The Birds 2025 [Julia]

Miriam is a Philly based actor with a great joy and enthusiasm for storytelling in all its forms. Some of her recent roles include Nico in a workshop production of Morphology, Christopher in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, and the Player King in Hamlet. While not on stage, Miriam can be found using her creativity as a scenic carpenter, playing piano, crocheting colorful blankets, and seeing how accurately she can mimic bird calls. She is excited to join The Birds as her first production with Masquerade Theatre!

Next to Normal 2023 [Diana]

Jennifer is thrilled to make her Masquerade Troupe debut in Next to Normal after serving as vocal director for The Fantasticks last season. She also works as vocal director for Masquerade’s Lights Up student production series. Jennifer has worked as a high school Choral Director in South Jersey for the past 16 years. Previous credits include Ragtime (Emma Goldman), The Secret Garden (Lily), Mame (Agnes Gooch), Carousel (Nettie), Hunchback of Notre Dame, Albert Herring (Lady Billows), Die Fledermaus (Adele), Le Nozze di Figaro (Cherubino). Much thanks to Megan for this amazing opportunity and to this incredible cast for their unending belief and support.

Little Women [Laurie]

[They/them] -- is making their Masquerade Theatre debut after recently being in the ensemble in RENT at Haddonfield Plays & Players. Bryce recently moved up from Dallas, Texas! REGIONAL THEATRE: Emcee (Cabaret, Breckenridge Backstage Theatre). ORIGINATED: Milo (BL!NK, SheDFW). OTHER THEATRE: Ragtime, Newsies, The Spongebob Musical, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Plaza Theatre Company; Alice By Heart, Spring Awakening, The 25th…Spelling Bee, RENT, Bare: A Pop Opera, Melpo Theatre Company; West Side Story, Newsies, Arise Acting TX; 42nd Street, FR Theatre. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: Private Acting Coach; Director/Choreographer/Educator. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” @LBryceWelborn

On Golden Pond 2024 [Chelsea Thayer Wayne]

[she/her] is thrilled to make her debut at Masquerade Theatre! Recently, she has been sharing new works with the world through staged readings with the South Camden Theatre Company and 2nd Stage at Burlington County Footlighters. Her favorite past performances include roles in BIG the Musical, Annelle in Steel Magnolias, Jackie in Disaster!, and Joanne in RENT. She extends a heartfelt thank you to the cast and crew and especially to Scott for this incredible opportunity!

Rabbit Hole 2025 [Becca]| The Exit Interview 2023 [Eunice]

Marissa is honored to be returning to Masquerade and working alongside this talented group of artists. She is a Theatre professor at Kean University and a tutor for small tots. Recent credits: Oldie Mama (Gint), Golde (Fiddler on the Roof), Susan ([title of show]), Agnes (The Shadowbox), Joan (Melancholy Play), and Eunice (The Exit Interview). Thank you to Megan for the opportunity to tackle this role and to Kevin for being my bug. As always, this is for you, dad.