Category Archives: Family-Friendly

MONSTER MASH CABARET (Nov 1 & 2)

🎭 MONSTER MASH CABARET 🎃

A Spotlight Acting School Halloween Spectacular
Get ready for spooky fun with the Monster Mash Cabaret! This thrilling Halloween extravaganza brings together young talents for an unforgettable performance filled with singing, dancing, and acting. This beloved Spotlight tradition offers students the perfect opportunity to showcase their talents in a fun, festive atmosphere!
Join us for this exciting cabaret-style show that celebrates all things Halloween with creative costumes, spooky songs, and monster-themed performances. Our talented students will bring the Halloween spirit to life on stage, creating a memorable experience for performers and audiences alike! 🦇✨
🎬 DIRECTORS: Jazzlyn Threlkeld and Rachel Wade
📅 PERFORMANCE DATES: November 1-2, 2025
📍 VENUE: The Spotlight Playhouse 214 Richmond Road, Berea, KY 40403
👻 FEATURING:
  • Spooky songs and monster-themed musical numbers
  • Creative Halloween costumes and choreography
  • Talented students ages 9-18
  • A fun, family-friendly Halloween celebration
Don’t miss this ghoulishly good time as our young performers transform into monsters, ghouls, and Halloween favorites for an evening of entertainment that’s sure to delight audiences of all ages!


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Something Rotten JR (Nov 7-16)

🎭 Something Rotten Jr. 🎭
Presented by: Spotlight Acting School
Ages: 14-18
Show Description:
Set in 1595, Something Rotten Jr. follows the Bottom brothers—Nick and Nigel—two playwrights struggling to compete with the rock-star playwright of their time, William Shakespeare. When a soothsayer predicts that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting all at the same time, Nick sets out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! With big laughs, catchy songs, and plenty of theatrical inside jokes, this show is a hilarious love letter to Broadway itself.
Packed with show-stopping numbers and clever wordplay, Something Rotten Jr. celebrates the joy of theater while poking fun at everything from Shakespeare to modern musicals. It’s a riotous comedy that will have audiences of all ages laughing, singing along, and cheering for the underdogs trying to make their mark in the theater world!
Target Audience: Families, theater lovers, and anyone who enjoys clever comedy and Broadway-style entertainment
📅 Performance Dates:
Blue Cast:
  • Friday, November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
  • Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM


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Purple Cast:
  • Friday, November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
  • Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM


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A Christmas Carol (Nov 14-23)

🎭 The Spotlight Acting School presents: 🎭

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Charles Dickens’ timeless tale follows the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from a bitter, miserly businessman to a generous, kind-hearted soul after he is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve. This beloved holiday classic brings the magic of redemption and the spirit of Christmas to life on our stage in ways that will leave audiences absolutely spellbound! ✨🎄

Why This Will Be A Performance To Remember:
Our exceptional 14-18 year old performers are about to deliver something truly extraordinary! When our advanced age group takes on a classic like A Christmas Carol, magic happens! 🌟

This is why our advanced students are the pride of Spotlight Acting School – they don’t just perform, they transform stories into experiences that touch hearts and change lives!

PURPLE CAST

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BLUE CAST

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TWAS THE WEEK AFTER CHRISTMAS (Dec 5-7)

🎄 ‘TWAS THE WEEK AFTER CHRISTMAS ✨

A Spotlight Acting School Holiday Musical
Get ready for a delightful holiday musical! ‘Twas the Week After Christmas takes audiences on a heartwarming post-holiday adventure filled with catchy songs, festive fun, and plenty of laughs. This Beat by Beat Press musical is perfect for spreading holiday cheer and showcasing our talented students!
Join us for this enchanting holiday production that captures the magic and wonder of the days following Christmas. Our young performers will bring this charming story to life with beautiful music, creative choreography, and heartfelt performances that will warm your heart during the holiday season! 🎁🎵
📅 PERFORMANCE DATES: December 5-7, 2025
🌟 FEATURING:
  • Catchy holiday songs and musical numbers
  • Heartwarming post-Christmas storytelling
  • Creative choreography and festive costumes
  • Talented Spotlight Acting School students
  • Perfect family-friendly holiday entertainment
Don’t miss this delightful holiday musical that celebrates the joy and magic that continues long after Christmas morning!


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