Presented by the Spotlight Acting School students age 4-11.
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.
Join Spotlight as it welcomes the Berea Festival Dancers and Mrs. Jennifer Rose Escobar in a community partnership to sponsor a Community Dance each month.
This family-friendly event is open to everyone regardless of skill level.
You do not have to be currently enrolled in Spotlight Acting School to audition.
Students Age 4-9
All Students age 4-9 will be cast.
Students will be expected to sing a song (Happy Birthday is fine) and follow instructions (Act like an animal, Show us a sad face, Etc.) Optional monologues will be accepted after the regular audition process. Based on the classic animated film, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney’s most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage. With a high-spirited score and lovable characters, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences.
Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo, and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita’s former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.
Ages waivers will be granted with permission. Students not in the designated age range (4-9) are not guaranteed roles.
Spotlight is a tuition-based performing arts school. Standard tuition is $85 per month. Financial aid and work-study options are available and no student will be turned away.
We anticipate having two casts. We will call them Blue cast and Purple cast. The only difference is the rehearsal and performance times/dates. All rehearsals prior to dress week will be on Saturdays.
Performed by Spotlight Acting School Students age 14-18
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical comedy featuring beloved characters and hit songs from the films! It is present-day, and in the kingdom of Auradon, all of Disney’s beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after, safe from the terrifying villains and troublesome sidekicks they have banished to the magic-free Isle of the Lost. That is until Ben, the benevolent teenage son of Belle and King Adam (The Beast), offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of the evilest villains. Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos – the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Jafar – are welcomed to Auradon Prep to attend school with the children of their parents’ sworn enemies. Now entering a completely foreign world and way of life, the four Villain Kids have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?
As we begin rehearsals for our last few shows of the 2017/2018 season we look forward to another season of great entertainment, all located in our new 13,000sq ft Playhouse in Berea.
The shows are listed in Chronological order, but exact dates could change at this point.
The season consists of over 32 shows for 46 weeks of entertainment with over 150 performances. Don’t let anyone say there is nothing to do in Berea.
Look at the calendar in the next few days to see performance dates.
Murder Mystery Dinner Show – by the Bluegrass Players (Aug 2018)
A Spectacular Season Preview – by the Spotlight Players (Aug 2018)
Press Start – by Spotlight Acting School Ages 4-9 (Sept 2018)
Let Your Hair Down, Rapunzel – by Spotlight Acting School Ages 4-11 (Sept 2018)
Young Frankenstein – by the Bluegrass Players (Sept 2018)
You Can’t Take It with You – by Spotlight Acting School Ages 11-18 (Oct 2018)
Honk Jr. – by Spotlight Acting School Ages 9-14 (Oct 2018)
Dracula – by the Bluegrass Players (Oct 2018)
Brigadoon – by Spotlight Acting School Ages 11-18 (Nov 2018)
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – by the Spotlight Players (Intergenerational) (Nov 2018)
Christmas Showcase – by the Spotlight Players (Intergenerational) (Dec 2018)
An Old Time Christmas Live Radio Show – by the Spotlight Players (Dec 2018)
Christmas Mystery Dinner Show – by The Bluegrass Players (Dec 2018)
Disney’s My Son Pinocchio JR. – by Spotlight Acting School Ages 4-9 (Jan 2019)
End Days – by the Bluegrass Players (Jan 2019)
Shrek Jr. – by Spotlight Acting School Ages 9-14 (Feb 2019)
Space Pirates! – by Spotlight Acting School Ages 4-11 (Feb 2019)
High School Musical – by Spotlight Acting School Ages 11-18 (Mar 2019)
The Importance of Being Earnest – by the Bluegrass Players (Mar 2019)
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying – by the Spotlight Acting School Ages 11-18 (Mar 2019)
Festival of Short Plays (Mar 2019)
Twelfth Night – by the Bluegrass Players (Mar 2019)
Musicville – by Spotlight Acting School Ages 4-9 (Apr 2019)
The Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe – by the Spotlight Players (Intergenerational) (Apr 2019)
Spamalot – by the Bluegrass Players (May 2019)
Junie B. Jones The Musical JR. – by Spotlight Acting School Ages 4-11 (May 2019)
Clue Dinner Show – by the Bluegrass Players (May 2019)
Singin’ in the Rain JR. – by Spotlight Acting School Ages 9-14 (Jun 2019)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – by Spotlight Acting School Ages 11-18 (Jun 2019)
Oklahoma! – by the Spotlight Players (Intergenerational) (Jun 2019)
A Broadway Revue – by Spotlight Acting School Ages 9-18 (Jun 2019)
Moon Over Buffalo – by the Bluegrass Players (Jul 2019)
Spotlight Acting School
As we begin rehearsals for our last few shows of the 2017/2018 season we look forward to another season of great entertainment, all located in our new 13,000sq ft Playhouse in Berea.