Packing Up Polly

Packing Up Polly - July 26 - August 11, 2024

Theatre Knoxville Downtown

Who's Who

Sarah Campbell

as Caroline Porter Cook

is TKD's board president and serves as director, actor, & resident costumer. She was last seen on stage as Helen in NOTLD Live & as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She recently directed The Lion In Winter. Thanks to Jill for the opportunity! Thanks to Eli & Monti for their inspiration.
Laura Connelly

as Elizabeth Jennings

is excited to be in her first show with TKD. She has previously worked with Free Spirit Theatre in Knoxville and the Sevier County Theatre Guild. Her previous roles include Ida in The Cemetery Club, and Hermia in Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Laura has a master’s degree in Theatre from Florida State University and a minor in Theatre from Maryville College.
Michelle Badgley

as Rebecca Bailey

This is Michelle’s 2nd show with TKD but has many shows under her belt on & off stage. She wants to thank Jill for type casting her as a frazzled mommy-to-be as she has some experience in the busy mom life. This show has been so much fun, & the cast/director are such beautiful humans to work with. Thanks to my husband & 3 beautiful girls for handling the hectic schedules.
Julia Dietz

as Donna Jo Martin

has loved being a part of theatre since high school. This is her 3rd acting role at TKD, and she's been involved off the stage for numerous productions with TKD and Free Spirit Theatre. She is a single mom, Director of Marketing for KARM Stores, and is a children and youth leader at church. She is very thankful to Jill for giving her this opportunity.
Rob Riehl

Stage Manager

has been involved with different theatre productions since high school. He prefers to stay behind the scenes, although he is recognizable by his lucky red high tops. He is married to Laura Connelly and thinks they make a great theatre team.