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Jessi Baden
as Cook, Singing Telegram
Jessi is thrilled to be returning to the Studio Playhouse after appearing as Quincy/Bart in this summer's Mr. Burns, a Post Electric Play. She has toured the US and globally as a performer in operas such as, the Medium, Hansel & Gretel, La Cenerentola, and Gloriana. She originated the role of Klytemnestra in Andrew Simpson's Orestia. Other regional productions include: Pump Boys & Dinettes, Cabaret, Jerry Springer: The Opera, Mamma Mia! and an all-female version of 1776.
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Laura Byrne
Prop Master
Laura is an actor/ director/ designer who has appeared in productions around the tri-state area since age 5 when her cousin typecast her as the Little Redheaded Girl in Charlie Brown. She is a 6-time Perry award nominee with nominations in both performance and design.Favorite past roles include Maggie in Jake’s Women, The Ensemble in The Laramie Project, Bunny in Gemini, and Frances in Light Up the Sky.
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Evan Dassler-Pardalos
Stage Crew/Background Cop
Evan Alex is a hopeful actor who has been telling stories since he was able to speak. A Montclair native, his interest in performing was encouraged at college. His last involvement with Studio Playhouse was as an ensemble member (Nelson Van Houten) in Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play. He is grateful to SP for embracing a neurodiverse actor. Evan’s superpower is his ASD, giving him a unique perspective on all that is different. During time off, Evan enjoys sun and surf, films, writing scripts, and guitar lessons. Acting is his determined goal. @actorevanalex (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)