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The Soul of Frankenstein
Oct. 30—Nov. 1: Creature or Creator: which one is the Monster? A new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Written by Bobby Sample. Directed by Kenny Grossman.
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Give blood at Spotlight Oct. 22-23
The Red Cross needs our help more than ever to ensure enough blood is on the shelves for patients in need. If you are healthy and well, join us Oct. 22 or Oct. 23, 2-7:00 p.m. at Spotlight Youth Theatre to donate blood.
Sign up now to help save lives, and find out your Covid-19 antibody status afterward!
For more info please contact kenny@sytaz.org, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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2019-2020 Gobies held online
Spotlight’s annual celebration where we honor actors who helped make the 2019-2020 season memorable!
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Anti-Racist Kids
Nov. 20–22: Kids take a stand against racism in this world-premiere drama for all ages. Written by Brianna Fallon and Abbey Yee.
Directed by Brianna Fallon.
Desperate Housewives of Shakespeare
Dec. 4–6: Shakespeare has been found murdered, and most of his female lead characters have a motive! Written by Jim and Jane Jefferies. Directed by Cydney Trent.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
Dec. 18–20: The Peanuts gang finds the true meaning of Christmas in this faithful adaptation of the classic holiday special, written by Charles Schulz and Eric Shaeffer. Directed by Sam Primack.
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Cinderella: A Rock & Roll Fairytale
Dec. 21—Jan. 2:
Kenny Grossman’s rock & roll version of “Cinderella” in a musical theatre camp!
Directed by Heather Walker.
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Whatever, Just Wash Your Hands (A Potty Party)
Jan. 29–31: Six stalls, a stressed out Stage Manager, a wacky director, actors wanting to unload, and unstable techies redefine “potty humor”! Written and directed by Kenny Grossman.
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Congratulations, winning Playfest playwrights!
Three local playwrights will have their original one-act plays debut on the Spotlight stage in Spring 2021, as winners of SYT’s first Playfest competition.
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2019-2020 ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence
Spotlight Youth Theatre was honored with 45 nominations for ariZoni Awards of Theatre Excellence (the “Zonis”) for the 2019-2020 season.
Read more2017-2018 Season
See a season recap and links to all the shows in the 2017-2018 season.
Read more2018-2019 Season
See a season recap and links to all the shows in the 2018-2019 season.
Read more2019-2020 Season
See a season recap and links to all the shows in the 2019-2020 season.
Read more2020-2021 Season
We’re planning Spotlight’s 2020-2021 Season, and we’ll post a list of fall events here very soon.
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A look back at 2019-2020: Photo Galleries
Check out photo galleries of Spotlight shows from 2019-2020 and previous seasons!
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Bella Swope, Choreographer
Bella Swope is the director of Spotlight Youth Theatre’s Sparkles performance troupe.
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Spotlight thanks Phoenix Conservatory of Music
Spotlight thanks Phoenix Conservatory of Music for generously donating lumber for future set building at SYT.
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Spotlight hosts Car-Baret and drive-in movie
Spotlight moved theatre outdoors for a night, with live performances and a showing of the The Wolves video production Aug 1.
Click heading for more photos and information.
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Congratulations, Playfest Playwrights!
Three local playwrights will have their original one-act plays debut on the Spotlight stage in Spring 2021, as winners of SYT’s first Playfest competition.
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Spotlight Youth Theatre presents The Wolves
Presented online Saturday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m. (online) and Saturday, Aug. 1 at 8:00 p.m. as a drive-in movie at Spotlight Youth Theatre.
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Updates from Our Board: Playing It Safe
In this crazy year of closed doors and physical distancing, we’re all working around shifting schedules and new concerns. Check this page for information on how Spotlight Youth Theatre is playing it safe during the 2020 pandemic.
Read morePhoto Galleries
A collection of galleries of images from several Spotlight Youth Theatre seasons.
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A Word about Racism and Intolerance
How theatre and the arts refute prejudices through storytelling.
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Spotlight thanks Cabaret for Change
Young performers help keep three Valley theatres open!
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Support ariZoni Theatre and Artist Relief
Spotlight thanks the ariZoni organization for a well needed grant!
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Stay connected with a Daily Dose of Spotlight!
Enjoy tips, encouragement, and know-how from Spotlight’s extended family of performers, mentors, and artists!
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Stay connected with a Daily Dose of Spotlight!
Enjoy tips, encouragement, and know-how from Spotlight’s extended family of performers, mentors, and artists.
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Addressing Coronavirus Spread:
Updates from our Board
During Intermission… Phx Stages interviews Kenny Grossman Caricature by Jack Taylor. Daily Doses of Spotlight Updated: Aug. 15, 2020 To
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