Broadway Jr. Directors and Creative Team

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 Braden Miller is a theatre artist based in Jackson, TN. He grew up in Lebanon and is an alumnus of Friendship Christian School. Braden obtained his BA in Theatre Performance from Freed-Hardeman University, where he received University awards for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Technician of the Year, and is a current MFA candidate at the University of Idaho in their Theatre Arts (Directing emphasis) program. Braden has worked professionally recording vocals for Musical Theatre International, two seasons at Theatre West Virginia on multiple productions, and at Thin Air Theatre Company. He also served as Director of Theatre and Choir for the last two years at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, TN, and currently serves as Youth Camp Artistic Director for the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO. Some of Braden’s Director credits include Shrek the Musical, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, and The Sound of Music. He has also assisted Sharon Fenwald Chadwick at Theatre West Virginia. Some of Braden’s favorite acting credits are Preacher Anse Hatfield (Hatfields and McCoys), Dr. Philip Gottschall (God’s Man in Texas), and Daddy Warbucks (Annie). He is thrilled to be joining Audience of One as a Director and Teacher and cannot wait to create art with our students! 

Xandria Cross is a dynamic choreographer and performing artist whose career over the past decade encompasses television, film, theater, and music. 

As a passionate educator, Xandria has shared her love of the arts with students of all ages, from Pre-K to adults.

In 2022, she founded The Palace Players, a nonprofit theater company in Knoxville, TN, where she teaches and directs full-scale productions. 

Her choreography credits include White Christmas (Audience of One Productions), Oliver! (Maryville College Theatre), The Sound of Music (Lighthouse Youth Theatre), Into the Woods, The Little Mermaid, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, and iconic numbers from productions such as Anastasia, Aladdin, Singin’ in the Rain, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Annie, Newsies, and more with The Palace Players.

It is her goal to inspire the next generation of performers to grow their God given gifts with excellence and she is thrilled to be working with the Audience of One team.

Angie Dee is an actor, writer, acting coach/therapist and director who studied theatre arts at Jacksonville State University, Southern Union and post graduate work with ASHA and Tom Todoroff.   A transport from Atlanta, Angie enjoyed multiple aspects of the arts: voiceover work, spokesperson model, TV commercial work, Improv and theatre. She has written, directed and produced 11 original works before moving into the musical theatre arena. Some of her most memborable roles include: Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz and Emma Parker in Bonnie and Clyde. She hasdirected over Thirty shows at Capitol Theatre to sold-out audiences.  Her credits include: West Side Story, Little Women, She Loves Me, Mary Poppins, Addams Family, Matilda, Newsies, Hunchback, Into the Woods, The Little Mermaid, Anastasia and Bonnie and Clyde…just to name a few. Angie has acting students who have landed lead roles in movies such as The Accountant. She continues to coach actors for both film and stage. Angie is excited for the upcoming season and looks forward to what the Lord will do as she continues to follow his calling. 

Jenny Youngman is a classically trained vocalist and pianist, a singer/songwriter, an author, and currently serves Providence Church in Mount Juliet as the worship pastor. For twenty years, Jenny has taught voice lessons, organized and led youth choirs, and been the music director for her church’s worship teams. Jenny is passionate about seeing young people find their voices and discover their God-given gifts. Her latest book is Scrambled Starts: Family Prayers for Morning, Bedtime, and Everything in Between (Upper Room Books).  She has also released two full-length albums: Glimpse of Glory and The Girl with Good Intentions.