AOO Directors

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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 Twenty eight 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. 

Mark David Williams is a graduate of Belmont University with a degree in Commercial Voice and is also a worship leader, session singer and vocal coach.  For 8 years he recorded and traveled the world with the tenor trio, TENORE, in which he wrote and recorded a song with Grammy and Tony Award Winner, Heather Headley.  He has taught voice for over 20 years independently and is currently an adjunct Voice Professor at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN and a worship leader at World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro. He has directed many shows and has performed lead roles in Jekyll and Hyde, The Secret Garden and The Pirates of Penzance.  He's had the honor of performing in Germany, China, Uganda, Italy and in such places as Carnegie Hall and the Ryman Auditorium. He has recorded for Disney, Sea World, Yamaha, and various video games. Mark has had the privilege to share the stage with Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban and Sarah Brightman.  He is passionate about sharing his experience and love of music with others. Mark is Directing Mary Poppins in June 2025. Audition link coming soon!

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.

ROYCE PHILLIPS – MUSIC DIRECTOR

Royce is very excited to be Music Directing his first show for Audience of One Productions and working

with the multi-talented performers and production team! Having worked on several previous shows

with Mark Williams (“Beauty and the Beast”, “Hunchback of Notre Dame”, and “Sister Act”), Royce is

happy to re-unite with him to bring “Mary Poppins” to life on the Audience of One stage. Royce has a

Bachelor of Music Education degree from Millikin University (Decatur, IL), and he is the Director of the

Center For The Arts Vocal Academy. Royce is also a very active Music Director and Musician throughout

Middle TN, having worked on recent shows such as “Rent”, “Beautiful-The Carole King Musical”,

“Chicago”, “She Loves Me”, and “Little Shop of Horrors”. Royce made his Directorial debut in 2024 with

“tick, tick…BOOM!” Sit back, relax, and enjoy “Mary Poppins”!

  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! 

Rachel Vanatta has always had a passion for musical theatre and a deep love for music. She has had the privilege to be a part of over a dozen shows, contributing to some as stage manager and some as performer. A few of her favorite credits include: Into the Woods, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Anastasia, and Fiddler on the Roof. In addition to her love for performing, she studied piano for 9 years and is currently teaching piano to students in her private studio. She has received 2 years of vocal instruction and is continuing to train, in order to strengthen her skillset and the skillset of others. Rachel is excited for all the Lord is doing through Audience of One, and she is honored to share her knowledge and love of music with this community. 

Alex Dee earned his BFA in Musical Theatre at Lipscomb University. He has been performing on the Capitol Theatre stage since Audience of One’s debut in 2015. Some of his favorite roles include: Race in Newsies, Bert in Mary Poppins and Gideon in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. 

Memorable accomplishments include Mike Costa in A Chorus Line at Circle Players, training with the Broadway Collective, Swing in Elf at Nashville Rep. and recently playing Bobby Child in Crazy for You at Lipscomb University, Mike Teevee in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sonny in Grease and Ensemble dancer for All Shook UP and Anastasia at Cumberland County Playhouse. 

Alex’s love for dance and tapping is evident as he created the Tap Choreography for A Christmas Carol, dazzled us with incredible choreography in Guys and Dolls and Grease. He is excited to have his final performance on the Capitol Theatre stage and Choreograph Seven Bride for Seven Brothers before he begins his career in New York.

Bryce was born in Louisville Kentucky and grew up in southern Indiana. He has been doing theatre since the fourth grade and graduated with a BFA in Acting from Lipscomb University. You may have seen him as an actor at StudioTenn or Nash Rep, and is now fulfilling a lifelong dream by directing. He will be moving to NYC next year to pursue his dreams and an even higher level. He is also a devout Christian, and future seminarian who believes in the mission of Audience of one. Bryce’s life motto is the Latin phrase Soli Deo Gloria.
 

 

Debbie Shannon has been teaching Middle and High School Choral music, Concert Band, Marching Band, Show Choirs plus Elementary General Music classes for over 20 years. Tennessee Performing Arts Center awarded her "Teacher of the Year" in 2012.

She earned her Bachelor Degree in Music Education K-12 from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.

She has directed choirs throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. 

Ms. Shannon was the owner and director of Artist Community Theater (ACT) for 8 years based in Nolensville, TN. 

She currently is the Fine Arts Director for Ezell-Harding Christian School which engages over 170+ students in all areas of the Fine Arts including, private lessons in piano, drums, guitar, violin, voice plus she manages classes in Art, Theater, Dance, and Step Team. 

Debbie has her own private studio for piano and voice students and is so thankful to join the AOO family of artists. 

 Andréa Campbell has been a part of the theatre community for over 15 years and has been dancing for 10. In addition to a love for performing, she also has a passion for choreography. She has choreographed countless musicals and shows at Hendersonville Performing Arts Company, Liberty Creek, Centerstage Performing Arts Academy, Larry Keeton, and many others. Andréa is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, and works as the Theatre Director at Liberty Creek High School.  

 LAURA OSNES is a two-time Tony Award nominee for her poignant performances on Broadway in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella and Bonnie & Clyde. Other Broadway credits include Bandstand, Anything Goes, South Pacific, and Grease, having won the role of Sandy on NBC’s reality talent competition, “You’re The One That I Want” at the age of 21. Osnes has charmed millions in five Hallmark Channel original movies and has also been seen on television in Just In Time (GAF), A Dash Of Christmas (GAF), Fosse/Verdon (F/X), Dynasty (CW), and Elementary (CBS). Her crystal clear and powerful soprano regularly graces symphony halls and cabaret venues around the globe, including filmed performances with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Live from Lincoln Center (PBS), A Capitol Fourth (PBS), and The Kennedy Center Honors (CBS). Her voice can be heard on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Team Umi Zoomi (Nickelodeon), and Chip Chilla (Bentkey), as well as several original Broadway cast recordings and her two solo albums. A recent transfer to Nashville, Tennessee, Laura has released nine original songs this past year as a singer/songwriter. She created the role of Violet in the world-premiere of Nashville’s residency show, Shiners, and recently launched a film production company with her husband, Nathan Johnson. @lauraosnes