Meet our Troupe of Players

 

The Masquerade Theatre presents its pieces through a company of actors, dedicated to exploring and creating captivating theatrical experiences. Want to join? Find out how on our Get Involved page!

 
 

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

 
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Beatrice Alonna

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 2024 (Snoopy) | Exit Interview 2023 [Chloe/Ensemble] | WIT 2021 [Ensemble] | Great Expectations 2020

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!

 
 

Tommy Balne

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 2024 (Schroeder) | Picasso at the Lapin Agile 2024 [Einstein] | Exit Interview 2023 [Dick Fig] | The Fantasticks 2022 [Henry]

Tommy is excited to be once again lending his creative talents on stage for this production as his presence is felt most often on the production team off the stage in every previous Masquerade production. Seen last spring on this stage as Einstein in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Tommy has performed throughout the area for over 15 years in such roles as Exit Interview (Dick Fig), The Fantasticks (Henry), Black Stache (Peter and the Starcatcher), Willy Wonka (Willy Wonka), Ian (High Fidelity), Albert (Bye Bye Birdie), Schroeder (Charlie Brown), Richard Hannay (The 39 Steps), and Eddie (Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?). Ever grateful for the love and support of his partner in life, Megan, and his kids who graciously put up with their parents’ love of theater.

 
 

Courtney Bundens

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 2024 (Sally) | Fun Home 2024 [Medium Alison] | Next to Normal 2023 [Natalie] | Proof 2022 [Catherine] | PJ’s Playbook 2022 [Maya] |WIT 2021 [Ensemble] | Great Expectations 2020 | Proof 2020 [Catherine]

(They/Them) is a long standing troupe member of Masquerade, and delighted to be back performing in the 24/25 season. Doubly excited to be crossing off a dream role! Previous Masquerade credits: Fun Home (Medium Allison) Next to Normal (Natalie), Proof (Catherine), PJ’s Playbook (Maya), Great Expectations (Pip).

 
 

Jake Hufner

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 2024 (Charlie Brown) | Fun Home 2024 [ROY / PETE/ MARK / BOBBY JEREMY] | ALMOST, MAINE 2023 [Jimmy/Randy/Phil/Dave] | Next to Normal 2023 [Gabe] | The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) 2023 | Proof 2022 [Hal] | WIT 2021 [Ensemble] | Great Expectations 2020 | Proof 2020 [Hal]

(He/Him) is an actor and theater educator from the South Jersey area. He holds a BA in Theater from Rutgers University-Camden, and has been a part of many productions with Masquerade Theatre including: Proof (Hal);  Great Expectations (Herbert Pocket/Ensemble); Wit (Ensemble); One Fifty Four (The Sibling); The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged; Next to Normal (Gabe); Almost, Maine (Jimmy/Randy/Phil/Dave); and Fun Home (Roy/Mark/Pete/Bobby Jeremy). Other notable acting credits include: All Shook Up (Chad), As You Like It (Orlando), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), and The 39 Steps (Clown 2). Jake has worked on the technical side of productions as a director, house manager, stagehand, and as Props Master for PJ's Playbook with Masquerade.

 
 

Amanda Pasquini

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

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


 
 

Alec Robin

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 2024 (Linus) | Almost, Maine 2023 [Pete/Steve/Chad] | The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) 2023

(He/Him) is having so much fun playing on this stage again. Recent Masquerade credits include Complete Works…Shakespeare (Jess) and Almost, Maine (Pete/Steve/Chad). Other credits: Newsies (Henry), Laughter…23rd Floor (Lucas), Puffs (Oliver). Alec is also a pediatric dentist and wants to remind the audience that children should stop their thumb sucking habit by 18 months old. All the love to Amanda and Aggie.

 

On Golden Pond

 

Matt Dell'Olio

On Golden Pond 2024 [Bill Ray]

[he/him] is very excited to be making his Masquerade debut, and he is even more excited to be working under Scott again for the first time in 30 years. Fun fact: Scott gave Matt his first acting gig when they were both but wee lads. He was last seen in Burlington County Footlighters’ 2nd Stage production of Fully Committed, a one-man show where he played over 40 different characters and totally memorized all his lines and didn’t at all read two-thirds of the script off a teleprompter during the performances. That’s a weird thing to ask. Shut up. What are you talking about. You should probably mind your own business.

 
 

Joe Heim

On Golden Pond 2024 [Charlie Martin]

[he/him] is thrilled to end his 13-year hiatus from the stage by performing at Masquerade Theatre. Past credits include Seussical (Wickersham Brother), Dog Sees God (Beethoven), A Comb and a Prayer Book (David), Brighton Beach Memoirs (Eugene). Non-performance experience includes Associate Director/House Manager (Stockton Performing Arts Center), Stage Manager (Stones from God), Director (Brighton Beach Memoirs), and Sound Design (The Pillowman, Fabulous Fable Factory). Joe is grateful to Masquerade Theatre, the cast, crew, and audience for the opportunity to return to performing. Find ways to donate and support your local performing arts venue, such as Masquerade, today to keep the arts thriving in New Jersey. A special thank you to the friends and family reading this for their love and support. “Onwards and upwards!” -Neil Simon, Brighton Beach Memoirs.

 
 

Michael Hicks

On Golden Pond 2024 [Normal Thayer, Jr.] | Picasso at the Lapin Agile 2024 [Gaston]

[he/him] has been on stage, back stage, choreographer, director or set designer at any given moment. However he spends most of his time in front of the lights. A few examples are: No Sex Please We're British (Brian Runnicles); Rosencrans and Guildenstern Are Dead (Rosencrans); Dreamcoat (Narrator); Forum (Hysterium); Fantasticks (El Gallo); Pippin (Leading Player); City Of Angels (Stein); The Odd Couple (Felix Unger); To Kill A Mockingbird (Atticus Finch) -Directed by Scott Reynolds; The Drowsy Chaperone (Man In Chair); Moon Over Buffalo (George Hayes); The Heiress (Dr Slocum); Bye Bye Birdie (Mr. McAfee); Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Vanya); A Christmas Carol (Ebenezer Scrooge); Proof (Robert); It’s Only A Play (James Wicker); Harvey (Elwood P Doud); and last seen on this stage as Gaston in Picasso at the Lapin Agile. He is pleased to share this stage again with old and new friends alike. When he isn’t acting he’s cutting hair in his one man salon; MCH FOR HAIR at 25 Tanner Street in Haddonfield. 

 
 

Phyllis Josephson

On Golden Pond 2024 [Ethel Thayer] | Picasso at the Lapin Agile 2024 [Sagot] | WIT 2021 [E.M. Ashford]

[she/her] is thrilled to return to Masquerade, having appeared here last season in Picasso at the Lapin Agile and in Wit during the virtual era. Some recent credits include Ripcord (Marilyn), Lend Me a Tenor (Julia), The Importance of Being Earnest (Prism), Sordid Lives (Sissy), Driving Miss Daisy (Daisy), Noises Off (Dotty/Mrs. Clackett), Harvey (Veta), Lost in Yonkers (Grandma Kurnitz), Kimberly Akimbo (Kimberly), Cabaret (Fraulein Schneider), Sister Act (Mother Superior), and ‘Night, Mother (Thelma). Phyllis is grateful to Scott for the opportunity to be part of this heart-warming play with this outstanding cast. As always this performance is dedicated to Howard, forever her biggest fan.

 
 

Mason Traynor

On Golden Pond 2024 [Billy Ray]

[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!

 
 

Samantha Wentz

On Golden Pond 2024 [Chelsea Thayer Wayne]

[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!

 

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