Karen Hilderbrand
Owner & Executive Producer
Karen has been a resident of Mt. Airy since 1999 and is thrilled to bring performing arts to her town. Happily married with 3 grown children, her goals have always been to enrich the lives of our future generations, both here and in the surrounding areas. She is a theatre and football enthusiast, loves boating, going to the beach and all things Disney!
Christian Ryder
Summer Intensive Director
Christian is enthused to be returning to the Spotlight Musical Theatre team. Teaching children about theatre means so much to him especially since he was once in their exact shoes and is now continuing to learn about theatre in his early adulthood. He has participated in multiple shows as an actor and has co-directed several shows at Spotlight. Christian graduated from South Carroll High School in 2022 and is currently enrolled as a student at The Institue for American Muciscal Theatre in NYC. He can not wait to continue this journey with the rest of the Spotlight team.
Alli Hilderbrand
Stage Manager, Production Assistant & Lead Camp Couselor
Born and raised in Mt. Airy, Alli is no stranger to the theater community. As a production assistant and stage manager, she has participated in over 25 different plays and musicals throughout middle and high school, along with all of the productions at Spotlight. She is a member of the International Thespian Society, and a 2021 graduate from South Carroll High School. She is now entering her Senior year at Frostburg State University as a Mass Communications major and a Film minor.
Courtney Maragos
Co-Director & Camp Counselor
Courtney’s has participated in 8 shows at Spotlight and she is so excited to help direct a Senior production this fall while also attending Carroll Community College. The Little Mermaid holds a special place in her heart as it was the first show that she was ever a part of, over 10 years ago. She is thrilled that she gets to work with an amazing cast and staff to bring it to life on stage!
Gabriela Rosario
Co-Director
Gaby has been doing musical theatre since she was 11 years old! She also has a love for cooking and spreading her knowledge to kids! She is a current senior at Governor Thomas Johnson High school and a part of the Academy for the Fine Arts program. Her end goal in life is to have her own community theatre to give kids opportunities and help them grow as performers!
Haley Chapman
Production Assistant & Lead Camp Counselor
Haley lives in Mt. Airy and is currently a senior at Frostburg State University, majoring in Early Childhood/Elementary Eduction. She has been with Spotlight for 3 years and loves working with all of the children.
Nicholas Ramirez
Co-Director & Camp Counselor
Nick is currently a senior at Damascus High School and has been performing since the 3rd grade. He’s performed in 20 shows and has been with Spotlight for the past 3 years. He hopes to go off to college to pursue a career in music education and become a music teacher one day. He is excited about becoming a co-director and super excited to share the joy of theater with the younger generations of actors.
Sarina Kapoor
Co-Director & Camp Counselor
Sarina lives in Mt. Airy and loves the theater community. She is currently attending Carroll Community College and is majoring in Communications. Prior to, she attended the Career and Technology Center were she received a certification in video production. Sarina has been with Spotlight for 8 years as a performer, stage manager, production assistant and camp counselor and is excited to now start her new role as a Co-director.