About
The 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.
About
The Team
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!"