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Professional Theater for  New Jersey,  Pennsylvania, and   New York
Tri-State Actors Theater
              Phone: 973-875-2950        E-mail: Tri-State
                        CAST
 
THE PASSION OF DRACULA
by Bob Hall and David Richmond
Directed by Bob Hall
Stage Manager Suzanne Whitney Creswell

THE PASSION OF DRACULA

THE CAST and CHARACTERS

         Dr. Cedric Seward............JOHN LITTLE*            Lord Godalming.................BOB SENKEWICZ
         Jameson............................FREDDIE MAAS         Mr. Renfield........................BRIAN MASLOW
         Professor Van Helsing.......NEAL ARLUCK*          Wilhelmina Murray.............CORILYNN CAMPBELL*
         Dr. Helga Van Zandt..........MARY ANN HAY*        Johathan Harker.................JARED REINMUTH   
                                        Count Dracula.......................VINCENT LAMBERTI*

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

JOHN LITTLE*(Dr. Cedric Seward)-- returns to Tri-State in 2004 as Seward in THE PASSION OF DRACULA. A permanent member of the TAT professional acting company, Mr. Little   was Atticus Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD  and Amethyst in THE VIEW FROM HARRY'S BAR for Tri-State Actors Theater in 2003. A long-time member of Actors Equity Association, he played Pato  in THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE during Season 2001, and returned in 2002 as Matt Friedman in TALLEY'S FOLLY and HB Larson in the world premiere of ON THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. Last season, he also  played Polonius in HAMLET at the Theatre Project in Massachusetts, and Herr Schultz in CABARET at Worcester Foothills Theatre.  He recently returned from the Asian tour of CABARET starring Andrea McArdle.  He is a Yale School of Drama graduate and has worked at regional theaters across the country and in Europe.  In New York he was in TOO NOBLE BROTHERS, produced by the Public Theatre, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS at the New Federal Theatre, and DEAR OSCAR at the Perry Street Theatre. Mr. Little’s regional work includes MAJOR BARBARA at Yale Rep, PYGMALION at Syracuse Stage, NOISES OFF at the Barter Theater, OUT OF ORDER at Paper Mill Playhouse, GLIMMERGLASS at Goodspeed and PRIVATE LIVES and SPRINGTIME FOR HENRY at Centenary Stage. He has toured New York in ANGEL STREET, New England in LIGHT UP THE SKY and Canada in SCROOGE.  John lives in NYC with his wife Amy and  children Eleonora and Joel. .
FREDDIE MAAS (Jameson)--Makes his debut at Tri State in the 2004 production of  THE PASSION OF DRACULA.  Mr. Maas is currently entering his third year portraying mob boss Johnny Scudato in the off-broadway production of MURDERED BY THE MOB in NYC.  Other New York stage credits include THE DINING ROOM and SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY for the MCC Acting Company and the off-broadway production of DISORGANIZED CRIMES.  Mr. Maas has appeared on such television shows as THE SOPRANOS, LAW AND ORDER, ED, and SEX AND THE CITY. He has appeared in many independent films including HORROR, LALEGGENDA, and THE FRAPPACHINOS.   He would like to thank Federico Castelluccio and Cherie Avolio for the motivation and Donna Haley for her guidance.  Thanks most of all to his wife Debbie for her understanding and support. 
NEAL ARLUCK* (Dr. Van Helsing)-- returns to Tri-State to play Dr. Van Helsing in THE PASSION OF DRACULA following his portrayal of Mr. Dussel in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, TAT's opening production of Season 2004.  Mr. Arluck appeared as Harry Voss in THE ADVOCATE at 12 Miles West(Montclair,) as Grandpa in Michael Folie's PANAMA at New Jersey Rep and as Boolie in DRIVING MISS DAISY at the Fireside Playhouse in Wisconsin. He has performed in New York in Woody Allen's PLAY IT AGAIN SAM, Joseph Heller's CATCH-22, Nicky Silver's THE NASTY BITS, THE HOOCH with Kevin Hooks and PERFECT DIAMOND with Josh Mostel. His regional credits include John Jakes and Mel Marvin's musical version of Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS in which he created the roles of Mr. Wemmick and Uncle Pumblechuck (Hilton Head Playhouse--South Carolina,) GREATER TUNA in which he played 10 roles and made 24 costume changes(Queen City Stage--Poughkeepsie,) the First Gangster in KISS ME KATE(Allenberry Playhouse--Pennsylvania,) and Ali Hakim in OKLAHOMA (Carousel Dinner Theater--Ohio.) Mr. Arluck also appeared in Woody Allen's film, CELEBRITY, and spoke three lines.
MARY ANN HAY* (Dr. Helga Van Zandt)--Ms. Hay returns in 2004 as a featured player in Tri-State's New Plays Reading Series in NONPROFIT, a new play by Ginger Lazarus, and will play Dr. Helga Van Zandt in THE PASSION OF DRACULA on the main stage. During the 2003 season, Ms. Hay  appeared with Tri-State in featured roles in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and the premiere of  THE VIEW FROM HARRY'S BAR.  A long-time member of the acting company, she played  Sally Talley in Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer-Prize winning TALLEY'S FOLLY and Diane in the world premiere of Judylee Oliva's ON THE SHOWROOM FLOOR in TAT's SEASON 2002.   She appeared in 2001 as Maureen in THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE.  Other theatre credits include Bessie in MARVIN'S ROOM, also for Tri-State; the first National Company of EVITA directed by Harold Prince; the last National Company of A CHORUS LINE directed by Michael Bennett; Popeye in THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST; Minnie Fay in THE MATCHMAKER and Agnes in GEORGE M!.  She has just completed principal work as Norma in the film, HIS & HERS and has had  many other roles in the theatre, film, TV and commercials.  She has recently directed ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, JR, MUSIC MAN, JR., GUY & DOLLS, JR, ANNIE, JR. and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, JR. in collaboration with ArtsConnection and Music Theatre International in New York City.  She is a member of SAG, AFTRA, AEA, Theatre Artists Workshop of Westport and Polaris North in New York City.  Mary Ann thanks Paul, Patricia and all involved with TAT for these wonderful opportunities and her family and friends for their loving support.
BOB SENKEWICZ (Lord Godalming)-- Mr. Senkewicz joined the Tri-State acting company in 2004 as Mr. Van Daan in TAT's THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, created the role of Mike in Tri-State's New Plays Reading Series presentation of MAGGIE'S PLAY, by Alan Steinberg, and will be Lord Godalming in the main stage production of THE PASSION OF DRACULA.  He was born and raised in New Jersey and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC and at Upsala College. He has been part of numerous productions over the last few years including the Off-Broadway original production of TOWER OF BABBLE and regional productions of PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST, FIRST NIGHT, GHOSTS OF THE LOYAL OAKS and BUS STOP. He has spent much of the last year appearing in a number of low budget, often no budget, independent films (Looking For Harrison, Aberrations, Strigol) and corporate industrials. He can be seen on the NY local cable weekly TV series Rosebay, NY and has appeared on HBO’s Sex and The City and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He is a member of the New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch. He would like to thank his family for their patience, understanding, and support of this most time consuming passion.
BRIAN MASLOW (Mr. Renfield)-- Returns to TAT  to play Renfield on the main stage in THE PASSION OF DRACULA  following his portrayal of Peter Van Daan in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK and  Andy in the new play, NONPROFIT in Tri-State's New Plays Reading Series earlier this season (2004).  Mr. Maslow made his first stage appearance with TAT as Bob Ewell in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD in 2003. He also was starring in Centenary Stage Co.'s Production of Another Antigone this past season.  He graduated from the Mason Gross School of the Arts with a BM in music performance. Mr. Maslow also studied acting at the Stella Adler Conservtory and The School for Film and TV in NYC. Most recently, he worked in the feature film MONA LISA SMILE starring Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst and Julia Stiles as well as the STEPFORD WIVES with Nicole Kidman. He is a resident of Byram and aspires to a professional career in film, TV, and theater.
CORI LYNN CAMPBELL* (Wilhelmina Murray)-- is thrilled to be returning to Tri-State Actors Theater as Wilhelmina Murray in THE PASSION OF DRACULA, after playing Tierney Chase in the professional premiere of Sean O'Leary's RAIN IN THE HOLLOWS, both in Season 2004. A member of Actors Equity Association,  Ms. Campbell has appeared recently in several new plays in New York City including THE WRECK BEHIND US and RAPT, both by Roland Tec, and KARAOKE NIGHT AT THE SUICIDE SHACK by Rob Urbinati.  She toured nationally with the National Shakespeare Company in OTHELLO and THE TAMING OF THE SHREW and traveled throughout Europe in HAIR.  Regional credits include ROMEO AND JULIET (Hangar Theatre); The SPEED OF DARKNESS (Shadowland Theatre); ANNIE, GODSPELL, PLAIN AND FANCY and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Round Barn Theatre).  She has done several independent films and had a recurring part on ALL MY CHILDREN  last year.  Ms Campbell is a member of New Jersey Repertory Company, a graduate of  Harvard University and lives in Manhattan.
JARED REINMUTH (Jonathan Harker)--is proud to be making his debut with Tri-State Actors Theater as Jonathan Harker in THE PASSION OF DRACULAHe recently returned from Vermont where he played Guildenstern in Tom Stoppard's ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD for the Killington Renaissance Festival.  Earlier this year Mr.Reinmuth played the title role in THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO for the Treville Players in Hackensack, NJ. He was a guest artist for the New Jersey based Hudson Shakespeare Company playing featured roles in HENRY V, TITUS ANDRONICUS, and DRACULA at the historic Jersey City Loews Theater.  Other favorite roles include Mercutio in ROMEO AND JULIET for the Blunt Theater Company, Don Quixote, and Athos in THE THREE MUSKETEERS for the National Theater of the Performing Arts. Mr. Reinmuth thanks his family and friends for their undying support.
VINCENT LAMBERTI (Count Dracula)--makes his debut at Tri-State Actors Theater as Count Dracula in THE PASSION OF DRACULA.  His 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..
BOB HALL (Playwright/Director)--Tri-State's guest director of his own acclaimed adaptation of Bram Stoker's infamous vampire novel, Mr. Hall has led a varied and adventurous life in the visual and performing arts. After earning a masters degree in theatre from the University of Nebraska, Hall spent twenty-five years in New York City pursuing dual careers in cartooning and theatre arts.  He was artistic director of three resident professional theatre companies, including off-off Broadway's New Rude Mechanicals, a Shakespearean troop that he co-founded.  He co-authored the stage adaptation, THE PASSION OF DRACULA that ran two years at the Cherry Lane Theatre in Greenwich Village.  It also played in London's West End and was filmed for Show Time.  A follow-up adaptation of FRANKENSTEIN  has been performed in several regional  professional theatres. From 1988 to 1993 Hall was the artistic director of the Nebraska Repertory in Lincoln, Nebraska.  He continues to direct on a regular basis, primarily as a guest artist at Shakespeare festivals and schools such as Cornell University and Julliard. As a cartoonist, Mr. Hall was a major artist associated with Marvel Comics, which included rendering "The Champions," "Spiderman," "Dr. Doom," "Conan," "Thor," "The Fantastic Four," "The Submariner," "Captain America," "PSI Force," "The Avengers"  and "The New Mutants".  As an artist for Valiant/Acclaim Comics, Mr. Hall wrote and penciled the monthly series "Shadowman," "Timewalker" and "Armed and Dangerous". He was a resident director for NJ's George St. Playhouse, where he stage among others, THE CARETAKER, ARMS AND THE MAN, and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.  As Associate Director of CSC Repertory in NYC, his work included LOOT, MEASURE FOR MEASURE, and MACBETH. Recent directing assignments include TWELFTH NIGHT , MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and AS YOU LIKE IT for The Swan Shakespeare Festival, which he co-founded.  Other recent work in the Midwest includes ROMEO AND JULIET, ALL MY SONS, and DANGEROUS LIASONS. Mr. Hall is a member of  the National Cartoonists Society, the Dramatists Guild, Actors Equity Association, and the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. He is a resident of Lincoln, Nebraska, where he is currently planning the inaugural season of the Flatwater Shakepeare.

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