Spotlight Studios for the Performing Arts

09/02/2026

Spotlight Fall 2026 Season!
Amazing Productions to help you find new friends, new skills, and a new love of theatre!

Our Live-Learning Musicals are great opportunities for new performers to be introduced to theatre while experienced performers can grow their skills!

Non-musical play productions. Students must audition for a chance to be in the cast. There is no registration fee for these productions. We will send you audition details.

Pre-K B-Way - a fun and safe introduction to music, dance, and theatre for pre-school stars!

24 Hour Theatre is a fun opportunity for high school aged performers to really stretch their writing, acting and directing skills!

12 Hour Theatre is a great way for younger performers to try acting - in a short amount of time!

SpotlightArts.com for all the details and to register!

09/01/2026

Spotlight Studios for the Performing Arts announces the auditions for

The Outsiders
by S. E. Hinton
Adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel

Auditions:
WHEN:
Friday September 11 at 6pm
Sunday September 13 at 6pm
Monday September 14 at 6pm
(If you are unable to attend the above dates email [email protected] for an audition appointment)
WHERE: At Spotlight Studios, 3 Railroad Street in Fairport
WHO: For Performers age 13 through 18

This production is open to all performers age 13 through 18.

You should only attend ONE audition date. If you are unable to attend any audition dates, contact the director at [email protected] to set up an alternate audition.

PERFORMANCES:
November 12-14 at Spotlight Studios for the Performing Arts in Fairport
BRING:
Completed Audition Form and Conflicts Sheet (download at SpotlightArts.com)
Audition Form - print this out and fill it out to save time at auditions.
Audition Scenes - scenes to be used during the acting audition.
A headshot or recent picture, which will not be returned
A resume, if available

PREPARE:
Choose a scene from the audition packet to prepare and be ready to read lines at the audition. Scene packets can be downloaded from here: Audition Scenes.

REHEARSALS:
Use the audition form to fill out all potential rehearsals. Please be detailed. A rehearsal schedule will be created from these conflicts. Note that excessive conflicts will factor into casting decisions. A detailed schedule will be distributed after casting takes place. Cast members must attend all Mandatory Rehearsals.
There is NO cost for this production. Those interested must audition to be in this production. Cast members will be asked to seek out sponsors if possible.

QUESTIONS:
585-305-4767 (leave a message and your call will be returned) or email [email protected]
Hope to see you at the audition!

LOCATION:
All auditions, rehearsals and performances take place at:
Spotlight Studios of Fairport
3 Railroad Street
Fairport, NY 14450
Please pay attention to posted "No Parking" signs. Do NOT park in front of a blue storage unit door.

DESCRIPTION:
The Outsiders is a coming-of-age story told by fourteen-year-old Ponyboy, the youngest of the greasers, who is being raised by his oldest brother Darry. The greasers and Socs--the rich kids--do not get along and are always fighting. Cherry, a Soc, shares a connection with Ponyboy due to his sensitive nature and love of poetry. This makes her boyfriend, Bob, jealous, and he, along with a gang of Socs, jump Ponyboy and his best friend Johnny. To save Ponyboy from being drowned, Johnny stabs Bob and accidentally kills him. Ponyboy and Johnny flee into hiding. Later, Ponyboy and Johnny rescue children from a burning church, and Johnny is critically injured during the rescue. Eventually, Johnny succumbs to his injuries but not before leaving Ponyboy with his famous message, "Stay gold Ponyboy."

585-305-4767
SpotlightArts.com

08/07/2026

Dear Evan Hansen at Spotlight this weekend. Get your tickets! Pm for details. This show is amazing. These kids are amazing!

📸: Piotrowski

07/05/2026

Oompa Loompa doompa dee doo…
Spotlight is looking for a couple stage crew.
Oompa Loompa doompa dee dee…
If you are free then listen to me!

Spotlight is looking for a few good stage crew members… that don’t mind dressing up like Oompa-Loompas!

Our production of W***y Wonka Jr is performing this weekend. If you’re available:

For rehearsals:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday this week (July 8-10), 1pm-5pm
And for performances:
Saturday July 11, 6:15-8:45
Sunday July 12, 11:15-1:45
Sunday July 12, 4:15-6:45

Then reach out to us! I can guarantee you free candy!

06/26/2026

Summer Camp Scholarship!

Spotlight is super excited to announce that due to a recent grant, we are offering needs-based scholarships to cover part or all of the tuition to these summer camps!

W***y Wonka Kids, for K-4th graders. Monday-Friday 9am-noon, June 29-July 10

W***y Wonka Jr, for grades 4-8. Monday-Friday June 29-July 10, 1pm-5pm

The Jungle Book Kids, for K-4th graders. Monday-Friday July 13-24, 9am-Noon

Dear Evan Hansen, for grades 8-college freshman. Monday-Friday July 27-August 7, 9am-5pm

If you’ve always wanted your child to experience musical theatre but finances were an issue, now is your chance! Email us at [email protected] with the subject Spotlight Scholarship to get things going. Tell us which program you’re interested in and a little about your performer.

There are a limited number of scholarships available to reach out today!

Every kid deserves a moment in the Spotlight!

Spotlightarts.com for additional details about the camps.

06/23/2026

Need something fun and dramatic to do this summer? It’s not too late! Wonka jr and Wonka Kids starts next Monday!!
Spotlightarts.com to register or message us!

06/14/2026

Since it’s cold and rainy out today, stay dry and warm in Spotlight Studios for the Judy Awards as we celebrate the kids and adults that made this season so amazing!

Open to all Spotlight kids past and present and families.

This is your OFFICIAL invite to the 2026 Spotlight Judy Awards!

Sunday June 14 at 2pm Spotlight is hosting the annual "Judy Awards". This is an awards ceremony much like the Tony Awards, as a way to celebrate the amazing season Spotlight has had, a way to reconnect with cast members you haven't seen in awhile, and...
A way for Spotlight to give back to you! We're going to be handing out some very special awards! One member of each cast will be awarded a "Spotlight Performer Award" - for that one cast member that went above and beyond during rehearsals and on-stage, worked hard off-stage, and was a joy to have at rehearsal.

Someone from the entire season will be awarded "The Judy Award" for that one person that just stood out in growth, drive and excitement - that shows the most potential - that embodies everything that Spotlight is all about. This person will have their name permanently displayed in a special location at the studio.

We will also be awarding "The Maddie Award" named after John and Kaitlyn's daughter Maddie who battled leukemia in the hospital for a year. This award is given to a younger cast member with a caring and positive attitude.

We will also be making a special announcement - the entire 2026-2027 season of shows and events! Both the Fall and the Spring semesters!!

ALL cast members from all the season shows are welcomed and encouraged to attend. This is a free event. Dress up, bring your cameras, bring snacks to share, and bring your smiles. It's going to be a fun day.

PLEASE RSVP to John at [email protected] by June 10 to let me know if you can attend.

The JUDY Awards are named for John's mom, who passed away in 2000. Out of all the people John calls an inspiration to him in theatre, he counts his Mom as the most influential. Despite the fact that John would cry as a baby whenever his Mom would sing, and despite that fact that John would ask his Mom to move over on the piano bench and say "No Mom, THIS is how it's played" (two things John does not remember, but was told over and over) - his Mom was always the most present at all his shows. From painting a rock in his first big production he performed in of "Wizard of Oz" to baking braided bread for EVERY performance of the first musical he directed, "Fiddler on the Roof" - she was always there at every show, cheering him on. Now she has the best seat in the house. This is John's way of keeping her inspiration alive and growing.
Hope to see you all there!
John 😊

06/13/2026

Getting ready for the annual Judy Awards! The big event is this Sunday June 14 at 2pm. Will you be there?

Who will the winners be?
What will next season’s show be?
What new projects are being announced?
How many jackets will John wear?

All these questions and more will be answered Sunday. Be there!

06/11/2026

The Odd Couple (female version), Neil Simon’s comedy masterpiece, opens tonight at 7pm at Spotlight with the amazing teen cast! Catch this show all weekend.
Thursday @ 7pm (teen cast)
Friday @ 7pm (adult cast)
Saturday @ 2pm (teen cast)
Saturday @ 7pm (adult cast)

Tickets at SpotlightArts.com. Don’t miss this!