Over the River and Through the Woods Cast

​David Millar, a transplant for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania now resides in Spotsylvania. He has performed in many theatrical shows including: ‘Murder at the Movies’, ‘Little Red Riding Hood’, and ‘Knock 'Em Dead’. David also recently completed a hat trick in performing versions of ‘A Christmas Carol’, on the radio, in a musical and as a traditional stage play over the course of his career. He is excited to be bringing a character like Nick to life in this emotional rollercoaster of a show about family and love.

Mary Ann grew up as a foreign service brat, stationed in post-war Munich, Cold War West Berlin, wartime Saigon (briefly), DC, and Buenos Aires. She recently proved via FOIA requests that, despite the suspicions of aunts, uncles and cousins, her father really WAS just a USIA administrator and not a CIA agent! She started out as a legal editor but on an impulse went to nursing school and was a Newborn ICU nurse for decades, leading to an interest in the ethical aspects of medical care and a master’s in clinical ethics, serving on UVA Hospital’s Ethics Consultation Service while still working in the NICU. But that led to law school at age 50, after which she worked for the state of New York on the legal aspects of public health emergency preparedness – yes, including pandemics; if you Google her name and “ventilator allocation” you’ll find her. She spent time on stage in her teens, 20’s, and 30’s but the switch to 12-hour shifts and management made that impossible to schedule. Mary Ann successfully managed to avoid the community theater rabbit hole after retirement in 2014 and instead has spent the bulk of her time playing around in the fiber arts – spinning, weaving, felting, knitting. Her absence from the theater however was short lived, because of two of her five grandchildren (who actively volunteer to manage lights and sound for Stage Door shows) became involved and she caught the bug from them again, thus falling off that wagon. As of this writing, it remains to be seen whether she will want to thank them or curse them.

This is Jamey's first performance with Stage Door Productions, but he is a veteran of the stage. Some of his past favorite roles include Seymore (Little Shop of Horrors), Tateh (Ragtime), Marryin’ Sam (Lil' Abner), Mr. Potter (It's a Wonderful Life Musical), Adam/Noah (Children of Eden), Bob Ewell (To Kill a Mockingbird), and Mayor Dobbs (Brightstar). He wants to thank his wife, Jennifer, and family for their continued love and support. (Director’s Note: First time I met Jamey, I realized he is the spitting image of Frank from American Pickers, when he is not wearing any hair coloring. Welcome aboard Jamey – I am excited to work with you.)

By night, Matt enjoys hamming it up in local theater productions from Othello to mystery dinner theater. By day, he's an attorney, practicing in criminal, family, and immigration law. He is very proud of his talented wife and children, who can sing, dance, play, conduct, and act with the best. Recently performing in Stage Door Productions ‘A Christmas Carol’ and both Jacob Marley and "Old Trader Joe", Matt is quick to ad lib when the time is right, and if you listen closely, you will be treated to an extra laugh here and there.

Kami is thrilled to be back performing with Stage Door Productions. She is beyond thankful to SDP for this opportunity, and is incredibly proud of Marley, Alice, and Killian, her three children who have also gotten the acting bug. Some other shows include ‘Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?’ (Virginia, Dominion Stage), ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ (Hodel, LOW Players), ‘Four Weddings and an Elvis’ (Fiona, LOW Players), ‘As You Like It’ (Rosalind, Stage Door Productions), and ‘The Crucible’ (Rebecca Nurse, Stage Door Productions), and ‘A Christmas Carol’ recently on our stage.

Molly is an experienced actress, talented singer, and hardcore gamer, with performances in 11 plays, as well as cast member in The Virginia Renaissance Fair, where her improv ability shines. Molly has quickly developed skill in swing dancing, auto maintenance, and cosplay.

Koby has been involved in theater for over a decade as a jack of all trades, including performing. He is an amateur writer of film and comics. He can usually be found in one of three places; a dim coffee shop writing, near the stage, or waist deep in an automobile playing mechanic.

A relative newcomer to the theater, Fox is hoping to draw on her personal challenges and joys through life and inject them into the performance arena. She's an advocate of animal rescue and rehabilitation with an extensive background in animal husbandry, horticulture, and the healing arts, who enjoys a successful career in IT Project Management, loves delving into new areas of exploration in her off time, and is always trying find her way back to the beach with her husband, Cameron. Fox encourages all to continue to support community theater as a patron, volunteer, or join the cast or crew! [Director’s Note: Fox is so versatile in her roles it might amaze you to see such a young woman who can transform into a grandmother when needed.]

Dave is an experienced local actor who has performed at Riverside Dinner Theater, Lake of the Woods, Fredericksburg Theater Ensemble, and Stage Door Productions. He is the manager of the Lake of the Woods Players, and he directed their 2021 Spring show, Four Weddings and an Elvis. Favorite roles include Uncle Fester in The Addams Family Musical, Caliban in The Tempest, and Andrew Carnes in Oklahoma!. An accomplished singer, he formed the ’Show Stoppers’ singing group last year specializing in big Broadway musical numbers. He recently appeared as Bottom in our production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Pedro Echevarria’s has performed with Stage Door Productions often. He is a professional broadcaster and producer. He enjoys working with different casts and developing his character. If you find yourself awake in the early morning hours watching a popular Washington news show, you might come across Pedro who is a television host and producer.

​Laura Echevarria is the communications director and a spokesperson for a nonprofit in Washington, D.C. but lives in Fredericksburg with her husband Pedro (who is also heavily involved with Stage Door Productions) and three children. She has performed in several Stage Door Productions including the Nurse in “Romeo and Juliet,” Polly in “Play On,” the Duchess in “Othello,” and Mrs. Fairfax in "Jane Eyre." Laura also sits on the Board of Directors of the foundation as Vice President, Public Relations/Social Media Director, and Volunteer Coordinator. You should call her if you want to help out.

Molly Grace Burch has been involved in the performing arts since she was three years old. She has held the title role in ‘Annie’ and starred as Clara in ‘The Nutcracker’. She has worked with CYT Fredericksburg, Drama Kids International, The Dorothy Hart Community Centre and many more establishments. Most recently she played the Ghost of Christmas Past in ‘A Christmas Carol’ and a Fairy in a ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ both Stage Door Productions.