BEREA, Ky. — This is the final weekend to catch Disney’s Frozen JR. at The Spotlight Playhouse. For anyone who has been curious about what Spotlight Acting School is all about, it is also the perfect time to come out and see it for yourself.
There is something genuinely special about watching young performers take the stage in a production like this. Frozen JR. has all the music, heart, and familiar magic that families love, but what makes this specific production stand out is seeing local students bring it to life with their own energy, confidence, and hard work.
For parents, grandparents, and anyone thinking about getting a child involved in theater, this weekend is a chance to see not just an entertaining show, but the kind of tangible growth and creativity that Spotlight Acting School helps build in its students.
⏰ Final Weekend Performance Schedule
The Purple Cast will be taking the stage for the final three performances of the run. This is your last chance to grab tickets and experience the magic before the curtain officially closes:
- Friday, March 27 at 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets and venue information are available at thespotlightplayhouse.com.
⭐ More Than Just a Show
For newcomers, productions like this are one of the best possible introductions to Spotlight Acting School. They show exactly what happens when students are given a safe, supportive place to learn, practice, and step into the spotlight.
Theater training is about much more than memorizing lines or hitting the right notes in a song. It builds confidence, communication skills, teamwork, and a sense of poise that students carry with them into everyday life. At Spotlight, students are not just putting on costumes and performing; they are learning how to work together, solve problems on the fly, support one another, and grow into themselves.
🎩 Looking Ahead: Seussical the Musical
The momentum does not stop when the snow clears from Arendelle. Coming up next on our audition calendar is Seussical the Musical, another incredibly fun and imaginative show that promises to keep the excitement going. Bringing together Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, JoJo, and the Whos, this production is a colorful stage adventure packed with music, movement, heart, and humor.
For families considering joining Spotlight Acting School, this is an especially exciting time to get involved. If your teen (Ages 14–18) is interested in taking the stage, here are the details for the upcoming production:
- Auditions: Saturday, March 28 at 12:30 p.m. at The Spotlight Playhouse
- (Note: Everyone who auditions will be cast!)
- Rehearsals: Saturdays
- Blue Cast: 12:30 p.m.
- Purple Cast: 2:00 p.m.
- Performance Dates:
- Blue Cast: July 31 – August 2
- Purple Cast: August 7 – August 9
If you have never been to The Spotlight Playhouse before, this weekend is a wonderful time to start. Come see Disney’s Frozen JR., support these talented young performers, and get a firsthand glimpse of what Spotlight Acting School offers students in our community. Then get ready for Seussical, because the next great adventure is already on its way.
🖊️ About the Author
Dr. Chad Hembree has served as Executive Director of Spotlight Acting School, The Spotlight Playhouse, and Spotlight Performing Arts since 2013. Affectionately known as “Mr. Chad,” he is an accomplished performer and director who draws on his broad experience to guide students and staff with creativity, care, and a passion for making theater accessible to the Berea community.
📅 Upcoming Events in Berea & Beyond
🎭 Theater & Performance at The Spotlight Playhouse
(Tickets and info for all shows: thespotlightplayhouse.com)
- Murder on the 518 (The Bluegrass Players) — March 20–29
- Disney’s Frozen JR. (Teen Production, Ages 14–18) — March 20–29
- “Finally” A Broadway Revue (The Spotlight Players) — April 3–12
- The Booking Committee (The Bluegrass Players) — April 17–25
- Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS (Ages 4–11) — April 24–26
🎶 Music & Concerts
🌿 Community, Arts & Outdoors
- Photography Workshop with John Snell (Berea Arts Council) — Sat., March 28 at 10:00 a.m.
- Easter Eggstravaganza (Lake Reba Park Softball Fields, Richmond) — Sat., April 4 at 11:00 a.m.
- Red Oaks Forest School Art Club (Forestry Outreach Center) — Sat., April 11 at 10:00 a.m.
- Mushroom Inoculation Workshop with ASPI (Forestry Outreach Center) — Sat., April 25