2025 Tour Directors
At the heart of every Storybook Theatre performance are our incredible Tour Directors, professional theatre artists who bring energy, creativity, and compassion to each community we visit. These directors lead our five-day musical theatre residencies, guiding young performers through an unforgettable week of storytelling, collaboration, and growth.
Get to know the passionate individuals making the magic happen this season!
Rapunzel
Alina Wiley as Evil Witch
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Alina Wiley recently earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from SUNY Fredonia. She is ecstatic to be joining Storybook Theatre for her first tour - and even more excited that it’s with one of her favorite fairytales, Rapunzel.
Alina is passionate about inspiring young performers and looks forward to growing as an educator and artist throughout the season. She hope to ignite the same love for theatre in others that she discovered as a child.
When she’s not on stage, Alina loves spending time with her two beloved cats, Poppy and Azula, and playing video games with friends. She’s energized by meeting new people and is eager to bring some magical mischief to the stage as the Evil Witch this summer!
Justin Andrews as Bart the Bard
Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, Justin Andrews is a recent graduate of Bowling Green State University, where he earned his degree in Theatre with a dual specialization in Musical Theatre and Acting/Directing. Since graduating, Justin has remained active in the arts - directing, performing with the Barn Theatre and Kringle’s Inventionasium, and serving as the Resident Artist for Lorain City Schools.
He is thrilled to be joining Storybook Theatre and looks forward to bringing theatre to communities across the Midwest.
Outside of performing, Justin enjoys walking, reading, learning guitar, and watching movies with his girlfriend, Claire. This summer he’s excited to take the stage as the charismatic and comical Bart the Bard!
Alice in Wonderland
Mallory Carslake as Queen of Hearts
Mallory Carslake is excited to make her Storybook Theatre debut this summer! She is currently pursuing her BFA in Musical Theatre at Western Illinois University. Some of her favorite past roles include Chef Louis in The Little Mermaid, Oaken in Frozen, and Paulette in Legally Blonde.
Outside of the theatre, Mallory enjoys wake surfing, jet skiing, and spending quality time with her family. She’s delighted to bring the Queen of Hearts to life on tour and cordially invites you to her Unbirthday Party as she travels across the Midwest this summer!
Seamus Conlon as Mad Hatter
Originally from good ol’ Indianapolis, Indiana, Seamus Conlon is currently pursuing his BFA in Musical Theatre at Western Illinois University. He’s excited to be hitting the road with Storybook Theatre for the first time! With a passion for storytelling, a love for working with young performers, and a quick-witted, playful spirit, Seamus is eager to bring this magical musical to life for audiences across the Midwest.
Offstage, Seamus enjoys exploring the outdoors, experimenting with new recipes, jumping into a game of pick-up volleyball, or diving into his favorite board games. Always curious and up for a challenge, he’s ready to give it his all this summer - you’ll simply go mad for his performance as the Mad Hatter!
The Little Mermaid
Maya Hope as Delta
Maya Hope grew up in Germantown, Maryland, and recently earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from Slippery Rock University. She is excited to be joining Storybook Theatre on tour this summer and looks forward to bringing The Little Mermaid to life with young performers across the Midwest.
Maya has a deep love for working with children and finds great joy in watching their creativity and confidence grow on stage. In her free time, she enjoys reading novels, writing poetry, and continuing her journey with American Sign Language. A firm believer in embracing imperfection, Maya is passionate about creating inclusive, expressive spaces for all. This summer, she’s thrilled to help tell the story of the sea as Delta!
Isaac Derbyshire as Caliban
Isaac Derbyshire hails from Indiana and has been passionate about theatre for most of his life. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Acting at Purdue University Fort Wayne. This marks Isaac’s first tour with Storybook Theatre, and he’s excited to share his love of the stage while helping inspire the next generation of young performers to discover the magic of theatre.
Outside of acting, Isaac enjoys reading and writing, especially getting lost in the world of a good book. His dream is to one day write an award-winning play of his own. This summer, audiences will be captivated by his portrayal of the dastardly Caliban!
Goldilocks & The Three Bears
Delia Hartman as D.A. Phibbs
Originally from Herndon, Virginia, Delia Hartman has called New York home for the past four years while earning her BFA in Musical Theatre from Long Island University. She is delighted to be embarking on her first adventure with Storybook Theatre, bringing Goldilocks and the Three Bears to life on stage.
Having grown up surrounded by educational theatre, Delia is especially grateful for the opportunity to work with so many talented young performers and looks forward to watching their theatrical journeys unfold.
When she’s not performing, Delia is passionate about birds, books, and beverages of all kinds — ask her for a recommendation and she’ll be happy to share! This summer, join her onstage as we all try to answer the age-old question: Did Goldilocks do it!?
Bryan Curtis Larson as Judge Mental
Originally from Big Bear California, Bryan Curtis Larson is an MFA Acting canidate at Western Illinois University and a proud graduate of Brigham Young University-Hawaii, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Music and Theatre. he is excited to be touring with Storybook Theatre, bringing a fresh twist on Goldilocks and the Three Bears to young audiences across the Midwest.
Bryan is passionate about inspiring the next generation of performers and believes in the power of storytelling to spark creativity and imagination.
When he’s not on stage, Bryan enjoys strumming his guitar or ukulele, spending time with his family, and hanging out with his dog, Izzy. He’s grateful for every opportunity to connect through theatre and looks forward to continuing this creative adventure with new audiences and fellow artists. This summer, Bryan will proudly keep order in the court as Judge Mental!
Twice Upon a Time
Kellie Cameron as Fairy Godmother
Kellie Cameron was born and raised in Bloomington, Illinois, and earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from Western Illinois University in 2016. Since then, she has performed with a number of professional theaters, including Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, National Theatre for Children, Minneapolis Musical Theatre, and Valleyfair Entertainment.
In addition to performing, Kellie is a passionate early childhood music educator with Ladybug Music MN. she’s honored to co-lead Storybook Theatre alongside Chris and is excited to help create a space where young artists can grow, explore, and thrive. This summer, Kellie brings a little magic and a lot of sparkle to the stage as the Fairy Godmother in Twice Upon a Time!
Chris Guidi as Rip Van Winkle
Originally from Farminton, Illinois, Chris Guidi has called the Twin Cities home since 2019. He earned his BA in Theatre Performance from Western Illinois University in 2015. His work with Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre and Florida Studio Theatre sparked a deep passion for youth and educational theatre — one that continues to grow with every production.
When he’s not performing, Chris works as a freelance makeup artist. He’s thrilled to bring Storybook Theatre to life alongside Kellie and is dedicated to fostering creativity, compassion, and confidence in young performers. This summer, Chris will charm audiences as the every-drowsy Rip Van Winkle in Twice Upon a Time!