Robin Raines

Robin Raines was “born a coal miner’s daughter” in the mountains of Grundy, Virginia. The loose connection to such a famous singer has always given her the delusional idea that she should sing to the top of her lungs to any song she recognizes. Since that talent never created much of a cash flow, Robin got a degree in Architecture from Virginia Tech in 1996. She works as an architect at Rowhouse Architects in Asheville. Her theater credits include: The Runner Stumbles and the Velveteen Rabbit. She has also been an active participant in the 48 hour movie project in Asheville for the past two years, comprising her favorite role: A restaurateur with a demon possessed, murdering sock puppet on her arm.

Marissa Williams

Marissa Williams was born and raised in New Hampshire, but relocated to Asheville a year and a half ago for a change of pace. She received her Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of New Hampshire and uses her impeccable spelling and grammar skills as Advertising Coordinator at the Mountain Xpress. She's been involved with a smattering of theatre shows and events over the years, most memorably her four-year involvement in The Vagina Monologues, which she co-directed the final year. She lives in North Asheville with her boyfriend, Wes, and her dog, Butterbean.

Stage Manager: Beth Herrman

Beth Herrman has been in Asheville for five years and has been a part of stage managing all the LYLAS shows. She appeared on stage in LYLAS's West Asheville Side Story and also in Asheville Community Theatre's production of One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and was seen most recently as Sharon in Forever with RunAmok Productions. When not on stage is is hanging out with her darling new pup!

LYLAS Bios

Karri Brantley

Jenny Bunn

Sarah Carpenter

Beth Keefauver

Emily McClain

Emily Miller

Betsy Puckett

Robin Raines

Marissa Williams

Stage Manager: Beth Herrman

Karri Brantley

Karri is originally from the 'mitten' (Michigan) & graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit with a BFA in acting, as well as the prestigious Second City Detroit Conservatory focusing on the art of Improv, Writing & Directing. She worked in a variety of venues up there to include 1515 Broadway, The Hilberry Theatre, & the Motor Lounge. She moved to Asheville in 2003 to start her very own touring theatre, Bright Star Children's Theatre, with her now husband, David! They live in Hendersonville & she was last seen in 'Jack & Diane' in the 2005 catalyst series at NC Stage. She also directed "Seeing Stars in Dixie" at ACT and "Grace & Glory" at Parkway Playhouse in Burnsville.