Into the Woods Cast

Greg is absolutely thrilled to return to the stage as the Narrator in Into the Woods. This production marks his third community theatre appearance. Some favorite past credits include Godspell (John the Baptist/Judas), Chess (Ensemble), and the title role of Sweeney Todd. Outside of performing, Greg is a psychology undergraduate student at Longwood University where he aspires to help others within his community. I would like to thank the cast, crew, and my family for all the support over the years.

is beyond excited to be joining Amaryllis Studios for their third annual summer production, and not just because it is Into the Woods! She has loved this show ever since she repeatedly watched her mother's recording of the Mill's production of Into the Woods from 1990/91 where her mother played Jack's/Cinderella's mom. Though she has imagined playing every role, her favorite to sing was always Cinderella, and now she feels so lucky to be able to make that dream a reality and feels so honored to tell a story that has the ability to speak to everyone, and so thrilled to discover yet another layer, another lesson, or another truth every night. She thanks her mother for creating world's she can play in, and her amazingly supportive husband who never says no to any of her dreams even if she is very pregnant when pursuing them. She dedicates her performances to her late brother Joe who was such a colorful creative beam of light, and her little Jack to be who went on this whole journey with her and who she plans to one day "tell him the story of how it all happened".

"Mason is absolutely whipplebilled to be playing Jack in Amaryllis Studios' Into the Woods. This is his first show with Amaryllis. Recent credits include Player 5 in Horseplay with TBD Troupe, Bob in American Buffalo with Mint Theatre Company, and Father in The Trail to Oregon! with Rebecca Meister Productions. He would like to thank his parents, sister, friends, everyone a part of making this production possible, and Milky White. He’s the best cow! "

Storm Burks is thrilled to return to the woods as the Baker in Amaryllis Studios' Into the Woods. A graduate of James Madison University with a degree in Music Education, Storm has been a choral director for 12 years. Favorite stage credits include Warner in Legally Blonde, Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods, Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, Chad in All Shook Up (Homefront Players), Jinx in Forever Plaid; Plaid Tidings (Swift Creek Mill), and Ensemble in 9 to 5 (Virginia Rep). Storm is especially excited to go into the woods with his life partner, Jenna Jordan

Leanna Hicks is over the moon she was given the opportunity to play this role! Into the Woods has been her favorite musical since she was a little girl watching her mom’s VHS recording of her own production from 35 years ago. Some of Leanna’s favorite roles she’s played through her theatre career include Audrey (Little Shop), Lady of the Lake (Spamalot) and Martha Dunnstock (Heathers). She wants to thank Amaryllis Studios for giving her this opportunity and is even more thrilled to have been able to do this show with her sister! She would like to dedicate this performance to her Uncle Palmer who passed away a few months before this show.

Lisa Dyer returns to Amaryllis Studios for Into The Woods. Previously seen in Chess, she's thrilled to perform again. Past shows include Pippin, Footloose, Joseph and the Amazing...Dreamcoat, and Bye Bye Birdie at Dogwood Dell. When she's not on stage, Dyer teaches theatre at J.R. Tucker High School, where she's been for 22 years! During her tenure, she's directed four shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and was the 2026 recipient of the Theatre Teacher of the Year Award. Dyer thanks her husband and four kids for their support and could not make all of this work without such a fantastic family!

Maddisen Harris is so grateful to be making her debut with Amaryllis Studios. Her recent shows include Heathers, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Alice By Heart, and numerous film credits. She cannot wait for everyone to see all the work everyone has put into this. Enjoy the show!

Robin Vogel is very excited to be doing her first show with Amaryllis Studios! She is a graduate of Albright College‘s award winning theatre department. Some of her recent roles have been Alice Sycamore in You Can’t Take It With You with Broken Leg Theater, Nadia in Lenin’s Embalmers and Paulina in Death and the Maiden at Wabash College, Anne Page/Dr Caius in The Merry Wives of Windsor with Richmond Shakespeare Festival (VA), and many shows at Albright College, including The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime which was honored by Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in 2020, winning the top national honor. She wants to thank Terri and the whole production team for fulfilling her dream of finally being in Into the Woods.

Karen Moody is delighted to join Amaryllis Studios again this summer, after having a wonderful time playing Gilmer in last summer's production of Godspell. Karen most recently performed as a Hot Box Girl in Guys and Dolls (Jewish Family Theatre). Some other favorite roles include Ensemble in Something Rotten! (Dogwood Dell), Belinda/Flavia in Noises Off (Henrico Theatre Company), Gutele Rothschild in Rothschild & Sons (Jewish Family Theatre) and The Mute in The Fantasticks (Henrico Theatre Company). For my sister Elaine, who loved being any part of a musical, on stage, backstage or in the audience.

Jenna Jordan is skipping with joy to be making her Amaryllis Studios debut as Little Red Riding Hood. Richmond credits include Aquata in The Little Mermaid, Amalia Balash in She Loves Me, Princess Fiona in Shrek and many familiar princess characters in parades, events and birthday parties with Magic and Merriment. Seattle credits include Janet in Rocky Horror Picture Show, Babette in Beauty and the Beast, Marta in Company and The Baker’s Wife and later Jack's Mother in Into the Woods, clearly a beloved favorite. She is overjoyed to be sharing this experience with the love of her life, Storm.

Emma Robinson-Sheesley is super excited to be playing The Witch! Emma graduated from Christopher Newport University with a BA in Music-Theater. Some of her favorite roles have included Ms. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, The Drowsy Chaperone in The Drowsy Chaperone, and Ruth in Pirates of Penzance. She has also been a performer at Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens Williamsburg, as well as Virginia Rep. Emma would like to thank her family, friends, and wonderful husband for being so supportive. She hopes you enjoy this wonderfully fun and enchanting musical!

(he/they) has been acting in Goochland/RVA for over 9 years, and is currently studying Theatre at Brightpoint Community College. In the fall, he will be continuing his studies at VCU for his BA. Recent acting credits include: Donalbain/Young Siward/Second Murderer in Macbeth, Nigel/Dormouse in Alice by Heart (The Lynn Theater), Johnathan Harker in Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, and Lucas in The Addams Family (Goochland Community Theatre).

is overjoyed to be part of Amaryllis Studios' production of Into the Woods. While she is currently studying Theatre at Brightpoint Community College, this show marks her second foray into Richmond theatre, preceded by Lunch Bunch (Catch All Productions) last November. Recent acting credits include Helena Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, ensemble & the understudy for Euryale in Chandler Hubbard’s small quiet good, and The Cheshire Cat in Alice by Heart, all within Brightpoint’s Lynn Theater.

Jaleel Jackson is excited to be in his first production with Amaryllis Studios. He recently played John Brooke in “Little Women” (Goochland Community Theatre 25’) and Levi in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (Homefront Players 26’). Jaleel typically takes the role in music direction with productions such as “The Lightning Thief” (SPARC ‘25), “Urinetown” (SPARC ’24), “The Addams Family” (Goochland Community Theatre ’24), “Cinderella” (Goochland High School ’22), and “The Drowsy Chaperone” (Goochland High School ’21). He is very thankful to be supported by his family and friends.

The Baker and his Wife (brief spoiler) conceive a child by the magic resulting from going into the woods. Brian and his wife were having trouble conceiving during the summer of '91, just before he performed in a production of Into the Woods. Nine months later, their first son was born. He wants all Richmond-area witches to know that, please, he doesn't need a repeat of that magic, 25 years later! But he does want to thank Terri, and all the cast and crew, for the magic of the tale that is about to enchant you.

is thrilled to take the stage again after many years on the other side of the table as a choreographer, educator, administrator, coach, and cheerleader. Select choreography credits: Dames at Sea and The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Swift Creek Mill Theatre), Neighbors - an exploration of apartment living told entirely through tap dance (Song and Dance in the Park), Pippin, Ragtime, and Joseph... (DeBaun PAC), and numerous award-winning studio pieces across NY, NJ, CT, and VA. As a professional tap dancer, Alissa has had the privilege of dancing with and learning from legends like Jimmy Slyde, Gregory Hines, Brenda Buffalino, Tony Waag, Heather Cornell, and Barbara Duffy. She is a proud graduate of The Boston Conservatory (’96). Many thanks to my family for their support and to my girls, Penelope and Daphne, for their constant inspiration.

Into the Woods is Will’s return to theatre after almost ten years, and he is very excited for this opportunity. Offstage, Will works as a hospital pharmacist and leads the young adult class at his church. He would like to thank Terri and the entire production team for the opportunity to be a part of this show. Will would also like to thank his wife, Rachel, for her support.

Katy is so excited to be journeying into the woods with this cast! She currently works as a middle school theatre teacher, helping students develop their confidence and craft. She has worked both on and off stage, doing hair and makeup design, SFX makeup, directing, choreographing, and performing. Some of her favorite previous onstage roles include Red Cross Nurse/Queen of Hearts in Alice by Heart, The Arbiter in Chess (her first show with Amaryllis Studios!), and Fiona in Shrek the Musical. She would like to thank her amazing friends, family, and fiancée for their endless love and support.