Youth theatre in Glendale, Arizona
Learn concepts, techniques, and applications of theatre lighting and sound design from Josh Hontz in a series of educational clinics Jul. 31–Aug. 22.
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Survivor: Pandemic Edition! Spotlight Youth Theatre honors its own with the annual “Gobies” awards for excellence from the past season.
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Oct. 22–Nov. 7: Everyone’s favorite ghoulish family is back in a musical for younger performers. Written by Marshall Brickman, Rick Elice, and Andrew Lippa.
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Dec. 3–19: A musical based on Cheryl and Carrie Berk’s popular book about “socially invisible” girls who find empowerment in their cupcake club. Written by Rick Hip-Flores.
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Dec. 31-Jan. 1: The cast will rehearse this original musical within a theatre camp setting during holiday break, Dec. 20–31.
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Jan. 14–30: We can’t officially announce this show just yet. Until we do… just don’t cut your hair.
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Feb. 25–Mar. 13: E.B. White’s classic tale of friendship in the barnyard as a great modern musical, by Joseph Robinette and Charles Strouse.
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Apr. 1–10: One show premiering three winning one-act plays. Writers to be announced Aug. 14!
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May 13–29: Teenager Percy Jackson discovers he’s a demigod in this hilarious rock version of the myth of Perseus. Written by Joe Tracz and Rob Rokicki, based on the novel by Rick Riordan.
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Audition for the season opener! This recent Tony-winning musical is based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel memoir about coming out and reckoning with her difficult father.
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Three writers of short plays will win a $100 prize and see their work staged at SYT in spring 2022!
Read moreRecent Seasons Photo Galleries Our 2021-2022 season is an exciting mix of recent winning musicals, classic favorites, and fresh original
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Ages 8-16 grow their skills in our performance troupes, Sparkles, Confetti, and Celebration audition Aug. 7, while the new teen perforrmance troupe Evolution auditions Aug. 9.
See the troupes page for information about the program. Auditions are held before each fall and spring term.
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Performers ages 13-19 will get advanced training and experience in singing and dancing in Spotlight Evolution! Plan your audition for Aug. 9.
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State of the Art Productions presents the musical Assassins in partnership with Spotlight Youth Theatre July 9-10, 2021.
Read moreSend encouraging “Break a Leg!” wishes backstage to your favorite cast and crew members during the run of the show!
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Three writers of short plays will win a $100 prize and see their work staged at SYT in spring 2022! Read more →
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Spotlight’s multiple performance troupes include all skill levels and ages, from 5 to 19, showcased in various concerts throughout the year.
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(Update 6/14/2021) All Summer Theatre Camps in June-July 2021 at Spotlight Youth Theatre have sold out.
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PhxStages interviews three cast members of Kenny Grossman’s satirical play about discrimination against the transgender community.
Read moreSo you’re going to watch a Spotlight show online? That’s fantastic! Nothing replaces the excitement and connection of a performance
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SYT hosted a music-filled evening with food, concessions and raffled prizes in the safety of the parking lot. Read more →
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