Posts tagged Almost Maine (2023)
Megan Knowlton Balne
Megan Knowlton Balne
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Fun Home 2024 [Helen]

First Masquerade Show:

Almost, Maine 2023 [Waitress/Gayle/Marci]

*Founding Troupe Member

Bio:

(She/Her) Megan is the Co-Founder of Masquerade Theatre and thrilled to be realizing her dream by serving as Artistic Director. Megan graduated from Ramapo College with her degree in Theatre and a concentration in directing. Megan is normally behind the table on Masquerade Productions. Megan was mostly recently seen on stage in Almost, Maine. Favorite roles include: Titania (Midsummer/Music Haas); Ruth Condomine (Blithe Spirit/HPP); Lilly St. Regis (Annie/BToP); Veronica (God of Carnage/HPP); and Zelda Zanders (Singin' in the Rain/Footlighters). Thanks to the cast and production team for their creativity and dedication. Above all, Megan thanks her husband, and co-founder of Masquerade, Tommy, without whom none of this would be possible.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
BMasquerade TheatreFun Home (2024), Almost Maine (2023)
Courtney Bird
Courtney Bird
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Once 2025 [Girl]

First Masquerade Show:

Melancholy Play 2023 [Joan]

Bio:

Birdy (she/they) is overjoyed to be back on the Masquerade stage, this time fulfilling an absolute dream role. Previous Masquerade credits include: Fun Home (Joan), Almost, Maine (Glory, Marvalyn, Rhonda), Melancholy Play (Joan). Birdy has been working as a South Jersey based Children’s Theatre Teaching Artist/Director since graduating with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a Minor in Songwriting from The University of the Arts (rip) in 2022. Birdy is unbelievably thrilled to be working on a show with her Aunt, Trish Aristone (Stage Manager) for the first time, as Trish has always supported and inspired her. Lastly, she’d like to extend a huge thank you to her piano teacher, Allison, and as always, to Tom Weaver for being her theatrical reason Why. :)

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
BMasquerade TheatreOnce (2025), Fun Home (2024), Melancholy Play (2023), Almost Maine (2023)
Tommy Foy
Tommy Foy
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Once 2025 [Guy]

First Masquerade Show:

Almost, Maine 2023 [East/Lendall/Man]

Bio:

Grateful to be returning to Masquerade after appearing in Picasso at The Lapin Agile (Visitor) and Almost, Maine (East/Lendall/Dan). Last seen as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at The Village Playbox. Other selected theatre credits include Romeo and Juliet at The Ritz Theatre Company (Benvolio) and Mainstage Center for the Arts (Mercutio), Spring's Awakening at Luna Stage (Melchior), and minorityLAND with Power Street Theatre (Saxon). BFA in Acting from Montclair State University. Special thanks to my Da for letting me play his Martin for this.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
FMasquerade TheatreOnce (2025), Picasso at the Lapin Agile (2024), Almost Maine (2023)
Jake Hufner
Jake Hufner
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Company 2026 [Bobby]

First Masquerade Show:

Proof 2020 [Hal]

*Founding Troupe Member

Bio:

(He/Him) is a founding Masquerade troupe member and has been performing in local theatre since 2008. He is incredibly thankful to have had the opportunity to perform in several dream shows here, including Next to Normal (Gabe), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged and many more. Jake enjoys wearing hats and attempts to wear as many as possible. Recently, he served as director for Masquerade’s production of A Doll’s House, and as Stage Manager for Vanya, Sonia, Masha, and Spike. He is also a frequent co-host for Masquerade’s ongoing Showcase series. Thanks to Megan and crew for the opportunity (how many times do you turn 35 after all?) And much love to his parents and Dan for their unwavering support.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
HMasquerade TheatreYou’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (2024), Fun Home (2024), Almost Maine (2023), Next to Normal (2023), Proof (2022), Proof (2020), WIT (2021), Great Expectations (2020), The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (2023), Company (2026)
Alec Robin
Alec Robin
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 2024 (Linus)

First Masquerade Show:

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) 2023

Bio:

(He/Him) is having so much fun playing on this stage again. Recent Masquerade credits include Complete Works…Shakespeare (Jess) and Almost, Maine (Pete/Steve/Chad). Other credits: Newsies (Henry), Laughter…23rd Floor (Lucas), Puffs (Oliver). Alec is also a pediatric dentist and wants to remind the audience that children should stop their thumb sucking habit by 18 months old. All the love to Amanda and Aggie.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
RMasquerade TheatreYou’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (2024), Almost Maine (2023), The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (2023)
Rebecca Sisley
Rebecca Sisley
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Company 2026 [Kathy]

First Masquerade Show:

The Fantasticks 2022 [The Mute]

Bio:

After taking a break to costume around Burlington County, Rebecca is glad to be back on stage at Masquerade Theatre. Previously, Rebecca has enjoyed roles at Masquerade in Almost, Maine and The Fantasticks (The Mute).  Other favorite roles include Emma Borden in Lizzie at Bridge Players, Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest and Kiki in Significant Other at Burlington County Footlighters. Thanks to my kids who deal with me coming and going during rehearsals and to my husband for keeping us all together so I can enjoy this art. Congratulations to the cast and production team of Company. I'm glad to share the stage with you all. 

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
SMasquerade TheatreAlmost Maine (2023), The Fantasticks (2022), Company (2026)