Averie Carlson
Averie Carlson is a stand-0ut in Mean Girls, where she plays the part of vengeful high school outcast Janis Ian, who hatches a plot to destroy Plastic leader Regina George to get back at her for spreading rumors about her sexual orientation. She combines superb acting with amazing vocals, particularly in Janis’ signature Act 2 song, “I’d Rather Be Me.”
Carlson’s previous stage credits include Pilar in Legally Blonde for Melody Lane Performing Arts Center (2023), Ali in 
Mamma Mia for Oasis High School (2023), Liesl in The Sound of Music for Cultural Park Theatre (2023), Quaxo in Cats Young Actors Edition for The Belle Theatre (2j022), Teacher/Parent in School of Rock for The Belle Theatre (2022), Teen Fiona in Shrek for Oasis High School (2002), Lady with a Baby in Beauty and the Beast Jr. for Melody Lane Performing Arts Center (2021), Pepper in Annie Jr. for 
Oasis Elementary School (2017), work in the ensemble of Shrek Jr. for Oasis Elementary School (2016), work in the ensemble of Aladdin Jr. for Oasis Elementary School Summer Camp (2016) and a member of the ensemble in Suessical Jr. for Oasis Elementary School Summer Camp (2015).
The well-rounded mezzo soprano has also choreographed one show and assistant directed two others.
October 28, 2023.
About the Author
Tom Hall is both an amateur artist and aspiring novelist who writes art quest thrillers. He is in the final stages of completing his debut novel titled "Art Detective," a story that fictionalizes the discovery of the fabled billion-dollar Impressionist collection of Parisian art dealer Josse Bernheim-Jeune, thought by many to have perished during World War II when the collection's hiding place, Castle de Rastignac in southern France, was destroyed by the Wehrmacht in reprisal for attacks made by members of the Resistance operating in the area. A former tax attorney, Tom holds a bachelor's degree as well as both a juris doctorate and masters of laws in taxation from the University of Florida. Tom lives in Estero, Florida with his fiancee, Connie, and their four cats.