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Micki Doherty

Founder/Director

Micki’s love of theatre began when she was a little girl,  as outings to the theatre were a special family activity. Since then her passion and love of theatre has grown, and has led her to where she is today. 

After receiving her BFA and MFA from the University of Illinois. she started at Arlene Wilson Talent Agency. There she worked under Erica Daniels and “started to learn the biz.” Her focus there was casting for film, television, and stage. 

Marriage and 3 beautiful kids came next, and then it was time to get back into directing musical theatre. 

For the last 22 years, she has been a children’s musical theatre director in the western suburbs. There she honed her skills and developed lifelong friendships with students and parents alike.  

She is so excited to bring her passion for the arts, love of her students and zest for life to Ghostlight ETC. 

Alex Bahaveolos

Founder/Music and Vocal Director/Keyboard 1

Alex has been working as a Music Director in the Chicagoland area for 10 years and is excited to be a part of the Ghostlight team. Alex is a graduate of Millikin University with a degree in Music Education. Their primary emphasis while attending Millikin was vocal instruction and conducting. Since graduating, Alex has provided private vocal instruction to students of all ages ranging from K-High School. He prides himself on providing students with a fresh and passionate approach to the art forms of music and theatre. 

Within Ghostlight, Alex is hoping to cultivate a culture of appreciation towards the arts. Alex believes that each student has the potential to find joy and substance within their day-to-day creative endeavors. After all, Music is not just a noun…it is also a verb. Music is the art of practicing, creating, and living.