A Night of One Acts

Melissa Pascucci

Melissa is a full time Veterinarian who loves acting in her free time. She has performed in various theatrical productions over the past decade including the original play "Murder? Girl what a Drag” which won the NJACT Perry Award for best performance of an original production in 2022. She has also performed in the original plays “Pets” and “Sunny Side Up” and in productions of “The Gondoliers” and “Chess” among many others. She also enjoys acting in films and has acted in a feature length film as well as many short films. She also enjoys dancing on stage and playing guitar. Melissa is excited to be back at Dover Little Theater again.

Maria Varela

Maria is excited to be making her Dover Little Theatre debut! Maria graduated with a BA in Theater Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Maria has most recently been seen as Constance in Ride the Cyclone at North Star Theatre Company. Other notable credits include Firefly Chorus leader in El Malefició de la Mariposa at Hip Pocket Theatre and Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast at Fairleigh Dickinson Theatre. Maria would like to dedicate this performance to Bryan Gastulo, mi amor.

Alexandria Pascucci

Alexandria is excited to be returning to Dover Little Theatre after playing Madam Beatrice in the Perry Award winning, Murder? Gurl, What A Drag! Alexandria has written, directed, and starred in the feature film, Infliction. She recently wrote and directed the short film, Unspoken Truths, and starred in the short film, Black Velveteen. Over the years, she has performed in stage productions throughout New Jersey and NYC. Alexandria also works as a model and dances for various projects. She is so thankful to her amazing directors and fellow actors who allow her to make these characters come to life.

Angel Ordoñez

Angeleia “Angel” Ordoñez is grateful to revisit this incredible show! She was born and raised on the west side of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi and is a proud filipina! Angel is a University of Michigan BFA Musical Theatre graduate, class of 2024. Her credits include, upcoming THE HEART SELLERS (Luna), THE GREAT AMERICAN MOUSICAL directed by Julie Andrews and choreographed by Christopher Gatteli. Ultimately, she lives to encourage others, especially in theatre, and honors the Lord in all that she does. All the love to Gabbi and Kate for this gift of creating theatre together!

Trish Calhoun

Trish is thrilled to be returning to DLT where she made her stage debut as Pat in Kinky Boots. Other productions include Angie in The Wedding Singer (Pax Amicus), and Helen in The Night of the Evil Living Dead (Pax Amicus). Trish extends her thanks to everyone at DLT for their consistent encouragement and for once again giving her such a wonderful opportunity and experience!

Kate Cummings

Kate is so excited to bring this remarkable show to life for a third time! Cummings is a singer/actor/dancer originally from the Shenandoah Valley Virginia. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan where she graduated in 2024. Kate’s credits include the 2024 Japan Tour of RENT (Alexi Darling), Regional Theatre: MAMMA MIA (Sophie) Philadelphia Orchestra: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Hodel). In 2024 Kate was awarded with the Actors' Equity/Alan Eisenberg Award from the University of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre, recognizing outstanding talent and career potential of a graduating senior. Kate is so thankful to Gabriella not only for her incredible friendship, but for bringing her along the journey of development of Thank You, Alli Brunswick. Love to Angel, Alex, and all the friends who have brought the show to life along the way!

Ian Hagen

Ian Hagen is proud to be working with Dover Little Theatre again after being Toby in “Murder? Gurl, What A Drag!” in 2022. Ian is a Montville resident who has just received their BA in Visual Arts at Montclair State University.

Bailey Delahanty

Bailey Delahanty is thrilled to be making her directorial debut with Dover Little Theatre. Most of her experience is on stage having recently performed in DLT’s The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical as Annabeth Chase. Other past roles include Enid Hoopes in Legally Blonde (NSTC), Queen DeLuna in The Ghost Princess (Pax Amicus), Queen Cassiopeia in The Land of Forgotten Toys (The Growing Stage), Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia (LVRHS), and Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (LVRHS). Bailey is a recent graduate of Centenary University with a bachelor's degree in business management and social media marketing. She is currently working as a real estate agent with RE/MAX Platinum Group in Sparta, NJ. She would like to thank Alexandria and Jason for making her first directing experience so amazing and Care for cheering her on.

Jeffrey Andrew

Jeff is grateful for the opportunity to work with the talented casts and production crew at Dover Little Theatre! He recently appeared with Fabulous Fred Fernandes in Brundage Park Playhouse’s “Fiddler on the Roof” and looks forward to future area productions. In addition to family, friends, and a variety of deities, Jeff would like to thank Batman because so few people do these days and it’s a shame.

Perry Cirigliano

Perry Cirigliano Returns to Dlt in the role of Nigel in Who Didn’t Dunnit. Perry played the part of Kenny in the Dover Little Theater production of Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd floor. in March of 23'. This New York City based ensemble comedy was a great experience. Later in April of 24' Perry returned to the Dover Little Theater. This time he played the part of Spike in Eric Bogosian's Talk Radio. A dark tale based on real events, with moments of humor . Also in 24' Perry played the part of the father in the pilot "In the Industry". This was in a tv sitcom format and added some in front of camera experience. A fun experience indeed. 2024 He played the Part of Richard in The Great Jello revolt at the Deron Theater. A comedy about jello and revolution. Also playing in various episodes of Ask Larry and Perry a YouTube series which he created with Lawrence Shagawat. He is looking forward being active mainly on stage and focusing on comedies.

Donald Pauselius

Donald Pauselius - Donald has been active in community theatre all over the North Jersey area for his entire adult life, having played roles too countless to list. At Dover Little Theatre he has been seen in The Music Man as Ewart Dunlop (2016) The Addams Family as Mal Beineke (2018) which received a Perry Award Nomination for outstanding musical, and Harvey as Judge Omar Gaffney (2020), He supports his acting habit by working as an occupational therapist at a school for children with special needs in Jersey City. He is thrilled to be back near home at Dover Little Theatre for these one acts.

Concetta Cirigliano

Connie is excited to make her debut at the Dover Little Theatre, where she will appear as Leslie in Late Life Safari and as the mother in First Draft, Second-Rate Love Story. Her screen credits include the TV drama series Bull, the vertical drama My Boss Was My Donor, and the Netflix documentary series The Mind of Aaron Hernandez. She recently appeared as a fighting pilgrim in the film Tates Parade and will be featured this October in the short horror film The Pizza Boy.

Monica Amat

This is Monica's theater debut and she couldn't be happier for it to be next to Julieta, her daughter on the stage and in real life. She would like to thank the Dover Little Theatre Board for this great opportunity, and, of course, to Julieta for supporting her crazy idea of being the Mom in her Spanish play.

Julieta Quinteros Amat

This is Julieta's first time back on a stage in over 5 years. Back for a second show with Dover Little Theatre, she has had a great time leading the team in these One Acts and couldn't be more grateful to her family and friends for their support.

Bruce Sisler

Bruce is thrilled to return to Dover Little Theater where he played Sheriff Buster in ‘Misery”, directed by Angel Fajardo. Northport Readers Theater, Long Island: ‘Interview with a Cereal Killer’; The Dinner’. Playwright credits include 'Stay'; 'Inappropriate Groceries'; 'Rising Polls'; 'Honeymoon on Mount Desert Island'; ‘Three Cooks & A Cornered Critic: A Foodie Farce, A Culinary Comedy in Al Dente Alliteration’. His work has been produced at the New York Theater Festival; the 530 Studios, Pelham, NY; The Center in NYC by the Village Playwrights; Revolution Stage, Palm Springs, CA; The Anacostia Playhouse, Washington, DC. Bruce's plays have been finalists selections at the SOOP to Nuts Festival in NY; the New Voices, New Works Festival in Washington DC; and Queer Scarefest 2023 in NYC. Semi-Finalist, Broadway Podcast Network: ‘The Game’, ‘Breakfast, Baseball & Babka'. Member: Dramatists Guild of America, Broadway Consulting Group, Independent Film and Theater (IFT) Network, the New Jersey PlayLab and Papatango Theater Company, UK. brucesisler.com

Brendan Deneen

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Charlie Hudson

This is Charlie's second show at Dover Little Theater, and he is very, very excited to preform it for you. Previous roles include Shylock in Something Rotten, Sydney in Curtains, Dewey in Legally Blonde and Medusa in Lightning Thief here at Dover. He is very excited to talk about everyones favorite subjects on stage, and to embarrass himself in front of all of his friends.

Jason Cahill

Jason is very excited for his first performance with Dover Little Theatre! Some of his favorite past roles include Juror 8 in "12 Angry Jurors", Laurie in "Little Women", and Linus in "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown". He will also be performing in SCCC's production of "Harvey" as Elwood in November. He is very thankful for everyone involved in this amazing showcase!