Meet the Current Alabama State Thespian Officers
Growth Mentor
Savannah Sumner
Savannah is currently serving her fourth and final year as an STO and is serving as this year’s Growth Mentor and Unofficial President. She couldn’t be more thrilled about what this year has in store. Savannah is a Senior at Lee High School, where she is part of the Technical Theatre Magnet. She has been actively involved in theatre for most of her life and continues this passion both onstage and backstage. When she is not performing, she mainly focuses on stage management and lighting.
She credits her love for theatre to her theatre education and is grateful for the opportunities she has had to learn from amazing theatre educators since first grade. Savannah has been involved in around 30 productions, and she cherishes each experience along with the lessons and memories that come with them. When Savannah is not in the theatre, she enjoys time with her friends or listening to music. You can find her on social media at @savannah_alsto
Festival Team
Isabella Nodine
Isabella Nodine is a Senior at Tuscaloosa Academy and is entering her second year on the STO board as a Team Lead for the Festival Team! She loves being on stage sometimes, but mostly finds her place in the background as a stage manager and lighting designer. Isabella’s love of theatre started in middle school in Alice in Wonderland. Theatre has become more than just a love; it has become a home; it is a place where she can create, collaborate, and simply be herself.
Isabella’s love of tech began when she joined the run crew for The Little Mermaid Jr., and she continued to develop it in her technical classes at ASFA. Isabella’s passions are stage management, student directing, and lighting design/operation. She is thrilled to see what this year has in store as a part of STO and hopes to create a place where people can feel as at home as theatre has made her feel. @inodine_STO is her Instagram handle.
Autumn Walker
Autumn serves on the STO Festival Team for the 2026-2027 year. She is a Junior at Vestavia Hills High School and is a proud member of troupe #1437. This is her first year as an Alabama STO, and she is very excited for this opportunity to express the arts in new and innovative ways. As an Alabama State Thespian Officer, she believes that art, especially theatre, is the key to success and that all students deserve a safe place to express themselves.
Autumn began working with theatre in elementary school and grew into the technical aspects in high school, leading her to become the assistant light and costume head. She is so grateful for the opportunity to be an Alabama Thespian and hopes to share this passion as an STO. You can reach out to her on Instagram @autumn_sto_.
Karmen Jones
Karmen Jones is super excited to be serving her first year as an STO! She is a Junior at Lee High School, Troupe #2879, in Huntsville. She mainly serves as a performer in her department and has done some lighting in the past. She’s been performing since the 1st grade, and theatre is a huge part of her life.
The theatre community is a huge reason why she fell in love with theatre. She believes the community is what makes theatre so amazing and strong. Building community in theatre is what will keep theatre going. When she’s not performing, she’s most likely baking, reading, or hanging out with friends. You can find her on social media @karmen_alsto.
Social Media Team
Addie Pavlick
Addie serves as the Social Media Team Lead for the 2026-2027 year. Currently, she is a Senior at Thompson High School, representing Troupe #5189. This is her second year as an STO. She is excited to work with Alabama Thespians again because she enjoys meeting all the incredible people and sharing the same interests with students across Alabama.
As a State Thespian Officer, she believes it is important to connect with other Thespians because it provides a safe space for people to truly express themselves, builds a strong community throughout the state, and allows students to strengthen their leadership skills. Her favorite role so far has been Anna in Frozen at Thompson High School. You can connect with her on Instagram @addiekay_sto.
Blakely Boozer
Blakely Boozer is a member of the Social Media Team on the 2026-2027 STO board. She is a Junior at Thompson High School, representing Troupe #5189. This is her first year on the STO board, and she is incredibly excited and grateful for the opportunity to serve and lead. She looks forward to connecting with other thespians, being a part of positive change, and helping make this year the best it can be!
She believes the theatre community is like a family and a wonderful escape into a world where you can truly be yourself. Her theatre journey began in 7th grade with a spring musical production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Thompson Middle School. Her favorite role so far has been Caitlyn Gellar in Camp Rock the Musical. You can connect with her on Instagram at @blakelyb_sto.
Jacob Stowe
Jacob is serving his first year as an Alabama STO and is part of the Social Media Team. He is a Senior at Tuscaloosa Academy, and his most recent job was the Assistant Stage Manager for his school’s spring show, SIX: The Musical Teen Edition. He has been in theatre throughout his high school career, and the more he does it, the more he loves it.
His work on both the technical and acting sides of theatre has led him to want to pursue in college. He loves acting but has also been a sound designer, props designer/constructor, and an assistant stage manager. His biggest goal moving forward is to make sure everyone knows that theatre is a place where you are there to help and support one another. You can find him on social media @jstowe_sto on Instagram & TikTok.
Advocacy and Outreach Team
Cameron Lewis
Cameron Lewis is the Advocacy Team Lead and is in her second year as an STO. Cam is a Senior at Hillcrest High School. Cam has participated in a wide range of performances, including dance and theatre. The theatre is a safe space for Cam to let her creativity shine without being afraid of criticism. Her favorite role was Rachel/Mary Colleymore at her school’s production of The Play That Goes Wrong.
She loves to provide help backstage and offstage whenever it’s needed. She is very appreciative and excited about this opportunity to lead a team. Cam knows this organization will continue to benefit her and others immensely. If you would like, you can follow Cam at @actwithcam.
Claire Norris
Claire is beginning her first year as an Alabama STO. She is a Junior at Vestavia Hills High School and is the theatre department’s stage manager. Claire is currently on the STO Outreach team and works alongside the other Outreach team members. Claire was previously in the ensemble for the spring musical and also served as an assistant stage manager.
She has been the head stage manager for her department’s fall play, The Play that Goes Wrong, and has also managed the department’s spring musical, Suffs. Claire applied to be an STO because she loves being part of a community that shares her passion. You can find her on Instagram at @clairenorris_sto
Jillian Stephens
Jillian is serving her first year as an STO and is a part of the Outreach team. She is a Junior at Buckhorn High School, Troupe #4068, and currently serves as the assistant technical director for their after-school theatre program. She has been active in theatre for most of her life and continues to let that passion grow through participation in activities.
Although she mostly works within management, Jillian is also a playwright with a few published works. Her love for theatre has only grown over these many years, and she is grateful to all the educators, directors, and peers who have allowed her to be in the position she is now. You can find her on social media at @jillian.cc.sto