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Ed has appeared in numerous productions in the Delaware Valley over the last 40 years. His is making his "Masquerade" debut. This marks the 3rd time performing in Laughter, having previously portraying Max & Val. Past roles include Sheridan Whiteside (Man Who Came to Dinner), Mushnik (Little Shop of Horrors), Bela Zangler (Crazy for You), Applegate (Damn Yankees), Biggley (How to Succeed), & Horace (Hello Dolly). By day, Ed is a financial advisor with Corebridge Financial. He is honored to share the stage with such a talented ensemble cast. He is also happy to reunite with Shawn (director), who 16 years ago performed with Ed in Laughter. Ed dedicates this performance to his grandsons Miles & Ace, as well as the one along the way....
(He/Him) is a junior Theatre major at Rowan University, with concentrations in Acting and Pre-Teaching, and a minor in Political Science. Previous credits include Billy Theebles (A Feminine Ending), Ted Sunderson (Perfect Arrangement), Male Greek Chorus (How I Learned to Drive) and Balthazar (Our Lady of 121st Street).
Returning to the Masquerade Black Box Stage has been an amazing experience and getting to work with this amazingly talented cast and production team has been fantastic. Rebecca was last on stage at Masquerade in The Fantasticks as The Mute. She was also in Small Mouth Sounds (Alicia, Footlighters), The Importance of Being Earnest (Cecily Cardew, Footlighters) and Significant Other (Kiki, Footlighters). Rebecca is grateful to the entire cast, CB, and Tommy and Megan for their love and support. A huge thanks to her husband, kids, and many friends who make it possible for her to continue to act and be on stage while caring for her family and working.
Rowan University (B.A. in Theatre / M.S. in Teaching Theatre). @andrewspinosi
(She/they) is thrilled to be playing the big sister Meg March for Masquerade's production of Little Women. This is her first full production with Masquerade, though you may remember her from a few cabarets. Several past roles include: Luciana in A Comedy of Errors, Mother in Hansel and Gretel, Papagena in The Magic Flute, Louise in Murder on the Nile. Sarah is so thankful to be a part of such a wonderful community. She says a big "thank you" to her parents for their never ending support.
(She/Her) is a senior at Rowan University double majoring in theater arts and radio, television, and film. Her recent acting credits include being the lead (and only) actress in the one-woman show The Penny Executive: the Maggie Lena Walker Story, Mama in Ways of White Folk, Narrator in 21 Chump Street, and Rachel Powell in Plum Bun. She is so grateful to Caitlin and the crew of Melancholy Play for giving her the chance to explore the role of Frances. She hopes that everyone who comes to see the show enjoys the show and all of the hard work that was put into it!
[he/him] This is Mason's first "real" performance with Masquerade, and he couldn't be more excited to be doing this amazing show with such an amazing cast. In the past, Mason has been able to take on roles with other companies such as Mr. Wormwood (Matilda), Jeremy Potts (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Ralphie Parker (A Christmas Story), and many more. Here's to a great series of shows!
Connor is thankful to be back performing with Masquerade Theatre! Select performance credits include Cinderella (Topher), Bonnie and Clyde (Clyde Barrow), The Rocky Horror Show (Frank 'N' Furter), Cabaret (Bobby), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), and The Drowsy Chaperone (Drowsy, Robert Martin). Select directing/choreography credits include CARRIE, The Wedding Singer, 9 to 5, Legally Blonde, Gypsy, and more. Up next, Connor will be directing American Son here at Masquerade! When not in a theater, he works as a massage therapist. Many thanks to his family and friends for their never ending support.
Sara is so excited to finally be joining Masquerade in an onstage role! Sara received her BA in Theatre Arts from Arcadia University and she enjoys both spending her time on-stage Acting and behind-the-scenes as a Stage Manager in the Greater Philadelphia region. Some previous favorite on-stage roles include: tick, tick...boom! (Susan), The Glass Menagerie (Laura), The Diary of Anne Frank (Anne), and Legally Blonde (Kate/Chutney). Thanks to the cast and crew for welcoming her and all of their incredible work on this production.
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!
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.
[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
[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!
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.