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