John “Jacques” Stewart - is an award winning international director and choreographer (SSD&C), writer and performer (AEA). Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Spotlight Theatre. Longest serving Artistic Director of the Weathervane Repertory Theatre 1991-2017 (LOA-LORT) producing seven shows in alternating repertory in each summer season with New York’s finest Broadway and Regional performers; Co-Founder of Windsock Theatre Camp; Director - SKYBO Productions & Casting of NYC; Writer - New York, regional and stock; Founder/Producing Artistic Director – ArtBridge (NY company producing bilingual theater in Central America). ArtBridge – building a bridge for art from New York to Guatemala - has included over 150 Guatemalan and over 20 American artists since it began in 1999. West Side Story, Once On This Island*, Grease, Peter Pan and Jesus Christ Superstar* in collaboration with the United States Embassy; as well as Godspell*, Evita*,and others (*in Spanish). He is; and Co-founder/former co-artistic director - Teamwork Dance (NJ Modern Dance company).

Mary Aloia is the Producing Director of Spotlight Theatre Company, and a professional singer and actress. Before Spotlight, Mary could be seen in commercials, soaps & in theaters across the country. She has toured the United States with Theaterworks USA, a children's theater company, and is the founder of Kidzrobics, a Manhattan-based children's dance & exercise program. Mary has studied vocal performance and theater for over 30 years. She is the proud mom of Alexandra - 24 years old, Christopher - 23 years old, and Ava - 17 years old. Mary is also the center direct for Staten Island Family Music - Music Together. Bring familes together through music for over 20 years!

Brad Baker is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Music Education. He is currently a NYC-based producer and is thrilled to be a part of the Spotlight Family! Brad is the Music Director and Producer of the national touring company of FOREVER YOUNG. He recently produced a documentary entitled “OUT THE MUD”, which will be released later this year. He is also Assistant Casting Director of the upcoming Off-Broadway musical, MARILYN EXPOSED.

A Manhattan-based band leader, pianist, conductor, and music director, Emily has been seen conducting in theaters all over the country on such National Tours as Monty Python's Spamalot, The Color Purple, and Ragtime, and can be found regularly accompanying around the New York City area. Off-Broadway: Bastard Jones, The Never Ending Line, Regional: A Christmas Carol (The Arvada Center), Always, Patsy Cline (Weston Playhouse), Next to Normal (Westport County Theatre), and Evita (Bucks County Playhouse).

Meggan Herod is so thankful to call Spotlight her chose family! Meggan is a professional dancer who fell in love with choreographing early in her career. Favorite choreography/AD credits: Chicago (Spotlight), Shrek (Spotlight), The Music Man, A Tribute Cabaret (Forestburgh Playhouse). Meggan was also the resident intern director at the Weathervane Theatre in New Hampshire 2014-2015. Love to Mom, Dad, James and Brad. And of course to my Spotlight family!!

Matthew Homme is currently in his 4th year at The College of Staten Island. Some of his favorite shows he has done with spotlight are Hello Dolly, Bat Boy, Robyn Hood. Some of his favorite shows to light were Oliver, Nutcracker, Wizard Of Oz. He would like to thank his Family And Friends for their continued support.