
Welcome to
Foxtale Theater Productions
Our Founder & Director
Ross MacKenzie has always believed in the power of storytelling. Now, after more than three decades on international stages, the Middleburg-born actor, director, and co-founder of Fusion brings that power home with From Castle to Courage, an original Japanese samurai drama debuting at The Hill School on June 20 and 21 at 7PM. Tickets are free but seats but must be secured ahead of time, learn more at foxtaleproductions.com.
Ross MacKenzie is a seasoned actor and director whose career spans over 25 years across the U.S., U.K., and Japan. He trained at both the Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre of Arts in Hollywood, honing a craft that bridges classical rigor and contemporary depth. MacKenzie has performed in a wide range of productions, including King Lear, Cymbeline, Measure for Measure, and The Misanthrope, and has appeared in celebrated Japanese stage adaptations such as MacBeth, Hamlet, and Death of a Salesman. Notably, he directed a bilingual production of MacBeth in Kobe, Japan.
Events
June 20 & 21 @ 7PM
The Hill School Theater
Sheila C. Johnson Performing Arts Center
130 Madison St, Middleburg, VA 20117
In a surreal, timeless Japan where feudal honor meets flickers of modern life, Princess Narissa escapes her castle walls for a night of freedom—and unknowingly steps into danger. Recognized by two dishonorable samurai, she’s targeted for ransom. What follows isn’t a battle between kingdoms—it’s a war within.
Meet the Cast
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Yasuko Kuramitsu
WRITER
Award-winning screenwriter behind Alice in Borderland and recipient of the Fuji TV and Ichikawa Shinichi Awards. -
Masa Kanome
ACTOR
Actor, producer, and founder of Burai Productions—bringing real-life samurai spirit to the screen and stage. -
Hiro Matsunaga
ACTOR
Film and stage actor trained at Stella Adler, known for Lil Tokyo Reporter and Burai – Standing All Alone. -
Candice Mari Sakamoto
ACTRESS
Tokyo-born actress and former Paramount Pictures publicist with credits in Grey’s Anatomy, Bullet Train, and more. -
Narisa Suzuki
ACTRESS
Award-winning actress with roles in Days of Our Lives, Snowfall, and Prisoners of the Ghostland. -
Taishi Tamaki
ACTOR
Terrace House: Aloha State alum and samurai performer making waves in Hollywood’s acting and sword-fighting scene. -
Yuwi Kim
ACTRESS
Tokyo-born performer blending dance and drama, with experience in both short films and full-length theatre productions.