December 5 – 21, 2025: The story of the unruly Herdman children, known as the “worst kids in the history of the world,” who unexpectedly disrupt the church’s annual Christmas pageant. As they prepare for their roles, they discover the true meaning of Christmas and, in turn, help the community see the Nativity story through new eyes.
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December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026: An original and much beloved musical written by Kenny Grossman, Artistic Director for Spotlight Youth Theatre. Rehearsed and performed in the setting of a daytime holiday theatre camp.
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January 16 –
February 1, 2026: In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap… until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal.
February 20 – March 1, 2026: Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.
Read MoreRecent Seasons Photo Galleries Spotlight’s 2025-2026 season contains a strong mix of old classics, recent hits, family favorites, and all-new
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March 27 – April 12, 2026: A wildly original new musical—part comedy, part tragedy, and wholly unexpected.
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April 17 – 26, 2026: Award-winning one-act plays written and directed by Spotlight Youth Theatre superstars!
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May 22 – June 7, 2026: “Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!
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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
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Spotlight Youth Theatre has received 38 nominations for ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for its 2023-2024 season.
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Spotlight Youth Theatre has received 47 nominations for ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for its 2022-2023 season.
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Spotlight Youth Theatre won 23 “Zonis” from among its 56 nominations for ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for its 2021-2022 season.
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Spotlight Youth Theatre won 15 “Zonis” from among its 84 nominations for ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for the 2020-2021 season.
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Spotlight Youth Theatre won 15 “Zonis” from among its 45 nominations for ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for the 2019-2020 season.
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Spotlight Youth Theatre won 12 “Zonis” from among its 58 nominations for ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for the 2018-2019 season.
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Spotlight Youth Theatre won 26 “Zonis” from among its 66 nominations for ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for the 2017-2018 season.
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Spotlight Youth Theatre won 18 “Zonis” from among 60 nominations for ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for the 2016-2017 season.
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Spotlight Youth Theatre won 15 “Zonis” from among 55 nominations for ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for the 2015-2016 season.
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SYT artists won 23 National Youth Arts Awards from among 67 nominations for the 2022-2023 season.
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SYT artists won 30 National Youth Arts Awards from among 57 nominations for the 2021-2022 season.
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SYT artists won 23 National Youth Arts Awards from among 58 nominations for the 2020-2021 season.
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SYT artists won 31 National Youth Arts Awards from among 59 nominations for the 2019-2020 season.
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SYT artists won 25 National Youth Arts Awards from among 82 nominations for the 2018-2019 season.
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SYT artists won 30 National Youth Arts Awards from among 70 nominations for the 2017-2018 season.
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The National Youth Arts Awards recognized Spotlight’s 2016-2017 theatre season with 65 nominations, of which Spotlight performers and artists won 15 NYA Awards.
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The National Youth Arts Awards recognized Spotlight’s 2015-2016 theatre season with 63 nominations. Performers and artists won 20 NYA Awards for their work in SYT productions.
Read MoreSpotlight congratulates three winning playwrights who will have their work staged in the Playfest 2022-’23 production Feb. 10-19, 2023.
Read MoreSpotlight congratulates three winning playwrights who will have their work staged in the Playfest 2021-’22 production in April 2022.
Read MoreThree 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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