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Ruben J. Cardona
Ruben J. Cardona
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Company 2026 (David)

First Masquerade Show:

Once 2025 (Andrej)

Bio:

Ruben is thrilled to return to the stage for his sophomore performance with Masquerade. Returning after playing Andrej in Once last year, he has shared his passion for music by teaching, helping others find their own creative voice. Ruben is grateful to continue growing as a performer and would like to thank his family, friends, and the Masquerade community for their ongoing support.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
CMasquerade TheatreOnce (2025), Company (2026)
Lori Clark
Lori Clark
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

PJ’s Playbook 2022 [Marissa]

First Masquerade Show:

PJ’s Playbook 2022 [Marissa]

Bio:

Lori is thrilled to join this talented group of actors. A South Jersey resident for over 30 years, Lori's lifelong love of performing continues to grow. A proud momma to three adult daughters; she is currently Marketing Director for Square Biz, a B2SMB marketing agency, as well as a freelance graphic designer.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
CMasquerade TheatrePJ’s Playbook (2022)
Layne Cochran
Layne Cochran
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Little Women 2025 [Jo]

First Masquerade Show:

Little Women 2025 [Jo]

Bio:

Layne is thrilled to be making her Masquerade Theatre debut! Big thanks to Megan, Trisha, and Ivie for their trust and guidance on this bucket list role! Layne is a graduate of Rowan University's Vocal Music Ed Program, and performs in local theatre productions across South Jersey. Favorite credits: BToP - Into the Woods (Rapunzel), Bright Star (Lucy); HPP - Edwin Drood (Rosa Bud), HAIR (Crissy), Steel Magnolias (Annelle). Much love to Jon (#1 fan/husband), family, cast, and crew. Next up Jan 2026: Merrily We Roll Along at the Broadway Theatre of Pitman.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
CMasquerade TheatreLittle Women (2025)
Elliot Colahan
Elliot Colahan
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

The Exit Interview 2023 [Priest/Ensemble]

First Masquerade Show:

The Exit Interview 2023 [Priest/Ensemble]

Bio:

(He/Him) is delighted to be making his Masquerade Theatre debut! He is currently a Senior Theatre Major at Rowan University, where he is studying Acting, Musical Theatre, Directing, and Theatre Education. Recent performance credits include: Peter and the Starcatcher (Ted) at the Ritz Theatre Company and The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer (J. Robert Oppenheimer) with Rowan Lab Theatre. Elliot would love to thank his family for all their love and support, his best friends Erica and Dave for always being there, CB for this wonderful opportunity, and everyone in this fantastic cast and crew for all their kindness and support. Hugs!

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
CMasquerade TheatreExit Interview (2023)
Nanci Cope
Nanci Cope
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

The Birds 2025 [Diane]

First Masquerade Show:

The Birds 2025 [Diane]

Bio:

Nanci is a graduate of Rutgers University where she was a member of the Cabaret Theatre.  Past shows include with Arsenic and Old Lace 2019 (Burlington County Footlighters) and The Importance of Being Earnest 2022 (Burlington County Footlighters.)

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
CMasquerade TheatreThe Birds (2025)
Carla Cornick
Carla Cornick
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

American Son [Kendra Ellis-Connor]

First Masquerade Show:

American Son [Kendra Ellis-Connor]

Bio:

Carla is thrilled to return to the stage in American Son, playing this February at Masquerade Theatre in Riverside, NJ. A multidisciplinary artist, Carla’s creative life spans theatre, visual art, and writing. She brings a deep sense of empathy, emotional intelligence, and lived experience to her work, qualities that strongly inform her approach to complex, human-centered stories. Her performances are grounded, intuitive, and deeply connected to the inner lives of the characters she portrays. In addition to her work on stage, Carla is an accomplished author and visual artist whose work is represented by The Hunter Gallery in Merchantville, NJ, and a professional real estate advisor known for integrity, clarity, and relationship-driven success. Across all disciplines, her work centers on truth-telling, connection, and transformation. Carla is honored to be part of American Son, a powerful and timely work, and is grateful to Connor Twigg and the Masquerade Theatre family for the opportunity to return to the theatrical community.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
CMasquerade TheatreAmerican Son (2026)
Kathleen Corvino
Kathleen Corvino
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Company 2026 [Sarah]

First Masquerade Show:

Once 2025 [Ex-girlfriend / Reza]

Bio:

Kat is thrilled to be returning to the Masquerade stage in a dream role in her favorite show!  You may remember her as the violin-playing Reza in last season's Once.  She has been active in the South Jersey theater community for over 25 years.  She was most recently seen as The Fiddler in Fiddler on the Roof at Haddonfield Plays and Players.  Other favorite credits include The Mystery of Edwin Drood (HP&P), Big (The Grand Theater), Company (HP&P and STAGES), The Music Man (Ritz), Evita (The Grand Theater), The Dark of the Moon, Barnum (Ritz), Songs for a New World (HP&P) and many more.  By day, Kat is the founder and director of the orchestra program in the nearby Burlington Township school district as well as a freelance violinist. Many thanks to Megan, Trish, Illiana, Sean and the multi-talented cast she is privileged to share the stage with.  She dedicates this performance to her real-life husband, Nick, with whom she never has karate battles.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
CMasquerade TheatreOnce (2025), Company (2026)
Colby Crawford
Colby Crawford
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

A Doll’s House 2026 [Krogstad]

First Masquerade Show:

A Doll’s House 2026 [Krogstad]

Bio:

Originally from Delaware, acting in community theatre since the age of 8 years old, Colby is ready to take to the stage once more in A Dolls House here at Masquerade Theatre for the first time. His most notable roles include William Barfée in Blue Moon Theatres production of Spelling Bee,  Amos Hart in Chicago at the Smyrna Opera House in Delaware and Cogsworth in the Garfield Center for the Arts’ production of Beauty and the Beast in Chestertown Maryland. This will mark his 55th show in Community Theatre. He hopes to make it a good one and wants to thank his parents as well as Jamie Sheffer for always supporting him and giving him the strength and encouragement to continue in this passion, he does it for them.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
CMasquerade TheatreA Doll's House (2026)
Lisa Croce
Lisa Croce
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Vanya and Sonia and Masha + Spike 2025 [Sonia]

First Masquerade Show:

Vanya and Sonia and Masha + Spike 2025 [Sonia]

Bio:

Lisa  is thrilled to be making her Masquerade debut. Some favorite past roles include: Burlington County Footlighters: Producers (Hold Me Touch Me), Other Desert Cities (Silda) and Disaster! The Musical (Shirley). Playmasters: I Hate Hamlet (Felicia) and Epic Proportions (Louise). Bridge Players Theatre Company: The Boys Next Door (Sheila), Tin Woman (Darla), Bye Bye Birdie (Mae Peterson), and Guys and Dolls (Big Jule). Haddonfield Plays and Players: Sordid Lives (Juanita) and The Wedding Singer (Rosie). Lisa is also a choreographer and loves tap dancing. Thank you to Courtney and Jake for this amazing opportunity to take on this challenging role. As always, this performance is dedicated to my daughter, Lana, with big thanks for the never-ending support to Mom and Steve.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
CMasquerade TheatreVanya and Sonia and Masha + Spike (2025)