For the first time ever, Spotlight Kids Company

​is presenting a PLAY!

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Open to performers
in grades 8-12
*7th grade with permission from director.
Performances
Saturday, November 18th
Sunday, November 19th

Rehearsals
Mondays and Wednesdays
from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Auditions
Wednesday, September 27th, from 6:00pm-8:00pm

For auditions, you don't need to prepare anything! The director will gather everyone together
to read scenes with each other. It will be a creative, fun, working audition environment!
Please fill out the form below if you plan to attend the audition session. See you there!

Auditions, Rehearsals, and Performances will all be held at the
MADISON COMMUNITY HOUSE.

    SKC Fall Play Audition Form

    Audition Forms are due by the start of the audition session on September 27th, 2023 at 6:00pm.

    Please note that there will be a tuition fee of approximately $300 charged for all production costs. If needed, we offer partial scholarships and payment plans. We do not want financial issues to deter your participation, so please reach out to spotlightkidscompany@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns!

Anastasia
​Youth Edition

Madeline's
Christmas

Chicago
High School Edition
Open to performers
in grades 6-8
Open to performers
in grades K-5
Open to performers
in grades 9-age 18
Anastasia Youth Edition
Performances
Friday, November 3rd at 7pm
Saturday, November 4th at 2pm
Saturday, November 4th at 7pm
Sunday, November 5th at 2pm
Sunday, November 5th at 7pm

Callbacks (by invitation only) will be held the week of September 11th.
Madeline's Christmas
​Performances
Friday, December 15th at 7pm
Saturday, December 16th at 2pm
Saturday, December 16th at 7pm
Sunday, December 17th at 2pm
​Sunday, December 17th at 7pm

Callbacks (by invitation only) will be held the week of September 11th.
Chicago High School Edition
Performances
Friday, January 12th at 7pm
Saturday, January 13th at 2pm
Saturday, January 13th at 7pm
Sunday, January 14th at 2pm
Sunday, January 14th at 7pm

Callbacks (by invitation only) will be held the week of September 11th.
Anastasia Youth Edition rehearsals are held Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:00pm and 8:00pm in Madison.
​Rehearsal may run until 9:00pm on occasion.
​Performers will not be called the full time to every rehearsal.
Rehearsals begin the week of September 11th.

All performers will also be required to attend mandatory technical rehearsals the week leading up to the show (October 27th-November 2nd). Conflicts will not be accepted for that week unless discussed in detail prior to auditions with the director.
Madeline's Christmas rehearsals are held Mondays and Wednesdays between 4:00pm and 6:00pm in Madison.
​Rehearsals may run until 7:00pm on occasion.
​Performers will not be called the full time to every rehearsal.
Rehearsals begin the week of September 11th.
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All performers will also be required to attend mandatory technical rehearsals the week leading up to the show (December 8th-December 14th). Conflicts will not be accepted for that week unless discussed in detail prior to auditions with the director.
Chicago High School Edition rehearsals are held Sundays between 4:00pm and 9:00pm in Madison.
​Rehearsals will include an hour-long dinner break.
​Performers will not be called the full time to every rehearsal.
Rehearsals begin the week of September 11th.
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All performers will also be required to attend mandatory technical rehearsals the week leading up to the show (January 5th-January 11th). Conflicts will not be accepted for that week unless discussed in detail prior to auditions with the director.
Virtual Audition Submissions for our fall productions are due
at 11:59pm on Sunday, September 10th, 2023.
These productions are a commitment and require performers putting the show as a priority, especially in the last two weeks before the show. If you have conflicts that you would like to discuss with the director, email spotlightkidscompany@gmail.com. The creative team withholds the right to not cast a student OR to pull a student from the cast due to excessive conflicts. During this show, we will be practicing the three strike policy - if a student misses three rehearsals without giving the creative team at least 24 hours notice, we will remove the student from the production and their tuition fee will not be refunded.

If you have a conflict for your designated age group's show, let us know!
​We can often incorporate all ages into the other shows and would love to have you audition.

SKC Fall 2023 Productions Audition Information

Selecting an Audition Song

Filming Your Audition

Finishing
​Touches
Performers get to select any song they would like to sing for their audition. Choose a song that is in the musical theatre or pop style, and make sure it showcases YOU! You may select a song from the show. We suggest exploring at the following options:
FOR Anastasia/Madeline's Christmas:
  • ​Songs from Disney musicals
  • Songs from Dear Edwina, Junie B. Jones, Seussical, Annie, or Matilda, etc
FOR Chicago High School Edition:
  • ​Classic/Golden Age musicals like Oklahoma, Carousel, My Fair Lady, Hello, Dolly
  • Contemporary Musicals such as Cabaret, Sweet Charity, Drowsy Chaperone, Curtains
Once you've chosen a song, identify one minute of the song you'd like to film. You are also responsible for finding a backing karaoke track to work with. Check Youtube or PianoTrax for help with a track. Once you know your one minute cut of your song, it's time to practice until you are ready to film!
  1. Film LANDSCAPE (horizontally).
  2. Use two devices to film - one to play your backing karaoke track and one to film with.
  3. Wear a formal outfit and look your best. Try to avoid crazy patterned clothes or looking disheveled. This may be our first impression of you!
  4. Use a plain background with no distractions.
  5. Introduce yourself with your full name, your age/grade, and what song you will be singing.
  6. Film your song a few times and find the take you are happiest with! Don't worry... there will be bloopers.
  7. Upload your final take to YouTube as an unlisted or private link - then take your link and paste it into the box in the Audition Form.
Once you have your perfect audition video uploaded to YouTube, it's time to submit your audition form! Fill out all of the details in the form below, including your conflicts for the summer. Don't forget to put your  YouTube link (set to public or unlisted) in the correct box on the audition form.
​Audition forms MUST be submitted by the date above in order to be considered for a role. Don't leave it until the last minute, in case you need to reach out for help!

Once you click submit, your audition process is finished! We will email you back to confirm that your audition was received and that your video works. If you don't receive an email within 48 hours, please reach out to spotlightkidscompany@gmail.com.

If you have any questions during the audition process, please email spotlightkidscompany@gmail.com.

    SKC Fall 2023 Productions Audition Form

    Virtual Audition Submissions are due SUNDAY, September 10th, 2023.

    Please note that there will be a tuition fee of approximately $450 charged for all materials and time. If needed, we offer partial scholarships and payment plans. We do not want financial issues to deter your participation, so please reach out if you have any questions or concerns!
    Max file size: 20MB
    STUDENT AGREEMENT: By electronically signing (typing my name below), I am agreeing to play any role assigned to me without complaint. I will accept any costume, line or solo changes as given by the director. I am also agreeing to attend all rehearsals and performances UNLESS my conflicts are previously communicated. I will attend rehearsal when called and I will come prepared. I vow to be a respectful, kind, and dedicated cast member. I understand that failure to do these things may cost me my role in the show.
    ​PARENT AGREEMENT: By electronically signing (typing my name below), I am agreeing to support my child's involvement in this production. I understand the commitments required for my child to participate in this SKC musical, including attendance at regular AND ESPECIALLY TECH rehearsals and performances, ensuring tuition is paid, and other communication required throughout the process. I understand and respect the director's choices and agree to support the production as best I can.
    ​Please give your weekly recurring and one-time conflicts, today until the performances. Although we understand that conflicts arise, please understand that the addition of many conflicts WILL jeopardize a performer's role. Please be willing to dedicate time to our show - we don't have a lot of time to make this happen, so we want our performers to be dedicated and committed to creating the best product. We will be unable to cast your student if the conflicts are not specific.