ALLY HECK serves as the Director of Acting Up and Director of Kids’ Worship & Creative Arts at First Redeemer Church. She brings a dynamic background in theater, education, and leadership, with experience directing and teaching drama for elementary, middle, and high school students, including serving as the high school drama director at Fideles Christian School.
In addition to her work in education, Ally is a professional actor in the Atlanta market, with credits in national commercials and television, as well as stage performances including A Christmas Carol, Noises Off, and The Sound of Music. Her background in Organizational Management and corporate leadership strengthens her ability to lead with both excellence and purpose.
Ally is passionate about developing both talent and character in her students, equipping them to grow in confidence and shine for Jesus on and off the stage.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” – John 1:5
DANIEL WILLIAMS has been involved with over 30 productions with Acting Up at First Redeemer Church since he started as a student back in 2017. Ever since he graduated high school in 2022, he’s been simultaneously studying at the University of North Georgia and has stuck around here to help as a Production Assistant. After many years of interning, Daniel is so excited to be the new Assistant Director here at Acting Up! Some of his favorite shows he’s taken part in putting on here are Newsies, Beauty and the Beast Jr., Mary Poppins, and Bye Bye Birdie. Daniel is so grateful for the incredible support he’s found here and can’t wait to help the next generation of performers become stars on the stage!
AUDREY NORTON is thrilled to return to Acting Up as the choreographer. She started performing in shows here in 2012, where she danced under the leadership of her Mother, Kim Norton. When Audrey left Acting up in 2021, she found her love for choreography when she worked with her mother on shows at North Forsyth High School. While there, they received recognition for their work in the 2023 Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards. She is currently a student at the University of North Georgia, where she is pursuing a degree in computer science. She is excited to join the team, and cannot wait to nourish the students love for dance.