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Family-Friendly, Musical, Show, Spotlight Acting School, Teen Actors

Seussical the Musical (July 31 – Aug 9)

Presented by Spotlight Acting School
Students Age 14-18
Music by Stephen Flaherty | Lyrics and Book by Lynn Ahrens

July 31 – August 9
Performances: Fridays & Saturdays at 6:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm

Seussical the Musical is coming to The Spotlight Playhouse in Berea, KY! Join us for a colorful, family-friendly musical adventure with beloved Dr. Seuss characters, big laughs, and heart.

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters burst to life in this bright, hilarious, and heartwarming musical adventure. When Horton discovers a tiny world on a speck of dust, he must protect the Whos of Whoville—no matter who doubts him—while also guarding an abandoned egg for the carefree Mayzie La Bird.

Packed with catchy songs, big ensemble moments, and tons of imagination, Seussical is a family-friendly celebration of kindness, courage, and believing in what’s right—because a person’s a person, no matter how small.

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


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“Seussical the Musical” 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

Adult Actors, Drama, Show, The Bluegrass Players

Wolves of Sherwood (July 31 – Aug 8)

Presented by The Bluegrass Players
By Chelsea Frandsen
Directed by Luke Madden
July 31 – August 8

Performances: Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 4:00pm
Rating: Adult themes — recommended for ages 13+

Robin Hood’s legacy lives on in Wolves of Sherwood, a bold reimagining of the Sherwood legend—where loyalty is tested, power is hunted, and survival comes at a cost. Set between Nottingham and the shadowed forest, this story follows Robin of Locksley and those bound to him as old enemies close in and new alliances form.

With a gripping plot, richly written characters, and a fast-moving pace, Wolves of Sherwood delivers an intense night of theatre for audiences who love dramatic storytelling and legendary heroes seen through a fresh lens.

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


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

Adult Actors, Comedy, Show, Spotlight Acting School, 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

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

Child Actors, Family-Friendly, Musical, Show, Spotlight Acting School

Shrek the Musical KIDS (Aug 28 – 30)

Presented by Spotlight Acting School
Ages: 4–11
Directed by Daesha Miller
Music by Jeanine Tesori | Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

August 28 – 30
Performances: Friday & Saturday at 6:00pm, Sunday at 2:00pm

It’s time to head to Far Far Away! Shrek The Musical KIDS brings the hilarious, heartwarming story of Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and a whole swamp-full of fairy tale favorites to the stage in a fun, family-friendly production performed by our youngest Spotlight stars.

Packed with big laughs, catchy songs, and tons of personality, this show is a perfect first theatre experience for kids and families—and a great way to cheer on our students as they build confidence and shine on stage.

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


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“Shrek the Musical 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

Adult Actors, Drama, Family-Friendly, Show, The Bluegrass Players

Sense and Sensibility.. and Margaret (Aug 28 – Sept 6)

The Bluegrass Players present

Sense and Sensibility… and Margaret
By Rebecca Gellott (based on the novel by Jane Austen)

Performances: August 28 – September 5
Showtimes: Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 4:00pm
Rating: Family-friendly — appropriate for all ages

Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility gets a fresh, theatrical twist—told through the eyes of Margaret Dashwood, the youngest sister and an aspiring novelist. From a café in the early 1800s, Margaret guides us back through her family’s story as Elinor and Marianne face love, loss, and life-changing choices—each in her own very different way: sense and sensibility.

With a large, colorful cast and quick-moving scenes that shift between “present day” and the Dashwoods’ past, this adaptation delivers romance, humor, and heart while celebrating the power of storytelling.

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

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


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Adult Actors, Child Actors, Drama, Family-Friendly, Show, Spotlight on Faith

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
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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Comedy, Family-Friendly, Musical, Show, Spotlight Acting School, Teen Actors

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

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

Adult Actors, Drama, Show, Teen Actors, The Bluegrass Players, Thriller

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
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

Adult Actors, Comedy, Dinner, Family-Friendly, Show, The Bluegrass Players

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
Rating: Family-friendly — all ages welcome

🎃 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!”

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

Child Actors, Family-Friendly, Musical, Show, Spotlight Acting School

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 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