Deanna Richards makes her North Carolina Symphony debut in these concerts.

  Currently residing in Raleigh, Deanna Richards considers herself to be a native of both Clinton, Maryland and Charlotte, North Carolina. She is a recent graduate of William Peace University (WPU), where she earned her bachelor’s degree in musical theatre.

   Richards has performed regionally at Theatre Raleigh, Raleigh Little Theatre, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, and the North Carolina Executive Mansion. Favorite roles include Leading Player in Pippin (Raleigh Little Theatre), Ensemble in Oh What a Night! (Theatre Raleigh), Kate in The Wild Party (WPU), Rose in Meet Me in St. Louis (WPU), and Ensemble in Evita (Children’s Theatre of Charlotte).