Spotlight Youth Theatre presents SPOTLIGHT PLAYFEST 2020-21 - GO THE DISTANCE, April 23-25, 2021

photos by Robert Waller

Spotlight Playfest 2020-’21: Go the Distance

One show premiering three winning one-act plays, performed April 23-25, 2021.

Written by:

Rebecca Bain

Emily Benoit

Katie Kloberdanz

Dates / Show Times:

Friday, Apr. 23 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 24 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 25 at 2 p.m.

Summary:

The theme “Go the Distance” describes the challenge met by the winners of Spotlight’s first competition for new playwrights: devise a short “outbreak proof” play with physical distancing built into the story. All three plays are included in the roughly one-hour total showtime.

“Most Dead Summer Ever” by Rebecca Bain: Alexa feels trapped at home when her family can’t go anywhere for the summer. (Sound familiar?) Directed by Callista Walker.

“The Stains” by Emily Benoit: Penelope navigates her father’s funeral, while carrying a mysterious secret. Directed by Charlie Rabago.

“Behind the Curtain” by Katie Kloberdanz: Henry discovers a backstage murder mystery full of zany theatre characters. Directed by Christian Bader.

Cast:

Most Dead Summer Ever:

Alexandra: Hope Estle

Elizabeth: Zoie Moller

Katherine: Emma Woolstenhulme

Samantha: Addisyn Lauder

Mom: Ellie Klapp

Owen: AJ King

The Stains:

Penelope: Allison Wright

Soul: Hope Estle

Mr. Perkins: Alec Pursell

Maid: Olivia Martinez

The Shadows: AJ King, Ellie Klapp, Addisyn Lauder, Zoie Moller,

Zoey Waller, Emma Woolstenhulme

Behind the Curtain:

Henry: AJ King

Allyson: Zoey Waller

Harper: Zoie Moller

Elizabeth: Olivia Martinez

Mrs. Tyler: Ellie Klapp

Sylvia: Emma Woolstenhulme

Brandon: Alec Pursell

Ms. Krause: Allison Wright

Production Team:

Directors: Christian Bader

Charlie Rabago

Callista Walker

Video Production / Lighting Design / Sound DesignJosh Hontz

Scenic Design: Bobby Sample

Costume / Hair / Makeup Design: Charlie Rabago

Properties Design: Kenny Grossman & Vicki Grossman

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