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At this time ALL performances, rehearsals, trainings and meetings at Spotlighters Theatre have been canceled.
Events will be re-scheduled once our board has confident information about the proposed Quarantine Time frame. At this time we are awaiting information from Gov Hogan and the Phased re-opening of our State. More information will be provided here - and via our Email Newsletter. Thank you. |
Spotlighters Theatre Statement of SolidarityDear Spotlighters Friends and Patrons,
The events that have unfolded over the past few weeks have been alarming, with the culmination of the video release of yet another Black man who has lost his life to senseless police violence. We at Spotlighters Theatre stand with our Black friends, families, actors, creative teams, and community and honor the recent lives lost, knowing that this is just the current end of a long list of names. We admit that we do not know all of the answers and are striving to be and do better to serve our community. It is up to all of us to educate ourselves on the current state of this country and the years of systemic and institutionalized racism that is embedded in our everyday lives. We encourage you to have these difficult but necessary conversations with your families, friends, and peers. We know that theater has so much work to do to combat biases and provide more opportunities for Black artists to work and thrive. This needs to be a higher priority. We are committed to expanding opportunities not only for actors/artists but also for Board/Staff representation. We encourage you to share your stories, if you feel comfortable doing so, because through the life experience of our community we can learn of where we failed and where we need to improve. The Board of Directors, Spotlighters Theatre Fuzz Roark, Managing Artistic Director Nicholas Fuhr, Board President Eric Marcus, Board Treasurer Michael W. Tan, Board Secretary Darlene Harris Valerie Lash Alan Zemla For more information on Talking About Race ... Visit: https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race 
Talking About Race
Talking about race, although hard, is necessary. We are here to provide tools and guidance to empower your journey and inspire conversation. A Lifelong Journey Talking about race starts with personal reflection: When were you first aware of your race? What do you remember from childhood about how you made sense of human differences? What confused you? What childhood experiences did you have with friends or adults who were different from you in some way? How, if ever, did any adult give you help thinking about racial differences? |
MAKE THEM HEAR YOU - (Ford's Theatre production of Ragtime, featuring Kevin McAlister)
You Will Be Found (Dear Even Hansen) - Cynthia Erivo (Elsie Fest 2016)
SWEAT - Lynn Nottage
Pygmalion - George Bernard Shaw
Love, Loss & What I Wore - Nora Ephron & Delia Ephron
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A Message from Joseph Haj, Artistic Director of the Guthrie Theatre
This a a great message for all theatre patrons and lovers --- and for us that love to perform.... and miss the opportunity to tell stories!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ1b8XX0XZA&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2RlHumfOrd9hvCMpSOl0AHnOTsCQtqedt3yLjseTLPYMv1MDNPTcRu1L4
This a a great message for all theatre patrons and lovers --- and for us that love to perform.... and miss the opportunity to tell stories!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ1b8XX0XZA&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2RlHumfOrd9hvCMpSOl0AHnOTsCQtqedt3yLjseTLPYMv1MDNPTcRu1L4
Dear Patrons and Friends,
Know that all of us at Spotlighers miss you so much! We miss the excitement and anticipation of performing before our audience members. Also know that the Board of Spotlighters, our staff and volunteers, and our cast and crew - ALL are working to determine when we can once again invite you into our intimate space on the Terrace Level at 817 Saint Paul Street. We are closely following Gov Hogan's announcements and following information provided by national and local Public Health officials.
We do not at this time have a date for when we will once again hear the back stage call for "Places!" ... and the hush as the house goes dark. We will return though - thanks to our patrons who have supported us during these many weeks of NO SHOWS (and no income) ... and our friends at William G. Baker Memorial Foundation and Maryland State Arts Council, who have provided the theatre with Emergency Funding to continue to pay the many bills that continue even when there isn't a show happening! We also want to thank our friends at PNC Bank who assisted the theatre in securing Small Business Association Payroll Protection Program funding for when we are able to return to operation to meet our Payroll expenses.
Spotlighters will be taking every precaution to make sure that our space is clean and safe for everyone - audience to actors!
Again, thank you for your support and know that we miss you! Please stay safe, and we will see you all soon!
Know that all of us at Spotlighers miss you so much! We miss the excitement and anticipation of performing before our audience members. Also know that the Board of Spotlighters, our staff and volunteers, and our cast and crew - ALL are working to determine when we can once again invite you into our intimate space on the Terrace Level at 817 Saint Paul Street. We are closely following Gov Hogan's announcements and following information provided by national and local Public Health officials.
We do not at this time have a date for when we will once again hear the back stage call for "Places!" ... and the hush as the house goes dark. We will return though - thanks to our patrons who have supported us during these many weeks of NO SHOWS (and no income) ... and our friends at William G. Baker Memorial Foundation and Maryland State Arts Council, who have provided the theatre with Emergency Funding to continue to pay the many bills that continue even when there isn't a show happening! We also want to thank our friends at PNC Bank who assisted the theatre in securing Small Business Association Payroll Protection Program funding for when we are able to return to operation to meet our Payroll expenses.
Spotlighters will be taking every precaution to make sure that our space is clean and safe for everyone - audience to actors!
Again, thank you for your support and know that we miss you! Please stay safe, and we will see you all soon!
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PARKING NOTE:
Please plan time for parking and traffic in Mt Vernon. We will not be able to seat late arrivals for the performance until Intermission. Please plan to arrive at the theatre at least 30 minutes prior to curtain, and allow time to find parking in Mt Vernon. Thank you for understanding. Try the parking app - www.SpotHero.com DIRECTIONS & PARKING INFO - Click Here |
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Check out Season 58
Things that Divide . . . Click on Image for more info or tickets! |
Spotlighters Theatre Arts Drama Academy
Theatre education programs for youth in grades K - 12. Fall & Spring After-School (and In-School) programs as well as a Summer Theatre Academy! |
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OUR MISSION:
To provide the Baltimore community with Exceptional, Diverse, Creative, Bold and Affordable Theatrical Productions, which entertain and stimulate both audience and artists. Spotlighters strives to enhance and increase the Baltimore community's appreciation for, and participation in the experience that is Live Theatre. Vision Statement:
Spotlighters will be recognized as Baltimore’s leading community theatre that fosters the growth of performance artists and audiences by providing affordable and diverse theatre of exceptional quality, nurturing performing artists through a robust education program, and promoting the continued growth of the arts in Baltimore as a thriving community arts center. |
