OUR TEAM
ALEXANDRIA INGRAM
Founder, Director, Choreographer
Alexandria started the Shine the Light Project to literally shine a light on talented individuals who do not otherwise get a chance to show their skills in a professional and accessible environment. She holds a BFA in Dance and a BS in Psychological Science, as well as a minor in Autism Spectrum Disorders and extensive professional studies in Classical Voice Performance from Ball State University and has choreographed and directed professionally. She also holds a master’s degree in Dance/Movement Therapy and Couples & Family Therapy from Antioch University New England and holds licenses in both fields (R-DMT & LMFT-A). She has a passion for theatre, as well as helping others, and looks forward to inspiring others to love theatre and find their light!
MARIA KOONTZ
Music Director
Maria has been teaching music for over 30 years. She currently teaches piano and accompanies students for voice lessons and vocal competitions, as well as teaching theatrical music for productions. She received her bachelor’s in Piano Performance from the College of St. Rose in New York and her master’s in Music Education from Dowling College in New York. She loves helping children reach their fullest potential and has been working alongside her daughter, Alexandria, for several years. Together, they have directed many productions and helped children of all ages and abilities.
STUDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Allison Dillman
Allison is currently a junior in high school and has being doing theatre for the past four years, this being her fifth year. She was involved with STLP all throughout its premier year, and she has enjoyed every moment of it. Over the past four years, theatre has impacted Allison’s life in a very positive way & she can’t wait to see what this year brings for Shine The Light Project.
Carly Wilt
Carly is a senior in high school. She helped start the STLP company her junior year. Theatre has played a huge part in her life, granting many opportunities and life lessons. She hopes to continue theater as an adult, as well as explore other career options. This project was made possible because of the strength of the community, and she hopes it will continue to flourish in the years to come.
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Trey Georgion
Trey is currently a junior in high school. He has been with STLP since February of 2024. He wishes to pass along his passion of theatre and the arts amongst current members and upcoming members of Shine the Light. Trey also plays baseball for his high school when he is not participating in theatre.
Camille Miller
Camille is a senior in High School and has been participating in theater since middle school. She loves the thrill of performing and the pre-show jitters she gets before taking the stage. Theater is such an important part of her life and she wishes to pursue it in her college years. She is thankful for STLP because it has given her a loving second family!
SECRETARY
Gavin Michaels
Gavin is a senior in high school and has been involved in theatre for three years, starting as a spotlight operator in 10th grade. Theatre has had a profound impact on Gavin, allowing him to grow both personally and socially. The passion and creativity of those around him have inspired Gavin to deepen his involvement in theatre. Now, as a senior, Gavin is eager to contribute to the Shine the Light Project, with the hope of helping shape it into a welcoming and enjoyable environment for everyone.
PR & Marketing Chair
Lilly Clark
Lilly is a junior in high school and has been doing theatre since she was in 2nd grade. Lilly fell in love with the art of theatre when she watched her very first show. Lilly told her parents that she wanted to be on the stage, and ever since then, she has been involved in some way. Theatre provides a safe space for many kids, including Lilly, and she always looks forward to being on stage and performing.
FUNDRAISING CHAIR/ TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Colton Barnes
Colton is a senior in high school. He has been involved in theatre for four years, this being his fifth. Colton started off being a lighting technician and board operator, eventually moving into acting. Theatre and its participants inspired Colton to be more involved in theatre and acting, leading to his involvement in the Shine the Light Project. Theatre has shaped Colton into the person he is, giving him opportunities to grow and make the friends he has. He is very happy to be apart of the Shine the Light Project and hopes to help shape it into a comfortable environment that everyone will love.
CREATIVE CHAIR
Olivia Gober
Olivia is excited to welcome everyone to the 2024-2025 STLP season as the Creative Chair! Olivia loves theatre and being on stage and wants to help create a bright and welcoming environment for everyone at STLP. She looks forward to the upcoming year and what STLP will accomplish.
PARTNERS
Shine the Light Project, LLC is thrilled to be partnering with the fabulous Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso, IN as our performance venue! The amazing people in this space are helping us create magic for our students. We could not be more excited to be partnering with them as our new ‘home base’ for performances! Rehearsals will occur in a separate location, and we will move into our space closer to the date of our production. Please give them a like or follow on social media!
We are also fortunate to have the community support of photographer David Centifanto and costumer Jean Rebeka. Without their talents, we would be lost!
If you are interested in partnering with us, please use the form under the ‘contact’ tab to reach out to our founder and director, Alexandria. We want to make sure Shine the Light Project, LLC is a place for all members of our community, and we can’t do that without your help!
