The series culminates in an **optional performance opportunity** on Friday, November 15th, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM, where students can showcase their growth in a fun, supportive environment. (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM for grades 3-7, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM for grades 8-12)

NEW! Use Code MakingChoices for first class free

Making Choices:
Improvisational Theatre Workshop Series

 Ignite your child’s creativity and confidence with our exciting, hands-on improv workshop series at the Joseph P. Spencer Studio for the Arts in Manhattan, Il!  This engaging series, led by experienced instructors, will empower kids to trust their instincts, make bold choices, and develop invaluable theater skills that will last a lifetime. Weekly Challenges & Growth: Beyond the workshops, students will participate in weekly video “challenges” through our Google Classroom, encouraging them to practice what they’ve learned, refine their skills, and build confidence by sharing their creativity with the group before the next session.

       FREE FAMILY FUN!         
Saturday, October 19th 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Joseph P. Spencer Studio for the Arts
120 Jessie St, Manhattan, IL 

Come one, come all to Spotlight Arts Collective’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Bring your pre-decorated pumpkin to be judged! Whether it is carved, painted, or shaved
we want to see it! Each person at the party may vote for one pumpkin, the pumpkin with the
most votes wins the grand prize!!!
The winner will be announced at 3:30!

OUR 2024
FUNDRAISER

This show is over 5-years in the making! Initially planned to go up in 2020, but shut down due to COVID, Spotlight is proud to be revitalizing this incredible theatrical piece born from the brilliant mind of Frankie Lopez, with musical collaboration from Jeremy Landig. This show features many of your favorite performers from the south side suburban theater community.

Ticket link below in upcoming events

Learn more

Spotlight Arts Collective is proud to announce our 2025 Annual Family Show
at Lincoln-Way West High School
February 21 - 23, 2025!

Spotlight is looking for a
Musical Director

for our 2025 production of SHREK the Musical!

 Come join our amazing production team and tell us the Story of YOUR Life! For more information email [email protected]

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Upcoming Events

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January

2024

2024
Developing Actors Programs

Year-Round
Gr K -12

22

November

2024

Soundtrack of Our Lives Fundraiser

CD&ME
Frankfort, IL

23

November

2024

Soundtrack of Our Lives Fundraiser

CD&ME
Frankfort, IL

24

November

2024

Soundtrack of Our Lives Fundraiser

CD&ME
Frankfort, IL

10

November

2024

SHREK the Musical Auditions

Joseph P. Spencer Studio for the Arts

12

November

2024

SHREK
the Musical Auditions

Joseph P. Spencer Studio for the Arts

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