SPOTLIGHT THEATRE PRE PRO COMPANY 

Open to high school & college age performers.

BY AUDITION ONLY

CHICAGO, teen edition, transports us to the Roaring Twenties where Roxie Hart & Velma Kelly, two fierce rivals battle for fame, headlines & freedom. This dazzling showcase of classic musical theatre has captivated audiences for decades! Music & lyrics by John Kander & Fred Ebb, with unforgettable choreography by Bob Fosse.

AUDITION WORKSHOP - Monday, April 27, 6:00 - 8:00pm

AUDITIONS - Open Call - Tuesday, April 28, 6:00 - 9:00pm 

~ Please prepare 32 bars of your favorite musical theatre song & be prepared to sing from the show. Please bring sheet music, accompanist provided. Please dress to dance.

REHEARSALS - Sundays & Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00pm starting 5/10 + Mondays, 6/15 & 22

*May rehearsals will be held at Spotlight Studios. June & July rehearsals will be held at The SI Playhouse, at Empire Outlets, 55 Richmond Terrace.

TECH REHEARSALS - 7/6 & 7, 6:00 - 9:00pm  DRESS REHEARSALS - 7/8 & 9, 5:00 - 10:00pm      

NO REHEARSAL 5/24, 6/7, 6/9, 6/28, 6/30 & 7/5

PERFORMANCES - July 10 & 11 at 7:00pm, July 11 & 12 at 2:00pm 

• There is a $200 participation fee for actors; 8th grade (rising freshmen) - high school juniors, if cast only.
• Actors are responsible for providing their own base costume & dance shoes. Costume information and links to affordable options will be emailed when casting is complete.
• There is no fee for high school seniors - college age participants. 
• Need-based scholarships available. Please inquire.
• Please complete the registration, this will hold your audition spot. No payment is required to register.

For performers; Ages 10 - 18

GUYS & DOLLS, JR with music & lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy! Its namesake ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway, and won numerous Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Frank Loesser's brassy, immortal score and witty book makes Guys and Dolls JR. a perennial crowd pleaser.

GUYS & DOLLS, JR takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, but everyone eventually ends up right where they belong. With a score full of favorites like, "Luck Be A Lady", "Bushel & A Peck", If I Were A Bell" & "Guys & Dolls", this iconic musical is a "must-do" for all young yousical theatre performers! 

AUDITION WORKSHOP & AUDITIONS - Saturday, 3/7 1:30 - 4:30pm at Spotlight Studios, 358 Forest Avenue

REHEARSALS - Saturdays, 1:30 - 4:30pm starting 3/14

*March rehearsals will be held at Spotlight Studios. April rehearsals will be held at The SI Playhouse, at Empire Outlets, 55 Richmond Terrace. May 2, 9 & 16 rehearsals will be held at Spotlight Studios. We move back to the theatre starting May 23, until our June peformances. 

TECH/DRESS REHEARSALS - 6/8 - 11, 5:30 - 8:30pm        NO REHEARSAL 4/25 & 5/30

PERFORMANCES - June 12 - 14, 2026

Fee: $595      Sibling Fee: $495

• Please feel free to inquire about a need-based scholarship or payment plan. We are committed to making our programs accessible to all families.
• Every actor will be cast! 
• Actors are responsible for providing their own costume. Costume information and links to affordable options will be emailed when casting is complete.
• There is no tuition for high school seniors. Please enter the coupon code: SENIOR.

For young performers; Ages 6 - 11

101 DALMATIONS, KIDS is based on the classic animated film of the same name. It is an exciting musical adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage. With a high-spirited score and lovable characters, this musical is perfect for young performers.

AUDITION WORKSHOP & AUDITIONS - Saturday, 1/17, 11:30am - 1:00pm at Spotlight Studios, 358 Forest Avenue

REHEARSALS - Saturdays, 11:30 - 1:00pm, starting 1/24.

*March rehearsals will be held at Spotlight Studios. April rehearsals will be held at The SI Playhouse, at Empire Outlets, 55 Richmond Terrace. 

TECH/DRESS REHEARSALS - 4/20, 21 & 23, 5:00 - 7:00pm       NO REHEARSAL 1/31, 2/28 & 4/4

PERFORMANCES - April 24 - 26, 2026

Fee: $475     Sibling Fee: $375

• Please feel free to inquire about a need-based scholarship or payment plan. We are committed to making our programs accessible to all families.
• Every actor will be cast! 
• Actors are responsible for providing their own costume. Costume information and links to affordable options will be emailed when casting is completed.