About the program

Students with instrumental interest or experience in musical theater are invited to audition for the Spotlight Orchestra with a submission of required materials including: resume and video audition (piece of your choosing and posted excerpts). This experience will include mentorship/rehearsals alongside industry professionals and playing Spotlight Showcase at the historic State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.

Spotlight Orchestra Calendar 2023*

Auditions

• March 13 – April 3: Audition Submission Window
• April 28: Spotlight Orchestra 2023 announced

Rehearsals

• June 8, 4 – 8 p.m.: Rehearsal
• June 9, 6 – 9 p.m.: Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal / Showcase Performances / After Party

• June 12: Showcase #1
  • 1:30 p.m.: Call Time
  • 2 p.m.: Dress Rehearsal 
  • 5:30 – 7 p.m.: Dinner
  • 7 p.m.: Half-hour Call 
  • 7:30 p.m.: Showcase #1
  • Immediately following: After Party
• June 13: Showcase #2
  • 1:30 p.m.: Call Time
  • 2 p.m.: Dress Rehearsal 
  • 5:30 – 7 p.m.: Dinner
  • 7 p.m.: Half-hour Call 
  • 7:30 p.m.: Showcase #2
  • Immediately following: After Party

*All events take place in-person in Downtown Minneapolis unless otherwise stated. Attendance Policy: Students must have no conflicts with the dates listed above. Only mandatory school-related conflicts (including graduation or graduation required-events) will be excused.