The Emerald Heist Cast

Fran has worked on many aspects of theater production. She acted in Southern Fried Funeral; gathered props for Something’s Afoot; directed Murder is a Game; wrote a children’s play; and negotiated contracts for several plays. Fran appreciates the crew of this play because they have worked very hard to present this play, and she thanks them for their dedication.

Robert Kieffer has been involved with StageWorks for many years. He acted in Salt and Pepper; Southern Fried Funeral; and Scenes in the Park. When he is not on stage, he is busy helping with lighting, set design, and behind the scenes heavy lifting.

Amanda made her StageWorks debut with the first performance of the Heist. She is normally behind the scenes as a Producer (The First Leon, Seussical, Jr.) and as Vice President of Windmore While in school Amanda was very active in drama, she was in numerous productions, became part of the International Thespian (Drama) Society, and was awarded a varsity letter for excellence in drama. Amanda has a passion for volunteering. She thanks her husband and children for supporting her as well as her fellow cast members for making this such a great adventure

A Wisconsin native and resident, Harry spends part of the year in Culpeper as his five children and families live on the east coast. This is his fourth appearance with StageWorks. A Dale-Wood Musical Theater founder in Dale City, Harry appeared in Brigadoon (Tommy Albright), Pajama Game (Prez), Kiss Me Kate (Harrison Howell), Gypsy (Herbie), and other productions. After retirement he joined the Sand County Players and appeared in Rumors (Ernie), The Butler Did It (Father White), Lucky Stiff (Vinnie), and others. (Vinnie), and others. He was in the new musical, Boom Chick Baby (Pirate).

Anneliese is an incoming freshman at George Mason University. This is her third show with the Windmore Foundation; her first being You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown as ensemble and stage manager. In addition to loving acting, she enjoys working backstage, playing the oboe, and painting. “Thank you to this wonderful cast and crew. Enjoy the show!”

Wyatt Clatterbaugh is a rising Junior at Eastern View High School. Emerald Heist is his 25th theatre production. Wyatt is active in theater and choir. He hopes to pursue a career in the performing arts in college.

Angie is known as a bit of a ham to her family; in fact, she has been called Virginia (Ham) on occasion. She has been performing since high school and her work includes Godspell, The Bad Seed, The Importance of Being Earnest, Lord Bryon’s Love Letters, Murder is a Game, and Salt and Pepper to name a few. She has taught school for the past 20 years and enjoys traveling, reading, and hamming it up! She truly hopes that you will ham it up with her in this interactive murder mystery!

Victoria is happily "home" for her second season with Stageworks. She previously playing the iron-willed debutante, Sammy Jo Frye-Lefette, in Southern Fried Funeral, her other roles have been in high school (A Memory of Harold, Anything Goes), and while a student at Liberty University, (Adaptations, Pirates of Penzance). Recently, Victoria was part of the Ensemble for Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor DreamCoat with Lake of The Woods Players.