Spotlight Playhouse

11/06/2021

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Free project piano -- must be picked up this week.

100+ year old baby grand piano -- a perfect instrument for a restoration project. Case is in excellent condition. "A" 440 is dead-on despite the piano having been unused and untuned for five or more...

11/02/2021

A black, men's jacket, size L, was left in our space during last week's cleanup. Send email to [email protected] if it's yours:

10/27/2021

We're down to the end... are you available to help on Saturday?

We've been very successful in giving away many, many things to other theater groups, but it's dumpster time.

We could use a dozen people this Saturday starting at 8:00 AM. If you can work 2-3 hours or one hour... starting at 8:00 or starting a noon... please email Scott at [email protected] to let me know when you're available.

There is only a small amount of heavy lifting. Most of what's left is very manageable -- light in weight and only an elevator ride from the dumpster.

Thanks in advance.

10/26/2021

We are down to the end: there is only one opportunity left for you to walk away with furniture, props, and set pieces -- Tuesday, 10/26, from 5:30-8:30 PM at 15 Union St. in Lawrence (4th floor). These photos show what's available: https://photos.app.goo.gl/XVT4bvB9e25koXhb8

BTW it's not just the things in the cabinets and on the shelves but the cabinets and shelves themselves. Note the two full-sized workbenches (green tops) and one wide but narrower wooden workbench. Lots of flats, some with doors and windows. And a pre-lit Christmas tree!

Questions? Call 617-470-2175.

10/22/2021

TOMORROW, OCT 23, IS YOUR LAST CHANCE!

Hi all! We still have some amazing pieces so be sure to join us tomorrow.

Here are some ground rules for easy access:

- Please wear a mask. We kindly ask that all unvaccinated AND vaccinated persons wear a mask in accordance with Lawrence city ordinances.
- Doors will open at 12:00pm – no sooner
- Only 12 persons will be allowed in the space at a time
- Items are at a first come / first served basis.
- Persons will be given a ticket # according to their time of arrival and let into the space in order of their ticket. So please plan accordingly.
- Spotlight will not be able to ‘tag and hold’ any items for you.
- Please be prepared to take the items with you on that day and during the timeframe you are perusing (i.e. rightly sized vehicle)
o NOTE: Exceptions may be made for extra large pieces that require a rental truck. These decisions will be made at the discretion of the Spotlight Board so please discuss with them or one of the volunteers on hand on the day
- Bring your own bags for the small stuff!
- Volunteers will be available to assist you the day of should you need an extra set of hands

SEE YOU THEN!

10/22/2021

We still have many great items available for pick up tomorrow. They include, props, costumes, platforms, flats, door flats, window flats, stairs, artwork, set dressing. Come take a look tomorrow , Saturday, October 23, 12-4pm. Bring a big truck and take items with you. They are all available on a first come, first served basis.

10/13/2021

!! PLEASE SHARE !!

As you know, Spotlight Playhouse is closing and we must get rid of our inventory of sets, props, costumes, furniture, and dozens of rolls of fabric.
Everything must go and we’re giving it all away for free!
See the photos here of Furniture, Five sets of stairs, Urinetown sign and Pump organ (not functional but a great set piece)
(more photos to come)
We will be holding two open house events in our rehearsal space:
WHEN:
- Sunday, October 17 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- Saturday, October 23 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
LOCATION:
Everett Mills - 4th floor
15 Union Street
Lawrence, MA.
**The entrance to the passenger elevator is at the back (the parking lot side, not the Union Street side) A freight elevator is available.
There will be a donation bucket if you’d like to contribute to our closing expenses, but everything is free for the taking. Theater groups have first priority but everyone is welcome: photographers looking for costumes or props… even someone looking for a few things to use around the house.
Email [email protected] if you have questions. Otherwise, just show up during the open house session.
Please share and thank you for your support!

09/08/2021

Dear friends,
The Spotlight Playhouse Board of Directors has been forced to make a very difficult decision and we regret to inform you that Spotlight Playhouse will suspend operations on October 31, 2021.

A series of events has brought us to this hard decision. For the full details please read the Letter to the Community.

September 8, 2021 Friends of Spotlight Playhouse, The Spotlight Playhouse Board of Directors has been forced to make a very difficult decision and we regret to inform you that Spotlight Playhouse will suspend operations on October 31, 2021. A series of events has brought us to this difficult

08/21/2021

The Scharn family has been part of the Spotlight Playhouse family for several years. Bob Scharn, father of Matt and husband of Coleen, was one of those volunteers that every organization covets: He was selfless, ever-present, and always seemed to put himself in the right place to be helpful, whether that was backstage, loading a truck, or in the lobby.

Bob passed away last year from COVID-19 and we at Spotlight Playhouse miss him. Coleen and Matt have started a GoFundMe campaign to honor Bob's recent birthday and have graciously offered to split the proceeds between us and our friends at Acting Out.

Please consider making a donation in Bob's memory that will support two local community theater companies.

First we would like to thank everyone again for their love and support… Matthew Scharn needs your support for Robert J Scharn Jr’s Birthday Theatre Fundraiser

06/18/2021

Tonight's The Night!

The show starts at 7:30. Make sure to register for your free tickets and viewing link now at Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/SRBTickets

Your confirmation email will contain the viewing link in small print below the confirmation.

Please join us for the second event in our Spotlight on New Works series--new plays by New England playwrights presented as staged readings.

06/17/2021

Tomorrow Night! Register for your free tickets and viewing link now at http://bit.ly/SRBTickets

Friday June 18th at 7:30, Spotlight Playhouse presents the second in the 'Spotlight on New Works Play Reading Series', a reading of three short plays by Playwright Sarah Rae Brown followed by a live talkback with Playwright Sarah Rae Brown, Director Jeff Collard and the cast.