Category Archives: Teen Actors

Puffs: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic (Aug 14 – 23)

Presented by Spotlight Acting School
Ages 14-Adult
By Matt Cox

August 14 – 23
Performances: Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm

Runtime: approximately 2 hours including intermission · 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.

Spotlight is presenting the Young Wizards Two Act version that is appropriate for all audiences.

You know the story of the famous young wizard… but this time, it’s told from the perspective of the students who were never the chosen ones. Puffs follows a group of well-meaning underdogs—loyal, awkward, and determined—trying to survive seven years at a certain magical school while the “heroes” get all the glory.

Fast, funny, and full of heart, this two-act version is packed with quick character changes, big laughs, and a sweet message about friendship and finding your place—even when you’re not the main character.

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


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

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

Salem’s Daughter (September 18 – 27)

Presented by The Bluegrass Players
By Craig Sodaro
Directed by Dana Hendren
September 18 – 27

Performances: Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 4:00pm

Runtime: approximately 90 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.

Rating: Mystery/suspense — recommended for ages 13+

🕯 About the Show
This gripping drama opens in 1691, where Sarah Brooks — tried and condemned as a witch — is sentenced to hang, cursing those who would disturb her rest.

Now jump to the present: six high school seniors gather for a graduation party at Heather’s house, built on the same hill where the condemned witches were buried. When a new girl named Sarah is invited and pressured into drinking a glass of “Initiation Punch,” the night takes a deadly turn. To protect their futures, the group makes a chilling decision — and a vow of silence.

Eight years later, construction near the well has revealed… nothing. But a police detective reports that a woman in a long dress has been seen on the property. Is it Sarah?

A chilling tale of suspense with excellent roles for women, Salem’s Daughter draws you in and doesn’t let go until the unforgettable climax.

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

Tickets: Coming soon

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