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.

Ross MacKenzie, founder and director of Foxtale Theater Productions

Events

Japanese castle roof with text 'From Castle to Courage' and silhouette of a samurai with heart symbol.

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

  • Yasuko Kuramitsu, a decorated screenwriter best known for her work on Netflix’s Alice in Borderland

    Yasuko Kuramitsu

    WRITER
    Award-winning screenwriter behind Alice in Borderland and recipient of the Fuji TV and Ichikawa Shinichi Awards.

  • Masa Kanome, the leader of Burai Productions, brings real-life samurai energy to the stage following a former tennis career.

    Masa Kanome

    ACTOR
    Actor, producer, and founder of Burai Productions—bringing real-life samurai spirit to the screen and stage.

  • Hiro Matsunaga, recognized for his roles in Lil Tokyo Reporter and Survivors

    Hiro Matsunaga

    ACTOR
    Film and stage actor trained at Stella Adler, known for Lil Tokyo Reporter and Burai – Standing All Alone.

  • Candice Mari Sakamoto, whose screen credits include Grey’s Anatomy, Never Have I Ever, The Rookie, and Bullet Train

    Candice Mari Sakamoto

    ACTRESS
    Tokyo-born actress and former Paramount Pictures publicist with credits in Grey’s Anatomy, Bullet Train, and more.

  • Narisa Suzuki, whose versatile film and TV work includes Snowfall, Days of Our Lives, The Gunslingers, and Prisoners of the Ghostland.

    Narisa Suzuki

    ACTRESS
    Award-winning actress with roles in Days of Our Lives, Snowfall, and Prisoners of the Ghostland.

  • Taishi Tamaki, known for his appearance on Terrace House: Aloha State, is now gaining attention in Hollywood for his dynamic sword-fighting and acting.

    Taishi Tamaki

    ACTOR
    Terrace House: Aloha State alum and samurai performer making waves in Hollywood’s acting and sword-fighting scene.

  • Yuwi Kim, an actress from Tokyo who came to the U.S. in 2013 with a background in dance and began her acting career in 2017. She has since appeared in a range of productions, from short films to full-length theatrical performances.

    Yuwi Kim

    ACTRESS
    Tokyo-born performer blending dance and drama, with experience in both short films and full-length theatre productions.