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Comedy, Show, The Bluegrass Players, Thriller

Arsenic and Old Lace (Jun 20-28)

🎭 Arsenic and Old Lace
Presenter: The Bluegrass Players (BGP)
Director: Chad Hembree
Venue: The Spotlight Playhouse, Berea, KY

📖 Meet the Brewster sisters, two charming and hospitable spinsters who have taken it upon themselves to populate their cellar with the remains of “acceptable” lodgers. When their nephew Mortimer discovers their charitable hobby, he must deal with his homicidal family while trying to marry the woman he loves. Add to this mix a brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt and another who looks like Boris Karloff, and you have one of the most popular dark comedies of the American theater.

This classic Joseph Kesselring comedy blends macabre humor with madcap fun, creating a delightfully twisted tale that has been entertaining audiences for generations. The Bluegrass Players bring this beloved theatrical gem to life with all the charm, wit, and delicious darkness it deserves.

📅 Performance Dates: June 20-28, 2025

Tickets coming soon.

Spotlight Acting School

Behind the Magic Summer Camp (June 30 – July 4)

  1. June 30 – July 4
  2. Ages 11–18
  3. Drop-off starts at 7:45 AM
  4. Pick-up by 4:15 PM
  5. Cost: $125 for the week

Join us for a fun and hands-on camp where kids get to explore what happens behind the scenes in a theater!
Campers will learn how to build sets, paint props, design lights and sound, and even try out foam sculpting, woodworking, and 3D printing!
This camp is perfect for students who love creating and want to see how the magic happens backstage.

What to Know:

  • For ages 11–18
  • Adult volunteers are welcome with approval.
  • Paperwork can be filled out on the first day or during the day on Saturday, June 28.
  • Paying online today saves your camper’s spot and collects their name and age.
  • If your child has special needs, let us know at drop-off.
  • Lunch is from 12:00–1:00 PM. Kids need to bring lunch or my order delivery.
  • No child may leave campus.
  • Please bring a water bottle each day.
  • Camp fees are non-refundable and not prorated.

Camp Highlights:
🎨 Set Design – Build cool backgrounds for shows🔊 Sound Design – Learn how music and sound effects work on stage🖌️ Painting – Paint props and set pieces🪵 Woodworking – Make things from wood for the stage🧽 Foam Sculpting – Create props using soft foam💡 Lighting – Learn how stage lights change a scene🖨️ 3D Printing & Laser Cutting – Use tech to make awesome designs

Camp Director: Katherine Davis
Want to volunteer? Email: chad@spotlightactingschool.com


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Family-Friendly, Show, Teen Actors, The Spotlight Players

Disney’s Newsies JR (Aug 1-10)

🎭 Newsies JR Presenter: Spotlight Acting School (SAS) Age Group: 14-18 years Venue: The Spotlight Playhouse, Berea, KY

📖 Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right.

Based on the 1992 motion picture and the 2012 Broadway musical, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. This challenging production showcases our advanced teen performers at their finest, delivering college-level performances that consistently amaze audiences. With complex choreography, sophisticated vocal arrangements, and nuanced character development, our 14–18-year-old performers demonstrate theatrical excellence that rivals collegiate productions.

📅 Performance Dates: August 1-10, 2025

Tickets coming soon.

Adult Actors, Child Actors, Drama, Family-Friendly, Show, The Bluegrass Players

Anne of Green Gables (Aug 1-9)

🍁 📚 Anne of Green Gables 🏡 ❤️
Presented by The Bluegrass Players
Directed by Dana Hendren
August 1–9, 2025
The Spotlight Playhouse

Welcome to the enchanting world of Avonlea! When the Cuthbert siblings decide to adopt an orphan boy to help with their farm, they get quite the surprise when the imaginative, fiery-haired Anne Shirley arrives instead. With her vibrant red braids and even more colorful imagination, Anne transforms Green Gables and the entire community with her irrepressible spirit and heart.

The Bluegrass Players bring L.M. Montgomery’s beloved classic to life under the direction of Dana Hendren. Experience the laughter, tears, and timeless charm of this heartwarming story about finding your place in the world and the family you were always meant to have.

📅 Performance Dates: August 1, 2, 3 August 8, 9

📍 The Spotlight Playhouse 214 Richmond Road, Berea, KY 40403

🎟️ Perfect for families, dreamers, and anyone who believes in the power of imagination!

Tickets coming soon.