The Lewis & Clark Expedition: The Story of York Cast

Rommell received his BA in Theatre Arts from SUNY New Paltz, where he portrayed such roles as, Brutus Jones in Eugene O’Neal’s “The Emperor Jones." He first caught the acting bug at the age of ten, performing in “The Temple of Youth” at Lehman College, and was also inspired from watching his grand¬father’s sermons every Sunday. Other theater credits include: “The Breakout,” (The Flea Theatre) “A Raisin in the Sun,” (Paul Robeson Theatre) “Somebody’s Calling My Name,” (The Raint Theatre) “The Healing Zone,” Audelco Nominated for Best Ensemble (Black Spectrum Theatre) "Death by Poker" ( Nuyorican Poets Cafe) and "The Resurrection" (American Theater of Actors) which was nominated Best New Off-Broadway play by Broadway World. Rommell would like to dedicate his performance to the Bricks Crew. @rommellsermons

Travis was most recently on stage in the ATA’s showcase of Resurrection, playing the role of Blue Fourbears. Before that, he appeared in several recent theatre productions at the ATA and NY Theatre Festival including Traitors, Seven Against Thebes, Resurrection, King Lear, Nero, Crazy Love, and The Family Serenade. Off-stage, he has appeared in a variety of television and short film projects including Echoes of Justice, Evil Lives Here, Lacrimosa, Toyota's "Lifting Up the Community", and Savior of the Universe. Instagram: @travbergs, Email: [email protected]

Nicholas grew up at the foot of the Green Mountains in a small town of Franconia, New Hampshire but is proud to have called NYC 'Home' for the past 30 years. Nicholas has been involved with many productions from stage, film and several web series and is excited to be part of this special production and working with Kenthedo and an exceptional, inspiring cast.

Sebastian is an Ecuadorian born actor, writer, motivational speaker, film and theater maker of Inca descent. His Shakespeare in the Park Festival in New York credits include featured roles as The Shepard in "Winters Tale" and Polyphones in "The Odyssey". He was nominated for Chita Rivera Awards for Outstanding Ensemble for his work in "Twelfth Night" playing an Illyrian. He was a featured storyteller at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater in " New York Stories" His theatrical training came at The Public Theaters Public Works Activate Theater Ensemble building ensemble skills through improvisation, vocal techniques and scene study culminating in the original work playing El B in "Troy" at The Public Theater. One of his many film credits include "Finding God" where he played Mr McKenzie was nominated for best short film at The Cannes Film Festival.

Kevin Leonard is a classic American actor. A timeless artist who could perform in any era. Casted in plays such as August Wilson’s 1930's period piece about blues Legend Ma Rainey “Ma’ Rainey’s Black Bottom” where he played the role of the defiant ‘Levee.’ A Christian minister in James Baldwin’s civil right's era Emmett Till inspired stage play “Blues for Mister Charlie.” The role of ‘Sal’ in “Den of Thieves” by Stephen Adly Guirgis. A mannequin in “Mannequin Diaries” a dramatic-comic satire of unedited stories and experiences of the fashion industry documented by eleven mannequins. A professor and a father in a classic New England family in “Love Parade.” ‘Lionel Fantom,’ an Oakland raised DJ in the performance contemporary stage piece “Four to Seven.” @leonardism101

Zsay Moore is a New York City–based actor and media professional with a Multi-Media Performing Arts degree. Her theatre and film credits include Waiting for Lefty, The Passion of Antigona Perez, Colours, Martha’s Verse, Lord Just One More Chance, Mamma the Super Action Hero, and The Buffalo Hero of World War I. She is the creator of the TV shows Turnt Up! Komedy and The Baby Babble Show, and served as cinematographer for Rise of PV and camera operator for Next Sound Live, set to air on Tubi in 2026. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a part of The Story Of York. Let’s Break A Leg Team!!!

James is a voice-over actor from Yonkers, New York, with stage credits including My Mamma: The Super Action Hero and The Buffalo Hero of World War I: The Wayne Miner Story. Drawn early to television and film production, he continues to expand his work across stage, screen, and voice. Of Cherokee heritage on his mother’s side and Blackfoot heritage on his father’s side, James brings a deep respect for his ancestry to this production. He is also a man of faith and practices martial arts in his spare time.

Jimena Rosas is a Peruvian actress based in New York City. She is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has received additional training at Stella Adler Studio (NY), The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute (LA), CIC (Argentina), and the Roberto Ángeles Conservatory (Peru). Her training spans a range of acting techniques, shaping a grounded and expressive performance style. Her recent screen credits include Evil Lives Here (HBO Max), Quadrilateral (Dir. Daniel Rodríguez Risco), Bootleg (Dir. Tidiane Diallo), and The Delivery (Dir. Lily Mooney). On stage, she has appeared in Prudence (LATEA Theater), The House of Bernarda Alba (LM Theater), and Play On. Coming soon: The Lewis and Clark Expedition (The American Theatre of Actors), and Danse Macabre (Under St. Marks Theatre). Jimena is also the co-founder of Reacting Theater LLC, a New York–based company dedicated to amplifying Latin American voices through original work. When not acting, she enjoys reading, swimming, and spending time in nature.

Marsha is a first generation Haitian American actress whom enjoys acting on stage and performing in front of and behind the camera. She graduated from Playhouse West Acting School in Philadelphia and now is a New York City resident. Her biggest theater role was with the Off-Broadway production Resurrection in which she was nominated for best actress. She has played the lead role in several films and wrote and directed a few short films of her own. Marsha loves acting, learning new skills, and is a huge animal lover.

Natasha is a graduate of the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, and studied at HBStudios and the Stella Adler Center for the Arts. Credits include: Suriya in Eternal City YouTube Channel's "Secrets, Swipes & Lies" (2022). Ms. Devros in “En Memoria" by Roberto Fatal and Ali Meyers-Ohki (Bushwick Film Festival, 2022). MarGot in “Waiting for Samuel” by Chris Burgess (The Ryan Repertory Theatre, Brooklyn, 2023). Sue Bayliss u/s in “All My Sons” By Arthur Miller (The Heights Players, Brooklyn, 2023). Julia/Sebastian in “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” By W. Shakespeare, Maia in “When We Dead Awaken” by H. Ibsen, Mrs. Juno in “Overruled” by G.B. Shaw, and Tatiana in “The Anniversary” by Anton Chekhov here at The American Theatre of Actors. Loves acting completely.

Alex graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2020 with a major in Comedic Writing and Performance. Since then, he has participated in various improv theaters, acted in various short films as both lead and supporting characters, and has even started his a sketch writing team."