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CLARK GOOKIN (Actor#1,
including Young Scrooge & Tiny Tim) --
is appearing for the first time with Tri-State Actors
Theater as Actor # 1 in Season 2005's
A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
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. Most recently he appeared in
TARTUFFE for Centenary Stage, the professional theatre of Centenary College.
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BILL EDWARDS*(Actor#2,
including Marley & Bob Cratchit) --
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. His film
credits include MAID IN MANHATTAN. Mr. Edwards is happy to be a part
of Tri-State's
A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Happy Holidays! |
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TOM
LI TRENTA (Actor #3, including Fred & Christmas Present)--
returns to Tri-State's stage in 2005 as Actor #3 in
A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
In 2004, he was the First Nazi in Tri-State's
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK. He
played several roles in the premiere of
2003's
THE
VIEW FROM HARRY'S BAR after making his first stage appearance with
Tri-State as Boo Radley and Nathan Radley in
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD.
Mr. LiTrenta also appeared in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and BABES IN
TOYLAND for the Growing Stage(Netcong), the Illustrious Theatre
Company's(Warwick, NY) A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and
in LOOSE KNIT and LUTHER for the Highlands Stage Company. He has appeared
on the Japanese TV comedy, TELL ME AMIGO and on THE RICKI LAKE SHOW.
A life-long Sussex-Wantage resident, Tom will always give back to the town that
shaped him. He will soon become a father and dedicates this performance to Mama
fish and their Little Fish on the way. |
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KATIE E.
TAME (Actor#4, including Fan & Belle) --
makes her debut at Tri-State as
Actor 4, playing several roles including Belle, in
A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Originally from Maine, Ms. Tame now makes her home in New Jersey. She holds
a B.A. in Theatre from Hampshire College (Amherst, Massachusetts), where her
acting credits included Laertes in HAMLET, Daisy in
Ionesco's THE RHINOCEROS, and Melibea in THE ILLUSION.
New York credits include monologue showcases at Theater 22, work with the
Gotham Comedy Club and the role of Chastity in the premiere of
MYTH at Columbia University. Ms. Tame is thrilled to be working with
Tri-State Actors Theater. |
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CELIA
MONTGOMERY*(Actor)-- Makes her debut with Tri-State Actors Theater as Actor
5, playing several roles inlcuding Christmas Past and Mrs.
Cratchit in Chris Schario's adaptation of Dickens'
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.
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PAUL
MEACHAM*(Scrooge)--  Mr. Meacham will reprise his role as
Scrooge and direct the 2005 holiday
production of
A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
He is the founder
and artistic
director of Tri-State Actors Theater. Mr. Meacham performed
Off-Broadway with Frank Langella and Diane Wiest in Arthur Miller's
AFTER
THE FALL;
as Teddy Roosevelt in
FIGHTING BOB, which he also produced; in
the long-running hit, THE PASSION OF DRACULA; and was a member
of the acting company of the Classic Stage Company (two years), playing
featured roles in TWELFTH NIGHT, THE TEMPEST, THE HOMECOMING, THE LADY'S
NOT FOR BURNING, WOYZECK, ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDERNSTERN ARE DEAD and
others. He was a founding member of the innovative WPA Theater, where he
acted and directed for five seasons including directing the musical,
CHARLATANS,
for
which he wrote the book and lyrics, and Tevia Abrams' AND NO CEREMONY.
On television, he has appeared in commercials and on "soaps," including
ONE
LIFE TO LIVE and ALL MY CHILDREN. He adapted and produced
Edgar Allen Poe's WILLIAM WILSON for public television. His films
include HOODLUMS; PRINCE OF THE CITY; THE EYES OF LAURA
MARS, THE GATE and others. He has performed coast to coast in
regional theaters including Milwaukee Repertory Theater [three years] (FIGHTING
BOB,
the premiere of David Mamet's LAKE BOAT, A CHRISTMAS
CAROL, CYRANO DE BERGERAC, BORN YESTERDAY); Barter Theater (YOU
CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU); Pennsylvania Stage (EQUUS);
Cohoes Music Hall (two years) (LIFE with FATHER, DEATH OF A SALESMAN, OF MICE AND
MEN, BLITHE SPIRIT, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST); George Street Playhouse
(COUNT
DRACULA, MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION); Virginia Stage (THE CRUCIBLE,
A CHRISTMAS CAROL); Missouri Repertory Theater (SIXTEEN STRINGS
OF CASH, a 6th century Chinese opera directed by the renowned
Chinese actor and director, Yeng Ruo-Ching); and New Jersey Shakespeare
Festival (TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS, MERRY WIVES OF
WINDSOR, HENRY VIII). Since founding Tri-State Actors Theater--then
Ranger Summer Theater--in 1988, he has appeared as John Barrymore
in
I HATE HAMLET,
was the Narrator in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and Stanley in the world premiere of
ERICA'S
LAST MISSION by Tevia Abrams in season 2001.
He has staged many productions for Tri-State in its eighteen years,
including all of Season 2005.
He directed the world
professional premieres of Sean O'Leary's
RAIN IN THE HOLLOWS
and
Tevia Abrams' THE
VIEW FROM HARRY'S BAR, and was the featured performer in Tri-State's solo reading of Dickens'
A
CHRISTMAS CAROL
in the 2004 holiday season.
He
began TAT's New Plays Reading Series in 2000, and has appeared in and directed many play-readings for
the Series. Mr. Meacham is a member of Actors
Equity Association, AFTRA, and Screen Actors Guild. He is
proud that Tri-State Actors Theater is a vital part of the Sussex
renaissance. |
