AJ, at just 12 years old, was selected by Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Camp to audition for a chance to perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday. He nailed it, earning one of the 60 spots available from 427 applications.

Konnie Kittrell, production director at Stagedoor Manor, spoke highly of AJ:

“AJ has great discipline for his age, a strong voice, and strong comic timing … He’s fearless,” Kittrell said in a statement.

AJ, who lives in Lakeland, started acting in first grade when his father signed him and his two brothers up for Saturday acting workshops at Pied Piper Players (now Lakeland Community Theatre).

AJ’s father, Mike Achinger, selected the workshops as a less demanding alternative to sports as he adjusted to being away from his wife, who was serving in the Air Force at the time, and taking care of his three boys alone.

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12-Year-Old Lakeland Actor Will Add His Voice to Macy’s Festivities by Mycah Pleasant

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