Category Archives: Family-Friendly

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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Faith, Laughter, and Love: A Christmas Celebration (NOV 21-30)

Faith, Laughter, and Love: A Christmas Celebration
featuring Black and Blue Friday & The Gift of the Magi

One ticket gets you BOTH shows in one unforgettable evening!

This Christmas season, join us for an unforgettable evening that captures the true heart of the holidays. Faith, Laughter, and Love brings together two powerful stories that will lift your spirits, warm your heart, and remind you what Christmas is really all about. In one special evening, experience both side-splitting comedy and touching drama: two shows that celebrate faith, family, and the greatest gift of all: love.

Black and Blue Friday will have you laughing until your sides hurt as a simple country family accidentally stumbles into the chaos of Black Friday shopping at a big city mall. When the Plunkett family (led by the outspoken Aggie and her no-nonsense husband Floyd) ends up in the middle of frenzied shoppers, mall security, and holiday madness, hilarity ensues. This heartwarming Christian comedy reminds us that the best gifts can’t be bought in stores, and that family, faith, and laughter are what truly matter during the Christmas season. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the commercial chaos of the holidays, this show will help you laugh at the madness and refocus on what’s real. It’s the perfect antidote to holiday stress: pure joy wrapped in down-home humor.

The Gift of the Magi is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice that has moved audiences for over a century. Young newlyweds Jim and Della face their first Christmas together with almost nothing in their pockets but everything in their hearts. Each secretly sacrifices their most precious possession to buy the perfect gift for the other, only to discover that true love isn’t measured by what we give, but by what we’re willing to give up. This beautiful adaptation of O. Henry’s classic story will touch your soul and remind you of the profound beauty of selfless love. If you’re searching for meaning this Christmas, if you need to be reminded that love is the greatest gift, or if you simply want to feel the warmth of the season deep in your heart, this story will restore your faith in what matters most. It’s a gentle, powerful reminder that we are richest when we give from the heart.

Perfect for groups! Bring your church group, friend group, family gathering, or office party for an evening that everyone will love. With both comedy and heartfelt drama in one ticket, there’s something for everyone, and the shared experience of laughter and tears makes it an ideal group outing.

Come celebrate the season with us. Bring your family, bring your friends, and leave with your heart full of faith, your face sore from laughter, and your spirit renewed by love. This is Christmas as it should be.


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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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Little Women: Christmas at the March House (DEC 5-13)

Little Women: Christmas at the March House
Presented by: The Bluegrass Players

🎭 PERFORMANCE DATES:
December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 2025

📍 The Spotlight Playhouse
214 Richmond Road, Berea, KY

❄️ Step into the warmth of the March family home this Christmas Eve! Experience the magic of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as they gather by the fire with little money but plenty of love. Through heartfelt moments, cherished letters from their father away at war, and acts of kindness that light up the darkest winter night, this original adaptation captures the timeless spirit of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved characters.
From humble beginnings to unexpected blessings, witness the power of sacrifice, sisterhood, and the simple gifts that mean the most. This intimate holiday tale will remind you that the greatest treasures are found in love and family.

✨ Perfect for the whole family! ✨
A heartwarming Christmas tradition begins! 🎄


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