Category Archives: Family-Friendly

The Velveteen Rabbit (Sept 11-13)

Presented by Spotlight on Faith — A Spotlight Playhouse Production

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT

September 11–13
Performances: Friday & Saturday at 7:00pm, Sunday at 2:00pm

Runtime: approximately 1 hour · Pay What You Can: Friday performances are name-your-own-price; unsold tickets release two hours before showtime.

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

Rating: Family-friendly — all ages welcome

About the Show
A tender, family-friendly story about a toy rabbit who longs to become “real.” Through the love of a child and the gentle wisdom of the Skin Horse, this intergenerational production celebrates belonging, transformation, and the kind of love that lasts.

🙏 About Spotlight on Faith
Spotlight on Faith is our faith-forward series featuring uplifting stories with heart, hope, and purpose — welcoming to families and audiences of all backgrounds.

📍 Location
The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Produced by special arrangement with Heartland Plays, Inc., 88 Howard Beer Rd., Clancy, MT 59634 | www.heartlandplays.com


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Honk! Jr (Sept 18-27)

Presented by Spotlight Acting School
Students Age 9-14
Music by George Stiles | Lyrics and Book by Anthony Drewe

September 18 – 27
Performances: Fridays & Saturdays at 6:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm

Rating: All ages · Runtime: approximately 60 minutes · Pay What You Can: Friday performances are name-your-own-price; unsold tickets release two hours before showtime.

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

HONK! JR.

🦆 About the Show
Based on The Ugly Duckling, Honk! JR. is a funny, heartfelt musical about finding where you belong. With a pond full of quirky characters, big laughs, and a great message for all ages, this show is a perfect family night at the theater.

🎭 Who’s Performing
Spotlight Acting School students (ages 9–14)

📍 Location
The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403


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“Honk! Jr.” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 | www.MTIShows.com

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (All-New) Dinner Show (Oct 2-11)

The Bluegrass Players present
Script & Direction by Chad Hembree
October 2, 3, 10 & 11

Performances: Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm, Sunday, Oct 11 at 1:30pm

Runtime: approximately 3 hours, including dinner

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

Rating: Family-friendly — all ages welcome

Tickets:
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🎃 About the Show
The legend returns to the Spotlight Playhouse—but not the way you remember it. In this all-new take on The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the familiar world of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman is turned on its head with new villains, new heroes, new twists, new turns, new suspects, and new victims… while keeping the same great story at the center.

This is a comedy mystery dinner show designed to pull you right into the action. As the night unfolds, secrets surface, alliances shift, and the list of suspects keeps growing. Come ready to laugh, gasp, and second-guess everyone at the table—because in Sleepy Hollow, you never know what’s coming next… or who might not make it to dessert.

Don’t worry—it’s not scary! A few playful jump scares with the lights, but this is a laugh-out-loud, family-friendly show that kids love. The kind of ghost stories that make you go “what?” not “ahh!”

Bluegrass Player’s Dinner Shows help support the mission and programs of Spotlight Acting School. Do yourself favor and come have fun with us all while knowing you are helping a student achieve.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Sleepy Hollow Autumn Feast

🍗 Roast Chicken
“Autumn Hearth Roast Chicken” (Tender roasted chicken seasoned with savory herbs, served warm and hearty for a crisp autumn evening in the Hollow.)

🥔 Red Potatoes
“Harvest Moon Red Potatoes” (Golden red potatoes prepared with comforting autumn flavors and served as a warm accompaniment to the evening’s feast.)

🥕 Root Vegetables
“Whispering Valley Root Vegetables” (A rustic medley of seasonal root vegetables, prepared until tender and full of the rich flavors of the fall harvest.)

🥗 Salad
“Harvest Hollow Greens” (A crisp assortment of garden greens with fresh seasonal accents, inspired by the beauty of the autumn valley.)

🥖 Roll
“Hearthside Harvest Roll” (A warm, freshly baked roll with a soft center and golden crust, served straight from the oven.)

🍑 Peaches and Cream
“Moonlit Peaches and Cream” (Sweet peaches paired with smooth cream for a light and comforting finish to the evening’s feast.)

Sleepy Hollow Autumn Feast (Gluten Free)

🍗 Roast Chicken
“Autumn Hearth Roast Chicken” (Tender roasted chicken seasoned with savory herbs, served warm and hearty for a crisp autumn evening in the Hollow.)

🥔 Red Potatoes
“Harvest Moon Red Potatoes” (Golden red potatoes prepared with comforting autumn flavors and served as a warm accompaniment to the evening’s feast.)

🥕 Root Vegetables
“Whispering Valley Root Vegetables” (A rustic medley of seasonal root vegetables, prepared until tender and full of the rich flavors of the fall harvest.)

🥗 Salad
“Harvest Hollow Greens” (A crisp assortment of garden greens with fresh seasonal accents, inspired by the beauty of the autumn valley.)

🥖 Roll (Gluten Free)
“Hearthside Harvest Roll” (A warm, freshly baked roll with a soft center and golden crust, served straight from the oven.)

🍑 Peaches and Cream
“Moonlit Peaches and Cream” (Sweet peaches paired with smooth cream for a light and comforting finish to the evening’s feast.)

Sleepy Hollow Autumn Vegetarian Feast

🥔 Red Potatoes
“Harvest Moon Red Potatoes” (Golden red potatoes prepared with comforting autumn flavors and served as a warm accompaniment to the evening’s feast.)

🥕 Root Vegetables
“Whispering Valley Root Vegetables” (A rustic medley of seasonal root vegetables, prepared until tender and full of the rich flavors of the fall harvest.)

🧀 Mac and Cheese
“Harvest Mac and Cheese” (Creamy macaroni and cheese that is warm, comforting, and sure to be a favorite.)

🥗 Salad
“Harvest Hollow Greens” (A crisp assortment of garden greens with fresh seasonal accents, inspired by the beauty of the autumn valley.)

🥖 Roll
“Hearthside Harvest Roll” (A warm, freshly baked roll with a soft center and golden crust, served straight from the oven.)

🍑 Peaches and Cream
“Moonlit Peaches and Cream” (Sweet peaches paired with smooth cream for a light and comforting finish to the evening’s feast.)

Sleepy Hollow Comfort Plate

🍗 Chicken Strip
“Hearthside Chicken Strip” (A tender, crispy chicken strip prepared especially for our younger guests.)

🧀 Mac and Cheese
“Harvest Mac and Cheese” (Creamy macaroni and cheese that is warm, comforting, and sure to be a favorite.)

🥖 Roll
“Hearthside Harvest Roll” (A warm, freshly baked roll served alongside the meal.)

🍑 Peaches and Cream
“Moonlit Peaches and Cream” (Sweet peaches with smooth cream for a delicious dessert.)

Disney’s Frozen KIDS (October 16-25)

Presented by Spotlight Acting School
Ages: 4–11
Directed by Daesha Miller
Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez | Book by Jennifer Lee

Two Casts — Two Weekends
Blue Cast: October 16–18
Purple Cast: October 23–25

Performances: Fridays & Saturdays at 6:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm

Do you want to build a snowman? 🏰❄️

Disney’s

Rating: All ages · Runtime: approximately 30 minutes · Pay What You Can: Friday performances are name-your-own-price; unsold tickets release two hours before showtime.

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

Frozen KIDS brings Arendelle to life in this enchanting stage adaptation featuring your favorite characters — Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven. With a cast of our youngest Spotlight stars, this heartwarming story of sisterhood, love, and self-discovery is the perfect family theatre experience.

Packed with beloved songs like Let It Go, Love Is an Open Door, and In Summer, plus show-stopping ensemble numbers, Frozen KIDS is a magical journey for audiences of all ages.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403


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“Disney’s Frozen KIDS” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 | www.MTIShows.com

Zombie Night: The Musical (October 23 – November 1)

The Bluegrass Players present
Directed by Chad Hembree
Book by Tim Kelly | Music by Bill Francoeur | Lyrics by Scott DeTurk
October 23 – November 1

Performances: October 23 & 24 at 8:00pm, Sunday Oct 25 at 4:00pm
October 30 at 6:00pm, Sunday Nov 1 at 2:00pm
No performance Saturday, October 31
Rating: Family-friendly — all ages welcome

Runtime: approximately 110 minutes · Pay What You Can: Friday performances are name-your-own-price; unsold tickets release two hours before showtime.

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

🧟 About the Show
When the undead show up, survival takes more than luck — it takes teamwork, courage, and a little bit of humor. Zombie Night: The Musical is a spooky-fun, music-filled night of mayhem with big characters, big laughs, and plenty of Halloween-season energy.

🎭 Who’s Performing
The Bluegrass Players (community theatre)

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403


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Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Denver, Colorado | www.pioneerdrama.com

Beetlejuice JR. (November 13 – 22)

Presented by Spotlight Acting School
Ages 14-18
Book by Scott Brown and Anthony King
Music and Lyrics by Eddie Perfect
Based on the film by Michael McDowell and Larry Wilson
November 13 – 22

Performances:
🔵 Blue Cast: November 13-15 (Fri & Sat 6:00pm, Sun 2:00pm)
🟣 Purple Cast: November 20-22 (Fri & Sat 6:00pm, Sun 2:00pm)

Rating: Ages 8+ · Runtime: approximately 60 minutes · Pay What You Can: Friday performances are name-your-own-price; unsold tickets release two hours before showtime.

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

Based on the hit movie and Broadway musical, Beetlejuice JR. follows Lydia Deetz, a smart, quirky teen who feels like no one understands her. When her family moves into a new house, Lydia discovers it’s haunted by a recently-deceased couple — and they’re desperate to get the living out! Enter Beetlejuice, a mischievous ghost with a plan to cause chaos and bring the afterlife to the living world. It’s a fast, funny, spooky show packed with big characters, big laughs, and lots of chances for performers to shine.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

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Beetlejuice JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (December 4 – 13)

Presented by Spotlight on Faith
By Barbara Robinson
Directed by Chad Hembree and Spotlight on Faith Team (Jazzlyn Threlkeld, John Bailey, John Paul Ramsay)
December 4 – 13

Performances:
Friday, December 4 — 7:00pm
Sunday, December 6 — 2:00pm
Friday, December 11 — 7:00pm
Saturday, December 12 — 7:00pm
Sunday, December 13 — 2:00pm

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Rating: All ages · Runtime: approximately 1 hour · Pay What You Can: Friday performances are name-your-own-price. Free is an option

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

(We are skipping December 5 because all Spotlight on Faith participants are encouraged to join us in the Berea Christmas Parade.)

The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, smoke cigars, and talk dirty, and they have hijacked every Christmas pageant they have ever been in. But this year, they take over the church pageant altogether, and the result is the craziest, most heartfelt Christmas pageant the town has ever seen. A funny and touching story about what Christmas is really about.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Admission: Pay What You Can Fridays — free is an option

Produced through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, New York, NY | www.ConcordTheatricals.com

Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Dinner Show (Dec 17 – 20)

The Bluegrass Players present
Written & Directed by Chad Hembree
December 17, 18, 19 & 20

Performances: Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 6:30pm, Sunday, Dec 20 at 1:30pm

Runtime: approximately 3 hours, including dinner

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

Rating: Family-friendly — all ages welcome

Tickets: Coming soon

Dinner menu: Coming soon

🎄 About the Show
Dickens’ beloved tale of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to life in this all-new family-friendly dinner show, written and directed by Chad Hembree. With live musical moments, heart, and holiday spirit, Scrooge’s journey from miser to joyful soul is reimagined for the whole family.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Disney’s Aristocats KIDS (January 15 – 24)

Presented by Spotlight Acting School
Ages: 4–11
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, Al Rinker and Floyd Huddleston
Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Louiselle
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Michael Bernard
Based on the 1970 Disney film, The Aristocats

Two Casts — Two Weekends
Blue Cast: January 15–17
Purple Cast: January 22–24

Performances: Fridays & Saturdays at 6:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm

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Rating: All ages · Runtime: approximately 30 minutes · Pay What You Can: Friday performances are name-your-own-price; unsold tickets release two hours before showtime.

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

About the Show
Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns.

In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it’s up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day.

Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS features plenty of exuberant group numbers and a cast that can be expanded by adding additional alley cats to the chorus.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Tickets: Coming soon

“Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 — www.MTIShows.com

Cinderella: Youth Edition (January 29 – February 7)

Presented by Spotlight Acting School
Ages 9-14
Directed by Jazzlyn Threlkeld
Music Director: Letha Hembree
January 29 – February 7

Performances:
🔵 Blue Cast: January 29-31 (Fri & Sat 6:00pm, Sun 2:00pm)
🟣 Purple Cast: February 5-7 (Fri & Sat 6:00pm, Sun 2:00pm)

Rating: All ages · Runtime: one hour · Pay What You Can: Friday performances are name-your-own-price; unsold tickets release two hours before showtime.

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition brings the timeless enchantment of the classic fairy tale to the stage in a one-hour musical specially designed for young performers. The beloved story of a kind-hearted girl, a magical evening, and a glass slipper is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance. Filled with unforgettable songs like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” it’s a magical introduction to musical theatre for the whole family.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Tickets: Coming soon

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com