Bye Bye Birdie - March 09 - March 11, 2023

Masquers of West Essex

 Who's Who 

  • Dante Ragusa '23 head shot

    Dante Ragusa '23

    as Albert Peterson

    is delighted to perform alongside his friends for his final Masquers production. Previous West Essex roles include a hyper-competitive dad in Spelling Bee, a Shady Man in Run This Town, and Father Alexandrios in Mamma Mia! He is grateful for this opportunity and wishes to thank God, family, the production team, cast, and crew for making this all possible.

  • Lexi Ciardella '25 head shot

    Lexi Ciardella '25

    as Rose Alvarez

    is a sophomore at West Essex and is ecstatic for her 4th Masquers show. She was last seen as Schwartzy in Spelling Bee and Phyllis Montague in Play On! Outside of WE, she performs with Paper Mill Playhouse through the New Voices Concert and the children’s touring group. She sends her love to her friends, family, and mentors for their endless support.

  • Chloe Bonaguide '23 head shot

    Chloe Bonaguide '23

    as Kim MacAfee

    is feeling bittersweet about performing in her sixth and final show at West Essex. She played Polly Benish in this fall’s play and was seen last year as Marcy Park in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She is so grateful for the time spent in Masquers, and wants to thank everyone who helped make her final show memorable!

  • Hudson King '23 head shot

    Hudson King '23

    as Conrad Birdie

    is a senior and sad to say this is his final show at West Essex. Being a member of Masquers for all four years of his high school career, he has cherished, thoroughly enjoyed, and will miss both the people and the experiences created. He has participated in Mamma Mia!, A Knight at the Theatre, and The Spelling Bee as Bill, Big Al, and Barfee respectively.

  • Brandon Klaff '23 head shot

    Brandon Klaff '23

    as Harry MacAfee

     is a senior at West Essex and is overjoyed to be a part of his 8th Masquers production. He was last seen as Henry Benish in Play On! and Leaf Coneybear in Spelling Bee. He would like to thank everyone who made this show and the last four years amazing and memorable.

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