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Charley Bazz (Amy)
Charley Bazz (Amy)

Little Women [Amy]

Charley is so excited to perform for the first time at Masquerade Theater as Amy in Little Woman. Charley did their first show when they were nine and has loved it ever since. Some of their favorite roles include Featured Dance Ensemble in Wizard of Oz and White Christmas at the Levoy Theater, Ensemble in the Off Broadway Show of The Little Dancer, and Ensemble in the 29 hour read of Elysan Fields at Pearl Studios. Charley is thrilled to be performing with this cast and are loving their time at Masquerade Theater.

Layne Cochran (Jo)
Layne Cochran (Jo)

Little Women [Jo]

Layne is thrilled to be making her Masquerade Theatre debut! Big thanks to Megan, Trisha, and Ivie for their trust and guidance on this bucket list role! Layne is a graduate of Rowan University's Vocal Music Ed Program, and performs in local theatre productions across South Jersey. Favorite credits: BToP - Into the Woods (Rapunzel), Bright Star (Lucy); HPP - Edwin Drood (Rosa Bud), HAIR (Crissy), Steel Magnolias (Annelle). Much love to Jon (#1 fan/husband), family, cast, and crew. Next up Jan 2026: Merrily We Roll Along at the Broadway Theatre of Pitman.

Julia Dennis (Beth)
Julia Dennis (Beth)

Little Women [Beth]

Julia is so excited to make her mainstage debut at Masquerade! She is a senior at Delsea Regional High School. She has previously been seen as Jane Doe (Ride the Cyclone, Masquerade Theatre), Bea (Something Rotten Jr., Cumberland Players), and Regina George (Mean Girls: High School Edition, Ready for Anything Theatricals). She is so grateful for the cast and production team of Little Women and couldn't be happier to have met and reunited with so many incredible people. She is also excited to finally join her mother (Trisha Dennis, Marmee) onstage for the first time in 8 years. She would like to thank her mom and dad for always being her biggest cheerleaders and best role models.

Trisha Dennis (Marmee)
Trisha Dennis (Marmee)

Little Women [Marmee] | ONCE 2025 [Emcee/Baruska]

(She/Her) is excited to return to the Masquerade stage after appearing as Baruska in Once. Other roles include DeeDee Allen (The Prom, BCF) and Miss Shingle (Gentleman’s Guide, Ritz Theatre). She is also a music director, including shows such as Cabaret (HP&P), Rock of Ages (The Ritz) and Spring Awakening (Triple Threat Workshop). Thank you so much to Megan and Ivie for guiding through this beautiful story, and to the whole cast, especially Julia, her own Little Woman.

Amanda Dranchak (Aunt March)
Amanda Dranchak (Aunt March)

Little Women [Aunt March]

Amanda is thrilled to be making her Masquerade Theatre debut! Recent credits include: Freaky Friday (Grandma Helene & others), The Prom (Mrs. Greene), Damn Yankees (Meg), and Fun Home (Helen). She’d like to thank everyone who poured their creative energy into this incredible experience! Additional gratitude to Megan and Tommy for the warm welcome into the Masquerade family. Lots of love always to Matt and the kids. This one’s for you Dad. 

Tony Killian (Mr. Laurence)
Tony Killian (Mr. Laurence)

Little Women [Mr. Laurence] | Laughter on the 23rd Floor 2025 [Val] | Proof 2022 [Robert]
Tuesdays with Morrie 2021[Morrie]
Great Expectations 2020 | Proof 2020 [Robert]

Tony is delighted to join this amazing cast in telling this classic story under Megan, Ivie and Trisha’s direction. Prior Masquerade appearances: Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Val), Proof (Robert), Tuesdays with Morrie (Morrie Schwartz), and Great Expectations (Magwitch, Jaggers, Pumblechook). Virginia credits include historical character portrayals in Voices from Vietnam (Col. Doug Moore), The Greatest Generation Speaks (Col. Van Parker) and Shoah (Franz Suchomel). HP&P roles: Willy Wonka (Grandpa Joe), The Crucible (Francis Nurse), and A Christmas Carol (Marley’s Ghost, Ensemble). Tony is ever grateful to his sons Dan and Jack, family and friends for their love and support.

Sean McGarry (Frederick Bhaer)
Sean McGarry (Frederick Bhaer)

Little Women [Frederick Bhaer] |ONCE 2025 [Da / Banker]

Sean is returning to Masquerade for his second theatrical performance here, having previously appeared in Once as Da and Banker. Working mainly as a Fight and Intimacy Director, recent credits include Misery with Act 2 Playhouse (2025), Thanksgiving Play with Players Club of Swarthmore (2025), and Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike with Masquerade Theatre (2025)

Sarah Spivack (Meg)
Sarah Spivack (Meg)

Little Women [Meg]

(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. 

Connor Twigg (John Brooke)
Connor Twigg (John Brooke)

Little Women [John Brooke]

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.

 L Bryce Welborn (Laurie)
L Bryce Welborn (Laurie)

Little Women [Laurie]

[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

 

 

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Abigail Balne
Abigail Balne
Lillian Balne
Lillian Balne
Megan Knowlton Balne
Megan Knowlton Balne
Samuel Balne
Samuel Balne
Tommy Balne
Tommy Balne
Charley Bazz (Amy)
Charley Bazz (Amy)
Courtney Bird
Courtney Bird
Andy Boettcher
Andy Boettcher
Kristine Bonaventura
Kristine Bonaventura
Emily Brennan
Emily Brennan
Courtney Bundens
Courtney Bundens
 
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