Our 2021-2022 season is an exciting mix of recent winning musicals, classic favorites, and fresh original works!
As the season begins, Spotlight remains cautious about the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Even though we’re excited to get back to staging large shows, we urge everyone to be careful. For the time being, masks are still required in our theatre due to the vaccinated population not including children.
FUN HOME
Ages 8-19
The acclaimed musical reflecting on coming out and dark family secrets, to be performed Sep. 17–Oct. 3, 2021.
Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel
Graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of her volatile, brilliant, and one-of-a-kind father whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Alison relives her unique childhood of playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires.
Parental guidance suggested for language and intense themes.
Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. This musical is also a critical smash, having won numerous awards and accolades including the 2015 Tony for Best New Musical.
Dates & Show Times:
Sep. 17–Oct. 3, 2021:
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Sep. 25 & Oct. 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Auditions:
Aug 3, Aug 4
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS BY AUG 3
Callbacks:
Aug 5
The Addams Family Young@Part®
Oct 22 to Nov 7
Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Based on characters created by Charles Addams
Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family whom her parents have never met. She confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before—keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
The Addams Family young@part® is a new edition of the hit musical that brought cartoonist Charles Addams’ characters to Broadway, now especially geared for younger performers.
Dates & Show Times:
Oct. 22–Nov. 7, 2021:
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Oct. 30 & Nov. 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Auditions
Ages: 10–15
Auditions: Sep. 7 & 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Callbacks: Sep. 9 at 5:00 p.m.
PEACE, LOVE AND CUPCAKES
An anti-bullying musical about “socially invisible” girls who find empowerment in a cupcake club, to be performed Dec. 3–19, 2021.
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Rick Hip-Flores
Based on the book by Sheryl Berk & Carrie Berk
Ages: 8–13
Kylie Carson has a big problem: she’s different. And different isn’t necessarily a good thing in seventh grade. Kylie loves vampires, zombies, and all things pertaining to monster movies—one of the many reasons why kids at her new school avoid her like the Creature from the Black Lagoon. To sweeten up her image—and find a place where she belongs—Kylie organizes the club “Peace, Love & Cupcakes,” attended by three other socially invisible girls. But, they have to face up to Meredith Mitchell, Blakely Middle School’s resident Queen Bee, who tries to sabotage their efforts!
This is a musical that celebrates kid power, friendship, and standing up for who you are and what you believe in.
Dates & Show Times:
Dec. 3–19, 2021:
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 11 & 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Auditions: Oct. 10 & 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Callbacks: Oct. 12 at 5:00 p.m.
Dec 3 to Dec 19
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MUSICALS
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Kenny Grossman and Various Artists
Dec 20 to Dec 31
Ages 8-16
An all-new short musical performed and livestreamed Dec. 31, 2021 and Jan. 1, 2022.
This is a new musical by Kenny Grossman, with a little help from his friends. A magical rain cloud finds its way to troubled towns. When it rains on the town, the people break out into song and dance about their troubles, fears, hopes and dreams — and magical, musical stories come to life.
The cast will rehearse the whole show in the setting of a daytime theatre camp during holiday break, and then perform the show for both live and livestreaming audiences. More information to come about registration for this unique experience!
Dates & Show Times:
Holiday Camp: Dec. 20–31, 2021
Performances: Dec. 31. 2021 and Jan. 1, 2022 (times TBA)
Auditions:
Video submissions only by Oct 25
TBA
We can’t officially announce this show just yet. Until we do… just don’t cut your hair.
Jan 14 to Jan 30th
Ages 15-19
Auditions
Nov 15, Nov 16
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS BY NOV 15
Callbacks: Nov 17
CHARLOTTE’S WEB THE MUSICAL
Feb 25 to March 13
Ages 8-19
The musical of E.B. White’s classic tale of a lifesaving friendship, performed Feb. 25–Mar. 13, 2022.
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Music & Lyrics by Charles Strouse
Based on the Book by E.B. White
This exciting musical version of Charlotte’s Web brings a new dimension to E.B. White’s beloved classic. Wilbur, the pig, is saved from the chopping block as the runt of his litter, but awaits slaughter as he grows to adulthood. Only his unlikely friendship with Charlotte, the spider, can convince the rest of the world that he is no ordinary pig.
This show with music and lyrics by Charles Strouse (Annie, Bye Bye Birdie) and book by award-winning playwright Joseph Robinette, won the Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award and has been a huge favorite of theatres nationwide for decades.
Dates / Show Times:
Feb. 25–Mar. 13, 2022:
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Mar. 5 & 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Auditions: Jan. 2 & 3 at 6:00 p.m.
Callbacks: Jan. 4 at 5:00 p.m.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS BY JAN 2
PLAYFEST 2021 - 2022 YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS' COMPETITION
April 1 to April 10
Ages 8-19
A showcase of winning short plays by young playwrights, performed and livestreamed Apr. 1–10, 2022.
Spotlight continues its annual showcase of new one-act plays by the winners of its summer contest for young playwrights. The first Spotlight Playfest in spring of 2021 combined drama, hilarious comedy, and even a spooky period piece all in one entertaining night of theatre. Three young writers and three college-aged directors added produced plays to their résumés, and the casts of the plays experienced the tour de force of playing multiple roles.
Descriptions of the plays for Playfest 2021-’22 will be posted here after winners of the young playwrights’ competition are announced on Aug. 14.
Writers to be announced Aug. 14.
Dates & Show Times:
Apr. 1–10, 2022:
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Auditions: Feb. 13 & 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Callbacks: Feb. 15 at 5:00 p.m.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS BY FEB 13
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
May 13 to May 29
Ages 13-19
A rocking update of the myth of Perseus, to be performed May 13–29, 2022.
Book by Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Based on the novel by Rick Riordan
This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he’s a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey in search of Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt to prevent a war among the gods.
Myths and monsters take the stage in a hilarious and spectacular rock show not to be missed!
Dates & Show Times:
May 13–29, 2022:
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
May. 21 & 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Auditions: Mar. 20 & 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Callbacks: Mar. 22 at 5:00 p.m.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS BY MARCH 20
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