Into the Woods

Into the Woods - January 22 - January 25, 2026

Riverdale Children's Theatre

Production Team

Brandon Bieber

Director-Choreographer

is a New York City based writer, director, performer, and choreographer. Most recently he was the Associate Choreographer for the new Kiss of The Spider Woman Film starring Jennifer Lopez. He also Associate Choreographed the Netflix series Halston, Younger, and served as the Assistant Choreographer and Dance Coach to Michelle Williams and Sam Rockwell for the Award-winning TV series Fosse/Verdon on FX. As an actor, he performed on Broadway and in touring productions of Side Show, Follies, Anything Goes, Mary Poppins, Something Rotten! and White Christmas. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music.
Paul Loman

Music Director

Paul Loman is a teacher and musician who began working with RCT in 2016. He served as music director for shows at RCT Barnabas, RCT Riverdale, and Summer Lights. Paul is an organist and music director for a Catholic parish in Yonkers as well as for Fordham University. He is also a speech pathologist for the NYCDOE in the Bronx, where he works with amazing kindergartners.
Olivia Gonzalez

Stage Manager

Olivia is thrilled to be back at RCT this fall. A recent graduate from Wagner College with a B.A. in Theatre Performance. Previous credits: Tom Collins(Rent), Sour Kangaroo (Seussical), and Emma (The Prom). A part of RCT for so long, so many of her formative memories are because of this program. She is beyond excited to give back to the program that gave so much to her.
Becky Lillie Woods

Artistic Director

has a Master of Arts in Teaching Music from Lehman College and a BFA in Musical Theatre from Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. Under her direction, RCT has been recognized as one of the nation's top children's theatre companies by American Towns Media and Backstage Magazine. In 2015 Becky was nominated for TONY Awards Excellence in Theater Education Award.