First Date

First Date - October 10 - October 18, 2025

Studio Playhouse

Who's Who

Phil Brown

as Man #1 (Jewish Chorus / Gabe / Youtube / Edgy British Guy)

Phil is thrilled to make his Studio Playhouse debut! He recently moved from sunny Miami—finally escaping all that dreadful warm weather and pesky beaches. He jumped into the New Jersey scene by auditioning for First Date just days after getting married (yes, really). Endless thanks to his incredible wife for encouraging him to chase the stage instead of the honeymoon suite. To see what’s next (or what he’s eating for lunch), connect on the gram: @philphriday
Alexis Rizzo

as Woman #1 (Grandma Ida / Lauren / Facebook / Female with Megaphone #2 / Aarons Mother)

is excited to be performing for the first time with Studio Players! During the day, she is a music teacher in Nutley and directs the middle school musicals in West Milford. Previous credits include: Lucy (Charlie Brown), Fiona (Shrek), Margaret White (Carrie), Mayzie La Bird (Seussical), Gertrude McFuzz (Seussical), Smitty (How to Succeed), Inga (Young Frankenstein), Pattie (Smokey Joe's Cafe), Corie Bratter (Barefoot in the Park) and Penny (Hairspray). A huge thank you to the cast and production staff for all of their hard work!
Gabie Hocson

as Woman #2 (Jewish Chorus / Allison / Google Girl / Female with Megaphone #1)

is so excited to be making her Studio Players debut! Some of her favorite theatre credits include Ordinary Days (Deb), Rock of Ages (Regina), Evita (Mistress), and Heathers (Veronica). During the day, you can find Gabie working as a pediatric speech-language pathologist. Big thank you to her family and friends for their endless support and love! IG/TikTok: @gabiesingingstuff
Zachary Mazouat

as Man #2 (Reggie / Aaron's Future Son / Instagram / Edgy Rocker Guy)

is very excited to be making his Studio Players debut in one of his guilty pleasure/ cleaning the house shows. Favorite past credits include Seymour Krelbourn (Little Shop of Horrors) , Leaf Coneybear (25th Annual…) Emmett Forrest (Legally Blonde) and Jamie Wellerstein (The Last Five Years). Much love and thanks to everyone with initials.