Alanna Saunders

Alanna's formative years were spent in Kirkland, Washington, where she developed a passion for community theatre and basketball, laying the foundation for a lifelong dedication to the performing arts. As a teenager, she began her professional theatre career at the esteemed Village Theatre in Issaquah, Washington, a stint that continued until she departed for higher education. Upon receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from the University of Miami, Alanna further honed her craft at the prestigious Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. Following her relocation to New York City in 2014, she landed her first notable role as Tiger Lily in NBC's Peter Pan Live!, sharing the stage with an impressive cast, including Christopher Walken, Allison Williams, and Minnie Driver. Since then, Alanna has consistently pursued her career in television and film, making a notable appearance on CBS's Bull in its fifth season and set to feature in the upcoming Beefeater film, 18 1/2. Her extensive theatre credits include regional productions throughout the United States, as well as touring engagements, culminating in her Broadway debut in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, alongside an accomplished cast featuring Noma Dumezweni, Anthony Boyle, and Jamie Parker.