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. 

  Jalen Hunt is a young actor with big dreams of performing and choreographing on big stages! Jalen started performing in high school, playing favorite roles like Buddy in Elf the Musical, Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, Evelyn in Anything Goes, etc. He continued his love for musical theater outside of high school as well, at theater companies like Audience of One learning to be dance captain and swing in productions like White Christmas and Seven Brothers for Seven Brides. He is pursuing theatre in college, pursuing a BFA in musical theatre and has played roles such as Harry in Once Upon A Mattress, Tinsworthy and ensemble roles in 9 to 5, during his freshman year at George Mason University. He is very excited for what's to come in the future as he explores his future in choreographing with his next project at Audience of One Productions, He hopes to see you there! 

 Sage Bohacek is beyond grateful for this opportunity and to join such an amazing cast and team! Sage is currently on a gap year continuing her passion of musical theater with different theater companies around the US. Previous musical theater roles include: Wednesday (The Addams Family), Little Red Riding Hood (Into the Woods), Elle Woods (Legally Blonde), Ariel (Little Mermaid), and Glinda (Wizard of Oz). Sage is extremely thankful to rejoin her AOO family after being in their lovely production of White Christmas (Susan). She is extremely excited to grow in her choreography and hopes to see you at Beetlejuice Jr! 

Braden Bruce is a dedicated performer from Nashville, TN, with nearly a decade of experience on stage. He is a studying tenor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he has trained under renowned instructors including Met Opera performer Renée Tatum and Andrew Skoog, and is currently pursuing a degree in Vocal Music Education with a minor in Music Composition. Braden has a deep passion for musical theatre and has brought to life memorable roles such as The Baker in Into the Woods, Gleb in Anastasia, and Max Detweiler in The Sound of Music. He has since appeared with Knoxville Opera in their 2024–2025 season productions of The Pirates of Penzance and La Bohème. Braden discovered his passion for teaching and directing ensembles nearly six years ago and has been pursuing it wholeheartedly ever since. There’s nothing he loves more than helping someone grow into their full potential as a singer. Braden has worked as a music director, stage director, choral clinician, and private vocal coach, and is continuing to find new, innovative ways to empower the voices of his students—always striving to bring out the best in his students and himself..