CAST OF CHARACTERS

                   * Denotes member, Actors’ Equity Assocation, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers

KEVIN SEBASTIAN (Actor#1, including Young Scrooge & Tiny Tim)-- This is Kevin's first production with Tri-State Actors Theatre as Actor #1 in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Theatre -- NYC: Importance of Being Earnest (Jack), Dark of the Moon (John), The Eight: Reindeer Monologues (Comet), Waiting for the Bus (Man, American Globe Theatre Best Actor Award), Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged (Jess), Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), a 3-pack of Off and Off-Off Bway Shakespeare at the American Theatre of Actors. Regional & Tours: A Few Good Men (Sam Weinberg) at Cortland Rep, Omnium Gatherum (Khalid) & Valhalla (James Avery) at The Theater Project, Ragtime (Tateh) & West Side Story (Action) at NJPAC, Tartuffe (Orgon), Dracula (Van Helsing), National Theatre for Children Natl. tour, Legend of Sleepy Hollow Regional tour, London's Modern Eyes Theatre Company workshops. Film & Television - Killswitch at Cannes Film Festival and Seattle's Science Fiction Short Film Fest, Flatland Film Festival's The Cyclist , NYC Horror Film Fest's award-winning The Lake Passage, Goyband, Sunday Times, Chad Lowe's Beautiful Ohio, and No Love in the City. Kevin is also a proud member of 12 Miles West, NJ Rep, & The Theater Project. Love always to my wonderful family, Jenelle, the cast, & Paul & Patricia! Contact: kevsebastian@gmail.com

BILL EDWARDS*(Actor#2, including Marley & Bob Cratchit)-- Following his critically acclaimed performances in 2008 as Tom in Tennessee Williams' GLASS MENAGERIE and Norman in Neil Simon's THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL, Mr. Edwards will be a different Tom in Rich Orloff's new comedy, ENGAGEMENT RULES in the final New Plays Reading Series for 2008  and perform for the fourth season as Bob Cratchit and other characters in Tri-State's A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Besides performing in  A CHRISTMAS CAROL for the last three seasons, Mr. Edwards also portrayed Sir Andrew Aguecheek in TWELFTH NIGHT,  performed ten roles in the hilarious two-actor comedy, GREATER TUNA and was Michael in Richard Dresser's ROUNDING THIRD for Tri-State. He has appeared in several of the New Plays Reading Series, including reading the role of Bartholemew in THE BALLAD OF FATHER GALLAGHER..  A member of Actors Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild, Mr. Edwards has performed in many kinds of venues.  In March, 2008, he starred in the premiere of LETTING GO for the Women's Theatre Company. Mr. Edwards performed in the Bickford Theatre's SYLVIA and CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, the Growing Stage's THE BFG, at the Magnet Theater in the modern classic, WINTER SET, and in Living Arts Repertory's production of THE PHILADELPHIA STORY. He has performed with many improv and interactive companies, including the New York Renaissance Faire, Busch Gardens (Williamsburg, Virginia,)  Historic Philadelphia, and the comedy troupes, THE GOLDEN AGE and SKETCH THIS. His film credits include MAID IN MANHATTAN and ACROSS THE UNIVERSE.

JACK HARRIS* (Actor#3, including Fred and the Ghost of Christmas Present)-- Jack Harris is delighted to make his first appearance with Tri State Actors Theater in several roles including Fred and Christmas Present in 2008'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and is feeling very much at home for the holidays.  A veteran theater professional, Jack, has worked extensively at the Shadowland Theatre in Ellenville, New York where he has performed in BLACK COMEDY (Harold), THE CRIPPLE OF INNISHMAN (Babbybobby), WAIT UNTIL DARK (Roat), HEDDA GABLER (Lovborg), THE COMPLEAT WKS of WM SHAKESPEARE, abridg'd (Romeo, many others), LONE STAR (Roy), KEELY AND DU (Cole), and A SHAYNA MAIDEL (Duvid).  Other stage credits include Lee in TRUE WEST (Chenango River Theater), Eddie in HURLY BURLY (Passionplace Theater), Brian in YOUR FATHER OWNED A REINDEER (Turnip Festival Theater), Ishmael in MOBY DICK-REHEARSED (Byrdcliffe Festival Theater), Jake in A LIE OF THE MIND (Rhinebeck Theatre Society), Peter in ZOO STORY (American Theatre Company), Daisy in BABY WITH THE BATHWATER (New Paltz Summer Rep.)  As an actor with the acclaimed Mohonk Mountain Stage Company Jack performed in residence at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Brooklyn Academy of Music in such productions as THE JUNGLE BOOK (Balloo) and ANDROCLES AND THE LION (Lion).  Jack also works behind the scenes (and occasionally camera) as a director, producer, writer, etc.  He currently serves as Production Manager at the Shadowland Theater, where he is also hard at work organizing the upcoming, first ever, Ulster County High School Playwrights Festival.  He is a proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association and Alpha Psi Omega, the National Honorary Theatre Society.

JENELLE SOSA (Actor #4, including Fan and Belle)-- returns to Tri-State for her second season reprising her role as Belle and others in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. She debuted with Tri-State as Maria in season 2007's critically acclaimed TWELFTH NIGHT. Regional and New York credits: FULLY COMMITTED (Sam, etc.) Nominated for Most Unique Theatrical Experience of 2008 by the Star Ledger; DEFYING GRAVITY (Elizabeth), and VALHALLA (Sally Mortimer /Princess Sophie), at The Theater Project, THE GLASS MENAGERIE (Laura) at Alliance Rep, THE LIFE AND TALES OF EDGAR ALLAN POE (Virginia Poe/Madeline Usher) with Castle Shakespeare Rep, ROMEO AND JULIET (Juliet) at Hudson Shakespeare Company, TWELFTH NIGHT (Viola) with Renaissance Entertainment, PASSION PLAY: THE MUSICAL (Mary Magdalene) at the Park Theater, CHRISTMAS IN GREENWICH VILLAGE (Fate) at TSI Playhouse New York, and LES FEMMES (Natalie Wood/Marion Davies) at Society Hill Playhouse in Philadelphia. Jenelle has also lent her voice to many commericials and websites and has appeared in various films. She is a proud member of The Theater Project, 12Miles West, and NJ Rep. Thanks to Paul, the cast, and as always, Kevin. Happy Holidays! http://www.jenellesosa.co.nr

KATIE TAME* (Actor #5, including Christmas Past and Mrs. Cratchit)--  returned to Tri-State in 2008 first as Laura in Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE, will play Donna in the New Plays Readings Series presentation of the new comedy, ENGAGEMENT RULES, and will portray the Ghost of Christmas Past, Mrs.Cratchit and others in 2008's A CHRISTMAS CAROL marking her third season in the Dicken's classic at Tri-State. She has worked extensively with the company over the last four seasons playing Olivia in TWELFTH NIGHT, Stella in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE and of course, A CHRISTMAS CAROL.  She has performed in several staged readings for the New Plays Reading Series at Tri-State including HANDICAPPING by James McLindon and GEOGRAPHY by Anne Phelan. Recently she played the role of Agnes in SCHOOL FOR WIVES at Centenary Stage Company. Miss Tame also participated in The International Emmy World Television Festival in New York City where she was directed by John Wooten, playing the role of Maggie in Felicity Carpenter's award winning script: TOUCHING PEOPLE.   Other New York credits include the world premiere of MYTH at Columbia University and numerous showcases at Gotham Comedy Club and Theater 22.  Favorite theater productions include HAMLET, RHINOCEROS, and THE ILLUSION. Television credits include roles on The History Channel, Fuse TV, as well as commercials for Blue Moon Studios.

PAUL MEACHAM* (Scrooge)-- Mr. Meacham returns  as Scrooge in 2008 for the fifth season and will direct the 2008 holiday production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. He is the founder and artistic director of Tri-State Actors Theater, most recently directing Tri-State's acclaimed production of THE GLASS MENAGERIE and THE WOMAN IN BLACK. 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; was Dr. Seward 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 PRINCE OF THE CITY 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) 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 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.  He has staged many productions for Tri-State  in its twenty-one seasons, including the world professional premieres of Sean O'Leary's RAIN IN THE HOLLOWS, Tevia Abrams' THE VIEW FROM HARRY'S BAR, and Judylee Oliva's ON THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. He 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.