THE CAST and CHARACTERS

Boyd . . . . . . Bill Edwards*    

 Jed . . . . . .Scotty Watson*

Director . . . . .Jenn Womack

Stg Manager. . China Hayzer*
 

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

 SCOTTY WATSON* (Jed)-- is pleased to be making his second appearance at the Tri-state Actors Theatre following the rousing success of GREATER TUNA.  He is tickled pink to be teamed up again with Bill Edwards; it is sure to be another wild ride!  A member of both U.S. and Canadian Equity, Scotty has written and performed for The Second City and served as an alternate clown in Cirque du Soleil's - MYSTERE in Las Vegas.   Most recently Scotty was seen Off-Broadway as the disembodied head of Sam Walton in the hilarious musical comedy, WALMARTOPIA!.  Other memorable theatre credits include Moonface Martin in ANYTHING GOES, Ping in ALADDIN and Matt Friedman in TALLEY'S FOLLY.
        On TV Scotty has dressed up as David Crosby, a human heart and Carmen Miranda… but with dignity. He has done feature films with Ed Asner, Eric Stoltz and Gerard Depardieu.  He is President of the Board of Directors for Artistic New Directions and teaches at their Summer Improv retreats in the Catskills.   If you wanna see him in swim trunks; that's the place to be: www.artisticnewdirections.org.  His favorite food is pie.  His favorite person is his lovely & talented wife, Carol Lempert.  www.scottywatsoncomedian.blogspot.com

BILL EDWARDS*(Boyd)-- Billy has been seen here at Tri-State in GLASS MENAGERIE, GREATER TUNA, ROUNDING THIRD, TWELFTH NIGHT, THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL, A CHRISTMAS CAROL & various play readings. Billy works as an actor throughout the the tri-state area & has also been seen in the Bickford Theatre's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN & SYLVIA, The Women's Theatre company's LETTING GO and The Growing Stage's THE BIG FRIENDLY GIANT. He recently closed a show in NYC, VAUDEVILLE AT THE GINMILL.He also performs for Historic Philadelphia as one of their colonial interpreters, playing roles of Timothy Matlack & John Adams. Billy has also 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 MANHATTEN & ACROSS THE UNIVERSE. Thanks to the Meachams for always letting me work here, thanks to my family & of course the lovely girl who puts up with me--Jacqueine--for their love & support. Now please put some cotton in your ears so I can sing and please enjoy the show.   In addition to THE BIG BANG, Billy will be 1/2 of the comedy team( with Scotty Watson) for NIGHT OF 1000 LAUGHS, a benefit evening of comedy for Tri-State.

KATHRYN "China" Hayzer (Production Stage Manager)--  is pleased to return to Tri State this summer after managing their season in 2003.  Recent New Jersey credits include managing Centenary Stage Company’s 2008-2009 season including Bekah Brunstetter’s YOU MAY GO NOW,  A LAUGHING MATTER and …AT THE SMALL ENGINE EMPIRE HALL. Highlights of her New York City Stage Management credits include: NOON DAY SUN (Theatre Row), PIZZA MAN, under the direction of Austin Pendleton, Ensemble Studio Theatre’s 29^th Annual One Act Festival, the Brits Off Broadway Festival (59E59 Theatres) and many collaborative moments with Kristin Marting, Artistic Director for the HERE art space.  Kathryn also spends a considerable amount of time behind the wheel precision driving on sets such as THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE, THE TAKING OF PELHAM  1 2 3 and LAW AND ORDER to name a few.  Her favorite production to date, however, is the almost five-year-old work-in-progress, Olivia. Kathryn holds an MFA from Columbia University School of the Arts, and is Adjunct Faculty at Centenary College. She remains eternally grateful for the support she has and continues to receive from Casey and Olivia and anticipates a wondrous future with Jason Namaste. www.kathrynchinahayzer.com