Spotlighters Theatre - SEASON 63  

Topdog/Underdog

A Pulitzer Prize-winning play that explores the lives of two Black brothers, Lincoln and Booth, who navigate poverty and sibling rivalry. Abandoned as teenagers, the brothers rely on each other for survival. Lincoln, a former con artist, now impersonates Abraham Lincoln at an arcade, while Booth makes a living as a petty thief. The play delves into their troubled past and examines whether they can support each other to build a better future.

Saturday, June 28, 2025   11am - 3pm
Sunday, June 29, 2025   6pm - 9pm
Non-Equity/Non-Paid

A Tuna Christmas

Set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas, A Tuna Christmas centers around the town’s annual Christmas Yard Display Contest, won 14 times in a row by Vera Carp. A mysterious "Christmas Phantom”, known for vandalizing the yard displays, threatens to throw the contest into turmoil. Meanwhile, Stanley Bumiller is attempting to end his probation, Bertha Bumiller is trying desperately to hold her family together at Christmas time, and Joe Bob struggles to successfully mount his production of a holiday classic. Through it all, hilarity is the real gift for everyone this holiday season.

Saturday, September 20, 2025   11am - 3pm
Sunday, September 21, 2025   6pm - 9pm
Non-Equity/Non-Paid     

Seven Guitars

Set in the backyard of a boardinghouse in the 1940s, the play begins and ends after the funeral of one of the main characters. Through a series of flashbacks, we meet an aspiring blues musician, an ailing old man, and three single women. As the play bounces back and forth in time we experience the plight of African-Americans struggling to find meaning while navigating the realities of post-war poverty in Pittsburgh.
 

Saturday, September 27, 2025   11am - 3pm
Sunday, September 28, 2025   6pm - 9pm
Non-Equity/Non-Paid

Antigone

Antigone


Antigone is a 5th Century BC Athenian tragedy that explores the conflict between personal morality and state law. Antigone’s brothers have been killed in the civil war and the new ruler, Creon, does not want the body of the rebel brother, Polynices, to be properly buried. Antigone defies Creon’s decree despite the consequences she may face in order to honor her deceased brother.

Saturday, December 13, 2025   11am - 3pm
Sunday, December 14, 2025    6pm - 9pm
Non-Equity/Non-Paid

​You Can’t Take It With You

Alice Sycamore has to introduce the family of her fiance, Tony Kirby, to her own family. The Kirbys are a wealthy, stuffy family of great importance, while the Sycamores are a collection of lunatics. When the two families come together, lifestyle and philosophy collide with uproarious laughter.
 

Saturday, January 31, 2026   11am - 3pm
Sunday, Feb 1, 2026    6pm - 9pm
Non-Equity/Non-Paid

The Crayon King, ​Or Learning To Share

The Crayon King, or Learning to Share is a heartwarming, family-friendly musical about four kindergarteners navigating friendship, status, and self-worth—played by adults for extra charm. Ricky and Frankie feel confident with their 24-count crayon boxes, while Jimmy tries to stay true to his creativity despite only having 8. Meanwhile, Kristen uses her 48 crayons to control the group. As emotions run high and crayons snap under pressure, the kids discover that true value isn’t found in what you color with, but in who you are.

Saturday, Mar 21, 2026   11am - 3pm
Sunday, Mar 22, 2026    6pm - 9pm
Non-Equity/Non-Paid

BALTIMORE PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL

A new work by a local Baltimore playwright will be selected from this season of exciting BPF readings!
Check out the readings
(more info at www.baltplayfest.org)
and then see the FIRST production of a new play!

Saturday, May 16, 2026   11am - 3pm
Sunday, May 17, 2026    6pm - 9pm - 9pm
Non-Equity/Non-Paid

Find out more about BPF here!

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