Kai Thomani Tshikosi (Artez Sabine, Also: Alabama Slim, The Soul Siren, The Alter Ego, and Police Officer 2)Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet (Commonwealth Shakespeare Company); Malcolm in Macbeth, Armin in Equivocation, Ferdinand inThe Tempest (Actors Shakespeare Project); Othello in Othello, Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeare & Company’s Northeast Regional Tour); Franklin (Boston Playwrights Theatre); Cymbeline (Brown Box Theatre Project); Julius Caesar (New Repertory Theatre’s Classic Repertory Company); Colossal (Company One). Additionally, Kai is an educator specializing in Stage Combat, Shakespeare, and Educational Equity, and has taught students in schools, universities, and correctional facilities across New England. He received a BA in Acting and Global Post-Colonial Studies from Emerson College

Hubens “Bobby” Cius (Omari) Central Square Theater: black odyssey boston. Other credits include Pass Over (SpeakEasy Stage Company), The Three Musketeers (Greater Boston Stage Company), A Free Man of Color (Salem State University). Training: BA in Theatre Arts at Salem State University. Awards: 2018 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 1 – NETC Best Scene Partner, 2019 KCACTF Region 1 – Irene Ryan 1st Honorable Mention. Online: @bobby_cius

Elle Borders is thrilled to be working with Front Porch after participating in their reading of A Wolf in Snakeskin Shoes.  Her recent credits include The Wiz (Scarecrow), Sista Gurl in the staged reading of The Puppet Show, Midsummer Night’s Dream (Hermia/Quince), the world premier of How Soft the Lining (Elizabeth Keckly), An Octoroon (Minnie), and Othello (Bianca/ Montana). She has had the privilege of working with Boston Public Works, Sleeping Weazel, 3050 Music Group, Actors’ Shakespeare Project, and Company One in addition to numerous readings and workshops with the Huntington Theatre Company, Quick Silver Theater Company, and Fresh Ink Theatre. Ms. Borders studied with the Atlantic Theatre Company and holds a BFA in Drama from Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. She is currently working to develop projects with her husband and collaborator, Brandon G. Green.

Journey-Ade King (Benevolence Naussica Sabine) is thrilled to be working with Central Square Theater in back odyssey boston! She is currently a sophomore at Thayer Academy. Journey has always loved the arts and began acting at a young age with Boston Children’s Theatre. Her recent productions include Wheelock Family Theater’s: Akeelah and the Bee (Akeelah) and Boston Children’s Theater: Into the Woods jr. (Cinderella). She is very thankful for the influence her mother has had in her love for theatre, as well the support her father and Gamma have given.

Jonah Cramer  (Child, Tiny Tim) is thrilled to make his debut performance with Central Square Theater as Tiny Tim!  Jonah has previously performed in Wheelock Family Theater’s productions of Stuart Little, as well as Charlotte’s Web.  Jonah lives in Needham, MA and is in the 5th Grade.  When Jonah is not performing, he can be found playing video games with his little brother (Stardew Valley and Minecraft are his current favorites).  Jonah is also an avid Celtics fan and loves playing basketball with his friends.  Jonah is extremely grateful to Debra Wise for this wonderful opportunity and to the cast and crew of A Christmas Carol for making him feel at home in this amazing theater community.  And finally, Jonah would like to thank his Mom, Dad and Vivien (au pair) for shuttling him back and forth to Cambridge for rehearsals and shows!