James Beaudry (Director / Choreographer) (he/him) is Director of Undergraduate Studies for Theatre & Dance and Clinical Assistant Professor of Music Theatre. A member of SDC, the theatrical union of professional stage directors and choreographers, James has staged and/or produced over 170 productions around the country including world premieres: Mark Twain’s Blues (Off-Broadway, DR2), Jason & Ben (NYMF); the Chicago premieres of Heathers the Musical Murder Ballad receiving Jeff Award nominations (outstanding direction) for both. Additional favorites: The Light in the Piazza, Chicago, Evita, Titanic, Big Fish, Sunset Boulevard, Meet John Doe, Pride & Prejudice, Other Desert Cities, and the CUNY 50^thAnniversary West Side Story. Leadership: 10 seasons as Executive and Artistic Director at Timber Lake Playhouse, 3 seasons with New York Stage And Film company managing new works (including The Notebook, The Connector, Alice By Heart), and lead project manager on the Broadway League’s 2021 Re-Opening of Broadway in partnership with MobileHealth for 36 Broadway theatres within the Shubert, ATG, Jujamcyn and Nederlander Organizations. BA, The College of Wooster; MFA, Mills College; Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute.

Matthew Marco (Music Director) is a conductor, coach, and collaborative pianist in Buffalo, NY, where he serves as Artistic Director of Buffalo Opera Unlimited. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University at Buffalo, teaching courses in musicianship, coaching, and music directing all curricular musicals. During the 25-26 season he will premiere two new operas: Michael Ching’s Cinderella’s Royal Feast with Savannah VOICE Festival and Susan Kander/Roberta Gumbel’s Carry My Own Suitcase with BOU. In addition to opera and musical theater, he enjoys regular performances with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, including the 2022 Carnegie Hall tour, 2019 Florida tour, Grammy-nominated and -winning recordings, and concerts on both the classics and pops series.

Mr. Marco has also performed with Amarillo Opera (TX), the Center for Contemporary Opera (NY), Civic Morning Musicals (Syracuse, NY), GALA Choruses (Minneapolis, MN), the National Choral Festival (Carnegie Hall, NY), Opera Tampa (FL), and the Savannah VOICE Festival (GA). Locally, he has held conducting and coaching positions with Nickel City Opera, Starring Buffalo, the Orchard Park Symphony Orchestra, the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, the Hillman Opera Company, and Opera-Lytes. For eleven years, he was the accompanist of the Buffalo Master Chorale, and has performed with the Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus, the Buffalo Chamber Players, Friends of Vienna, and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra.

Mr. Marco studied piano with Anne Kissel and François Germain and conducting with Paul Ferington and Brian Doyle.

Josh Wilde (Associate Director) is a current MA in Theatre and Performance Studies at UB and graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Ithaca College in 2019. Select WNY performance credits include Beauty and the Beast (Lefou) at TOY, for which he won an Artie for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical," The Importance of Being Earnest (Jack) at Irish Classical, and Merrily We Roll Along (Frank) at Second Generation. He has served as the Secretary of the Association of Regional Theatre Artists (ARTA). Josh thanks his family and friends for their unwavering love and support.

Gwenyth Daretany (Assistant Choreographer / Sleeping Beauty / Swing / Fight Captain) (she/her) is a senior getting her BFA in Music theatre and is excited for her final musical at UB. Some recent credits include Urinetown (Senator Fipp/Dance Captain/Fight Captain), The Pajama Game (Gladys Hotchkiss, ACTF Nominee), Ernest and The Pale Moon (Gwendoline), Three Sisters (Masha) 9 to 5 (Featured Dancer/Ensemble/Understudy Kathy). She can be seen in the upcoming production of Carry My Own Suitcase as Dancing Roger with Buffalo Opera Unlimited.  She would like to say thank you to her family, friends, for all their support and especially Juneau, her cat!

Dr. Danielle Rosvally (Fight Director) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance and UB’s resident Fight Director/Violence Expert. She is the author of Yassified Shakespeare: Gender Performance and Critical ShaxDrag (Bloomsbury Arden Shakespeare, 2026) and Theatres of Value: Buying and Selling Shakespeare in Nineteenth-Century New York City (SUNY Press, 2025). Her fight direction has been seen regionally across the Northeast, most recently in Buffalo at Irish Classical Theatre Company’s A Skull in Connemara (2026), Or (2025), Dorian (2025), and The Loved Ones (2025). In 2025, Danielle became the first Fight Director ever to be nominated for an Artie Award by Buffalo Toronto Public Media for her work on Dorian.

Lana Sugarman (Intimacy Director) is one of the resident Intimacy Directors for the Department of Theatre and Dance at UB, and teaches a variety of acting, voice, and movement classes. This summer Lana was seen in Shakespeare in Delaware Park’s Richard III as Queen Elizabeth, and this past fall directed The Wolves at UB. Many thanks to the fabulous cast and creative team of Into the Woods. Enjoy the show! http://lanasugarman.com

Bob Bartolotta (Cinderella’s Prince) (He/Him) is so happy to be in his 3rd production at UB! He is currently a Junior in the UB Teach 5-Year Music Education Program and is also pursuing a Spanish minor. Prior UB credits include Urinetown (Officer Lockstock) and The Pajama Game (Ensemble, U/S Sid), and he also participates in local opera productions, including Joshua’s Boots (Frederick) with Buffalo Opera Unlimited. He has felt so much joy rehearsing for this production, and thanks all the wonderful individuals who poured their passion into this show. He hopes you find Into the Woods just as charming as he does!

Emmie Chin (The Witch) (they/she) is a freshman BFA Music Theatre major. This is their first production with UBTHD! Notable past credits include Fantine (Les Misérables), Olive Ostrovsky (The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee), and Veronica Sawyer (Heathers the Musical). Emmie is also a songwriter, plays the guitar, and is a journalist, as a part of the HerCampus magazine chapter for the University at Buffalo. She thanks her family, friends, and the entire cast and crew for this incredible experience.

Hayley Craane (Snow White / U/S Cinderella & Rapunzel) (she/her) is a freshman Music Theater BFA and Dance BA double major. This is her first production here at UB, and she could not be more excited! Some of her favorite roles include Elle Woods (Legally Blonde), Delia Schlimmer (Beetlejuice), and Heather Chandler (Heathers). In addition to performing, with her strong dance background, she also choreographs for different youth theater companies. Special thanks to her loving family and friends who continue to support her in all her endeavors.

Devin Fagan (The Wolf / Royal Steward / U/S Both Princes) is a freshman Music Theatre BFA. This is Devin’s first musical at UB and he is so happy to be able to play the Wolf for this year's production of Into the Woods, as it’s one of his dream roles. Devin is very proud of the work he and his castmates have put into this production, and is really excited to be sharing it with our audience members! He also wants to thank his family for supporting him, as they are one of the main reasons why he continues to do this every day.

Koby Fallon (The Baker) (He/Him) is a Freshman Music Theatre major at UB. He is excited to perform in his first UB production, Into the Woods. This show is his first chance to perform Sondheim's work, a personal favorite. He has previously been seen as Bobby Strong in Urinetown, and Andrei Prozorov in Three Sisters. Koby is also a Lighting Designer and Technician, programming Urinetown and Zodiaque Dance Company 51st Season Spring Concert at UB in the past year. Thanks to all creatives, cast, and crew for all their efforts and joy!

Michael Giordano (Rapunzel’s Prince) is thrilled to be participating in his first production at UB! Michael is a freshman Biological Sciences BS and Music Theatre BFA student. In high school, he participated in theatre as well, with appearances as Jinx (Forever Plaid), Willard Hewitt (Footloose), and Davey (Newsies), among others. Michael would like to thank his family and friends for their support, and his directors for this incredible opportunity! Enjoy the show!

Laila Goetz (Florinda) (she/her) is a freshman music theatre BFA. This is Laila's first production at UB, however it is her second time in a production of Into The Woods. Outside of theatre, Laila works at "Enchanting Birthdays of WNY" as a party princess performer. She is so excited to have the opportunity to be part of this incredible production! She would like to thank her family and friends for all the support they continuously give to her; she is eternally grateful. She is wishing a great performance to the entire cast and crew!

Mya Haygood-El (Granny / Giant) is a junior BFA Acting major. She has previously performed as Lorraine in All Shook Up and Stephie in Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine. Mya would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her, and hopes everyone enjoys Into the Woods.

Caroline Jameson (The Baker’s Wife) is grateful to be performing in her final production with UBTHD. She is a senior Music Theatre major with minors in Psychology and Dance in the Honors College. Her most recent roles at UB include Hope in Urinetown and Julia in Fefu and Her Friends (ACTF Acting nominee). This fall, she is excited to begin training in the MFA Acting program at the East 15 Acting School. Many thanks to the incredible designers, production team, cast, and crew for their hard work on this special production. Much love to mom, dad, and Daniel. Enjoy the show!

Alex Louis (Jack) (he/him) is a junior BFA Music Theatre student from Westchester, New York, and is excited to perform in Into The Woods, a dream show and role since middle school. Favorite/notable past credits include: Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (2022 Roger Rees Awards semifinalist), Bobby Strong in Urinetown, and Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple. Alex would like to thank his family, friends, Abby, the cast, crew and creative team for their support! @alexlouisofficial  *Appears by permission of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Madeline Naughton (Lucinda / U/S Little Red) is a Freshman Music Theatre Major, and she is so excited to be a part of her first show at UB! Some of her previous favorite credits include Miss Adelaide (Guys and Dolls), Anytime Annie (42nd Street) and Miss Blacklock (A Murder is Announced). This semester Maddy helped relaunch the Chapter of HerCampus at UB, where she now serves as President of the magazine. Thank you to the team for giving her this chance, and the cast and crew for all of their support. She hopes you enjoy!

Lily Patterson (Little Red) (she/her) is a freshman Music Theatre BFA student. This is Lily's first time in a production at UB, and she couldn’t be more excited! Some favorite prior credits include Paulette (Legally Blonde) at the Music Academy of Western New York, Mary Magdalene (Jesus Christ Superstar) at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, and Eponine (Les Misérables) at Amherst High School. Lily is so grateful for a wonderful first year in the program, and cannot wait for the next three years to enjoy her love for music with her friends and family. Lily wants to thank her friends, family, and teachers for the endless support. And to this awesome cast and crew: break legs!

Emily Putnam (Cinderella’s Mother) (she/her/hers) is thrilled to be in Into the Woods here at UB! She’s currently a sophomore working towards her BFA in Music Theatre with a minor in Management. Prior credits include Ensemble (Rent), Ensemble (The Pajama Game), Missy/Ensemble (9 to 5), and Annabeth (The Lightning Thief). She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support. She would also like to congratulate the wonderful cast and crew of Into the Woods! Break a leg everyone!

Dominick Siciliano (Cinderella’s Father / U/S The Baker) (he/him) is a junior Biochemistry major at UB’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. This is Dominick’s first collegiate theatre performance, as well as his first time in a production of Into the Woods. He wants to thank his family for their endless support, as well as the entire cast and crew for being so welcoming and amazing to work with.

Lillian Smith (Rapunzel) is a freshman Music Theatre BFA and Geological Sciences BS major. She is thrilled to be here at UB in her first production and third time doing Into the Woods! In high school, she performed with Random Farms Kids’ Theatre and credits include RENT (Mrs. Jefferson), The Prom (Mrs. Greene), and Into the Woods (Jack’s Mother). Others include Into the Woods (The Witch) and Twelve Angry Jurors (Juror 3). She would like to thank James, Matt, and the UB Theatre and Dance department for producing this wonderful show. She would also like to thank her mom, dad, Celeste Simone, and all other supporters from home.

Katie Timmons (Cinderella’s Stepmother / U/S The Baker’s Wife) (she/her) is currently a junior BFA Music Theatre major with a minor in dance. Her most recent credits include. UBTHD’s Ride The Cyclone (Ocean), Fefu and Her Friends (Paula), Urinetown (McQueen) and 54 Below’s Walk Down Memory Lane Cabaret. She is so excited to be a part of this production and would like to thank James, Matt, Josh, Gwen, and the cast and crew of Into The Woods for this amazing experience!!

Abby Tyler (Jack’s Mother / U/S The Witch) is a senior Music Theatre major earning her BFA this spring. She has been dancing and performing since she was three years old. Favorite credits include Little Red Ridinghood (Into The Woods), Lucy Van Pelt (You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown), Violet Newstead & Roz Keith (9 to 5), Madame (R&H Cinderella), and Ms. Penelope Pennywise (Urinetown). Performing in her final show at UB has been extremely bittersweet. She wants to thank James and Matt for the most amazing four years of learning and performing. This show is so special to her, and she hopes you enjoy it just as much as she does - and please keep track of your beans.

Kyra Vest (Cinderella) is a freshman BFA Acting major and is thrilled to play Cinderella in this season’s production of Into the Woods! Kyra has been performing for many years, but this is her first curricular production at UB! Recent credits include Ensemble in MAMMA MIA! at Second Generation Theater, Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical at Cleveland Hill High School, and Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd at the Music Academy of WNY. Kyra would like to thank her cast and crew for their hard work, and shout out her friends, family, and loved ones for their support. Enjoy the show!

André White (The Narrator / Mysterious Man) (he/him) is a Senior BFA Acting student. His previous UB theatre credits include Father Understudy (Eurydice), Socrates (Outrage), Speed  (The Odd Couple), Father/Hervé (Fabulation or the Re-Education of Undine), Thomas Thistle (Ernest and the Pale Moon), Myron Hasler (The Pajama Game), Tiny Tom/Dr.Billeaux (Urinetown), Krapp (Krapps Last Tape), and Performer/Director (The LV Shakespeare Showcase 1-3). He would like to thank his family, friends, and cast for their support and inspiration. Enjoy this journey through the woods!

Aiden Winters (The Steward / U/S Jack) is a Freshman Music Theater BFA with a Dance minor. This is Aiden’s first production at UB. Into the Woods is one of his favorite musicals, and he is so grateful to be able to work on this production. The rehearsal process for Aiden has been eye-opening and, overall, a wonderful experience for him. Prior roles include Ren McCormack (Footloose) and Bobby Pepper (Curtains). He would like to thank his family and friends for all their support through his first year at college. 

Hailey Adams (Head of Wardrobe / Draper) is a junior Theatre BA with a concentration in Design Tech. Recently, she was awarded second place for Theatrical Design Excellence in Costume Design at the American College Theatre Festival. Previously, she has assistant stage managed on many shows, notable mentions include: Urinetown (University at Buffalo, 2025), Twelfth Night (Shakespeare in Delaware Park, 2025), and Comedy of Errors (Shakespeare in Delaware Park, 2024).

Kaitlyn Ball (Scenic Artist) comes from California to pursue a Bachelor's in Fine Arts degree in Theatre Design/Technology.

Layla Cafaro (Assistant Stage Manager) is a senior Philosophy BA student who is excited to be working with the theater department on this fun rendition of Into the Woods. She has previously worked as Wardrobe Supervisor, and is excited to work her first production as part of the stage management team. She would like to thank the department and all the designers involved for making such a great show.

Alexandria Connolly (Costume Designer) is a 3rd year Theatre: Design/Technology BFA and is excited to bring her costume designs of Into the Woods to stage. She has previously stage managed The Wolves, and assistant stage managed The Pajama Game and Ride the Cyclone. She would like to thank her mentor Max, her assistant designer Sara, Hair and Makeup Designer Em, and everyone who has worked on this production of Into the Woods in the costume shop. She hopes that you enjoy Into the Woods and to be home before dark.

Elise (Elle) Dixon (Prop Artisan & Manager) (she/her). Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Elle is in her third year at the University at Buffalo, studying Theatre Design and Technology. Her works at UB include serving as a Scenic Artist on Mr.Burns, Zodiaque’s 50th Celebration, Ride the Cyclone, Fabulation and The Pajama Game. She was also the Props Manager for Ride the Cyclone (KCACTF Regional Conference Nominee) and Fefu and Her Friends, and was the Set Designer for Urinetown: a first for Elle! Elle would like to thank her family for encouraging her to pursue the arts, and hopes you enjoy the Into the Woods!

Sheila Fastoff (Scenic Artist) is a senior Theatre Design/Tech major. In Fall of 2025, Sheila was the Set Designer for The Wolves, which was her third and final set design at UB. She is grateful for her peers and professors, which have sustained her through her education & art-making. Her contemporaries are her greatest inspiration & she feels immensely grateful to contribute to UB’s seasons of shows.

Ash Ferguson (Light Board Programmer & Operator) is a junior Classics major who has programmed and operated, now, 5 productions at UB. They would like to thank the company and crew for making this production so enjoyable and exciting. They would also like to thank the faculty and students of the Theater and Dance Department for consistently welcoming them into the UB theater community as a non-major. Finally, they would like to give special thanks to Mallory Tirone for her beautiful design, Lynne Koscielniak and Tom Burke for their mentorship, and their family and friends for their constant support of their technical theater journey.

Lisa Gallagher (Set Designer) is a senior Theatre Design/Technology student at the University at Buffalo. As a theatrical designer and technician, Lisa has worked in audio, lighting, scenery, video, and stage management. Last year, Lisa had the honor of attending the American College Theatre Festival's National Conference as a Sound Design Finalist, where she won the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Audio Fellowship. She is thrilled to Set Design for UB’s production of Into the Woods, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Sara Goldschmidt (Assistant Costume Designer) is currently a junior Design/Tech BA at the University at Buffalo. Sara has worked as Props Manager on UB’s production of The Wolves and Urinetown, Scenic Artist on Macbeth, and now as Assistant Costume Designer on Into the Woods. She would like to thank her mentors Max Levitt and Marc Quattlebaum, for their expertise and guidance. She is excited to continue building her resume at UB and continue working with the amazing and talented people in the theatre department.

Phoenix Hall (Head Theatrical Electrician) (they/them) is the Head Electrician for Into The Woods, pursuing a Theatre BA and a Mathematics BA. They’ve previously worked as Head Electrician on The Wolves, and as Props Designer for Macbeth. Future roles include Head Electrician on The Lightning Thief and Set/Props Designer for The Wolf Play.

Marcus Harter (Sound Designer & Mixer) is a junior BFA theater Design/Technology student from Buffalo NY. He worked across lighting, sound, and projection design here at UB. His previous shows at UB include Mr. Bruns, 9 to 5, ECS Fall 2024, ZDC Celebration 50, Choreolab 2025, Pajama Game, The Wolves, ZDC 51 2025 and 2026. Marcus is very excited to be working on Into the Woods! He would like to thank his mentors, friends, and family for all of the support and guidance throughout his undergraduate journey. He hopes that everyone enjoys the show!

Dylan McGannon (Technical Director) is a senior Theatre BA with a concentration in Design Technology student. He is also on the UB Cheer team. He thanks his fellow students that helped build the set, and is grateful for how much he learned along the way. He is also extremely grateful to his family and friends for their constant support and interest in his, sometimes crazy, endeavors. Special thanks to Erich Frank for their mentorship.

Evelyn McLaughlin (Assistant Lighting Designer) is an emerging Lighting Designer and Stage Manager currently pursuing a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology. She previously served as Assistant Lighting Designer for Urinetown, and Stage Manager for UBTHD’s production of Macbeth. While studying theatre production at Frank Sinatra High School of the Arts, Evelyn Stage Managed winning productions at the Shubert High School Theatre Festival, including Titanic (2024) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2025). She also studied theatre preservation during an internship with Broadway’s Shubert Organization. Evelyn strives to create theatre that strengthens community through compassion and connection.

Maili Novak (Assistant Stage Manager / Assistant Technical Director) is currently a junior Design/Tech BFA. Recently at UB she was the Set Designer on Macbeth and the Stage Manager and Assistant Technical Director on Urinetown. She would like to thank the entire design team for a whimsical build process, and her mentor Ally Hasselback for the support in stage management. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Kay O’Sullivan (Assistant Set Designer) is Kay is excited to be the Assistant Set Designer to Lisa Gallagher on this production of Into the Woods! A junior at UB from Rockland County, New York, she enjoys any opportunity to be creative, and sends her thanks to the team that has made this production possible.

Em Puffer (Hair & Makeup Designer) (They/he) is a Political Science and Theatre BA double major, who has had an interest in costuming since they were young-- with a special interest in hair and makeup as political expression, and as an art form. Em was involved in theatre costuming during their high school years, and now in college they have worked as a Wig Styling Assistant on Pajama Game (UB Spring ‘25), Hair and Makeup Supervisor on Urinetown (UB Fall ‘25), and most recently as Hair and Makeup Designer for the UB Spring ‘26 Production Season.

Aidan Sumrall (Stage Manager) is a senior Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, & Theatre Technology student, and is thrilled to be Stage Managing Into the Woods! In Fall of 2025, Aidan Stage Managed his 1st Zodiaque Dance Company production. He is extremely grateful to his family and friends for their support, and would like to thank both his design team, and the cast, for their constant hard work and dedication. He would also like to give a special thanks to Melinda Lamoreux, Ally Hasselback, Joyce Cheng, and Elisabetta Antonacci for their mentorship. Production credits: ZDC Fall 2025, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, 9 To 5: The Musical, Outrage, Ride the Cyclone, No Exit, Three Sisters. Theatrical Credits: Puffs. Aidan is looking forward to continuing his education, as a graduate student in Boston University’s Bioinformatics program, this fall. Instagram - Aid_in_the_fight

Mallory Tirone (Lighting Designer) (she/her) is currently a Senior BFA Theatre Design and Technology student. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Mallory has been heavily involved in theatre and dance from a very young age. Mallory has previously worked on several dance productions, with experience as the Lighting Designer for UB's Zodiaque Dance Company, Emerging Choreographers Showcase, and Dancers Workshop. In the Fall, Mallory was the Lighting Designer for UBTHD’s production of Urinetown, and is thrilled to contribute to her second musical, as the Into the Woods Lighting Designer. Mallory would like to thank her friends and family for all their continuous love and support!

Lyla Wasilewski (Assistant Stage Manager) is a freshman Theater Studies BA student, who is excited to be taking on new opportunities in her collegiate theater experience. She would like to thank her family and friends for their continuous support, as well as Lynne Koscielniak and Ally Hasselback for entrusting her with this position. She feels extremely grateful to have worked with a phenomenal cast and crew on this production.