(They/She) is a small, flightless bird. They hatched only a handful of days ago. They seem to enjoy music - but who knows what will stick as they continue to grow. Max has expressed interest in beauty, and in mathematics, and in friendships, and in silence. She is,,, learning. She is grateful.
Mark is thrilled to be in such a multi-talented cast (and a dream show) for his debut at Masquerade. Some standout previous shows over the last 30+ years include: Little Shop (Mr. Mushnik), The Spongebob Musical (Mr. Krabs), Fiddler (Lazar Wolf), Kinky Boots (Mr. Price), Heathers (Ram’s Dad), West Side (Doc), Songs for a New World (Man), West Side (Tony), Godspell (Jesus), Assassins, Memphis. Mark is a performing musical artist and has released several albums commercially, and he owns/operates Gollihur Music, an internationally-renowned online music store specializing in the needs of upright bass players. He thanks his family – especially Beki and Cora – for enthusiastically supporting his return to the stage.
Sarah continues to consider herself new to the local theatre community, since this is only her second show, but the team of people at Masquerade have made her very feel welcome, and she is thrilled to call herself a part of the troupe! She’d like to thank her future brother-in-law, Shawn (Vanya) for directing her in her only other role as Helen in Laughter on the 23rd Floor here at Masquerade, CB for believing in her abilities with a voodoo doll and casting her in this show, and Kristine (Masha) for apparently being excited to work together again – or at least doing a really excellent job acting like it! Gratitude to her two teenagers for being such good kids that she can mostly leave them to raise themselves while she’s at rehearsals. And most of all she’d like to thank her wonderful fiancé, Patrick (without whom she’d never have met Shawn) for putting up with all of this while she’s supposed to be helping to plan a wedding.
Rachel is beyond excited to be stepping into this wonderfully chaotic role. This is her first production with Masquerade Theatre/Herrick Theatricals and it's been a whirlwind of joy- with maybe one too many coffee runs along the way. She recently graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, and is now navigating post-grad life in the New Jersey/Philadelphia area. Past credits include; Veronica in Heathers, Serena in Legally Blonde, Logainne Schwartzandgrubienere in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. She hopes you laugh, cry, and maybe even question your life choices—just a little. Enjoy the show! Instagram: @rachelgrodek | Website: https://rachelgrodek65.wixsite.com/mysite