Grant Knudson
Grant Knudson
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Fun Home 2024 [John Bechdel]

First Masquerade Show:

Fun Home 2024 [John Bechdel]

Bio:

(He/Him) is thrilled to make his Masquerade debut! Prior favorite roles include Chip in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Sonny in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Walnut Street Theatre). He also enjoys dancing ballet at The Rock School for Dance Education where he has played a Party Boy in the classic, Nutcracker. Grant is a 2nd grader and likes to sing and perform with Collingswood Sound. Love and thanks to big sister Vienna, family, friends, teachers, and the Masquerade Theatre! @gregariousgrant

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
KMasquerade TheatreFun Home (2024)
Stephen Kreal
Stephen Kreal
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Doubt 2024 [Father Flynn]

First Masquerade Show:

Picasso at the Lapin Agile 2024 [Schmendiman]

Bio:

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”.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
KMasquerade TheatreDoubt (2024), Picasso at the Lapin Agile (2024)
John Kunkle
John Kunkle
 

Laughter on the 23rd Floor 2025 [Milt Fields]

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Laughter on the 23rd Floor 2025 [Milt Fields]

First Masquerade Show:

Laughter on the 23rd Floor 2025 [Milt Fields]

Bio:

John is excited to make his Masquerade debut as the 23rd Floor's incorrigible funny man and womanizer. He returns to the stage after featuring in The Ritz Theatre of Oaklyn's 2024 Diner Series and serving as a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for The Almanac Symphony. A graduate of the School of Nursing at Rutgers University, and has worked in critical care, interventional cardiology, and administration at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. John would like to thank his daughter, Josephine for inspiring him to grow a little every day. Special thanks to Mark, Christine, Sheila, and Alex for all of their support, always.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
KMasquerade TheatreLaughter on the 23rd Floor (2025)
Desiree Lara
Desiree Lara
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Doubt 2024 [Mrs. Muller]

First Masquerade Show:

Doubt 2024 [Mrs. Muller]

Bio:

This is Desiree’s first production with The Masquerade Theatre. She most recently performed in Almost, Maine at The Blue Moon Theatre and in The Miracle Worker at Somerset Valley Players. She’s starred in various shows and theaters throughout NJ and PA, with upcoming productions in Harvey for For the Whim Productions and in Psycho Night at the Paradise Lounge for The Village Players at Hatboro. She’s extremely grateful to director Courtney Bundens for casting her in this powerful show.

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
LMasquerade TheatreDoubt (2024)
Alex Levitt
Alex Levitt
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Great Expectations 2020

First Masquerade Show:

Great Expectations 2020

Bio:

Alex Levitt is a NJ/Philly based performer and is tremendously excited to be a part of the Masquerade family. A graduate of Pace University, Alex has lived and performed in New York City having had opportunities to perform with off-off Broadway theaters and companies. Since moving back home, he has performed with Haddonfield Plays and Players, Aftershock Entertainment, Burlington County Footlighters, just to name a few. 

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
LMasquerade TheatreGreat Expectations (2020)
Jim Ludovici
Jim Ludovici
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Laughter on the 23rd Floor 2025 [Brian]

First Masquerade Show:

Laughter on the 23rd Floor 2025 [Brian]

Bio:

Jim is pleased to be making his Masquerade debut. He has been in over 100 stage productions in the tri-state area, including regional theaters from Surflight (Beach Haven NJ) to Delaware Shakespeare Festival (Wilmington DE) to the Arden Theater (Phila PA) to the Rainbow Dinner Theater in Paradise Lancaster Co. Favorite roles include Freud (Freud's Last Session & The Last Days of Judas Iscariot), Brutus (Julius Caesar), Tupolski (The Pillowman), Prospero (The Tempest) and Narrator/Mysterious Man (Into the Woods).

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
LMasquerade TheatreLaughter on the 23rd Floor (2025)
Dawn McCall
Dawn McCall
 

Latest Masquerade Show: 

Melancholy Play 2023 [Frank]

First Masquerade Show:

Melancholy Play 2023 [Frank]

Bio:

(They/Them) is a sophomore theatre major at Rowan University. This past summer, they had their professional debut in EgoPo’s Curse of the Starving Class, and starred in a reading of Brie Knight’s The Pigeon at PlayPenn. Recently, they've performed in The Ways of White Folks at EgoPo, as well as Equus for Rowan as Alan. They also have a deep love for writing, a growing passion for dance and movement, and they thank Caitlin and everyone involved for allowing them this opportunity!

Full List of Masquerade Shows:

 
MMasquerade TheatreMelancholy Play (2023)
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: 

Avenue Q 2026 [Trekkie/Nicky]

First Masquerade Show:

PJ’s Playbook 2022 [David]

Bio:

Shawn made his directorial debut with Laughter on the 23rd Floor early last year here at Masquerade. You may also remember him from Masquerade’s Vanya, Sonia, Masha & Spike, 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), Avenue Q (2026)
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)