“Dayne and I started Mirror & Masque with the goal of producing theatre that gives back not only for entertainment’s sake but for the belief that great art can build a better society. The Elephant Man is a play we’ve wanted to do for a long time and we were compelled to bring it to the stage as our inaugural because it is relevant more now than ever. Through the scope of Joseph Merrick’s beautifully tragic life, we ask the audience to explore or re-explore the important ideas of human dignity, decency, and compassion.”

Robert R. Doyle,

Co-Producer & Dr. Frederick Treves 

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“I’ve wanted to do The Elephant Man because, underneath everything else, it’s a story about what it means to be human. Merrick is looked at, judged and defined by his appearance before people ever take the time to know him. But when they finally do, they discover his intelligence, his humor, his sensitivity and his enormous capacity for love. That idea has always stayed with me. We live in a world where people are so often judged by what can be seen on the surface, and I think this story asks us to look deeper. For me, taking on this role and helping bring this production to life isn’t simply about putting on a great piece of theatre. It’s about reminding people that dignity, compassion and humanity belong to everyone.”

Dayne Rasmussen, 

Co-Producer & John Merrick

CAST

Seamus Doyle

(Lord John/ Policeman/ Janitor)

Bio: Seamus Doyle is delighted to make his debut with Mirror and Masque. He recently graduated from Syracuse University with a BFA in Acting from the school of Visual and Performing Arts. Credits include Twelfth Night (Syracuse Drama), Richard III (Commonwealth Shakespeare Company), Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime (Elliot Norton Award nominee, Apollinaire Theatre Company). seamusdoyle.com

Gerard Doyle

(Carr Gomm)

Bio: Gerard was born of Irish parents and raised and educated in England. He has had an extensive career in British repertory theatre, in London’s West End and on Broadway, as well as touring internationally with the English Shakespeare Company. He has also appeared in several British and American televisionseries. For all the major US and UK publishers, he is a multi-award-winning narrator of more than 500 audiobooks in multiple genres; Adult, Young Adult and children’s books, as well as Literary Fiction, Mysteries, Humor, Non-Fiction, Adventure and Fantasy, including Mick Herron’s “Slow Horses” series, Christopher Paolini’s “World of Eragon” series, Adrian McKinty’s “Sean Duffy” series and Deborah Crombie’s “Duncan Kinkaid/Gemma James” series.

Since 2003, his recordings have been included among their “Best of the Year” by the Washington Post, AudioFile magazineand Slate magazine.

He is delighted to be included in the cast of “The Elephant Man”.

Carolann DiPirro

(Mrs. Kendal)

Bio: Carolann DiPirro is a performing artist, singer/songwriter, educator, environmentalist & activist originally from Westhampton Beach. She’s lived and performed in NYC, London, & LA, working in film, TV, and stage. Currently developing her original musical When, she was last seen on the East End as Adult Jean Louise Finch in The Suffolk Theater’s To Kill a Mockingbird this past spring. Favorite credits include Saturday Night Live, Broad Comedy (Natl and Intl Tours), American Dreams (NBC), and The Diary of Anne Frank(twice – once as Anne and once as her mother!) Carolann runs DiPirro Tutoring & Test Prep, working with local students and those across the country. For her sister Jean, who wrote her college essay on John Merrick, and who lives always in pursuit of a kinder, more knowledgeable, and more just world.

(Mrs. Sandwich/ Young Nurse) TBD

Josh Gladstone

(Ross/ The Bishop)

Bio: JOSH GLADSTONE is the Executive and Creative Director at LTV Studios in East Hampton where he produces several series: Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea, LTV’s World Voices, as well as reviving The Playwrights’ Theatre of East Hampton. As an actor he has appeared regionally at: The Childrens’ Theatre Company, Minneapolis; The Shakespeare Theatre, Washington DC; and closer to home, at The Suffolk and Bay Street. He served as Artistic Director of the John Drew Theater at Guild Hall where he directed, acted and produced performing arts programming for 21 seasons. Josh co-founded Hamptons Shakespeare Festival, and prior to that attended Circle In The Square Conservatory where he met his wife Kate Mueth. They reside in Springs and work with Kate’s company The Neo-Political Cowgirls producing and performing site-specific work including the outdoor immersive ZIMA! returning to East Hampton’s LongHouse Reserve for the Holidays.

Dayne Rasmussen

(John Merrick)

Bio: Dayne Rasmussen is a Long Island–based actor, producer, and creative visionary, and the Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of The Mirror & Masque Theater Co. Known for his commanding presence, emotional depth, and entrepreneurial spirit, Dayne is passionate about creating bold, visually striking, and emotionally resonant theatre that challenges perception, sparks conversation, and leaves a lasting impact on audiences. With experience spanning both stage and screen, Dayne has built a diverse body of work in theatre and independent film. Select stage credits include Deceived at Bay Street Theater, Now and Then and Strictly Murder with Hampton Theatre Company, and 12 Angry Men at The Suffolk. His independent film work further showcases his range, versatility, and dedication to the craft of storytelling. He is currently co-producing and starring in The Elephant Man, the inaugural production of The Mirror & Masque Theater Company—a powerful and ambitious debut that reflects his commitment to impactful, transformative theatre.

Robert R. Doyle

(Frederick Treves)

Bio: Robert, a Long Island native, is the co-founder and co-producing artistic director of the Mirror & Masque Theatre Company, where, with his co-founder Dayne Rasmussen, he oversees the company’s artistic vision, season programming, and creative collaborations. As a theatre practitioner, Robert has over 20 years of experience in live theatre and has worked with organizations including the Long Island Shakespeare Festival, the American Players Theatre (which recently won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Regional Theatre), Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Children’s Theatre of Madison, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, the Door County Shakespeare Festival, Asylum Players, as well as his own theatre companies - Royal Productions Ltd., The Refugee Players, and Two Crows Theatre Company. His acting credits include Enjolras in Les Miserables, Tom in The Glass Menagerie, Antony in Julius Caesar, Macbeth in Macbeth, Slender in The Merry Wives of Windsor, Young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Friar Lawrence in Romeo & Juliet, Michael in Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me, Bill Reach in Down the Road, and Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac. His costume design credits include Seascape by Edward Albee, Romeo & Juliet and As You Like It by William Shakespeare, and Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand. As a producer he has brought over 25 productions to the stage including The Santaland Diaries, The Belle of Amherst, Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me, Pvt. Wars, The How & The Why, Down the Road, The Thin Place, and his original musical “Dear Writer/ Dear Actress” along with his co-authors Marcus Truschinski and Eric Schabla. His work is driven by a passion for new works, classical and contemporary theatre, community engagement, arts education, diverse storytelling, and a commitment to creating meaningful experiences for artists and audiences alike. Through Mirror & Masque, Robert is dedicated to producing high-quality, accessible theatre that enriches the community and celebrates the transformative power of the performing arts.