"The Stains" produced by Spotlight Youth Theatre

Spotlight Playfest 2020-’21: Go the Distance

adminsyt September 13, 2020October 15, 2021 one-act plays, play festival, playwright competition

One show premiering three winning one-act plays, performed April 23-25, 2021.

Written by:
Rebecca Bain
Emily Benoit
Katie Kloberdanz

About This Production

The theme “Go the Distance” describes the challenge met by the winners of Spotlight’s first competition for new playwrights: devise a short “outbreak proof” play with physical distancing built into the story. All three plays are included in the roughly one-hour total showtime.

“Most Dead Summer Ever” by Rebecca Bain: Alexa feels trapped at home when her family can’t go anywhere for the summer. (Sound familiar?) Directed by Callista Walker.
“Behind the Curtain” by Katie Kloberdanz: Henry discovers a backstage murder mystery full of zany theatre characters. Directed by Christian Bader.
“The Stains” by Emily Benoit: Penelope navigates her father’s funeral, while carrying a mysterious secret. Directed by Charlie Rabago.

Cast

Most Dead Summer Ever:

Alexandra Hope Estle
Elizabeth Zoie Moller
Katherine Emma Woolstenhulme
Samantha Addisyn Lauder
Mom Ellie Klapp
Owen AJ King

Behind the Curtain:

Henry AJ King
Allyson Zoey Waller
Harper Zoie Moller
Elizabeth Olivia Martinez
Mrs. Tyler Ellie Klapp
Sylvia Emma Woolstenhulme
Brandon Alec Pursell
Ms. Krause Allison Wright

The Stains:

Penelope Allison Wright
Soul Hope Estle
Mr. Perkins Alec Pursell
Maid Olivia Martinez
The Shadows AJ King, Ellie Klapp, Addisyn Lauder, Zoie Moller,
Zoey Waller, Emma Woolstenhulme