Meet the Cast and Crew of Legally Blonde
Omar Abdelnabi
Omar Abdelnabi (Nikos Argitakos/Ensemble) is a Junior, and is making his debut premiere with this year's show Legally Blonde. Although it is his first time acting on the Bearden High School stage, it is not his first time performing, as he has been a part of Bearden Choir for the past three years. Outside of performing the fine arts, you can find Omar running for the Varsity Track Team, playing pickleball, or spending time with his family and friends. He hopes you share a laugh with him, and enjoy the show!
Caroline Alley
Caroline Alley (Chutney) is a Senior, and is honored to be making her musical theatre debut for her last year! This is her third year with Bearden Theatre, and has previously been seen on stage in the 2024 spring production of Treasure Island (Jim Hawkins) and the 2025 spring production of Hamlet (Ophelia), as well as Bearden’s 2023 fall one-act. She won best actress at the 2024 TTA one-act competition, as well as best actress at the 2025 SETC one act competition, competing at both with Bearden’s production of La Dispute (Egle). She has also worked as a props crew member backstage for many of Bearden’s musicals, including The Music Man (2023) and Mary Poppins (2024). This year, she is directing the 2025 one-act called Shadow Play. She has had a blast working with the cast and crew of Legally Blonde, and would like to thank everyone who pushed her to step out of her comfort zone. She hopes to make them proud!
John Anderson
John Anderson (Lowell) is a Junior, and this is his first show with Bearden Theatre. In his free time, he likes to listen to music, hang out with his friends, and watch instagram reels. He hopes you love Legally Blonde!
David Badillo
David Badillo (Padamadan) is a puerto-rican Sophomore, and this is his first show with Bearden Theatre. He loves the fine arts program, and plays as a tenor in Bearden Choir. In his free time, he loves to eat, sing, and play pickle ball. Additionally, he also loves Jesus and all the new experiences hes been able to be apart of. He had worked very hard to perform this show for you all so get hyped!!!
Ellery Carlon
Ellery Carlon (Delta Nu, Ensemble) is a Junior, and is thrilled to be in her first production with Bearden Theatre. Ellery has been a lifetime musical lover, but this is her first time in a musical as a performer. When she is not on stage, you can find her in a dance class, with a good book, or spending time with her family!
Elijah Clemes
Elijah Clemes (Carlos) is a Senior performing in his fifth show with BHS — including The Music Man, Treasure Island, Mary Poppins, and Hamlet. Elijah loves musical theatre with all his heart and even trains in his craft within Bearden’s Improv Team. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Afton Cruze
Afton Cruze (Dana, Ensemble) is a Junior this year, and this is her second year with Bearden Theatre, making her debut last year with Mary Poppins. Aside from the arts, Afton enjoys track and cross country, ice skating, spending time with friends and family, hiking, and Weigel’s chocolate milk. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Kaylee Dickson
Kaylee Dickson (Bookish Hair Client, Ensemble) is a Sophomore, and this is her first year in Bearden theatre. If she is not on the Bearden stage, you can find her performing around Knoxville in various rock bands with her friends or watching different musicals at the Tennessee Theatre. She hopes you enjoy Legally Blonde!
Lily Dyer
Lily Dyer (Store Manager, Ensemble) is a Sophomore, and this is her first year in Bearden Theatre! Lily has a passion for music, and she loves to sing and play guitar. She is also a tennis player and loves to serve on the court! Her favorite musical is Phantom of the Opera!
Chloe Ellis
Chloe Ellis (Margot) is a Senior, and this is her third and final year in Bearden Theatre! She has been doing theatre her whole life, but has recently been seen in Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook (Junie B), The Music Man (Ensemble), Mary Poppins (Ensemble), La Dispute (Adine), and Frozen Jr. (Elsa). When not on stage, she loves to hang out with her friends, rewatch The Office, and makes frequent visits to Taco Bell with Mckenna Webb. After graduation, she plans to get her bachelors in Music Education! She would like to thank her friends and family, especially her parents, for their constant encouragement all these years and hopes you remember Jesus + nothing = everything!!!
Elizabeth Farmer
Elizabeth Farmer (Reporter, Delta Nu, Ensemble) is a Junior, and this is her second year with Bearden Theatre. Legally, this is her first musical. Elizabeth is serious about this show. It certainly got the cast and crew whipped into shape! She hopes you found what you want out of this musical. She feels so much better now that you are here!
Gabby Gregg
Gabby Gregg (Pilar) is a Junior, and this will be her second year with Bearden Theatre. She loves to sing, dance, and spend time with her friends. Her favorite snack is chips and queso (even though she is lactose intolerant). If you can not find her with her friends, you will definitely find her asleep in her room. Gabby is so excited to have her first big role in a musical and can not wait for everyone to come see it!
Layla Griffey
Layla Griffey (Elle Woods) is in her Senior year and is absolutely ecstatic to be in this production of Legally Blonde. Layla has previously been in Bearden’s production of The Music Man, The Palace Player’s The Little Mermaid (Mersister), and Bearden’s Mary Poppins (Mrs. Banks). This past summer, she had the opportunity to attend Governor’s School for the Arts studying musical theatre. She is also involved in Bearden’s choir program as a member of Bearden Singers, B-Side Acapella, and serves on the choir board as the President. Layla has previously been in All East and All State choir. She would like to thank her mom and dad for always supporting her passions and giving their love and encouragement to her. She would also like to thank Bearden’s Theatre and Choir programs for being a home to her and presenting her with incredible opportunities and an abundance of support. Proverbs 3:5-6.
Taylor Haun
Taylor Haun (Professor Callahan, Business Crew) is a Senior, and is glad to be back on stage for his fifth production with Bearden Theatre. He loves stories and movies, and his friends and family are what make his world spin. Off the stage, you will find him on the Improv Comedy team or hanging out with his favorite people at Fellowship Church on Wednesday nights. He hopes you have an awesome time at Legally Blonde, especially during his triple backflip scene in the second act, and, as always, he kindly asks that you fill the room with thunderous applause at the end of the show!
Spencer Hayman
Spencer Hayman (Pforzheimer, Ensemble) is a Senior, and this is his third year with Bearden Theatre. If he is not in the fine arts hallway on just about any day of the week, then he is probably at home wondering what else to do. In his other free time, you will find him out with his friends or sleeping. He hopes you find What You Want from watching Legally Blonde!
Daniela Hernandez
Daniela Hernandez (Leilani) is so excited for you to watch Legally Blonde! She has loved theatre for as long as she can remember and she has a passion for acting and the arts! She loves the community and people she has met through every show she has done. She loves drawing, baking, and singing! She was last in the musical Newsies with The Palace Players! She hopes you enjoy the show!
Anna Higdon
Anna Higdon (Court Stenographer, Ensemble) is a Sophomore at Bearden High School. She first debuted in Alice in Wonderland Jr. at Catholic High School. This is her first debut in the Bearden Theatre department. When she is not at a dance rehearsal, you can find her taking dance classes at her local studio, Dancers’ Studio, hanging out with her grandparents, or at local restaurants in Knoxville. Some of her favorites include Soccer Taco and Calhoun's. She hopes you enjoy her first Bearden Theatre debut Legally Blonde the Musical!
Timothy Hodge
Timothy Hodge (Dad/Jet Blue Pilot, Ensemble) is a Junior, and this is his first year in Bearden Theatre. After promising to his friends that he would not become a “theatre kid,” he joined improv and got casted into the one-act. He spends his days driving, singing, hanging out with friends, or complaining about AP classes. He hopes you are [serious]-ly ready for Legally Blonde!
Nora Johnson
Nora Johnson (Winthrop, Ensemble) is a Senior, and is excited for you to see Legally Blonde! This is Nora’s seventh show, having most recently played Gertrude in Hamlet and Martha in Shadow Play. She is also involved in choir and is co-captain on Bearden’s “It’s in the Jeans” Improv Comedy team! If not at Bearden, you will almost always find her in the Kroger Dairy Section or driving under the speed limit on George Williams ;)
Alastor King
Alastor King (Ensemble) is a Junior. This is his first year in Bearden Theatre. He can always be found with his sketchbook on him and is inordinately grateful for his friends and family who pushed him to pursue the dream he’s had since fifth grade.
Blake Leslie
Blake Leslie (Kyle/Set Crew Head) is a Senior, and this is his third year in Bearden Theatre. When not building sets, you will find him lifting heavy weights, eating lots of food, or sleeping. He is grateful for all his friends and Bearden’s wonderful theatre community. We hope you bend and snap for our performance of Legally Blonde!
Maggie Miller
Maggie Miller (Vivienne Kensington) is a Senior, and this is her third year with Bearden Theatre! In her free time, you can find her hanging out with friends, eating tomatoes, or watching the sunset at the park! One day she will recreate the Pitch Perfect “riff off.” She hopes you enjoy the show!
Natalie Newman
Natalie Newman (Serena) is a Senior who is ecstatic to perform in her third musical with Bearden Theatre! She has performed in the last two Bearden musicals as an ensemble member in The Music Man and as Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins! She is also an active part of the choral program as Bearden Singers President, and she has attended All-East Honor Choir the last three years and All-State Honor Choir the last two years. In 2024, she attended Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts for Vocal Music. She wants to thank everyone who has supported her the past few years and is so excited to show you Serena’s moves! Go Delta Nu!
Chrissa Norman
Chrissa Norman (D.A. Joyce Riley) is a Junior this year, and is very excited to be a part of Bearden Theatre’s production of Legally Blonde. She has been involved with choir since 7th grade and has taken voice lessons since 6th. She previously participated in productions of The Addams Family (Pirate Ancestor) and The Phantom of the Opera (Ballerina). In her free time she enjoys swimming, sewing, and thrifting. She is proud to perform with all of the talented members of Bearden Theatre and is thankful she got the opportunity to be a part of this production. She would like to thank her parents for always believing in her and her friends for supporting her along the way!
Makayla Norvell
Makayla Norvell (Ensemble) is a Junior, and this is her second year with Bearden Theatre. She loves playing the piano and hanging out with friends in her free time, but most frequently, she is running from dance to theatre rehearsals and back. She wants to thank Jesus for this wonderful opportunity and her family and directors for encouraging her. Enjoy the show! “What, like it’s hard?” Psalm 95:1-2.
Lucy Powell
Lucy Powell (Saleswoman, Ensemble) is a Sophomore, and this is her first year participating in a Bearden Theatre production. She can most often be found in the choir room at Bearden High School or at Barnes and Noble buying books faster than she can read them (which is saying a lot). She hopes you enjoy the show!
Henry Rice
Henry Rice (Aaron Shultz, Ensemble) is a Sophomore, and is thrilled to make his debut with the Bearden Theatre Department. Henry has previously performed in many productions with the Appalachian Ballet Company. He would like to thank his friends and family for all of their support.
Caitlin Stout
Caitlin Stout (Whitney, Ensemble) is a Senior, this is her third year in Bearden Theatre and her fourth full show. Outside of theatre, she is also president of NAHS and also a Girl Scout. When she is not at school, she enjoys crafting, hiking, playing with her five dogs, and hanging out with friends.
Joesph Swinson
Joesph Swinson (Warner) is a Junior, and this is his second show on the Bearden stage. Coming out of Mary Poppins, he has found himself more in love with the theatre world. Joseph enjoys all sports, outdoors, singing, and time with his friends and family! He hopes you find Legally Blonde a meaningful and an overall enjoyable production!
Charlotte Vairetta
Charlotte Vairetta (Mom/Ensemble) is a Junior starting her second year in Bearden’s Musical Theatre program! When she is not singing and performing, you can bet you will find her playing her electric guitar or blasting music on her victrola record player. She is so excited to be a part of this amazing performance and to share it with you too. So sit back, relax, and have yourself a super day!
Phillips Vogel
Phillips Vogel (Brooke Wyndham, Ensemble) is a Junior at Bearden High School. When she isn’t dancing on stage, you can find her on the lacrosse field. Hobbies Pip love are baking in the kitchen or grabbing coffee with her friends. This summer she had the opportunity to go to Governor’s School of the Arts and pursue her passion for acting, singing, and dancing. This is Pip’s second show at Bearden and fifth show ever. She hopes you enjoy Legally Blonde!
Phoneix Wakefield
Phoenix Wakefield (Grandmaster Chad) is a Junior, and this is his first year with Bearden Theatre. He really enjoys music. He has done Bearden Singers for two years and is in Acapella. He can not wait to play Grandmaster Chad in Legally Blonde.
Brody Webb
Brody Webb (Dewey) is a Sophomore, and this is his first production with Bearden Theatre. In his free time, he loves to hang out with his friends, as well as sing with Bearden Choir. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Mckenna Webb
Mckenna Webb (Enid Hoopes) is a Junior this year and is thrilled for you to see this show! Outside of theatre, you can find her waving her arms around on the football field as one of the Bearden Bands Drum Majors, hanging out with her friends, and making frequent visits to Taco Bell with Chloe Ellis. She hopes you like the show!
Zane White
Zane White (Emmett Forrest) is a Senior, and this is his fifth production with Bearden Theatre. He has been in The Music Man, Mary Poppins, This Girl, and state winning one-act La Dispute. He is so excited to be back on the stage for Legally Blonde as Emmett Forrest. When he is not on stage, you can find him bowling with his friends or playing video games.
Joslyn Whitehead
Joslyn Whitehead (Gaelen, Ensemble) is a Junior, and this is her second show with Bearden Theatre since she was in the ensemble of Mary Poppins last year. When not preparing for the show, Joslyn loves singing in Bearden singers and private voice lessons. She is so grateful for everyone in her family, especially her mom for always supporting and believing in her no matter what! She hopes you enjoy this show just as much as she loves being in it!
Natalie Wilson
Natalie Wilson (H&H Salesgirl, Ensemble) is a Junior, and this is her second year with Bearden Theatre! Natalie enjoys singing with her friends in choir as well as by herself. If she is not singing or rehearsing a dance, you can find her at Starbucks for an iced coffee or a pumpkin cream chai! She is so excited to do a modern musical with Bearden Theatre and hopes you have a fantastic time watching everybody do what they do best! Enjoy! :)
Audrey Wyatt
Audrey Wyatt (Paulette) is a Junior, and this is her second show with Bearden Theatre. She made her first debut in Mary Poppins, and is returning to the stage as Paulette in Legally Blonde. She is so excited to take on this role and hopes you enjoy the show!
Emily Yang
Emily Yang (Kate) is a Junior, and this is her third year in Bearden Theatre. If she is not in the theatre, you can find her at the mall with her friends or at home in her comfy bed. She hopes you have a legally wonderful day!
Doug
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Otto
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Addison Aiello
Addison Aiello (Costumes Crew) is a Junior, and this is her first year in costumes. When she is not sewing, she enjoys playing waterpolo and swimming. Fun fact: when she is older she wants to be a lawyer! She hopes you enjoy the show!
Anna Bell
Anna Bell (Costume Crew) is a Junior in her third year of theatre and her second year of technical theatre. When she is not busy with school work or throwing herself into another hobby, she is usually found at different clubs (two of which, she is the president of) willing to help out the community in different ways. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Kylie Blasdell
Klie Blasdell (Costumes Crew) is a Sophomore, and this is her first year in Bearden Theatre! In her free time you can find her watching a show, playing with her cats, or hanging out with friends. She hopes you have fun, because you legally have to watch this show.
Kain Castaneda
Kain Castaneda (Set Crew) is a Junior, and this is his second semester in theatre. When he's not building the set, he is hanging out with his friends or playing with legos. He is excited to have another semester with everyone and hopes you enjoy the show!
Brooklynn Childress
Brooklynn Childress (Props Crew) is a Junior, and this is her second year in Bearden Theatre. When not trapped in the props room, she is with the Bearden Band playing flute or out with friends. She hopes you have a great time!
Caylee Cole
Caylee Cole (Props Crew) is a Junior, and this is her second year with Bearden Theatre! When she is not in props, you can find her reading or listening to Nessa Barett. She is extremely excited to have worked on Legally Blonde and hopes you enjoy the show!!
Gracen Daniel
Gracen Daniel (Props Crew Head) is a Junior, and this is her third show with Bearden Theatre. When not working in props, she can be found serving as vice president for National Art Honors Society, painting, or taking photos. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Katelyn Dunn
Katelyn Dunn (Costumes Crew) is a Junior, and this is her first year in Bearden Theatre! She loves to bake, sew, and do basically any sort of craft! She also has a profound love of reading. She loves spending time with her family, especially her dog Gus Gus. She hopes you absolutely love Legally Blonde!
Hunter Ewing
Hunter Ewing (Set Crew) is a Junior at Bearden High School and this is his first year in Bearden Theatre! Whenever he is not doing stage tech, he is volunteering with AYSO, assistant soccer coaching, or hanging out with Kain. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Evelyn Gager
Evelyn Gager (Costumes Crew) is a Junior, and this her second semester costuming for Bearden Theatre. When she is not making costumes, she is hanging out with her dogs or her friends. She loves music and rats. She is so excited for you to see Legally Blonde!
Berkley Harris
Berkley Harris (Business Crew) is a Junior this is her first year in theatre on the business crew and could not be more excited! When she is not helping behind the scenes, you will find her playing golf, rewatching Avatar the Last Airbender or building lego sets. Huge thanks to mom, dad, and her sister for always being there for her!
Andie James
Andie James (Set Crew) is a Junior, and this is her first year in Bearden Theatre. In her free time, Andie plays lacrosse, rock climbs, works at an ice cream shop, and is on the improv team. She hopes you do not object to this great show.
Mirabelle King
Mirabelle King (Costumes Co-Crew Head) is a Senior, and this is her third year with Bearden Theatre. She is the Co-Crewhead of costumes alongside her BFF! When Mirabelle is not sewing away, you can find her at Tacobell, watching anything minions related, or playing with her cats! She hopes you say “Ohmygod, ohmygod!” when you watch Legally Blonde!
Campbell Lacey
Campbell Lacey (Set Crew) is a Junior, and this will be her third show with Bearden Theatre. She is so excited to work with the new and familiar faces of Bearden Theatre for Legally Blonde. When not building super cool sets, you can find her rock climbing, listening to true crime, or hanging out with her friends. She hopes you enjoy Legally Blonde! #SETCREWBESTCREW!
Kirsten Loveday
Kirsten Loveday (Costumes Crew) is a Senior, and she is very excited for her fifth show. She did costumes for The Music Man, Treasure Island, Mary Poppins, and Hamlet. If you can't find her in the costume room she is in her room watching Netflix or playing with her little brother. She hopes you enjoy Legally Blonde!
Abi Lundberg
Abi Lundberg (Business Crew) is a Senior, and this is her third year in Bearden Theatre. When not drawing for business, Abi enjoys singing karaoke, eating sushi, and playing soccer. She is very appreciative of her friends, family, and cat. She hopes you find Legally Blonde purrfect. :)
Oswald Murmann
Oswald Murmann (Props Crew) is a Junior, and this is their second year working with the theatre. They really like jesters, and they hope you enjoy Legally Blonde!
Hayden Myers
Hayden Myers (Stage Manager) is a Senior in her second year with the Bearden Theatre Department. When she is not hanging out with actors or tech, you can find her supporting the Bearden Marching Band or downtown working at Cruze Farm. She loves this program and is so proud of her peers, and she hopes you will enjoy Legally Blonde as much as she does!
Juliet Odierna
Juliet Odierna (Costumes Crew) is a Junior, this is her first year at Bearden Theatre. When she is not making costumes, she spins in the school's colorguard. She likes to draw, act, and hang out with her friends. She hopes you have such a fetch time watching Legally Blonde!
Milena Painter
Milena Painter (Business Crew) is a Senior, and this is her fourth show with Bearden Theatre! In her free time, she likes to draw and play piano. This previous summer, she went to Governor's School for the Arts with a focus in Animation and Graphic Design. She is incredibly proud of her team and the work they have done! She hopes you enjoy the show!
Addison Pratt
Addison Pratt (Stage Manager) is a Senior, and this is her 6th show with Bearden’s Theatre program including Music Man (2023) as a set crew member, Treasure Island (2024) as backstage crew, Mary Poppins (2024) as a set crew member, and Hamlet (2025) as the stage manager. She also was the stage manager for the state award winning one-act, La Dispute, and has worked on other outside theatre productions. If not in the theatre she can be found drinking around seven cups of coffee a day or rock climbing. She is so excited to be stage managing Legally Blonde this year and hopes you enjoy the show!
Ben Roberts
Ben Roberts (Set Crew) is a Sophomore, and this is his first year with Bearden Theatre. In his free time, you can find him eating copious amounts of potato chips or singing in his church choir. He hopes you love Legally Blonde!
Brianna Schnell
Brianna Schnell (Props Crew) is a Junior, this is her second year in Bearden Theatre. Legally Blonde will be her first production at Bearden High School. In her free time she likes to bake/cook, listen to music, and spend time with friends and family. She hopes you enjoy the show and have a snap-tastic time!
Elizabeth Sellers
Elizabeth Sellers (Costumes Crew) is a Sophomore, and this is her first year in Bearden Theatre. When not in costumes, Elizabeth enjoys singing in Bearden Singers and playing piano. Additionally you can find her working with her Girl Scout Troop on some crazy, fun stuff or snuggling with her dog. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Hunter Simmons
Hunter Simmons (Set Crew) is a Senior, and this is his first time in Bearden Theatre! When he’s not on stage building sets, you can find him listening to Creed or working at Red Lobster. He is so excited to be in tech for Legally Blonde!
Abby Swanson
Abby Swanson (Costumes Co-Crew Head) is a Senior, and Legally Blonde is her fourth show! She is costume's Co-Crewhead with her BFF! When Abby is not sewing, you can find her getting her nails done, eating Taco Bell, or playing with her two cats! She is all about spreading kindness and pink-tastic vibes, one costume at a time!
Zeal Tegelaar
Zeal Tegelaar (Props Crew) is her first year being a part of Bearden High School Stage Tech. Zeal has already had such an amazing experience working with everyone. She is so excited she gets to help with Legally Blonde because it is a great movie and musical. Although it is her first year working on Stage Tech, she was in Theatre 1 last year and is going to be in Theatre 2 next semester. She has always loved acting and performing. In elementary school, she was in various plays (one of her favorite productions she has been in was A Fairy Tale Christmas), and she has had many different types of roles. It is fun having a change of view from being on stage sometimes to being behind the curtain!
Krysta Vaughan
Krysta Vaughan (Business Crew) is a Sophomore, and this is her first year in Bearden Theatre! When not in business, she enjoys listening to music, hanging out with her friends, and reading books. She is very appreciative of her family and friends. She hopes you find Legally Blonde fantastic!