Posts tagged WIT (2021)
Beatrice Alonna

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 2024 (Snoopy) | Exit Interview 2023 [Chloe/Ensemble] | WIT 2021 [Ensemble] | Great Expectations 2020

Beatrice Alonna is a creator and arts educator based in the South New Jersey Area. Since 2013, Beatrice has participated in areas of arts education and performance within the school systems and community theaters of South New Jersey. During her time of study at her alma mater (Rowan University), Beatrice Alonna has also launched her self- Titled Youtube series, where she creates and performs comedic content for a worldwide audience. While still performing as a local actor, Beatrice currently serves as a teaching artist within the south Jersey theater community, and as a full time teacher for the charter schools of Camden NJ. Beatrice has dedicated her life and efforts to performing arts, and aims to create social change through arts education and performance. Beatrice Alonna is ecstatic to be a member of the masquerade family!

Jonathan Amira

WIT 2021 [Jason Posner]

Jonathan was born in Manhasset, New York and raised in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. Jonathan attended Drew University and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Spanish, and a minor in Theatre Arts. Jonathan is an accomplished writer and performer since childhood.

Courtney Bundens

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 2024 (Sally) | Fun Home 2024 [Medium Alison] | Next to Normal 2023 [Natalie] | Proof 2022 [Catherine] | PJ’s Playbook 2022 [Maya] |WIT 2021 [Ensemble] | Great Expectations 2020 | Proof 2020 [Catherine]

(They/Them) is a long standing troupe member of Masquerade, and delighted to be back performing in the 24/25 season. Doubly excited to be crossing off a dream role! Previous Masquerade credits: Fun Home (Medium Allison) Next to Normal (Natalie), Proof (Catherine), PJ’s Playbook (Maya), Great Expectations (Pip).

Jake Hufner

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 2024 (Charlie Brown) | Fun Home 2024 [ROY / PETE/ MARK / BOBBY JEREMY] | ALMOST, MAINE 2023 [Jimmy/Randy/Phil/Dave] | Next to Normal 2023 [Gabe] | The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) 2023 | Proof 2022 [Hal] | WIT 2021 [Ensemble] | Great Expectations 2020 | Proof 2020 [Hal]

(He/Him) is an actor and theater educator from the South Jersey area. He holds a BA in Theater from Rutgers University-Camden, and has been a part of many productions with Masquerade Theatre including: Proof (Hal);  Great Expectations (Herbert Pocket/Ensemble); Wit (Ensemble); One Fifty Four (The Sibling); The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged; Next to Normal (Gabe); Almost, Maine (Jimmy/Randy/Phil/Dave); and Fun Home (Roy/Mark/Pete/Bobby Jeremy). Other notable acting credits include: All Shook Up (Chad), As You Like It (Orlando), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), and The 39 Steps (Clown 2). Jake has worked on the technical side of productions as a director, house manager, stagehand, and as Props Master for PJ's Playbook with Masquerade.

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.

Allison Korn

Proof 2022 [Claire] | PJ’s Playbook 2022 [Sandy] | WIT 2021 [Susie Monahan] | Great Expectations 2020

Allison Korn is an NJ based artist who is classically trained in ballet, modern, contemporary, and jazz dance. In addition to guest teaching at studios in the area, she also lends her skills as a choreographer for local South Jersey theatres. During the day, Allison is a physical therapist for 3 Dimensional Physical Therapy, specializing in the treatment of those in the Performing Arts.

Toni Richards

WIT [ViviAn Bearing] 2021

Toni has been blessed to perform in a number of musicals both locally and regionally. She has also been privileged to perform with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Toni is also an accomplished cabaret performer who has entertained audiences in Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and New York.

Rico Santiago

Laughter on the 23rd Floor 2025 [Max Prince] | WIT [Harvey Kelekian] 2021

Rico is thrilled to be working with Masquerade once again! You may have seen him in Masquerade’s virtual play, Wit as Dr. Harvey Kelekian, MD. A South Jersey native, Rico has performed locally and nationally for over 40 years. His most recent credits include: High Fidelity (Rob); Rock of Ages (Lonny); American Idiot (St. Jimmy); In The Heights (Usnavi); The Pillowman (Tupolski). He has also directed many productions in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area. Most recently Jesus Christ Superstar at The Ritz Theater in Oaklyn, NJ where he also serves as the Vice-President. Rico is a 6x NJACT (Perry Award) nominated actor and director. He would like to thank Shawn for trusting him to be “funny” as Max. “Proud of you, bro!”. Thanks to super Stage Manager CB for always holding it down, and the entire Masquerade family for making him feel like family. Thanks to this insanely hysterical cast for all their hard work! Lastly, he would like to thank his most beautiful wife Jennie and his awesome kids for always showing love and support.