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Spotlight's Travel Troupe Students In New York City

Spotlight's Award Winning Travel Troupe

​2023 & 2018 Showcase Winners at the National Performing Arts Festival

Since 2016, eight separate Spotlight Travel Troupes have performed across the country. Competing six times at the National Performing Arts Festival (NPAF) at Walt Disney World and at Universal Studios in Orlando, each competition receiving Superior marks. Our troupe has twice been awarded the only award of its type, the Showcase Award for both the 2018 & 2023 Festivals (1st Place) and in 2024 won the Adjudicator Award (2nd Place)!

 

In 2019, our Troupe traveled to New York City to perform on a Broadway stage with the cast of The Prom (nominated for 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical) as part of the Voices on Broadway tour. Despite the pandemic, our 2021 Travel Troupe rehearsed both in-person and online and competed in the Musical Theatre Competitions of America (MTCA) online in March 2021.

  • Adjudicator Award & Superior Rating Trophy​Musical Performance (2024)

  • Best Staging & Direction of a Musical (2024)

  • 2 Outstanding Performance Awards (2024)

  • Showcase Trophy Solo Competition (2024)

  • 2 Solo Competition Award Winners (2024)

  • 4 Outstanding Performance Awards (2023)

  • Showcase Award & Superior Rating Trophy
    ​Musical Performance (2023)​

  • Superior Rating Trophy Musical Performance (2022)

  • 6 Outstanding Performance Awards (2022)

  • 1 Solo Competition Award Winner (2022)

  • ​​​2 Monologue Competition Award Winner (2021)​​

  • 3 Solo Competition Award Winners (2021)

  • 2 Dance Competition Award Winners (2021)

  • Superior Rating Trophy Musical Performance (2020)

  • 5 Outstanding Performance Awards (2020)

  • 3 Superior Ratings Solo Competition (2020)

  • 7 Excellent Ratings Solo Competition (2020)

  • Superior Rating Plaque Voices On Broadway (2019)

  • ​Showcase Award & Superior Rating Trophy Musical Performance (2018)

  • ​Best Edited Version of a Musical (2018)

  • 4 Outstanding Performance Awards (2018)

  • 6 Superior Ratings Solo Competition (2018)

  • 2 Excellent Ratings Solo Competition (2018)

  • Superior Rating Trophy Musical Performance  (2016)

  • 4 Outstanding Performance Awards (2016)

  • 2 Superior Ratings Solo Competition (2016)

  • Showcase Trophy Solo Competition (2016)

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 "Spotlight isn't about being the best, it's about bringing your best!" ​

~ Kalia, Spotlight Student & Troupe Member

Spotlight's Travel Troupe Students At The National Performing Arts Festival

Are You Interested In Joining Travel Troupe?

Spotlight's Travel Troupe is an advanced program designed exclusively for students already enrolled one of our targeted programs, Conservatory and Center Stage. Participants are typically chosen from those who have trained with us for several years and must go through a rigorous audition process to be selected.

 

Although we would love to include every student, participation in one of the listed programs is a requirement. For information about our programs, please fill out our inquiry form, and a member of our education department will get back to you shortly.

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Fill out our inquiry form: CLICK HERE

Spotlight's Center Stage Student Dancing

Center Stage -

Ages 6 - 14

Join us for three hours of weekly classes in acting, singing, and dancing—this is the ultimate Triple Threat Training! Our Center Stage Students engage in these classes in age-based groups, known as Act I, Act II, and Act III. We emphasize teaching children over material, leading to outstanding results. At the end of each term, students will have the opportunity to showcase their growth in a demonstration for family and friends!

SATURDAYS:

10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM

TUITION:

$535.00 Per Term

processing fees may apply

Spotlight's Conservatory Students Dancing

Conservatory -

Ages 13 - 18

In the advanced program, students refine their skills and explore advanced acting techniques. They focus on characterization, emotional authenticity, and ensemble story-telling, while developing their comedic voices. The course prepares them for auditions and performances by teaching them to act through song, interpret and text, and practice healthy vocal techniques and audition strategies.

SATURDAYS:

8:45 AM TO 12:00 PM

TUITION:

$535.00 Per Term

processing fees may apply

Meet The Directors

At Spotlight, we understand the immense importance of diversity in fostering a thriving community. Our educators are highly trained and dedicated individuals, focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected, regardless of their gender, age race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity.

Have Questions? Contact Us Today!

Since 2009, Spotlight Musical Theatre Academy and its team of professional artists have played a vital role in supporting the Greater Portland Area by providing a solid training foundation and enhancing the lives of all its students. If you have any questions, please email our Education Office at sarakaspotlightmta@gmail.com and a member of our team will reach out to you shortly. 

Saturday Program Location:

Lakewood Center For The Arts

​368 S State St
Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Summer Camp Location:

West Linn Lutheran Church​​​

20390 Willamette Dr.

West Linn, OR 97068

Mailing Address:

Spotlight Musical Theatre Academy

P.O. Box 55041

Portland, OR 97238

SPOTLIGHT MUSICAL THEATRE ACADEMY

​EIN Tax # 84-3024224​

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