ALANNA SAUNDERS’ PROJECTS

book by iVAN MENCHELL

lyrics by don black

music by frank wildhorn

Directed and choreographed by gerry mcintyre

music directed and conducted by tom griffin

pioneer theatre company, salt lake city

alanna as bonnie PARKER

“It’s worth the price of a ticket just to watch the stunning Alanna Saunders… Saunders looks like a movie star of the period (she sings about wanting to be like Clara Bow, who she actually resembles, along with Corinne Griffith and Lupe Vélez) and is also extremely charismatic, with an X-factor that makes it hard to tear your eyes from her while she’s on stage. Her singing voice is rich and sumptuous, but also delicate and refined. She creates a character that is multi-layered and absolutely relatable.”

— Gephardt Daily

“Saunders has an extraordinary singing voice that is somehow both warm and crystal clear, washing over the room with emotion.”

—Broadway World Salt Lake City

“Alanna Saunders (Bonnie Parker) and Michael William Nigro (Clyde Barrow) deliver stellar performances, exuding charisma and chemistry that will leave you breathless.”

—Front Row Reviewers

“Alanna Saunders soared in her solo numbers “Dyin Ain’t So Bad” and “How ‘Bout a Dance.””

—Utah Theatre Bloggers

music, lyrics and book by richard o’brien
Directed and choreographed by karen azenberg

music directed and conducted by Helen gregory

pioneer theatre company, salt lake city

alanna as janet

“Alanna Saunders brings incredible vocals.”

— BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City

“Every performance is top-notch. Some of the biggest standouts come from Janet (Alanna Saunders).”

—Daily Utah Chronicle

“Alanna had a phenomenal voice. I loved how the show gave her so many opportunities to howl and roar it out! I loved her acting too, as she was able to use her whole body to expertly navigate each scene in fear or whatever was required.”

—Utah Theatre Bloggers

“Alanna [is] marvelous to watch in [her] self-conscious transformation from virgin to sexually enlightened and confident being.”

—The Utah Review

by stephen laughton

Directed by johanna gruenhut

theater j, washington dc

alanna as ALEX

“Saunders is at times haunting, evocative, in-your-face, and quietly vulnerable when she needs to be. It is an exquisite performance.”

— MD Theatre Guide

“The players themselves are a pleasure to watch…Saunders’ kitten-like Alex grows in stature throughout. As Jesse shrinks into what he believes is inherited trauma, Alex matures as a mother and a woman.  She knows she must separate from her husband or be sucked into thehttps://www.broadwayworld.com/washington-dc/article/Review-ONE-JEWISH-BOY-at-Theater-J-20230616 black hole that his life is becoming. We never doubt their immense attraction and their abiding love, however, which makes their separation even more bitter.”

— DC Theater Arts

“Under the direction of Johanna Gruenhut, the actors do justice to that poignancy, including in vivid scenes of flirtation, romance and affectionate banter. Saunders in particular is marvelous, acing the brash liveliness of Alex, who during one burst of exuberance is seen draped in purple tinsel. Gavigan captures Jesse’s vulnerability, and both performers deftly calibrate the changes in their characters as the time frames shift.”

— Washington Post

“Gavigan brings an impressive array of emotions as Jesse, capturing both his lighthearted moments and the ones where his PTSD rears its head, and Saunders brings an equally nuanced approach to Alex’s joy, despair, and exasperation. Together, though, the two are electric. Gavigan and Saunders are so convincing, it hurts the heart to believe that their characters can’t make their relationship work – it’s impossible not to be invested in them.”

— Broadway World

Book by ken davenport

Music & lyrics by annmarie milazzo

Directed by casey hushion

choreographed by joshua bergasse

george street playhouse, new jersey

alanna as ensemble

Book & Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado

Music by Galt MacDermot

Directed by Susanna Gellert

weston theater company, vermont

alanna as Sheila

“The BRILLIANT FIREBALL ALANNA SAUNDERS… SANG, DANCED AND EVEN PLAYED SAXOPHONE WITH FLAIR”

— Barre Montpelier Times Argus

“alanna saunders sings with power and emotion and can wail on the sax, too”

— Seven Days

“the amazing alanna saunders”

— Chester Telegraph

written & created by roger bean

directed & choreographed by melissa rain anderson

alabama shakespeare festival

alanna SAUNDERS AS betty jean

“Surprisingly for women who are asked to play often cartoon-like characters, the exceptional cast manages to give some of these stories asurprising punch. Believe the title — the Wonderettes are marvelous.”

— Montgomery Advertiser

“Just sit back and enjoy the ride that the quartet delivers with enthusiasm and energy.”

— theatremontgomery

based upon the Paramount Pictures Film written for the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank
music and lyrics by Irving Berlin
book by David Ives and Paul Blake

directed by Gregg Edelman

the colonial theatre, berkshire theatre group

alanna SAUNDERS AS judy

“The ‘sister act’ of Betty and Judy is performed by two actual (and amazingly talented) sisters, Claire and Alanna Saunders... They are beautiful and fabulous performers, whether singing, dancing, or acting. A twin triple-threat!”

— Berkshire On Stage

“[Michael] Starr and Alanna Saunders work nicely, individually and as a team, particularly in their aptly named duet, “The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing.” Indeed, … the best things in Edelman’s production happen when it is dancing.”

— Berkshire Eagle

BOOK & LYRICS BY lynn ahrens
MUSIC BY stephen flaherty

based on the novel “my love, my love” by rosa guy

DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY GERRY MC INTYRE

pioneer theater, salt lake city

ALANNA SAUNDERS AS andrea/madam armand

“Alanna saunders, a stunningly beautiful actor, was a perfect combination of elegance and arrogance”

— Utah Arts Review

“saunders gives an outstanding performance. her storytelling capabilities shine through in the choreography”

— Front Row Reviewers Utah

book by michael mitnick
music by adam gwon
directed by lonny price
choreographed by josh rhodes
roundabout Theatre

alanna saunders as Dance Captain, u/s Pat, Jessie, Stacey

based on an original new story by j.k. rowling,
jack thorne & john tiffany
a new play by jack thorne
DIRECTED BY John Tiffany
CHOREOGRAPHED By Stephen HoggEtt
Lyric Theatre on Broadway

alanna saunders AS Company Member

“Epic Broadway Magic”

— NY Post

music by arthur sullivan
libretto by w.s. gilbert
DIRECTED BY John Rando
CHOREOGRAPHED BY JoshUA Bergasse
musical direction by darren r. cohen
Barrington Stage Company

alanna saunders as Ensemble
CLAIRE SAUNDERS AS ENSEMBLE

"The daughters of Major General are charming and
are cast with the same nuances as the men. This may be the
first time I've ever known Major General to have twins!"

— Broadway World

book by james lapine
music & lyrics by stephen sondheim
DIRECTED BY Ben Steinfeld
CHOREOGRAPHED BY Noah Brody
National Tour

alanna saunders as swing (U/s Cinderella,
u/s Little Red/Rapunzel, u/s Jack’s Mother/Stepmother)

“Alanna Saunders, who is also Rapunzel,
shines as Little Red Riding Hood”

— Theater Jones

little shop of horrors

book & lyrics by howard ashman
music by alan menken
DirectED AND ChoreographeD BY Amanda Denhert
Cleveland Playhouse

Alanna Saunders as Urchin/Keyboard II

“the five-piece swinging Urchins…sing, play instruments,
and perform various roles with power and panache”

— Broadway World

a musical based on the play by BY J.M. BARRIE
lyrics by carolyn leigh
additional lyrics by betty comden & adolph green
music by morris (moose) charlap
additional music by jule styne
originally directed, choreographed, adapted by jerome robbins
directed by peter rothstein

Alanna Saunders as wendy

“… [Saunders performance] was done with such innocence
and saccharine, it had me smiling the whole time.
And don’t even get me started on Wendy’s singing voice.
Alanna Saunders absolutely nails it!”

— Minne Mama Adventures

BASED ON PETER PAN BY J.M. BARRIE
WRITTEN BY IRENE MECCHI
DIRECTED BY ROB ASHFORD AND GLENN WEISS
PRESENTED BY NBC

ALANNA SAUNDERS AS TIGER LILY

“But all the kudos should really go to Saunders, who not only
sounded great live, but didn't miss a single cue or step
(OK, she missed one or two in the most endearing way possible)
during the live broadcast.”

— Bustle

“..the standout performance of Alanna Saunders.”

— Yahoo