SpotLight

SpotLight Production: Spring 2026

This is a Full Broadway length production

From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

Ages 8 - 18

Cast A: Sundays 3:30-8:30pm at BFA

Cast B: Tuesdays 5:15-8:30pm and Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm at CCC

~ Tuesdays will have "hangtime" 4:45-5:15pm ~

Director: Jeremi Richardson
Music Director: Joel Frank
Choreographer: Ruthie Nozot

REGISTRATION - Early Bird Discount of $25 if paid in full by 11/1

Tuition - $525
(Plus a $25 refundable script deposit - scripts must be returned for this production.)

SCHEDULE

Auditions: 1/12 or 1/13

Callbacks: 1/15

First Rehearsals: Cast A - 1/18 or Cast B - 1/20

Tech Rehearsals: Cast A 4/13, 1-8:30p, 4/14 & 4/15, 4:30-8:30pm - Cast B 4/20, 1-8:30p, 1/21 & 1/22, 4:30-8:30p

Performances: Cast A - 4/16, 4/17, 4/18 (Thur-Sat, 4 shows) - Cast B - 4/23, 4/24, 4/25 (Thur-Sat, 4 shows)

* All dates and times are subject to change. If show reaches capacity, a waitlist will be implemented .*

Hangtime

Cast B on Tuesdays will have an optional "hangtime" from 4:45 - 5:15 PM where students can purchase pizza and snacks and hang out with friends before rehearsal!

LOCATIONS
Rehearsals: Cast A - Ben Franklin Academy, 2270 W Plaza Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129;

Cast B - Centennial Covenant Church - 401 W Mineral Ave, Littleton, CO 80120

Performances: West Bowles Community Church - 12325 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton 80127

Ao1 is run with the support of parents through required parent committee service.

Payment Options
1 - 50% deposit paid upfront with balance due prior to auditions (non-refundable/non-transferable)
2 - Full tuition paid upfront (50% non-refundable/non-transferable)

Costume Fee - We provide one costume for every cast member with a $15 fee for every additional costume. If you don't want your student to be cast in multiple roles, you must tell us at auditions.

Scholarships

Scholarship applications are available here. A 50% deposit is still required. For more information on scholarships, please contact lgelley@ao1theater.org ASAP. Deadline is 12/19/25 for scholarship consideration for Spring 2026.

Discounts

Sibling discounts will be applied when applicable. 10% off the lowest tuition for the third child and 20% off the fourth, fifth, etc.

Audition Help

AO1 REFUND POLICY

Full refunds maybe requested:

Within 72 hours of when the student was registered;
At least 4 weeks prior to the workshop, camp or the first auditions of a session.

Partial refunds will exclude the non-refundable deposit per person, per session/workshop/camp and may be requested:

Up to one week prior to the workshop, camp or the first auditions of a session. Nightlight is first rehearsal, not audition.
These refunds exclude the non-refundable deposit per person, production, workshop, or camp.

No refunds will be given within 1 week prior to the first auditions of the session or class.

*All requests must be in writing and refunds will be issued during the second week of rehearsals.

*If a family has previously requested a refund per this policy, it will be necessary for that family to pay for future Audience of One Youth Theater (“Ao1”) sessions in full, in order to secure a spot. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation involving this policy.

* Absolutely NO REFUNDS are given after auditions/classes have begun for the session.

* Ao1 will offer no refunds for drops, cancellations, or postponements.

Ao1 is run with the support of parents through required parent committee service.

All dates , times, and shows are subject to change.