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Congratulations, Playfest 2022-’23 Playwrights!

August 10, 2022February 21, 2023 adminsyt one-act plays, playwright competition, youth theatre

Spotlight congratulates three winning playwrights who will have their work staged in the Playfest 2022-’23 production Feb. 10-19, 2023.

Awards and Recognitions

Congratulations, Playfest 2021-’22 Playwrights!

September 6, 2021February 21, 2023 adminsyt one-act plays, playwright competition, youth theatre

Spotlight congratulates three winning playwrights who will have their work staged in the Playfest 2021-’22 production in April 2022.

2021-2022 Season

The Addams Family Young@Part®

July 18, 2021October 4, 2022 adminsyt youth comedy, youth theatre

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. Directed by Kenny Grossman.

2021-2022 Season

Hair

July 18, 2021October 4, 2022 adminsyt classic musical, rock musical, youth theatre

Jan. 14–Feb. 6: The “American tribal love rock musical” revives the counterculture of the 60s with a hit score. By Gerome Ragni, James Rado, and Galt McDermot. Directed by Chanel Bragg.

2021-2022 Season

Playfest 2021-’22

July 18, 2021April 11, 2022 adminsyt play festival, playwright competition, young directors, young writers, youth theatre

Apr. 1–10: One show premiering three winning one-act plays, written by Rebecca Bain, Katie Kloberdanz, and Zoey Waller. Directed by Alyssa Armstrong, Dean Kelldorf, Alec Pursell, and Jack Taylor.

2021-2022 Season

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

July 18, 2021October 4, 2022 adminsyt community theatre, percy jackson, youth theatre

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. Directed by Bobby Sample.

2020-2021 Season

The Soul of Frankenstein

September 20, 2020October 15, 2021 adminsyt frankenstein, frankenstein play, frankenstein theatre, halloween play, horror, youth theatre

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 and Bobby Sample.

2020-2021 Season

Emmett’s Art Project

September 19, 2020October 27, 2021 adminsyt anti-racism, black lives matter, youth theatre

Nov. 20–22: Kids confront racism in this world-premiere drama for teens and adults. Written by Brianna Fallon and Abbey Yee.
Directed by Brianna Fallon.

2020-2021 Season

Desperate Housewives of Shakespeare

September 14, 2020October 15, 2021 adminsyt satire, shakespeare, youth theatre

Apr. 9-11: Shakespeare has been found murdered, and most of his female lead characters have a motive! Written by Jim and Jane Jefferies. Directed by Brenda Goodenberger.

2020-2021 Season

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

September 11, 2020October 15, 2021 adminsyt comedy fantasy, shakespeare comedy, youth theatre

May 21-30: It’s a night of mixed up lovers and magic spells in this beloved comedy-fantasy by William Shakespeare. Adapted & directed by Kenny Grossman.