🎠Spotlight Playhouse is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production of Steel Magnolias, a heartwarming and funny story about friendship, love, and resilience set in a small Southern beauty salon.
Characters:
Truvy Jones (35-45)
The owner of the beauty salon. Warm, outgoing, and always armed with a joke or a bit of advice. Truvy is the backbone of the group and loves being surrounded by her clients and friends.
Annelle Dupuy-DeSoto (19-25)
Truvy’s eager and sometimes awkward new assistant. Starting as shy and reserved, she undergoes a transformation, becoming more confident as the story progresses.
Clairee Belcher (55-70)
The former mayor’s widow. Sharp-witted, sarcastic, and sophisticated. Clairee is a grande dame with a sweet disposition and a love for sports.
Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie (25-30)
The young, spirited bride-to-be. Shelby is determined to live life to the fullest, despite her health challenges. She’s charming, headstrong, and full of Southern grace.
M’Lynn Eatenton (45-60)
Shelby’s strong, practical mother. M’Lynn is protective and caring but struggles to balance her emotions as she deals with Shelby’s choices.
Ouiser Boudreaux (55-70)
A no-nonsense, cranky neighbor with a tough exterior but a heart of gold. Ouiser is often the comic relief but has moments of great depth and vulnerability.
Requirements:
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
No preparation is needed, but familiarity with the play is encouraged.
Join the Adventure with “The Epic Quests of the Damsels in Distress” Auditions at Spotlight Acting School!
We are thrilled to announce auditions for The Epic Quests of the Damsels in Distress, the latest production for our talented students aged 9-14. This fun and exciting story offers a fresh take on fairy tale damsels, showing that they are more than capable of handling their own epic quests!
đź“… Audition Date: January 18
đź•’ Time: 2:30 PM
📍 Location: The Spotlight Playhouse – 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY
🎠Age Group: 9-14
🎬 Director: Jazzlyn Threlkeld
Performance Dates:
May 23-25
Rehearsal Schedule:
Rehearsals will take place on Saturdays at 2:30 PM.
Tuition:
$105 per month before discounts and financial assistance. No student is turned away due to lack of funds; financial assistance is available—meet with Miss Letha at the audition.
Casting Policy:
Every child who auditions is guaranteed a role in the production.
Audition Details:
Auditions will include cold readings and acting out directions. Optional monologues are accepted for those who wish to showcase their skills.
About the Show:
The Epic Quests of the Damsels in Distress puts a clever twist on the typical damsel-in-distress story. These damsels take charge of their own adventures, embarking on epic quests filled with danger, humor, and friendship. With strong characters and a thrilling plot, this play is sure to entertain both cast and audience alike.
For more details, contact Mr. Chad at [email protected] or call 859-661-0600.
Join the Fun with “101 Dalmatians KIDS” Auditions at Spotlight Acting School!
Spotlight Acting School is excited to announce auditions for 101 Dalmatians KIDS! We’re looking for talented young actors, ages 4-9, to take part in this fun-filled production. Bring to life the beloved characters from Disney’s classic story, including Pongo, Perdita, and the villainous Cruella de Vil, in a show that’s perfect for young performers!
đź“… Audition Date: February 1
đź•’ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: The Spotlight Playhouse – 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY
🎠Age Group: 4-9
🎬 Director: Daesha Miller
🎼 Music Director: Letha Hembree
Performance Dates:
May 30-June 1
June 6-8
Rehearsal Schedule:
Rehearsals will take place on Saturdays.
Tuition:
$105 per month before discounts and financial assistance. No student is turned away due to lack of funds; financial assistance is available—meet with Miss Letha at the audition.
Casting Policy:
Every child who auditions is guaranteed a role. You may request specific accommodations to avoid schedule conflicts.
Audition Details:
Prepare a song of your choice—there is no time limit, and it can be something simple like “Happy Birthday” or a favorite Disney tune. (Radio songs are not recommended for musicals.)
About the Show:
101 Dalmatians KIDS follows the adventure of Pongo and Perdita as they rescue their puppies from the evil Cruella de Vil. This delightful show features catchy songs, adorable characters, and a heartwarming story of friendship and courage. It’s a fantastic opportunity for young performers to showcase their talents on stage.
Auditions for the World Premiere Musical “Let the Women Sing” by the Bluegrass Players
Be part of a joyful and groundbreaking world premiere musical event! The Bluegrass Players are holding auditions for Let the Women Sing, a new musical written by Trudy Tait, which celebrates the women of the Bible in a powerful and unexpected way. Directed by Trudy Tait and Kyrsten Daugherty, this production is looking for actors, singers, and performers of all levels to help bring these incredible women to life.đź“… Audition Date: February 23
đź•’ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: The Spotlight Playhouse – 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY
🎠Age Group: 16+
🎬 Directed by: Trudy Tait and Kyrsten Daugherty
Performance Dates:
May 9-10
May 16, 17, 18
About the Show:
Let the Women Sing is a joyful celebration of the remarkable women of the Bible. Though they lived centuries ago, their stories of sorrow, joy, and perseverance resonate just as deeply today. This world premiere musical brings these women to life in surprising and emotional ways, blending heartfelt storytelling with powerful music and performances.
Even if you aren’t the best of singers, there are non-singing roles available! And men—while the focus is on the women, there are still important supporting roles for you to fill.
Audition Details:
Cold readings and music audition
No experience necessary—everyone is encouraged to audition!
Flexible rehearsals with small groups called for each session, becoming more frequent as the performance dates approach.
