Posts tagged Picasso at the Lapin Agile (2024)
Tommy Balne

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 2024 (Schroeder) | Picasso at the Lapin Agile 2024 [Einstein] | Exit Interview 2023 [Dick Fig] | The Fantasticks 2022 [Henry]

Tommy is excited to be once again lending his creative talents on stage for this production as his presence is felt most often on the production team off the stage in every previous Masquerade production. Seen last spring on this stage as Einstein in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Tommy has performed throughout the area for over 15 years in such roles as Exit Interview (Dick Fig), The Fantasticks (Henry), Black Stache (Peter and the Starcatcher), Willy Wonka (Willy Wonka), Ian (High Fidelity), Albert (Bye Bye Birdie), Schroeder (Charlie Brown), Richard Hannay (The 39 Steps), and Eddie (Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?). Ever grateful for the love and support of his partner in life, Megan, and his kids who graciously put up with their parents’ love of theater.

Tommy Foy

ONCE 2025 [Guy] | Picasso at the Lapin Agile 2024 [Visitor] | Almost, Maine 2023 [East/Lendall/Man]

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.

Michael Hicks

On Golden Pond 2024 [Normal Thayer, Jr.] | Picasso at the Lapin Agile 2024 [Gaston]

[he/him] has been on stage, back stage, choreographer, director or set designer at any given moment. However he spends most of his time in front of the lights. A few examples are: No Sex Please We're British (Brian Runnicles); Rosencrans and Guildenstern Are Dead (Rosencrans); Dreamcoat (Narrator); Forum (Hysterium); Fantasticks (El Gallo); Pippin (Leading Player); City Of Angels (Stein); The Odd Couple (Felix Unger); To Kill A Mockingbird (Atticus Finch) -Directed by Scott Reynolds; The Drowsy Chaperone (Man In Chair); Moon Over Buffalo (George Hayes); The Heiress (Dr Slocum); Bye Bye Birdie (Mr. McAfee); Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Vanya); A Christmas Carol (Ebenezer Scrooge); Proof (Robert); It’s Only A Play (James Wicker); Harvey (Elwood P Doud); and last seen on this stage as Gaston in Picasso at the Lapin Agile. He is pleased to share this stage again with old and new friends alike. When he isn’t acting he’s cutting hair in his one man salon; MCH FOR HAIR at 25 Tanner Street in Haddonfield. 

Phyllis Josephson

On Golden Pond 2024 [Ethel Thayer] | Picasso at the Lapin Agile 2024 [Sagot] | WIT 2021 [E.M. Ashford]

[she/her] is thrilled to return to Masquerade, having appeared here last season in Picasso at the Lapin Agile and in Wit during the virtual era. Some recent credits include Ripcord (Marilyn), Lend Me a Tenor (Julia), The Importance of Being Earnest (Prism), Sordid Lives (Sissy), Driving Miss Daisy (Daisy), Noises Off (Dotty/Mrs. Clackett), Harvey (Veta), Lost in Yonkers (Grandma Kurnitz), Kimberly Akimbo (Kimberly), Cabaret (Fraulein Schneider), Sister Act (Mother Superior), and ‘Night, Mother (Thelma). Phyllis is grateful to Scott for the opportunity to be part of this heart-warming play with this outstanding cast. As always this performance is dedicated to Howard, forever her biggest fan.

Stephen Kreal

Doubt 2024 [Father Flynn]| Picasso at the Lapin Agile 2024 [Schmendiman]

Stephen Kreal is excited to be back at Masquerade Theater after having appeared in Masquerade’s recent production of Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Schmendiman). Other recent credits include Epic Proportions at Playmasters Theater Workshop (September 2023), Sordid Lives (2023) and The Shadow Box (2022) at Haddonfield Plays and Players, Natural History performed at BCF in 2021, and the role of Mr. Wilson in Harvey at Village Playbox (2020). He is a school teacher with two adult daughters (Abigail and Victoria) and his son-in-law, Matthew. He would also like to thank Lisa Croce for her support and encouragement. Stephen would like to encourage everyone, if you have not done so already, to talk to your doctor about a cardiologist consultation: “The life you save could be your own”.

Noelle McLeer

Doubt 2024 [Sister James] | Picasso at the Lapin Agile 2024 [Germaine]

Noelle is so excited to be performing with Masquerade again after appearing as Germaine in their production of Picasso at the Lapin Agile! She is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (NYC). Some of her past roles include: I Hate Hamlet (Felicia), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Cindy-Lou), A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Past/Janet), Jekyll and Hyde (Emma Carew), To Kill a Mockingbird (Mayella Ewell), and The Fantasticks (Mortimer). As always, she is thankful for the incredible support from her wonderful family and her Alan!

Matthew Moorhead

Laughter on the 23rd Floor 2025 [Kenny] | Picasso at the Lapin Agile 2024 [Picasso] | Next to Normal 2023 [Henry]

Matthew is excited to be back at Masquerade for the third time. Recent credits include Drood at the Players Club of Swarthmore (Phillip Bax/Bazzard), Young Frankenstein at PCS (Igor), Next to Normal at Masquerade (Henry), and Assassins at Footlighters Theater in Berwyn (Charles Guiteau). He is incredibly grateful to Shawn for allowing him to come play in this space and trusting him to figure out Kenny, despite Cole Porter’s continued objections. He hopes you all enjoy the show and in the words of Lucas Brickman “No. I was at home. With my wife.”

Olivia Neiderer

Picasso at the Lapin Agile 2024 [Suzanne/Countess/Female Admirer]

Olivia is a Philadelphia based performing artist. She is a recent graduate from Temple University where she studied Theater with an Acting Concentration. Some of her favorite roles include Death in Everybody, Ella in Life Sucks, and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. Olivia is so pleased to be debuting at the Masquerade Theatre. When she’s not in the theatre, Olivia spends her time as a Personal and Group Trainer helping people achieve their fitness and wellness goals.”

Shawn O’Brien

Vanya and Sonia and Masha + Spike 2025 [Vanya] | Picasso at the Lapin Agile 2024 [Freddy] | The Fantasticks 2022 [El Gallo] | PJ’s Playbook 2022 [David]

Shawn made his directorial debut with Laughter on the 23rd Floor earlier this year here at Masquerade. You may also remember him from Masquerade’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile, The Fantasticks or their New Works series production of PJs Playbook in 2022. Before that, he was Ebenezer Scrooge in Burlington County Footlighters production of A Christmas Carol & has been a local actor for over 30 years. First & foremost he wants to send his love & overwhelming gratitude to the Balnes, especially Megan, for giving him this opportunity. He would also like to thank his family & friends for the loving & supporting way they love & support him. Lastly, he would like to sincerely thank you; the patron. Without you, there is no us. Enjoy!!