✦ Many talents · one creative team

Meet the people behind the Starlight.

Our team brings together theatre, dance, vocals, music, performance, technology, and student engagement.

MHFounder & creative director

Max Hathaway

Creative leadership across Starlight’s original theatre, music, and technical work.

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EMDance specialist

Emery Martin

A competitive dancer, national champion, and Sequoyah Middle School performer who has been dancing since age three.

SRExecutive vocalist

Samantha Reeves

A vocalist and performer who loves working with children and appeared as Gabriella in High School Musical 2 Jr.

AAAssistant director

Abbi Aranda

A singer, actor, assistant director, and vocal-support collaborator whose stage experience includes Camille in Junie B. Jones.

IBStudent engagement

Isabella Becker

A model and actor who contributes to casting, lighting, and sharing her passion for the arts with young performers.

RMStudent engagement

Reese Mayo

A passionate singer and crew collaborator whose stage experience includes Spotlight’s Beetlejuice.

JBTechnical director

Jaxx Ballew

A technology specialist who brings technical knowledge and enthusiasm to sound, microphones, and production equipment.

DHCreative production specialist

David Hathaway

A singer, director, and technology contributor with choir and professional technical experience.

CBPerformance collaborator

Charlie Rae Betchan

An experienced actor whose credits include Patrick in SpongeBob and Audrey in Descendants.

CHDance collaborator

Charlotte Hanna

A dancer, performer, and Edmond North High School POM member who supports Starlight’s movement work.