about
The Masquerade Theatre was Founded by actor and creative Lizzy Booth in 2022. In 2022, Lizzy was inspired by the Virtual Theatre scene that arose during the pandemic to build a theatre troupe, which would offer Virtual Productions via Zoom. That summer, Lizzy directed and produced The Masquerade Theatre’s first show: a “Masq’d Staged Reading.” The first Masq’d Staged Reading was Much Ado About Nothing: A Virtual Performance, followed the next summer by Twelfth Night: A Virtual Performance.
the Start
The shift to live theater
Lizzy’s love for Shakespeare lit a major fire behind her love for acting and the stage from the time she was eight years old, when she first had the opportunity to act in a production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Once she started building theatre online and sharing her love of shakespeare with other artistic collaborators, she knew that this spark needed to grow into a flame. In 2024, The masquerade Theatre produced their first live shakespearean show off-off broadway at the Court square theater.
The work today
Ever since that first live production, the masquerade theatre has continued to produce and celebrate the works of shakespeare as well as original works, written by talented local playwrights. we are passionate about making classical works accessible and giving artists in our communities platforms to share their voices.
Meet the board of Directors
Lizzy Booth
executive producer & Artistic Director
Lizzy Booth is a New York and Connecticut based actor, director, playwright, producer, and Shakespeare lover. She is a graduate of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting’s Professional Conservatory and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English in the Humanities and Philosophy. Lizzy is the Executive Producer and Artistic Director of the Masquerade Theatre, as well as a member of the board of directors at the Sherman Playhouse in Sherman CT. At the core of her work is a deep devotion to exploring the complexities of human nature through art, as she believes that theater, in all its forms, is a powerful tool for fostering empathy, personal growth, and community. Lizzy’s recent acting and directing credits can be found on her website. Website: lizzybooth.org / IG: @lizzy_boothhh
Sarah C. Wolk is a writer and creative based in Connecticut and New York. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Iona University, where she honed her skills in creative writing and theatre arts. Sarah has been working with The Masquerade Theatre since its beginnings, originally as a performer in the Masq’d Stage Readings and more recently as a featured playwright in both the 2025 Short Play Festival and 2026 Sincerely, Women Festival. When not writing, Sarah can be found bothering her cats, playing D&D, or taking grainy photos of the moon. You may occasionally see some of those photos @sarah.wolkie on IG.
Sarah C. Wolk
Dramaturg & Director of new works
Kevoy Somerville is an Actor, Director, & Playwright from Waterbury, Connecticut. They will be graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Howard University in May ‘27. They have most recently been seen acting at Shakespeare Theatre Company and Howard University in DC, directing with The Brookfield Theatre, and Playwriting at Howard. At the root of their artistry, they believe in the power and magic of embodied storytelling, art as a tool for creation and liberation, and the infinite power of the arts for radical change.
Kevoy Somerville
Director of artistic advancement
Liam O’Kane
Treasurer & Technical Director
Liam O’Kane has been involved in all of the Masquerade Theatre’s productions, starting with Much Ado About Nothing in 2022. He is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business and holds a Master’s of Science in Marketing Analytics. You can find him in supporting roles in the production process such as Sound Design, leading load-ins and strike, and financial planning. When he’s not in theater spaces, Liam manages a luxury clothing store, and in his free-time, he can be found DMing DND campaigns for his friends.
Kamailyah Floyd
Secretary & Front of House Manager
Kamailyah is a New York City–based artist driven by a love of storytelling in all its forms, from the spotlight to the creative spaces behind it. As the founder of Indigo Inferno, she is passionate about bringing bold, imaginative work to life and has previously collaborated with Masquerade Theatre in the past. A graduate of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting Conservatory, she is committed to continuous growth as both an artist and a human. When she’s not producing or organizing, Kamailyah can be found writing, auditioning, cheering on her favorite sports teams, or cuddling with her cat, Dino. She is thrilled to work on Masquerade Theatre’s board and is excited for the journey ahead.
Jack Kaiser
Music director
Jack Kaiser (b. 2004) is a composer and instrumentalist based in Crown Heights,Brooklyn. Growing up with heavy influence from both classical and contemporary American music, Jack’s compositions are characterised by a blended, post-genre sound. He is the music director of the Masquerade Theatre in New York City and had original music featured in their 2025 Short Play Festival. His works have been performed and recorded by ensembles such as the Ensemble Dal Niente, Newphonia,and the Dr. Phillips Jazz Orchestra. As a bassist and vocalist, Jack is a member of the Orlando-based group Jazz Common Ground which spent the summer of 2024 in residence at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. He is also the bassist for NYC-based artists Victor Jones and 3ee.