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Masquerade Theatre presents "Rabbit Hole"

originally published: 01/12/2025

(RIVERSIDE, NJ) -- Masquerade Theatre presents Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire across two weekends (January 31 - February 2, 2025 and February 6-8, 2025). The production is directed by by Megan Knowlton Balne.  Rabbit Hole was the recipient of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

In the play, Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. "Rabbit Hole" charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day.

The cast includes Greg Hedler (Howie), Finn Hutchnison (Jason), Susan Paschkes (Nat), MacKenzie Ryann (Izzy), and Marissa Wolf (Becca).

Performances take place Friday, January 31st at 8:00pm; Saturday, February 1st at 8:00pm; * Sunday, February 2nd at 2:00pm; * Thursday, February 6th at 7:30pm; Friday, February 7th at 8:00pm; Saturday, February 8th at 2:00pm & 8:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. Masquerade Theatre Studios is located at 301 W Washington St #100 in Riverside, New Jersey.

NOTE: They have 2 "Pay What You Can" performances on Sunday, February 2nd and Thursday, February 6th. They believe that everyone should have access to great theatre!  Tickets are normally priced at $20, but if you're a little low on funds, pay what you're able to!  Or if you're feeling generous, give a little more!  They'll have QR codes and places to drop cash should you want to add a little extra after the show.




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Director Megan Knowlton Balne is the Artistic Director of Masquerade Theatre. Megan has been involved in the performing arts since she was four years old, beginning with ballet and ultimately transitioning into musical theatre and drama. From The Nutcracker, to Hello Dolly, to Harold Pinter, Megan has always loved telling a story to an audience.

Megan earned her theatre degree from Ramapo College, where she met her husband, Tommy Balne.  Megan concentrated her studies on directing which culminated in Megan directing an original, all student-designed production.  Megan has continued her passion for the arts by working in several community and regional arts organizations in the tri-state area, as director, actor, stage manager, dramaturg and producer.  Megan also has an extensive background in educational theatre and has instructed hundreds of students in the art of theatrical performance.

Masquerade Theatre seeks to unveil the roles, groups and beliefs that we hold fast and explore the humanity that lies beneath them.  Art is one of the rare forms of human expression that is relatable to all people and permits us to share a common experience with a group of strangers in an audience.  Theatre enables us to encounter circumstances and emotions through characters that move us and inspire us to think, react and learn.  

Masquerade is dedicated to using theatre to enlighten, to help us bridge the issues that divide us and present pieces that will encourage us to remember one simple truth amongst the discord - our humanity.




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