The Spotlight Society presents Spotlight on Summer: Godspell Jr. and Spring Awakening auditions. 

Explore all aspects of the theatre with other young artists who love the stage as much as you do! The Spotlight on Summer Theatre Intensive is the arts camp experience that is more than a traditional summer camp. 

Designed in two sessions for students 9-19, the program is a comprehensive, one or two-week intensive in which students get the chance to hone their skills in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Spotlight on Summer is designed to instill in aspiring thespians a deeper understanding about producing and participating in a first-class musical with working professionals. Tuition for each session of Spotlight on Summer is $200 and space is limited. All interested campers must audition and tuition includes a camp t-shirt.

All paperwork and payment will be taken care of after the initial placement audition and details will be emailed to families upon registration completion. A nonrefundable deposit of $25 will be collected at the time of auditions. 

Session One: Artists Age 9-14. June 20-25, 2022. 9am-3pm. Featuring Godspell Jr.

Directed and Choreographed by Aubrey Fink, Music Directed by Joshua Klaber Higgins

Public Performances June 25th (2pm, 7pm) and 26th (2pm, tentative 6pm)

Session Two: Artists age 15-19. July 5-15. 6pm-9:30pm. Featuring Spring Awakening*

Directed and Choreographed by Aubrey Fink, Music Directed by Joshua Klaber Higgins

Public Performances July 16th (tentative 2pm, 7pm) and 17th (2pm, 6:30pm)

*Please note that Spring Awakening is Rated R for mature subject matter including mental health, language, moments of physical intimacy, depictions of self-destructive behavior and physical abuse. Anyone under 18 will be given a parental consent form that must be signed and returned at or prior to auditions. 

Please register for a time slot but following this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084daaa629a6f94-spotlight. All artists should come prepared to move and with a device to playback a karaoke track (an accompanist will not be available). Additionally, please bring with you a headshot and resume (those auditioning for Godspell do not need to bring a resume). If unable to make these audition dates, please see below for video audition instructions. 

Godspell- Ages 9-14. Please prepare 30-60 seconds of your favorite song to sing!

Spring Awakening- Ages 15-19. Please prepare 60 seconds of a contemporary pop ballad in the style of the show. No musical theatre. Auditioners should come familiar with the body of work. 

If you are unable to make either of these dates, please email your headshot, result and audition videos to spotlightsocietyohio@gmail.com. The creative team may reach out for more information. In person auditions preferred. 

Auditions and performances for Spotlight on Summer will take place at The Mercantile (16 E Main Street, Wakeman, OH, 44889)

For questions or more information, please email spotlightsocietyohio@gmail.com.

Spotlight Society, now in its 2nd year, is a nationally-recognized training program
founded to create opportunities for students in our Northern Ohio Community to participate in as many enriching, educational and empowering theatrical experiences as possible. 

Spotlight Society offers students the opportunity to both perform and develop their craft while receiving instruction from a team of industry professionals. Team members receive coaching in numerous acting techniques, music theory and vocal performance, and company-wide dance training. The Spotlight Society produces two fully-staged musicals a year, as well as competing at national performing arts competitions such as iTheatrics’ Junior Theatre Festival, The National Performing Arts Festival, and Musical Theatre Competitions of America. 

This year, the Spotlight Society brought home over 15 group and individual awards from these festivals including First Place Musical Revue, First Place Production Number, and Best in Ensemble.