Artistry
Creativity
Vision
Philanthropy
Inspiration
A silent donor will match your gift dollar for dollar up to $1,000 through Labor Day.
Raise the Curtain: Season Starter Donation Match through
Labor Day
We’re launching our first full season—and your support this weekend goes twice as far. Your gift funds the practical, behind‑the‑scenes essentials that bring local theatre to life.
Your impact:
Rights & Rehearsal Resources
Tech (mics, batteries, cables)
Costumes & Sets
$25 → Doubles to $50: Scripts & Sides for Two Performers
$50 → Doubles to $100: Costume Basics for One Performer
$100 → Doubles to $200: Mic Batteries & Tech Consumables
$250 → Doubles to $500: Set Paint & Building Supplies
$500 → Doubles to $1,000: Rehearsal Space Rental
To make a donation, click the Double My Gift button below, or
Text SPOTLIGHTDONATION to 53-555
Let's Party!
🎭✨ NOW ANNOUNCING Spotlight Arts Collective’s FIRST EVER SEASON! ✨🎭
sign-ups coming soon!
We’re pulling back the curtain on an unforgettable lineup of shows — and we want YOU to join us center stage! Whether you’re a spelling bee champ, a Southern belle, a zany Seuss character, or a mobster in mourning… there’s a role waiting for you!
👇 Check out our season lineup and audition dates below! 👇
📘 THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
🗓 Auditions: August 25 & 26 | Callbacks: August 29
🎭 Rehearsals: Tues/Thurs/Sun starting Sept 2
🎟 Performances: November 21–23
🕵️♂️ FUNERAL FOR A GANGSTER
🗓
Auditions: October 20 & 22 | Callbacks: October 24
🎭 Rehearsals: Mon/Wed starting Nov 10
🎟 Performances: January 16–18
🐘SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
🗓 Auditions: November 3 & 5 | Callbacks: November 7
🎭 Rehearsals: Tues/Thurs/Sun starting Nov 30
🎟 Performances: February 20–22
🌸 STEEL MAGNOLIAS
🗓 Auditions: January 19 & 21 | Callbacks: January 23
🎭 Rehearsals: Mon/Wed/Sun starting Feb 2, 2026
🎟 Performances: April 17–19
🌟 No matter your experience level, we encourage everyone to audition! Join us for a season filled with laughter, heart, music, and community magic.
📍Sign-up details coming soon! 💫A
Upcoming Events
25&26
August
2025
AUDITIONS 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Spotlight Studio
120 Jessie St.
Manhattan, IL
6
September
2025
Back to School Party
Spotlight Studio
120 Jessie St.
Manhattan, IL 4th-8th
6:00 pm
ages 13-18
8-9:30
20
September
2025
Adult Karoake Night
Spotlight Studio
120 Jessie St.
Manhattan, IL
7:00 - 10:00 pm
20&22
October
2025
AUDITIONS
Funeral for a Gangster
Spotlight Studio
120 Jessie St.
Manhattan, IL
3&5
November
2025
AUDITIONS
Seussical the Musical
Spotlight Studio
120 Jessie St.
Manhattan, IL
19&21
January
2026
AUDITIONS
Steel Magnolias
Spotlight Studio
120 Jessie St.
Manhattan, IL
17
October
2025
Zombie Makeup Class & 21+ Pub Crawl
Spotlight Studio
120 Jessie St.
Manhattan, IL
7:00 - 10:00pm