KRISTIN ANDERSSON* (Blanche DuBois)-- is appearing for the first time at Tri-State.  New York credits include Chrissy in David Rabe's IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM, Julie in August Strindberg's MISS JULIE, Blanche in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. She is a member of Actors Equity Association.  A graduate of Columbia University, Ms Andersson trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and with William Esper. She is a member of Actors Equity Association.

RUTH DARCY (Eunice Hubbell)-- STREETCAR marks Ms. Darcy's debut with Tri-State Actors Theater. She has toured nationally with the Shoestring Players and Dandelion Productions, and performed regionally with the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Hangar Theatre, and Theatre Outlet. New York audiences have seen her perform with the Soho ThinkTank and the NYC Fringe Festival.  Favorite roles include the Unseen in SANDALWOOD BOX, Rosalind in MOON OVER BUFFALO, Pooty in RECKLESS, and a variety of Wicked Stepsisters. Ms. Darcy sttudied at the Univewrsity of New Orleans.

LAUREN JOYCE (Negro Woman/Mexican Woman)--appearing for the first time with Tri-State, she is excited to be a part of the cast of STREETCAR.  Ms Joyce's previous credits include Eve in CHILDREN OF EDEN, Princess Minerva in THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA, the Spirit of Christmas Past in SCROOGE. She thanks God for his boutiful blessings and her family and friends for their support.

VINCENT LAMBERTI* (Stanley Kowalski)-- returns to Tri-State following his debut as Count Dracula in THE PASSION OF DRACULA in 2004.  New York credits includes productions for  the Roundabout Theatre, the Henry St. Playhouse, NY Public Theatre, and the Metropolitan Playhouse. Regional and international credits include plays for the Pacific Jewish Theatre, the Northshore Music Theatre, Two Rivers Theatre Company, the Shakespeare Theater of NJ, McCarter Theatre, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Capital Rep, the Drill Hall Arts Center in London, and the National Theatre in Greece. Mr. Lamberti has been seen on TV in ONE LIFE TO LIVE, HOT ICE, HELP! and NY SEE NEWS MAGAZINE. His film work includes THE FUNERAL, THE BLACKOUT, DESECRATION, and HORROR.  Mr. Lamberti is a graduate of the American Conservatory Theatre's Advanced Training Program and a member of Actors Equity Association..

TOM LITRENTA (Steve Hubbell)--  portrayed Tybalt in ROMEO AND JULIET for the Illustrious Theatre Company last summer. He returns to Tri-State as Steve and will again portray  several roles, inlcuding the Ghost of Christmas Present in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. in 2006. Past productions for Tri-State include THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, THE VIEW FROM HARRY'S BAR, and TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Mr. LiTrenta also appeared in with the Growing Stage(Netcong), the Illustrious Theatre Company and the Highland Stage. He has appeared on the Japanese TV comedy, TELL ME AMIGO and on THE RICKI LAKE SHOW. He also lperforms with the banc, JOKE? AS "The King of Sussex." A life-long Sussex-Wantage resident, Tom will always give back to the town that shaped him.

JUSTIN LOPEZ (Pablo Gonzales)-- appears for the first time on the Tri-State stage.  He is currently a Musical Theater student at Montclair State University.  He hopes to continue his education and pursue a career in directing.

BARRY MARINO (Doctor)--  moved to New Jersey from New Orleans, Louoisiana following Hurricane Katrina and the flooding in 2005.  He has performed as an actor and stand-up comic for twenty years.  His credits include TONY 'N TINA'S WEDDING, Tennessee Williams' SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, PINOCCHIO, and WHERE Y'AT, a New Orleans-style staged sit-com, which he wrote.  His television credits include RESCUE ME and CONVICTION.

PATRICIA MEACHAM (Matron)-- made her sage debut as a harem girl in  Woody Allen's PLEASE DON'T DRINK THE WATER. She also played a Korean mother in TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON.  STREETCAR marks her first English-speaking role. She has served as Tri-State's managing director sincxe 1988.

BILL RYDER*(Harold Mitchell {Mitch})-- a member of Actor's Equity Association, Mr. ryder is appearing for the first time with Tri-State Actors Theater.  Stage Credits include OEDIPUS REX with Al Pacino and Diane Weist, AS YOU LIKE IT, and MEASURE FOR MEASURE.  Television credits include: ALL MY CHILDREN, AS THE WORLD TURNS, ONE LIFE TO LIVE, TOUGH CROWD with Colin Quinn, and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.  Film work includes THE GOOD SHEPARD, UNFAITHFUL, KATE $ LEOPOLD, VISIONS OF SUGARPLUMS, THE TAVERN, and NATURE BOY.  He studies Shakespeare and is currently writing a musical play.

BEN SCHAUB (A Young Collector)-- is making his debut with Tri-State.  He has previously worked with the Youth Theatre of NJ.  As a student at Kittatiny Regional High School he has performed in THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER and several  musical productions.  At the Hunter College Lang Theatre, he appeared in LIFE, LOVE AND DREAMS.

JASON SHANE (Sailor; Drunk)--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 LITTLE SHOP OF HORROWS, BLOOD BROTHERS, and PIRATES OF PENZANCE.

KATIE TAME* (Stella Kowalski)-- 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 will reprise those roles in 2006.  She performed in James McLindon's HANDICAPPING, the second new play in Tri-State's 2006 NEW PLAYS READING SERIES, and was a featured player in the first 2006 NPRS' THE LOGIC OF REASON.  New York credits include the world premiere of MYTH at Columbia University and monologue 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 and Fuse TV.  she recently portrayed a 17th century possessed nun in a documentary-reenactment concerning exorcism set to air on the History Channel in October.

  PAUL MEACHAM (Director)-- A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE marks Mr. Meacham's third main stage assignment for the season having just staged Richard Dresser's ROUNDING THIRD and the 2006 revival of the hit musical, ALWAYS . . . PATSY CLINE. He is the founder and artistic director of Tri-State Actors Theater,  for which he has directed many 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 at Playhouse 91; as Teddy Roosevelt in FIGHTING BOB at the Astor Place Theatre; in the long-running hit, THE PASSION OF DRACULA at the Cherry Lane Theatre; 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 on "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.  He has directed, taught, and worked with 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.