Aidan McDonald
Aidan McDonald
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) 2023

First Masquerade Show:

The Fantasticks 2022 [Matt]

Bio:

(He/Him) is a multifaceted artist based in Philadelphia. He holds a BA in Theatre from Rowan University. He also attended the National Theater Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. He regularly coaches Camden Catholic High School’s Shakespeare Troupe. Previous credits with Masquerade include The Fantasticks and One Fifty Four. Next up: Assassins (City Theater Company) “For Ed.”

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
MMasquerade TheatreThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (2023), The Fantasticks (2022)
Sean McGarry
Sean McGarry
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Company 2026 [Harry]

First Masquerade Show:

Once 2025 [Da / Banker]

Bio:

“Side by side by side” Sean’s here for his third show with Masquerade Theatre! Usually working off stage in fight and intimacy direction, recent credits include Sherlock Holmes the Great Detective at the Walnut Street Theatre, Sweeney Todd at the Civic Theater of Allentown, and A Doll’s House here at Masquerade Theatre.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
MMasquerade TheatreLittle Women (2025), Once (2025), Company (2026)
Noelle McLeer
Noelle McLeer
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Doubt 2024 [Sister James]

First Masquerade Show:

Picasso at the Lapin Agile 2024 [Germaine]

Bio:

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!

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
MMasquerade TheatreDoubt (2024), Picasso at the Lapin Agile (2024)
Matthew Moorhead
Matthew Moorhead
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Laughter on the 23rd Floor 2025 [Kenny]

First Masquerade Show:

Next to Normal 2023 [Henry]

Bio:

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.”

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
MMasquerade TheatreLaughter on the 23rd Floor (2025), Picasso at the Lapin Agile (2024), Next to Normal (2023)
Olivia Neiderer
Olivia Neiderer
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

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

First Masquerade Show:

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

Bio:

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.”

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
NMasquerade TheatrePicasso at the Lapin Agile (2024)
Isabel Newell
Isabel Newell
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Melancholy Play 2023 [Puppeteer]

First Masquerade Show:

Melancholy Play 2023 [Puppeteer]

Bio:

(She/Her) is excited to portray the melancholic feelings of the show through puppetry. Other shows that she has performed in are Urinetown as Little Sally, The Addams Family as Wednesday, and Ragnaruckus as Fenrir, Freya and Brokk. She welcomes you into the almond of pure melancholy.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
NMasquerade TheatreMelancholy Play (2023)
John Nicodemo
John Nicodemo
 

The Birds 2025 [Tierney]

Latest Masquerade Show: 

The Birds 2025 [Tierney]

First Masquerade Show:

The Birds 2025 [Tierney]

Bio:

For the past 30+ years, John has performed in local and regional theatre productions in Philadelphia, New York and throughout New Jersey. His recent credits include Henry Saunders in Lend Me a Tenor (Burlington Footlighters), Joe in Shadow Box (Haddonfield Plays and Players), and Lord Montague in Romeo and Juliet (Ritz Theatre Company). John is delighted to be making his Masquerade Theatre debut.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
NMasquerade TheatreThe Birds (2025)
David Nikolas
David Nikolas
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Once 2025 [Svec]

First Masquerade Show:

Fun Home 2024 [Bruce]

Bio:

Last seen at Masquerade as Bruce in Fun Home! Performance credits include: Off-Broadway/NYC – Gemini (Fran, Lion Theatre @ Theatre Row), Sweat (Stan, The Seeing Place); Regional: God Of Carnage (Alan, Pegasus Theatre Project); Eagle Theatre – The Fantasticks (Hucklebee), Rock Of Ages (Hertz), Peter & The Starcatcher (Bill Slank/Hawking Clam); Walnut Street Theatre – Laughter On The 23rd Floor (Milt u/s), Arsenic & Old Lace (Jonathan u/s); Media Theatre – 1776 (Lyman Hall). Directing credits include The Sunken Living Room (2018, Breaking Through The Box), The Last Five Years (2019, Breaking Through The Box), American Idiot (2021, Music Mountain Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream & The Comedy Of Errors (Shakespeare in the PRC, 2023 & 2024). Feature Films: Army Of The Dead (2021), The Finders (2016), It Had To Be You (2015). Two-day Jeopardy! champion, 2006. Proud member of SAG-AFTRA. DavidNikolas.com

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
NMasquerade TheatreOnce (2025), Fun Home (2024)
Shawn O’Brien
Shawn O’Brien
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Vanya and Sonia and Masha + Spike 2025 [Vanya]

First Masquerade Show:

PJ’s Playbook 2022 [David]

Bio:

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!!

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
OMasquerade TheatrePicasso at the Lapin Agile (2024), The Fantasticks (2022), PJ’s Playbook (2022), Vanya and Sonia and Masha + Spike (2025)
Jodi Lawrence O’Connor
Jodi Lawrence O’Connor
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Fun Home 2024 [Alison]

First Masquerade Show:

Fun Home 2024 [Alison]

Bio:

(She/Her) is thrilled to be on stage with this amazing cast. Favorite productions include the Perry Award winning production of Billy Elliot (Mrs. Wilkinson) at the Grand,  A Chorus Line (Maggie) at Triple Threat Productions;  Nunsense (Sister Robert Anne), Baby (Lizzie), Secret Garden (Martha) at HP&P;  Falsettos (Cordelia), Young Frankenstein ( Frau Blucher) at the Ritz; Always Patsy Cline (Louise Seger), Mary Poppins (Bird Woman/ Ms. Smythe), Sweeney Todd (Lucy Barker), Damn Yankees (Gloria), Annie (Hannigan), Joseph…(Narrator) and Fiddler on the Roof (Fruma Sarah) at the Pitman Broadway Theater for which she received a Perry Award Nomination. Jodi performed at the Baby Grand in Delaware as “Ethel Merman” in the premiere of Gershwin by George.  Thanks to her family for allowing her to continue her love of the theater.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
OMasquerade TheatreFun Home (2024)
Sarah-Cate Ogden
Sarah-Cate Ogden
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Melancholy Play 2023 [Puppeteer]

First Masquerade Show:

Melancholy Play 2023 [Puppeteer]

Bio:

(They/She) is thrilled to be a part of Melancholy Play! They are a sophomore Theatre major at Rowan University. They have loved diving into the world of puppetry over the past year! They would like to thank their parents and friends for their endless support. Enjoy!

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
OMasquerade TheatreMelancholy Play (2023)
Susan Paschkes
Susan Paschkes
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Rabbit Hole 2025 [Nat]

First Masquerade Show:

Doubt 2024 [Sister Aloysius]

Bio:

Susan Jami Paschkes is an actor, a director, and a teaching artist. She is thrilled and honored to be part of Masquerade Theatre’s troupe of players, and to have the chance to work with such a talented director and ensemble in Rabbit Hole. Her favorite roles as an actor are Josie Hogan in Moon for the Misbegotten, Sister Aloysius Beauvier in Doubt, Dotty/Mrs. Clackett in Noises Off!, and Halie in Buried Child. Her directing credits include Small Mouth Sounds, House of Blue Leaves, Lost in Yonkers, All My Sons, Pippin and All in the Timing. As a teaching artist, Susan’s passion is in creating and delivering youth theatre arts workshops in BIPOC communities. She is most grateful to Ben for his unceasing support, and occasional push in the right direction.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
PMasquerade TheatreRabbit Hole (2025), Doubt (2024)
Reese Pasquarello
Reese Pasquarello
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Vanya and Sonia and Masha + Spike 2025 [Spike]

First Masquerade Show:

Vanya and Sonia and Masha + Spike 2025 [Spike]

Bio:

Reese is a Ramapo College alumni with a B.A. in Theater Directing/Theater Studies. He is currently working as a Director/Playwright/Actor in the South Jersey/Philly area. This is his Masquerade debut as an actor. Previous Directing credits include: Annie, Kids (Masquerade Theater), No Exit (Ramapo College), The Coming World (Ramapo College). Previous Acting credits include: Noel Gruber (Ride The Cyclone, Ramapo College), Sandy (The Antipodes, Ramapo College), Leaf Coneybear (25th Annual...Spelling Bee, Ramapo College). He would like to thank his family for supporting his theatrical endeavors. Reesepasquarello.com 

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
PMasquerade TheatreVanya and Sonia and Masha + Spike (2025)
Amanda Pasquini
Amanda Pasquini
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

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

First Masquerade Show:

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

Bio:

Amanda is thrilled to be making her Masquerade Theatre debut! Most recently: Legally Blonde at the Media Theatre (Paulette cover). Favorite credits: Puffs, Mamma Mia!, Anything Goes, A Gentleman's Guide..., and Clue all with PCS Theater. Amanda is a local stage director who has collaborated with companies like Upper Darby Summer Stage, PCS Theater, Walnut Street Theatre, OCTC, and the Media Theatre. She is ecstatic to be performing this alongside her love, Alec. More: www.amandapasquini.com

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
PMasquerade TheatreYou’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (2024)
Jen Ponton
Jen Ponton
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Exit Interview 2023 [Mrs. Meredith/Ensemble]

First Masquerade Show:

The Fantasticks 2022 [Mortimer]

Bio:

Jen Ponton returns to Masquerade after joining her college friends, Megan and Tommy, for THE FANTASTICKS. Her performances with Masquerade ushered in a return to the theater after she last performed off-Broadway at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, and she has since made a career in film and television. Also a writer/producer, Jen just released her interactive horror experience CARETAKER on TikTok/Instagram/YouTube Shorts @caretakerfilm. Later this year, catch her on Starz in the upcoming series THREE WOMEN.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
PMasquerade TheatreExit Interview (2023), The Fantasticks (2022)
Gabby Prince
Gabby Prince
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Fun Home 2024 [Small Alison]

First Masquerade Show:

Fun Home 2024 [Small Alison]

Bio:

Gabby is thrilled to be making her debut at Masquerade Theatre in her hometown! Gabby began acting in 2022 and has been in eleven phenomenal productions: Aladdin, Jr. (Iago); ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Charity); Music Man, Jr. (ensemble); Pirates! The Musical (Stowaway); Number the Stars (Kirsti ’23, ensemble ‘24); Junie B. Jones, Jr. (Junie B.); Seussical (Cindy Lou Who); Annie, Jr. (Annie); Into the Woods, Jr. (Little Red); and Bonnie & Clyde (Young Bonnie). She would like to thank all the directors, cast and crew for this amazing experience and to her family and friends for their endless support.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
PMasquerade TheatreFun Home (2024)
Krista Reinhardt
Krista Reinhardt
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Company 2026 [Jenny]

First Masquerade Show:

Company 2026 [Jenny]

Bio:

Krista is excited to make her debut at Masquerade in Company. You may have also seen her at The Ritz in In The Heights and Jesus Christ Superstar. Aside from theatre, Krista is a lead singer for the Diablo Sandwich Band and works in behavioral health. She's grateful for the opportunity and looks forward to putting on a phenomenal show with the cast and crew. Gracias por todos to her loved ones (in this life and the next) for their support and encouragement. Muchos besos. 

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
RMasquerade TheatreCompany (2026)
William Reid
William Reid
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

American Son [Officer Paul Larkin]

First Masquerade Show:

American Son [Officer Paul Larkin]

Bio:

William is honored to be telling this story with Masquerade Theatre. He has been a fan of the piece since it’s Broadway premiere, and he is so thankful to Connor and the team for brining him on board. When not pursuing his craft onstage, Will can be found working at Adventure Aquarium in Camden or balancing gig work as a theater educator in South Jersey. He has directed over 10 shows in his 4 years teaching including regional premieres of Finding Nemo, Jr. and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. His other educational work includes stage managing, sound design, and being a teaching artist with DiAE (Delaware Institute for Arts in Education) and DWT (Delaware Wolf Trap).  Wiil sends much love and appreciation to all of his friends and family for believing in him and supporting this 28 year-old juggling so many different aspects of life. Finally, he would like to thank his partner, Mj, the green light across the bay. He hopes all you blockheads enjoy the show! Favorite recent credits include: Beethoven (Dog Sees God), Nikko (Wizard of Oz), Deputy (Edwin Drood), Beleaguered Geek (Heathers), & Bud/Clyde Barrow u/s (Bonnie and Clyde). Insta: @the_william_reid williamreid.net

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
RMasquerade TheatreAmerican Son (2026)
Scott Reynolds
Scott Reynolds
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Next to Normal 2023 [Dan]

First Masquerade Show:

The Fantasticks 2022 [Bellomy]

Bio:

Scott is very happy to be back on the Masquerade stage, having had so much fun playing Belomy in last year's The Fantasticks." He has been active in professional and community theater for almost 4 decades. Although Scott was (in his younger days) fortunate enough to have performed in several national and international tours, he now enjoys a simpler life in Barrington with his family and teaches in the Berlin Township school district. Scott would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew of Next to Normal. Working with them has been a wonderful, one-of-a-kind experience. Finally, as always, he would like to dedicate his performance to his son, Walter.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
RMasquerade TheatreNext to Normal (2023), The Fantasticks (2022)
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)