Cast and Crew

Cast & Creative Team

Stella Broome as Annie Week 1

Stella Broome (Annie) is absolutely thrilled to make her debut at Audience of One with this incredible cast and crew! She began her theater journey two years ago as Star to Be in Annie Jr and has since been cast in several local productions, notably playing Alice in Alice in Wonderland Jr and Young Anna in Frozen Jr. Offstage, Stella is a 5th grade homeschool student who loves creating art, exploring the outdoors, and cuddling her two corgis. She wants to thank her family for teaching her, supporting her, and listening to her endless hours of belting show tunes.

Molly Sanderson as Annie Week 2

Molly Sanderson (Annie) is delighted to be back on her favorite stage at The Capitol Theatre in a dream role. She is currently in 5th grade at Friendship Christian School. She found her love for musical theater at a very young age. Some of her credits include AOO’s Mary Poppins (Jane Banks), Newsies Jr. (Les), Beetlejuice Jr. (Sky), and Music Man Jr. (Ensemble). She has also taken on the roles of Cindy Lou Who in Seussical the Musical (Gallatin High School) and The Cat in the Hat in Seussical Jr. (Coles Ferry Elementary). She hopes this production brings you joy and fills you with Christmas spirit.

Eli Reese Kohring as Molly Week 1

Eli Reese Kohring is overjoyed to take the stage as Molly in Annie at Audience of One Theater! After appearing in Beetlejuice as her first show with the company, she quickly fell in love with performing and the amazing friendships she’s made along the way. Being part of this production is extra special since she gets to share it with her little sister and mom. Playing Molly has been a dream come true and is her favorite role yet!

Gabriella Graham as Kate Week 1

Gabriella Graham (Kate) is a third grader making her community theatre debut here at AOO! She is a former student of Debbie's School of Dance and enjoys taking piano lessons and attending drama camp. She was last seen on stage in Miracle on Main Street at Lighthouse
Church in Mount Juliet. She is excited to be doing her first show with her mom, and she wants to thank her dad for his support and God for giving her strength and peace.

Lucy Nichols as Tessie Week 1

Lucy Nichols (Tessie) is thrilled to be performing in Annie! Lucy’s past stage credits include The Wizard of Oz (Lullabye League), The Sound of Music (Marta Von Trapp), The Aristocats Jr. (Marie), The Music Man Jr. (Gracie Shin), and Seussical Jr. (Young Kangaroo). When she’s not on stage, Lucy enjoys writing her own stories, playing piano, and composing original songs. Lucy is excited for her debut show with Audience of One, and is grateful to be part of this amazing cast and crew. Lucy would like to thank her family, friends, and former and current "stage families" for their endless love and support!

Britton Jorgenson as Tessie Week 2

Britton (Tessie) is so excited to return to the stage in ‘Annie.’ She’s had the pleasure of performing in several Audience of One productions; Lion King Jr., Music Man Jr., and Newsies Jr. . While the stage remains one of her favorite places to be, you can also find her playing volleyball, dancing, laughing with her siblings, and loving life. She is thankful to God for enabling her with an opportunity to bring him glory through the platform of performing arts.

Scarlett Leurs as Pepper Week 1

Scarlett Leurs (Pepper, Week 1) is beyond excited to be part of this incredible show and to play Pepper! A homeschooled freshman in high school, this marks her seventh production and her first with Audience of One. Her favorite role to date has been the Cat in the Hat in Seussical Jr. with Dynamic Theater Company this past summer. She is especially grateful for the opportunity to share this experience with her mother and sister.

Sidney Cantrell as Pepper Week 2

Sidney Cantrell is excited to play Pepper in Audience of One’s production of Annie. She recently appeared as Maxine Dean in AO1’s Beetlejuice Jr. and her middle school’s production of Beetlejuice Jr. as well. Sidney is a multidisciplinary performer who loves singing, dancing, and acting. She is an active member of her school choir and drama department and is grateful for the opportunity to perform with such an amazing cast. She thanks her family, directors, and teachers for their support.

Madison Stafford as July Week 1

Madison Stafford is delighted to return to Audience of One, where she recently appeared as Otho in Beetlejuice Jr. She is currently performing as July in the wonderful production of Annie. A passionate performer who loves the stage, Madison has starred as Matilda in Matilda, Jovie in Elf, and Flounder in The Little Mermaid, and earned first place in the Spotlight Competition with a powerful performance from Beetlejuice and as the Candy Man in Willy Wonka Jr. Her experience also includes performing with the Disney Ensemble Performance Company and the Singers Company of Orange in shows like Peter Pan and Finding Wonderland.

Ellen McLaughlin as July Week 2

Ellen McLaughlin (July) is a fifth grader at Springdale Elementary in Mt. Juliet. Her theatre credits include Mary Poppins (Jane Banks), Beetlejuice, Jr. (Girl Scout/Cheerleader), Shrek Jr. (Teen Fiona), Beauty & the Beast Jr. (Silly Girl), Peter Pan Jr. (Lost Boy), NewsiesJr. (Newsie/Tapper), The Music Man Jr. (Ensemble), and Seussical (Young Kangaroo). ThisFebruary she will be performing the role of Rafiki in The Lion King, Jr. at Springdale Elementary. She has studied ballet for seven years at Ballet Adora and tap for three years at Dynamic Ballroom & Performing Arts. When she isn’t performing, she enjoys knitting, crocheting, and drawing. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her and Audience of One for giving her this opportunity! She hopes you enjoy the show!

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