Join Us for the World Premiere of
The Soundtrack of Our Lives!
Spotlight Arts Collective is thrilled to invite you to the world premiere of an original musical production over five years in the making. Initially scheduled for 2020, this incredible show, created by Director Frankie Lopez with musical collaboration from Jeremy Landig, was postponed due to the pandemic but is now ready to make its highly anticipated debut this November.
Featuring your favorite performers from the South Suburban theater community, this musical journey will take you through the hit songs from blockbuster movies of the past 40 years, including Footloose, Dirty Dancing, Sister Act, The Greatest Showman, The Muppets, Barbie, and many more!
This event is more than just a show—it’s a celebration of community and creativity and a crucial fundraiser that will help Spotlight continue producing exceptional theater for years to come. With intimate table seating, shareable charcuterie and dessert boards, a cash bar, raffles, a silent auction, and more, you won’t want to miss this incredible evening!
ORDER YOUR CHARCUTERIE AND OR DESSERT BOARD BY 11/17
Intimate Table Seating with a Cash Bar & Gourmet Food
Event Highlights
Be part of the excitement at the World Premiere of this original show, five years in the making, featuring unforgettable music from beloved films, and participate in fundraising activities to support Spotlight Arts Collective, including:
• Raffle Items
• Exclusive Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Musical Raffle Ticket Package
Event pricing of $20 each for a chance to win a Grand Prize Package of Six Extra Magic Tickets to the Broadway in Chicago production of this highly anticipated show in July 2025.
Thank You to Our Donors and Supporters of
The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Amato Family
Arbor Care, Inc.
Avocado Theory
The Beem Team
Blended
Body Foundation
Camino Viejo
The Center for Performing Arts - Governors State University
CD&ME
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Wolves
China One
Clavio, Van Ordstrand & Associates, LLC
Color Me Mine
Creamery
D. Marie Photography
David Mezykowski
Denise O'Holloran
Distinctive Gold Jewelry
Drama Group
Drury Lane
Elise' Greene
Eloquent Impressions
Emagine - Frankfort
Estella Sierra Cruz
Farmhouse Academy
Fitness Premiere
Fleckenstein's Bakery
Frankfort Arts Association
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
Frankie Lopez
Fritz's Saloon
Gallagher's Pub
Gina Barrett: Norwex
Go Ape Foundation
Green Door Custom Cookies
Hailstorm Brewery
Hawaii Fluid Art
Heather Haus Floral
Heerde Family
Infinity Lawn & Landscaping
Jason & Jody Simpson
Jean LaChat Photography
Jeni Donahue-Smith
Journey Through Time Antiques
K9 Tailshakers
LA Nails
Midtown Bar & Grill
Navy Pier
Nikki Feigl: Color Street
O'Neill Family
Paramount Theatre
Peaches & Klean
Pet Envy Spa
Premier Family Vision Care
Seth-Smith Family
Short & Sweet Tasty Treats
SIP Wine Bar
Social 45
Spotlight Arts Collective Board &
Friends of Spotlight Committee
Our Production Staff and Cast
The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Produced by Marty Donahue, Sara Martin and Tamara Heerde
Creative Team
Frankie Lopez, Director
Jeremy Landig, Music Director
Lara Heritage and Mimi Pahis, Assistant Directors
Frankie Lopez, Jaime Zwart and Rosie Knezz, Choreographers
Band
Jeremy Landig, Jimmy Crowe, Jeremy Kollross, Danny Singh,
and Anthony “Packy” Sudar
Starring
Emily Miller-Amato, Joseph Amato, Niki Feigl, Elisé Greene,
Chris Hasson, Tamara Heerde, Lara Heritage, Rosie Knezz,
Frankie Lopez, Sara Martin, Debra Novicki, Josh Novicki,
Mimi Pahis, Carli Reinholtz, Savannah Riestenberg,
Jaime Zwart, and Rick Zwart
Featuring
Lincoln-Way Area Chorale Singers
Jennifer Bumba, Meghan Carlson, Cara Gibbons,
Heather Goesel, Nicole Holt, Mary Minorini,
Jessica Porter, and Michele Sutter
With Special Guest
Emma Minorini