Friday, April 23, 2021

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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