CAST OF CHARACTERS

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

JENELLE SOSA (Actor #1, including Fan and Belle)-- returns to Tri-State for her third 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. Other credits include: FULLY COMMITTED (Sam, etc.) - for which she was nominated for ‘Unique Theatrical Experience of 2008’ by Peter Filichia of The Star Ledger - THE RUBY SUNRISE (Ruby), and PSYCHO BEACH PARTY (Chicklet) at The Theater Project; ACCOMPLICE (Harley) at Shadowland Theatre; MORE FUN THAN BOWLING (Molly) at 12 Miles West; The world premiere workshop production of  MERCY AND THE FIREFLY (Mercy) at Luna Stage; THE GLASS MENAGERIE (Laura) at Alliance Rep; ROMEO AND JULIET (Juliet) with Hudson Shakespeare Company; PASSION PLAY: THE MUSICAL (Mary Magdalene) at The Historic 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 appeared in various films and web series, and has lent her voice to many commercials, radio programs, and websites. Thanks as always to Paul and Patricia, the cast, and Kevin for his Christmas spirit all year round.   www.jenellesosa.com

KATIE TAME* (Actor #5, including Christmas Past and Mrs. Cratchit)-- will portray the Ghost of Christmas Past, Mrs.Cratchit and others in 2009's A CHRISTMAS CAROL marking her fourth appearance in the Dicken's classic at Tri-State. Ms. Tame has worked extensively with the Tri-State playing Catherine in 2009's acclaimed production of PROOF, Laura in Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE,   Olivia in TWELFTH NIGHT, Stella in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE and of course,  several roles  in A CHRISTMAS CAROL.  She has performed in  staged readings for the New Plays Reading Series at Tri-State including HANDICAPPING by James McLindon, GEOGRAPHY by Anne Phelan, and the new comedy, ENGAGEMENT RULES by Ron Orloff. Recent credits include Elma in BUS STOP at the Hampton Theatre Company and 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.

KEVIN SEBASTIAN (Actor #3, including Young Scrooge & Tiny Tim)-- Kevin returns to Tri-State for his second year of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, after performing at Morristown's Bickford Theatre in PERFECT WEDDING!  Theatre -- NYC: IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, DARK OF THE MOON, THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES, WAITING FOR THE BUS (American Globe Theatre Best Actor Award), COMPLEAT WKS OF WLLM SHSPR, abridged, WIZARD OF OZ, and a 3-pack of Off and Off-Off B'way Shakespeare at the American Theatre of Actors. Regional & Tours: SICK (original cast) at New Jersey Repertory, A FEW GOOD MEN at Cortland Repertory, VALHALLA (Star-Ledger Nomination) & OMNIUM GATHERUM at The Theater Project, THE CLANDESTINE MARRIAGE at Centenary Stage, RAGTIME & WESTSIDE STORY at NJPAC, A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Tri-State Actors Theater, TARTUFFE, DRACULA) National Theatre for Children Natl. tour,) LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (Regional tour), EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES (Regional tour.) Film & Television - Killswitch at Cannes Film Festival & Seattle's Science Fiction Short Film Fest, NYC Horror Film Fest's award-winning The Lake Passage, Flatland Film Festival's The Cyclist, Goyband, Itch, Sunday Times, Chad Lowe's Beautiful Ohio, Saturday Night Live and No Love in the City. Kevin is also a proud member of NJ Repertory, 12 Miles West, The Theater Project, & Tri-State Actors Theater. Happy Holidays to my wonderfully supportive family, my very own belle Jenelle, my Cratchit-ey cast & crew, and thanks to Paul & Patricia for bringing me back! Contact: kevsebastian@gmail.com

BILL EDWARDS*(Actor #4, including Marley & Bob Cratchit)-- returns for his fifth season in 2009's A CHRISTMAS CAROL, following his performance in this season's New Plays Reading Series as Jose' in the new Spanish Comedy, YOUR AVERAGE JOSE' and  as Jed in Tri-State's hit musical comedy, THE BIG BANG. Billy has been seen at Tri-State in THE GLASS MENAGERIE, GREATER TUNA, ROUNDING THIRD, TWELFTH NIGHT, THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, many new play readings. He works as an actor throughout the the tri-state area & has also been seen in the Bickford Theatre's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and SYLVIA, The Women's Theatre Company's LETTING GO and The Growing Stage's THE BIG FRIENDLY GIANT. He was a featured comic star  in VAUDEVILLE AT THE GINMILL in NYC. He also performs for Historic Philadelphia as one of their colonial interpreters, playing roles of Timothy Matlack & John Adams. Billy has performed with various improvisational comedy & interactive groups as well as performing in the theme park realm at both Busch Gardens,VA & Universal Studios,CA. His film credits include MAID IN MANHATTAN and ACROSS THE UNIVERSE. Thanks to the Meachams for always letting me work here, thanks to my family and of course the lovely girl who puts up with me--Jacqueine--for their love & support.

JACK HARRIS* (Actor #5, including Fred and the Ghost of Christmas Present)-- Jack Harris is delighted to return to Tri State Actors Theater for a second season in  2009'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 AMERICAN BUFFALO (Teach), 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.

PAUL MEACHAM* (Actor #6, Scrooge)-- Mr. Meacham returns  as Scrooge in 2009 for the sixth season and will direct a new adaptation  of A CHRISTMAS CAROL for this holiday season. He is the founder and artistic director of Tri-State Actors Theater, most recently directing Tri-State's   PROOF and THE TURN OF THE SCREW. Mr. Meacham performed Off-Broadway with Frank Langella and Diane Wiest in Arthur Miller's AFTER THE FALL; as Teddy Roosevelt in FIGHTING BOB,  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  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 in 1988, he has appeared as John Barrymore in I HATE HAMLET,  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-two 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.