
LEADERSHIP
Ashley Broockman
Founder & Owner; Chattanooga & Knoxville area manager; Wig stylist; Photographer
Favorite characters to play: Elsa & Ariel
Favorite characters as a child: Jasmine & Cinderella


I began my character performer journey in 2014, visiting children’s hospitals as Elsa to bring a little magic to the kids. (Pictured above is the first photo ever of me in my college-kid budget Elsa outfit haha!) I wanted to use my background in musical theatre in a creative way, but I had no idea that I was stumbling into my passion. During my very first visit to the hospital I met a sweet young girl who had been in a car accident. The nurses warned me that she had been very quiet and despondent over the past few days. When she saw Elsa at the doorway, she jumped out of her bed - cast and all - and ran to hug me while smiling ear to ear saying "it's all real!" The nurses and the girl's mother were all in tears, and at that moment I felt true magic. I started MLE in 2018, and it has been the highlight of my life. I have made thousands of children smile, created life long friendships, learned new skills, and watched my actors and actresses grow. I am truly blessed and happy to share this journey with you whether you are a client, actor, or just a spectator.

Sarah Bassler
Volunteer Coordinator; Marketing assistant


Hire date with MLE: 2019
Favorite character to play: Belle
Favorite character as a child: Belle
Thoughts on working for MLE: I have had so many wonderful experiences as a performer and assistant with Magic Lamp Entertainment - something truly special has been watching some of our birthday girls grow up. Celebrating with them for multiple years in a row as their favorite characters change and grow with them has been truly magical.
Taylor Hadley
Northeast TN area manager; Seamstress


Hire date with MLE: 2021
Favorite character to play: Ariel
Favorite character as a child: Cinderella
Thoughts on working for MLE: It has been such a gift to have the opportunity to bring a character to life for a child and watch their eyes light up when I walk in on their special day! I love how I not only get the chance to pour encouragement into them at such a young age, but I get to do so as their favorite princess which makes it incredibly more magical.