INSTRUCTORS
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Greg Schick - Creative Director
Greg has worked since 2016 as a director and acting coach on more than 100 youth theater productions. Greg received his Master of Arts in Theatre Education from the University of Northern Colorado and his bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting and Theatre from the University of Nebraska. Prior to his work in theatre, he produced concerts, music festivals, and music and film projects.
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Meredith Bennett - High School Program Director/Owner & Voice Teacher at Finding Your Voice Vocal Studio
Meredith began performing at a young age while growing up in Dallas, TX. She worked professionally as a child voiceover actor/singer on Barney, Kids Worship 100, and commercials. After graduating Baylor University with her BFA in Musical Theatre Performance, she lived and performed in NYC and then eventually, found her way to Atlanta. Meredith has been teaching, directing, and music directing for the past five years and opened her own vocal studio, Finding Your Voice (which now partners with Firefly) last year. She is now an Atlanta based actress, having worked with companies such as The Atlanta Opera, The Legacy Theatre, Netflix, and Tyler Perry Studios. “Teaching has brought back so much of my original raw love for musical theatre and singing. I feel so lucky to get to work with students who love this art as much as Ido. Teaching is truly one of my greatest joys.”
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Alex Self - Choreographer
Alex found the love of dance at the young age of three and enjoys sharing her passion with the next generation. She grew up in a competitive studio and competed for 9 years. She studied with various choreographers and instructors in several styles but found a strong love for Musical Theatre. She graduated from Baylor University in 2016 with a BFA in Theatre Performance where she continued to study and practice dance. Baylor is where she began choreographing. She was an assistant choreographer for main stage productions including; Legally Blonde and Love Labour’s Lost and had the opportunity to choreograph for productions directed by MFA students and various scenes throughout her time at Baylor. After graduating she moved to Orlando, Florida where she was a professional dancer and performed in several shows and parades at Walt Disney World Resort. In 2019 she made the move to Atlanta and found the love of Choreographing and Directing Youth Theatre. When Ms. Alex is not spending her time choreographing; you can find her baking in the kitchen, snuggling with her dog or eating her way through Atlanta.
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Lillie Boring - Kids Director and Instructor
Lillie is an actress first, whose love of performance naturally led to a passion for teaching theatre. She attended CCCEPA and is a 2025 graduate of The University of Alabama, where she earned her BFA in Theatre with a Concentration in Acting. It was at UA that she discovered a deep love for teaching and directing young artists. Lillie has taught and directed youth theatre in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and throughout the Atlanta area. Theatre has always been a central part of her life, and from a young age, she knew her heart would always belong to this art form in whatever capacity possible. Now an Atlanta based actress, Lillie is actively auditioning while finding constant joy in teaching the next generation of performers. Firefly has provided her the space to learn and grow as a theatre educator. She is committed to creating a welcoming, encouraging, and bright environment. Have fun, be YOU, and live life in full bloom!
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Lily Soergel Harris
Lily has always loved performing! From singing in choir, to taking dance lessons and being in drama club, she has always been involved in the arts. Lily is a recent BFA graduate of the Musical Theatre department at Florida Southern College, and a 2021 graduate of CCCEPA at Pebblebrook High School. She has performed in several Firefly shows and LOVES Music Directing the JR and Kids Program shows. Lily hopes you'll see her soon performing in Atlanta theater!