MASKED
Masked by Glynn Cosker
MASKED
by Glynn Cosker
Synopsis: Tom has never fully grieved a devastating loss he suffered a decade ago, and his wife Julie is only recently coming to terms with some unspeakable trauma from her past. Meanwhile, their teenage daughter Bristol is fighting the relentless pressure of social media, and their other daughter Chelsea has found her soulmate, but the pandemic threatens to keep them apart. Distressing news sends one family member into a downward trajectory that might take them all down. Help is always out there — but will it be found in time to prevent a tragedy?
Content Disclaimer: "Masked" contains themes related to mental health illnesses, depression, PTSD, alcoholism, suicide, and suicide ideation.
Dan Gore (Director) holds a degree in Theatre from the University of Notre Dame. Dan’s wife Meg founded Ovation Theatre Company in 2019, where they were proud to workshop “Masked” this past spring. Ovation will proudly present the first full production run of “Masked” this September. Dan normally serves in a supportive role as dramaturg and technician, but he has thoroughly enjoyed his return to directing. He’s also appearing in the southern NH premier of “Something Rotten!” later this month. IG: @dan.g.gore
Glynn Cosker (Playwright) is a native of the U.K but recently became a U.S. citizen. Acting credits include Beverly Carlton in “The Man Who Came To Dinner” at The Majestic Theatre, Michael in “The Freedom of The City” at Elden Street Players, Shrek in “Shrek the Musical” at Alliance Theatre, and Joe in “The Shadow Box” at Garrison Players - for which he won Best Actor in a Play at the 2019 NHTA Awards. Education: Halsey School, United Kingdom. IG: @glynncoskeractor
Allen McRae (Tom) is a native Long Islander. Credits include: Mechanic in "Middletown" and Bottom in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at NextStop Theatre; Wadsworth in "Clue: On Stage" at StageCoach Theatre; and Elyot in "Private Lives" and Milo in "Sleuth" at FCT Stage. He's also appeared in several local films and TV shows. IG: @allen.mcrae.755
Tracy Lyn McKinney (Julie) holds a BFA in Acting from Fredonia State University. Credits include Becky in “Becky’s New Car” at Garrison Players; Betty in “The Norwegians” at M&D Players, Marie in “Calendar Girls” at Garrison Players; Katherine in “Memory of Water” at Next Stop Theatre, “Catherine” in Proof at FCT Stage. Training DC: Edward Gero and Floyd King, The Shakespeare Theatre. Portsmouth: Genevieve Aichel, New Hampshire Theatre Project. IG: @momwifembavp
Naomi Jaskowiak (Bristol) is a 2022 graduate from the Academy for The Performing Arts in Huntington Beach, California. Credits include Rosencrantz in “Hamlet;” Smitty in “Play On’” Foreman in “12 Angry Jurors;” and the Narrator in “She Kills Monsters” - all at the Academy. Naomi will be attending California State University, Northridge this fall, where she will major in Cinema Television Visual Arts and Film. IG: @naomijaskowiak
Abby Bryan (Chelsea) holds a BFA in Acting from Oklahoma City University. Credits include: Audrey in “As You Like It” at Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park; Female Swing in “A Christmas Carol” at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma; and Balthazar/2nd Merchant in “The Comedy of Errors” at Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park. Training: Second City Physical Comedy Intensive, Institute of the Arts Barcelona, Susan Dillard Voice Studio. IG: @abby_bryan98
Chad Moores (Raith) earned his degree in theatre arts from Middlesex College. Credits include Eye-Gor in “Young Frankenstein the Musical” at Hose House; Jesus in “Godspell” at North Shore Music Theatre, Tom Collins in “RENT” at Some Theatre Company Maine; and Chip Tolentino in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Hose House. Training: Stage Combat with Kathy Bruderer; improv with Karen Oster. Chad was Nominated for a DASH Award for best supporting actor in 2015. IG: @chadandrewnm
Rian Jaskowiak (Mike) is a resident of Huntington Beach, California. His credits include: Judas in "Godspell" at FCT Stage; Claudio in "Much Ado About Nothing" at FCT Stage; and Cornelius in "The Matchmaker '' at FCT Stage and performances in other Washington DC-metro theatres. Rian also has numerous voiceover and commercial credits. IG: @realdadselfies
Christine Thompson (Clare) is a native of Jackson, New Hampshire. Credits include Mavis in “Stepping Out” at Arts in Motion; Blanche in “A Streetcar Named Desire;” Veronica in “God of Carnage;” Ivy in “August Osage County;” and Maggie in “The Shadow Box” - all at M & D Playhouse in North Conway, New Hampshire. Training: Stage Combat with Maine Theater Collective in 2019; Intimacy Workshop with Maine Theater Collective in 2019; Private Moments with Rich Russo in 2015. IG: @christinethompson7069