SpotLight Musical Theatre Program
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SpotLight Awards Show
Monday, June 14 - Orpheum Theatre
The SpotLight Musical Theatre Program is the flagship education initiative of Hennepin Theatre Trust. A non-profit organization, the Trust is devoted to enriching the vibrant cultural atmosphere of the Twin Cities. SpotLight is a key educational element in our work that provides support and training to young people who will carry the performing arts into the future. Throughout the school year skilled evaluators assess high school musical performances and submit nominations for various award categories.
SpotLight Conference and Awards
In February, students are invited to participate in an annual SpotLight Conference offering musical theatre workshops taught by arts professionals. In June, the program culminates with the SpotLight Awards, a public event held at the Orpheum Theatre showcasing performances by outstanding award recipients and highlighting some of the best young talent in the state. Any high school in the seven-county metro area that produces a musical is welcome to apply. Some schools from outside the Twin Cities area may also participate. Schools and individuals are not judged in competition with each other, allowing for multiple award winners in each category. Minnesota is known for its strong support of arts education and Hennepin Theatre Trust is proud to nurture the next generation of artists and audiences.
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Goals
- To honor and recognize high school students who participate and excel in high school musical theatre
- To underscore the importance of high school theatre arts education
- To provide students the opportunity to develop crucial life skills including leadership, elocution, collaboration and self-expression
Elements of the Program
- Constructive reviews of each school's musical are conducted by commissioned evaluators skilled in musical theatre and arts education
- Evaluators assess group and individual performances and submit nominations for various award categories
- Participation in the annual SpotLight Conference, where students gain insight from local theatre professionals through interactive workshops
- Participation in the annual SpotLight Awards in June, a public event held at the Orpheum Theatre honoring students and schools for their work and showcasing performances by outstanding award recipients
- Opportunities to attend Hennepin Theatre Trust sponsored workshops, artist lectures, events and shows
- Additional musical theatre training workshops held at each participating school
