Educational ProgrammingIn the Spotlight

2026–’27 School Show Field Trips

We invite you to bring your class to one of our school shows this year! For most feature shows, we present reduced-price performances during school hours. Please call ahead for schedule and availability.

Teachers and educators can book field trips to see our award-winning productions and participate in drama classes by calling Deb Czajkowski at (623) 332-7201 or emailing deb@sytaz.org.

Click here to download a flyer that can be shared with your school’s administration or parent group.


Payments

Spotlight Youth Theatre accepts checks, purchase orders, credit cards, and cash. All sales are final, and there are no refunds or credits after payment is made. One payment must be made for each school. Payment must be made within 15 days of the school show unless special arrangements have been made.


Introduce your students to the magic of live theatre! Tickets are only $10 per person!

Bring your group or class on an educational and entertaining excursion to Spotlight Youth Theatre! This year we are offering a variety of delightful shows for audiences of all ages.


Please contact Deb Czajkowski at deb@sytaz.org or (623) 332-7201 for more information or to schedule your school show field trip.

2026–’27 School Show Field Trips

Tuck Everlasting

TUCK EVERLASTING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 • 9:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.

What would you do if you had all eternity? Based on the best-selling children’s classic by Natalie Babbitt and adapted for the stage by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, Tuck Everlasting features a soaring score by Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen.


She Persisted, The Musical JR.

SHE PERSISTED, THE MUSICAL JR.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026 • 9:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.

Some of America’s most fearless women take center stage in this inspiring musical for young audiences based on the best-selling children’s book.


The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Musical

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, THE MUSICAL

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2026 • 9:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.

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.


William Shakespeare's Hamlet

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S HAMLET

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2027 • 9:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.

When a ghost reveals a terrible truth, Prince Hamlet is thrust into a world of intrigue, betrayal, and moral uncertainty. Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy explores grief, justice, revenge, and the enduring question of what it means to act with honor in a corrupt world.


How to Train Your Dragon, The Musical JR.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, THE MUSICAL JR.

TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2027 • 9:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.

When an unlikely friendship forms between a young Viking and a dragon, centuries of fear and misunderstanding are put to the test. Filled with adventure, humor, and heart, this uplifting musical celebrates courage, compassion, and the power of changing the world by changing your perspective.


Please contact Deb Czajkowski at deb@sytaz.org or (623) 332-7201 for more information or to schedule your school show field trip.