INTO THE WOODS

Rodney Earl Jackson Jr. (he/him) is the Artistic Director & Co-Founder of The San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO), now in its 10th year! He made his Broadway debut in “The Book of Mormon” the same summer he began the venture of SFBATCO. In his 34 years of life, he has been blessed to grace international stages, participate in workshop/development processes for major plays and pre-Broadway shows (such as Toni Stone and Ain’t Too Proud), and bring his artistic insights, creative experiences, and fresh ideas to his home theatre company: SFBATCO. A native of San Francisco, he cultivated his love and foundation for the performing arts, particularly theatre, through public city organizations such as SFartsEd, San Francisco Recreation & Park’s YPTMTC, and the Ruth Asawa SF School of the Arts, where he graduated from the theatre department. He proudly holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama, and he acknowledges the incredible support of the SFBATCO staff and board, who champion his vision and creative voice in the Bay Area. Additional theatre credits include Berkeley Repertory "Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations", SFBATCO's "I, Too, Sing America" & "Toni Stone" co-produced by Arena Stage and American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) where he is a proud member of the Board of Trustees.

Adam Maggio (he/him) is a producer, director, actor, and teacher originally from San Francisco who has served as the Managing Director of SFBATCO since 2021. His directing credits include The Sound of Music and Kinky Boots (2023 BATCC Nominee–Best Production, NB) at Throckmorton Theatre; Nick Payne's Constellations at Wings of Paper; and Mona Pirnot's Baseball, It Is at Mile Square Theatre. As an actor he has appeared Off-Broadway and in regional theatres around the country. Adam has taught at the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts, Lowell High School, and with SFArtsED. Love to Ale.

Patricia (Pete) St. Peter (she/her) is thrilled to be reunited on stage with many of her talented friends and the entire crew of both SFartsED and BATCO. Starting young with SFAEP in 1999 she got the stage bug and did every show until 2009 when she joined YPTMTC and went to SFSOTA. She went on to study Classical vocal performance with a focus in Opera at UCLA. Lots ( and lots and lots) of shows, lots of memories, lots of magic! She now runs bar programs and consults on beverage design all over LA and dabbles in contemporary classical music.

Ariella Berkman (she/they/he) is thrilled to be back working with SFBATCO and SFartsED after growing up performing in their alumni camp shows and Players. A recent Boston Conservatory at Berklee BFA MT alum, educational credits include The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime (Ensemble), Alice in Wonderland (Cheshire Cat), and Peter Pan (Slightly). Ariella is based in Chicago, and would like to thank her parents, friends, and her boyfriend for babysitting her cats while she’s back in SF. She hopes her cats won’t be too mad. Connect at ariellaberkman.com or Instagram: @ariella.morgana.

Orion Harris Santiago (he/him) a San Francisco born musical artist, is excited to return to SFBATCO and SFArtsED family once again. He just finished his first year at the acclaimed Berklee College of Music, where he continues to refine his musical talents with his award winning professors and instructors. He enriches his artistic journey through collaborations with SFArtsED and SFBATCO in various shows. Orion's passion extends beyond the voice and theater, as an alumni of a competing hip-hop dance team APT, grabbing 2nd place at Body Rock Juniors 2024, he wishes to continue his passion for dance with various dance groups and showcases in Boston. With five years of guitar study and self taught in piano and percussion, He envisions a continued pursuit of musical mastery. Orion would like to thank his teachers from Oakland School for the Arts for believing in him throughout high school, and his entire family for supporting and allowing him to grow as an artist. To connect with him, you can follow his Instagram @orion.osh3

Cassie Grilley (she/her) is an actor, improviser, and teaching artist born and raised in San Francisco and now based in Los Angeles. Cassie is ecstatic to be working with SFArtsed and SFBATCO. Cassie’s grandmother and YPTMTC founder, Diane Price, loved Into the Woods and Cassie cannot wait to do this show with a team she has known her entire life because of her grandmother. In SF, she performed in musicals, drag shows, new works, and theater for young audience shows. In LA, Cassie performs in shows at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade, the World’s Greatest Improv School (WGIS), The Shared Experience and her narrative improv team Drunk Theatre. While she is not performing, she is calendaring and teaching social skills through Improv to people who are neurodiverse.

Markaila Dyson (she/they) is excited to be returning this summer for the collaboration between SFartsED and SFBATCO for this production of Into The Woods. Their most recent credits include Fly By Night (Miriam) with Hillbarn Theatre, Kinky Boots (Ensemble/US Lauren) with Berkeley Playhouse, Sign My Name to Freedom (dancer) with SFBATCO, as well as Caroline or Change (Emmie), Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Becca) and Legally Blonde (Pilar) with Ray of Light. Markaila feels lucky to have worked with many great theater companies throughout the Bay. She is grateful to have been raised in the rich, vibrant art and culture of San Francisco and thanks every single person that invested in their artistry from a very young age!

Hailey Mogul is thrilled to be back with SFArtsEd and SFBATCO, surrounded by so many wonderful artists! She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of California, Irvine. In December 2023, she made her Off-Broadway and tour debut as Nancy Clancy in Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas with Vital Theatre Co! Recent credits include Kathleen Thatcher in regional premiere musical When Calls the Heart (Blue Gate Musicals), All the World Wondered (New York Theatre Festival), Anna in Spring Awakening (Ray of Light Theatre), Agnes in Gypsy (The GEM Theatre), and Olive in Spelling Bee. Instagram: @haileymogul / haileymogul.com

Rose Koron Wittkower (she/her) has spent years away from the stage, but she is over the moon to be back, and in her favorite musical at that! Born in the bay area, Rose is a professional writer who is tackling too many hobbies, from cosplaying, hiking, reading, and learning Japanese, she is always on the look out for how she'll grow next.

Olivia Florentino (she/her) is a multi-talented singer, songwriter and performer who is ecstatic to be taking the stage once again with SFArtsEd & SFBATCO. As an alumni of the SFArtsEd Players, it's her great honor to take part in such a legendary production. Past productions include: Guys & Dolls (Sarah Brown), Spelling Bee (Olive), West Side Story (Maria). Born and raised in San Francisco, Olivia is currently a professional musician and can regularly be found playing restaurants and venues throughout the Bay Area. For more info, check out her website www.ladyoflo.com, www.facebook.com/ladyoflo, or Instagram: @ladyoflo

Eric Cheung (he/him) is thrilled to be back with SFArtsED and SFBATCO. Eric is a NY-based actor most recently seen in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. He has worked regionally at Cleveland Play House and Asolo Rep. TV/Film includes Loser, Sonny Boy, and Dexter: Resurrection. Workshops include new plays with LaMama, Ma-Yi Theater Company, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Tectonic Theater Project, The Public Theater and Manhattan Theatre Club.

Tiersa Nureyev is a multidisciplinary artist and designer. Textile and fiber based mediums are principal elements in the majority of her work. Tiersa costumes for film, theater, and dance, is a teaching artist with the San Francisco Arts Education Project and is currently producing Soft Spaces For Hard Times: A Community Quilting Project funded by the SF Arts Commission. This project engages San Francisco youth in the creation of an ambitious, super-sized textile collage, and will culminate September of 2025 in an immersive installation with accompanying, hands-on workshops.