Posts tagged WIT (2021)
Beatrice Alonna
Beatrice Alonna
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 2024 [Snoopy]

First Masquerade Show:

Great Expectations 2020 [Miss Havisham, Mrs. Joe, Molly, Narrator]

Bio:

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!

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
AMasquerade TheatreExit Interview (2023), WIT (2021), Great Expectations (2020), You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (2024)
Jonathan Amira
Jonathan Amira
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Wit 2021 [Jason Posner]

First Masquerade Show:

Wit 2021 [Jason Posner]

Bio:

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.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

    • Wit 2021 [Jason Posner]

 
AMasquerade TheatreWIT (2021)
Courtney Bundens
Courtney Bundens
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Company 2026 [Amy]

First Masquerade Show:

Proof 2020 [Catherine]

*Founding Troupe Member

Bio:

(They/Them) is an original Masquerade Troupe member and jack of all trades behind the scenes! Serving as a director, stage manager, scenic painter, and actor, among other randomly gained titles, “CB” has had a hand in Masquerade’s history from the very beginning. They are delighted to have the opportunity to share the blackbox with so many wonderful and talented collaborators year after year, and can’t wait to continue bringing innovative, engaging, intimate theatre to audiences from all over!

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
BMasquerade TheatreFun Home (2024), Next to Normal (2023), Proof (2022), Proof (2020), PJ’s Playbook (2022), WIT (2021), Great Expectations (2020), You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (2024), Company (2026)
Allison Korn Grivas
Allison Korn Grivas
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

A Doll’s House 2026 [Nora Helmer]

First Masquerade Show:

Great Expectations 2020 [Ensemble]

Bio:

Allison is an NJ based performer and choreographer with training in classical ballet, contemporary, modern, and jazz dance from South Jersey Ballet School. Previous acting credits include Great Expectations (Estella/Biddy), Wit (Susie Monahan), and Proof (Claire) with Masquerade Theatre, and favorite musical credits include Cinderella (Ensemble, BToP), Cabaret (Rosie/Choreographer, HPP), She Loves Me (Ensemble, Ritz Theatre), and High Fidelity (Marie LaSalle, HPP). In addition to her time spent onstage, Allison is an experienced physical therapist with specialty certifications in Women's Health/Pelvic Health and Dance/Performing Arts Rehab. Allison would like to thank her husband James for his constant love and support during the entire process, as well as thank Jake for trusting her to bring Nora to life, and the cast for their artistry and creativity during the rehearsal process. 

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
GMasquerade TheatreProof (2022), PJ’s Playbook (2022), WIT (2021), Great Expectations (2020), A Doll's House (2026)
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)
Phyllis Josephson
Phyllis Josephson
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

A Doll’s House [Anne]

First Masquerade Show:

WIT 2021 [E.M. Ashford]

Bio:

(She/Her) is thrilled to return to Masquerade, having appeared here in On Golden Pond and Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and in Wit during the virtual era.  Some recent credits include Fiddler on the Roof (Yente), Pippin (Berthe), Ripcord (Marilyn), Lend Me a Tenor (Julia), The Importance of Being Earnest (Miss Prism), Driving Miss Daisy (Daisy), Noises Off  (Dotty/Mrs. Clackett), Lost in Yonkers (Grandma Kurnitz), Kimberly Akimbo (Kimberly), Cabaret (Fraulein Schneider), Sister Act (Mother Superior), and many others. Phyllis is grateful to Jake and Courtney for the opportunity to be part of this classic with an outstanding cast in this marvelous theatre. As always, this performance is dedicated to Howard, forever her biggest fan. (Déjà vu note: Phyllis played Nora several decades ago!)

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
JMasquerade TheatreOn Golden Pond (2024), Picasso at the Lapin Agile (2024), WIT (2021), A Doll's House (2026)
Toni Richards
Toni Richards
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Wit 2021 [ViviAn Bearing]

First Masquerade Show:

Wit 2021 [ViviAn Bearing]

Bio:

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.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

    • Wit 2021 [ViviAn Bearing]

 
RMasquerade TheatreWIT (2021)
Rico Santiago
Rico Santiago
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Laughter on the 23rd Floor 2025 [Max Prince]

First Masquerade Show:

Wit 2021 [Harvey Kelekian]

Bio:

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.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
SMasquerade TheatreLaughter on the 23rd Floor (2025), WIT (2021)