EVENTS

Hey all!

Spotlight has a lot of events happening in November, and we’re looking for some actors in costume to volunteer!  Message us on Facebook or call 902-724-3050 to confirm for any of these events.



Downtown Summerside Christmas Open House

Tuesday, Nov 20

9am-9pm

We’re looking for people who are available anytime between the hours of 9am and 9pm. Even if you can only come for an hour, that’s fine!



Downtown Summerside Black Friday

Friday, Nov 23

All day

Again, we’re looking for anyone who can make it downtown during those hours, even if it’s only for an hour or so.  Thanks!



Christmas Parade

Monday, Nov 26

4-9pm

We’re looking for actors in costume to walk with u

Cinderella Kids Stuff!

Cinderella rehearsals have already started, it’s going to be a fantastic show!

We know that since you’re all huge fans of us, and will soon be huge fans of Cinderella kids when it’s finally staged, you’ll probably want to get a t-shirt or some buttons or something to show that you’re all our #1 fans.

Say what?  T-shirts?  Buttons?  But of course!  If you check out our Spreadshirt shop here http://spotlighttheatretees.spreadshirt.com/ you’ll see that we have started to sell Cinderella merchandise for cast and crew and everyone in between!  These t-shirts and buttons are super cool and emblazoned with our pumpkin coach design!  Get them now before supplies run out!

Its the most wonderful time of the year

Hey readers!  Here’s what’s happening with Spotlight this week.

This year, from December 19 to the 21st, Spotlight Theatre Company is offering Christmas Singing Telegrams!   Want to spread some good cheer to your friends and family?  Give us a call at 902-724-3050 and book one for December 19 to the 21st.  They’re $20 each, and for an extra $5 a special candy bouquet will be delivered along with your telegram.  Be sure to call in quickly, because spaces are going fast.

We’re looking for actors to dress up as Christmassy characters for our float in the Summerside Santa Clause Parade this year.  If you’re interested, please give us a call or email reasha@spotlighttheatrecompany.ca.

Cinderella rehearsals are now in full swing. We had
our first rehearsal this past Saturday and everyone involved is enthusiastic and excited to take part! Look forward to it in the spring when it hits the stage in April.

November Begins

Hey all! 

October has closed, and our season is now in full swing!  Auditions for our children’s musical, Cinderella, are starting this Saturday! The auditions are for ages 5-13 and are at noon at our studio location at 271 Water St, in Summerside.  Please be prepared to sing, dance and act, but all scripts and music will be provided.  Look forward to seeing you all there!

Spotlight is also about to start its fundraising season.  This year the majority of our fundraisers will be going towards our children’s musical, Cinderella.  As always, we love participation from the community, whether it’s participating in the fundraiser or volunteering their time.  More information and dates about our fundraisers will be posted as they draw near!

This year Spotlight is participating in the Christmas Parade!  We, along with many Summerside businesses, will be participating in the parade of lights, so come down and check it out on November 26th!

Speaking of Christmas, this year we are offering Christmas Singing Telegrams! Spread some holiday cheer by sending a group of carollers to a friend or loved one.  Starting next week, we will be taking orders!  Call us and choose from a list of songs, and we’ll let you know what time we’ll be there.  If you’d like to order a Singing Telegram, call 902-724-3050 during business hours.

Happy Halloween everyone!

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

Open auditions for this year’s Spotlight Theatre Company production of Cinderella Kids.
Auditions will take place on November 3rd at 12 PM in the Spotlight Theatre Company Studio at 271 Water St. Summerside. Auditions are open for children ages 5-13.

Disney’s Cinderella, the tale of a young girl living under the rule of her evil stepsisters and stepmother.  When her stepmother does not allow Cinderella to go to the royal ball, she receives some unexpected help from her Fairy Godmother and fury friends. Popular songs include “A dream is a wish your heart makes” and “Bibbidi bobbidi Boo”

Spotlight Theatre Company is in its 3rd year of business with 3 full-scale musical productions under its belt, including the 2011 Production of Nutcracker and the 2012 production of Alice in Wonderland
Cinderella will hit the Harbourfront Theatre Stage in April 2013

Please be prepared to sing, dance, and act during the audition, and all songs and scripts will be provided.

To confirm that you will be attending the auditions or for any questions please email Reasha Walsh at reasha@spotlighttheatrecompany.ca or call 902-724-3050

Its Bewitching Season!

Hey readers! Spotlight 2012/2013 class season has already begun!  As you know, we offer classes in acting, musical theatre, dance and improv for all ages!  We started last week and already we know that this is going to be a fantastic year.  If you’d like to take classes, there’s still time to register!  If you’re unsure, come and sit in on a class!


For those interested in participating in our children’s show we will be doing our audition announcement soon.  Look forward to it!


Spotlight merch is ready an available!  In our shop we have t-shirts, hoodies, jackets and mugs with our logo and show designs!  Go to spotlighttheatretees.ca to place your order now.


This year we are participating in a Halloween event called Witches on Water St presented by Downtown Summerside.  It takes place on the 27th of October from 1-4 pm.  Come down to Water St with your costume to bob for apples, paint some pumpkins and find the witch!  With special guests Maurice Bernard and Wayne Wright, it’s going to be a spooktacular day.  If you’re interested in volunteering for the event, email us at reasha@spotlighttheatrecompany.ca


‘Tis the season to dress up in fun costumes and eat lots of candy.  We can’t do much about the candy, but Spotlight does have many costumes that are available for rental!  From fairies to pirates, vampires and princesses, we have it all!  For our catalogue, go to spotlighttheatrecompany.ca and check out our costumes page!

Children's Classes Week One

What a wonderful night of classes, such a talented group!
The Acting class has a varied age range but they are all working together so well already and a big part of being an actor is team work. They are so Bright and I know have a lot to show.
The Musical Theatre beginnings class wow.. first note out of their moths was on key (thank god) and they have such a playful song  "I wont Grow Up" peter pan  I know we are going to have a blast with it. I am all amped to get going on the teen classes tomorrow and the adults on Thursday.
It is not too late to join us for any class and we would love to welcome any one who has an interested. You never have to have previous experience, we love to have new to the arts people join too. Its nights like these that refresh me on why I devote my life to the Arts!

Its Finally Here! the 2012/2013 Season Begins Tonight!
This is the most exciting time at the studio because we are kicking into gear tonight! If you haven't registered yet feel free to stop by tonight or any night this week and give class a try.

Here is the schedule:

Tuesday Children's Classes
5-6pm Acting Step Up
6-7pm Musical Theatre

Wednesday Teen Classes
6-7pm Musical Theatre
7-8pm Drama

8-9pm Improv

Thursday Adult Class
6-7pm Drama
6-8pm Musical theatre
8-9pm Dance

Birthday Parties

We have just launched a Facebook page for Spotlight Birthdays!
Did you know that Spotlight Theatre Company has Birthday Party packages?
Have us throw your birthday party for you at our Studio with themes including:
Princess
Alice in Wonderland
Wizard of Oz
Diva
Pirates
Superhero
HSM
Fairy

Each Party is hosted by a magical character and includes costumes and activities customized invitations and treat bags!
And do you know what the best part is? We do all the decorating and clean up all the mess!
Like our page at www.facebook.com/spotlightbirthdays and visit our website http://spotlighttheatrecompany.ca/birthday.asp
Keep updated with us we always have lots going on!

Hey readers! We’ve got a lot of awesome stuff coming up soon, so here’s a quick update as to what we’ve been doing lately.

All classes start next week!  As you know, Spotlight Theatre Company offers classes for all ages in acting, musical theatre, dance and improv.  There’s still time to register if you’re interested, but you better do it quickly because we’re almost full.

Interested in Spotlight merch? Of course you are!  Our brand new store, Spotlight Theatre Tees, is now open for business.  We have spotlight shirts and mugs available, as well as shirts from two of our previous shows: Alice in Wonderland and Back to the Eighties.  Get them now at spotlighttheatretees.spreadshirt.com and be the envy of all your friends.

Spotlight is pairing up with Downtown Summerside and planning an awesome Halloween event!  Stay tuned for more updates.  If you’re interested in volunteering for this event or for any other Spotlight activities, please contact us at reasha@spotlighttheatrecompany.ca.  We’d love to hear from you!

Along with our bi-weekly blog, we also put out a monthly newsletter that includes news about Spotlight, community events and chances to win awesome prizes!  Email news@spotlighttheatrecompany.ca to subscribe.

This weekend Spotlight is participating in Culture Days!  We have three workshops including introduction to Musical Theatre, Improv, and Costume Creation, along with a workshop for Theatre games and activities for kids.  Come check us out this Saturday at 273 Water St, and go to culturedays.ca for more information about other activities happening in Summerside.

Welcome! This is the first official post on our blog, which will be updated once every two weeks with class and show info, as well as news about the company itself.  Make sure you like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for more news and information!

We’ve moved! The studio is still in the same building, but now we have a storefront at 273 Water Street.  The studio hours are 9-5, Monday to Friday, so come in and check us out!

As of today we are announcing a monthly e-newsletter!  Once a month, we will send out a newsletter that includes updates about Spotlight Theatre Company, as well as theatre related community news.  Answer the musical theatre question for a chance to win some cool prizes.  To sign up for the newsletter, email news@spotlighttheatrecompany.ca.

Registration for our Fall season of classes is in progress.  This year we’re offering classes for all ages in acting, musical theatre, dance and improv.  Check out our website or call 902-724-3050 for more information and class prices.  Space is limited so register now!

As well as two semesters of classes, Spotlight Theatre Company will be putting on a children’s musical this year.  The show is set to open in April and announcements will be made regarding auditions soon!

Testing 1,2,3.
Monica and I (only minimally tech saavy) are learning to write code... yes and we are artists this should be interesting. So please hang in there as we mess with all of our websites, blogs and social media.

Welcome to the Spotlight Theatre Company Blog!
As we are getting set up, have a peek of videos from previous shows.