured in the Bickford Theatre's(Morristown) SYLVIA, at the Magnet Theater in the modern classic, WINTER SET, and in Living Arts Repertory's production of the well-known American play, THE PHILADELPHIA STORY. He has performed with many improv and interactive companies, including the New York Renaissance Faire, Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia, Historic Philadelphia, and the Vaudeville troupe, THE GOLDEN AGE. Mr. Edwards also used his expertise in comic improv on June 4, when he performed for the Tri-State fund-raiser, MYSTERY NIGHT AT THE INN.  His film credits include MAID IN MANHATTAN.

CLARK GOOKIN (Feste)-- returns to Tri-State for his third season as Feste in William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT in 2007.  He appeared for the first time with Tri-State Actors Theater as Actor # 1, playing several roles in Season 2005's CHRISTMAS CAROL, and reprised his roles in Tri-State's 2006 A CHRISTMAS CAROL. He recently played Brown in the staged reading of GEOGRAPHY, by Anne Phelan, the last in the 2006 New Plays Readings Series at Tri-State. A native of Colorado, Mr. Gookin earned his Master of Fine Arts in Theatre from Mason Gross School of The Arts, Rutgers, where he appeared in TARTUFFE, THE STONEWATER RAPTURE, AM I BLUE, THE 1940'S RADIO HOUR, and THE RUNNER STUMBLES.  Other credits include roles in COLORADO QUICKIES and THE COUNTRY CLUB.  His performances for Centenary Stage include Hastings in SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER (2006) and TARTUFFE (2005.)

DANIEL MIAN (Antonio)--Joins Tri-State Acting company for the first time as Antonio in William Shakespeare's delightful comedy TWELFTH NIGHT. A graduate of Binghamton University, he has also studied at the American Conservatory Theater. Past roles include Oberon in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Torvald in A DOLL'S HOUSE, Horace in HELLO DOLLY!, Malvolio in TWELFTH NIGHT and Sganarelle in THE IMAGINARY CUCKOLD. All the thanks in the world to his family for their never ending love and support.

CELIA MONTGOMERY*(Viola)-- Ms. Montgomery returns to Tri-State in 2007 for her third season as Viola in William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT.  She made her debut with Tri-State Actors Theater in 2005 as Actor 5, playing several roles including Christmas Past and Mrs. Cratchit  in Chris Schario's adaptation of Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and reprised her roles in the 2006  A CHRISTMAS CAROL.  Off-Broadway Ms. Montgomery's credits include FAIRYTALES OF THE ABSURD at the Pearl Theater; Off-off Broadway: FRANCOISE CHANGES HER MIND (Brick Theatre;) ISMENE AND ANTIGONE (Resonance Ensemble;) RHINOCEROUS; TALES FOR CHILDREN LESS THAN 3 (UTC 61;) A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (Urban Muse;) THE SMALL APARTMENT (Verde;) and THREE SISTERS (Boomerang.)  Regionally, Ms. Montgomery played major roles in I HATE HAMLET and Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE at the Alley Theater.  She was seen in the film KATE AND LEOPOLD, in the independent film,, ULTRACHRIST!; and her television credits include the long-running "soap,"  ALL MY CHILDREN. Ms. Montgomery is a member of Actors Equity Association.

TED ODELL (Sea Captain/Priest)--Joins Tri-State Acting Company for the first time in William Shakespeare's delightful comedy TWELFTH NIGHT,  having appeared last year at the Crescent Theater in the Illustrious Theater's One Act Festival as Actor #2 in "Enjoying Your Fame". Ted was the  Limping Man in the Illustrious Theatre's  FUDDY MEERS and Roy in LONESTAR, both performed at the Warwick Valley Winery.  Recently Mr. O'Dell was heard on the WTBQ 1110 Radio Dramatizations as Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL  and Carl Philips/Stranger in WAR OF THE WORLDS. Over the past summer Ted played John Barrymore in The Creative Theatre Muddy Water production of I HATE HAMLET  He has appeared in a number of community and regional productions in Westchester, Rockland and the Bronx and in a number of off-off Broadway productions in Manhattan. Favorite roles include: Jonathan Banks CLASS DISMISSED (ATA), Dick in MOONCHILDREN and Satin in THE LOWER DEPTHS both directed by Obie Winner Kevin O'Connor , El Gallo in THE FANTASTICKS (Irvington Town Hall Theatre) and Peron in EVITA (Center Stage Playhouse,The Bronx) among others. Ted and his multi-talented wife Terry are owners of the Acting Out Playhouse, a performance training program for children, "Building Life Skills One Scene at a Time!", located in Warwick, NY.  Thank you to my wife Terry and children Madyson and William for their love and support.

BEN SCHAUB (Valentine)-- Returns to Tri-State in 2007 in William Shakespeare's comedy, TWELFTH NIGHT. He made his debut with Tri-State in 2006 as the Young Man in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE.  Credits include: CARMINA BURANA at Carnegie Hall, LIFE, LOVE AND DREAMS at Manhattan's Hunter Voice Workshop, 3 shows with the Youth Theatre of NJ, SEUSSICAL at the Growing Stage, as well as many school plays and musicals including THE CRUCIBLE.

JASON SHANE (Curio)--Returns to Tri-State in 2007 in William Shakespeare's comedy, TWELFTH NIGHT. He appeared for the first time at Tri-State in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE.  He is a 2001 graduate of Delaware Valley High School, Milford, PA, where he was a member of the school band, the jazz ensemble, choir, orchestra, and pit band.  He continues to perform while working his way toward Equity membership.  Mr. Shane was recently seen in SUESSICAL( The Growing Stage); LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, BLOOD BROTHERS, and PIRATES OF PENZANCE.

KEVIN SHINNICK* (Malvolio)--joins the Tri State acting company for the first time in season 2007 as Malvolio in William Shakespeare's comedy, TWELFTH NIGHT.  Some favorite prior stage roles are: Salieri(AMADEUS), Dracula (DRACULA), Chorus (HENRY V), Cathal (OURSELVES ALONE), and Norman (THE DRESSER). On film you might recognize him as a spirit from M. Night Shaymalan’s American Express “My Life” commercial. He will be seen soon as a victim of foul play from Willem Dafoe & Michael Buscemi in ANAMORPH, and is a kind- hearted Dr.Moran in THE DEATH OF POE and evil hubby Howard in SKIN CRAWL (the last two just released on DVD).  He was a co–founder of TNT  in NJ (now in it’s 21^st year) and the DR. GUFFY THEATRE company in NY, where he directed such critically acclaimed shows as THE GIRL ON THE VIA FLAMINIA and the NYC premieres of Richard Valley’s comedy A PIECE OF CAKE and Mary Hane’s brilliant drama, THE CRIMSON THREAD. Mr. Shinnick performed, taught and directed for eight seasons at the NY Renaissance Festival in Tuxedo NY, and for six years at the Jekyll & Hyde Club in NYC. A history buff, especially of film & theatre history, he is also a founding contributor to SCARLET STREET film magazine.   He would like to thank Naomi Kolstein and KTA for their belief in him, actor Robert Quarry for his advice, and the special “Baboos” in his life. Mr. Shinnick is a member of Actors Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, and the American Federation of Radio and Television Artists.

JENELLE SOSA (Maria)-- Jenelle is happy to be making her debut with Tri-State Actors Theater as Maria in Shakespeare's delightful comedy, TWELFTH NIGHT . She has previously performed TWELFTH NIGHT twice before as Viola.   Regional and New York Credits include SKIN OF OUR TEETH (Gladys) and THE LADY IN QUESTION (Heidi) at The Theater Project, ROMEO and JULIET(Juliet) at Hudson Shakespeare Company;  TWELFTH NIGHT(Viola) with Renaissance Entertainment, CHRISTMAAS IN GREENWICH VILLAGE(Fate) at TSI Playhouse New York, and three seasons at the New York Renaissance Faire (performance company). National and Regional Tours: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW(Katrina Van Tassel), and THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES(Empress Hildegard) with Sail Productions, and two National Tours with The National Theater for Children. Other projects include THE FANTASTICKS (Luisa), THREE PENNY OPERA(Polly Peachum), and TARTUFFE(Elmire). Film & TV: We Own the
Night, The Bedford Diaries, Border Avenue, and The Pixie.  http://www.jenellesosa.co.nr

KATIE TAME* (Olivia)--Joining Tri-State in 2007 for her third season, Ms. Tame will play Olivia in William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT. In season 2006 she was Stella Kowalski in Tennessee Williams' A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. A member of Actors Equity Association, Ms. Tame made her debut at Tri-State playing several roles including Belle, in 2005's A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and reprised those roles in 2006.  She also performed in the first (THE LOGIC OF REASON,) the second (James McLindon's HANDICAPPING,) and the last (Anne Phelan's GEOGRAPHY) new plays in Tri-State's 2006 NEW PLAYS READING SERIES.  New York credits include the world premiere of MYTH at Columbia University and numerous showcases at Gotham Comedy Club and Theater 22.  She has also appeared in HAMLET, ROMEO and JULIET, Tony Kushner's THE ILLUSION, and Ionesco's THE RHINOCEROS. She can be seen on Spike TV,  Fuse TV and The History Channel.  Recently she has appeared in several commercials for Blue Moon Studios.

 PAUL MEACHAM (Director)--TWELFTH NIGHT marks Mr. Meacham's first directing assignment for 2007. He reprised his staging of A CHRISTMAS CAROL in 2006, and  directed A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, ROUNDING THIRD and the 2006 revival of the hit musical, ALWAYS . . . PATSY CLINE. As founder and artistic director of Tri-State Actors Theater,   he has directed many other productions, including A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, the first professional production of a Shakespearean play ever presented in the region. He has directed and appeared professionally as an actor for over thirty-five years. Mr. Meacham performed Off-Broadway with Frank Langella and Diane Wiest in Arthur Miller's AFTER THE FALL; as Teddy Roosevelt in FIGHTING BOB; in the long-running hit, THE PASSION OF DRACULA; and was a member of the acting company of the Classic Stage Company for two seasons appearing as Toby Belch in TWELFTH NIGHT, and Teddy in THE HOMECOMING, among others.. He was a founding member of the innovative WPA Theater, where he acted and directed for five seasons. including writing and directing the musical, CHARLATANS and staging Tevia Abrams' AND NO CEREMONY. On television, he has appeared in commercials and "soaps;" his films include PRINCE OF THE CITY and others.  He has performed coast to coast in regional theaters including Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Barter Theater, Pennsylvania Stage Cohoes Music Hall, George Street Playhouse,  Virginia Stage, Missouri Repertory Theater, and New Jersey Shakespeare Festival .  Since founding Tri-State Actors Theater he has appeared in I HATE HAMLET, A CHRISTMAS CAROL and the world premiere of ERICA'S LAST MISSION  by Tevia Abrams.  He has directed many of the play-readings in Tri-State's  NEW PLAYS READING SERIES and has taught and directed student performers for many years. He is pleased to take part in the restoration and rehabilitation of the historic Crescent Theater in Sussex, NJ, the  permanent home of Tri-State Actors Theater. Mr. Meacham is a member of Actors Equity Association.