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The stage production of
"Rachel & Ruthie"
Cast:
Sta Sbarski
"Rachel"
Stacia (Sta) Sbarski moved to Los Angeles from Melbourne, Australia 9 months ago to pursue her dream of acting. Since moving to Los Angeles, Sta is studying full time at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting. Sta has loved acting since she was little and wants to be an actress, writer and director. Her love for acting comes from telling stories truthfully and she has a deep passion for character work. Since moving to Los Angeles, Sta has been working regularly on student films and working on writing her own scripts.
Flora Sullivan
"Ruthie"
Originally from Saratoga Spring, New York, Flora Sullivan is a classically trained performer with a background in musical theatre, vocal performance, ballet, and acting, having graduated from AMDA in both New York and Los Angeles. Known for her timeless vintage aesthetic and dynamic character work, she brings an old-Hollywood essence to every role she inhabits.
She was most recently seen as Irina in Pirates of Paramount, a comedic parody of The Pirates of Penzance, as Swing/Julia in the Shakespearean thriller Titus Kills, and as Teresa in the Salt Lake City-based rock opera Pleasant Grove. Alongside her theater credits, she is steadily carving her path in the TV and film world.
When she’s not performing, you can find her exploring nature in Los Angeles, admiring local wildlife and rose bushes, writing music, and on an everlasting quest for the city’s best matcha latte!
Flora is extremely excited to bring Ruthie to life as she is drawn to period pieces that echo eras past. She will continue to pursue more acting roles that let her channel the romantic elegance and depth of another time.
Deborah Baum
"Sarah"
Deborah Baum is a German actor bringing global experience to the heart of Los Angeles. Trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and shaped by years of martial arts discipline, her work is known for a unique blend of fearless energy, raw vulnerability, and collaborative spirit. Committed to storytelling that ignites change and heals the world, Deborah makes her producing debut and
starring in the lead role in a production of "Face Divided"
by Edward Allan Baker.
Karen Sokolof Javitch
Playwright
A former teacher of the visually impaired, Karen stayed at home with her children until they started school. At that point, her background in piano, singing, and dancing led her to an exciting career in songwriting. She has produced several outstanding stage productions, including "Princess Diana The Musical", the first stage musical in the world to be produced honoring the beloved princess.
Christopher Ewing
Director
Christopher is an Emmy Award winning TV Host and syndicated television producer, with acting credits that include "All My Children" (ABC), "One Life to Live" (ABC), and countless radio and TV commercials. He won his Emmy for a kids television show, "Hang On to the Dream", and in 2004, following the success of the show, created the Hang On to the Dream Foundation to help kids around the country reach their goals in life. Christopher says "I'm a HUGE fan of Karen's productions. She is an outstanding composer and playwright, and I'm thrilled to be directing "Rachel & Ruthie" with such incredibly talented actresses. I absolutely love this play and I feel honored to be a part of it!"