Artistry~Creativity~Vision~Philanthropy~ Inspiration
Established in 2017,
Spotlight Arts Collective
pursues a vision that includes producing diverse theatrical and musical exeperiences for our community and providing performing and fine arts events for community members of all ages.
Spotlight Arts Collective is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization #81-5459866
Auditions:
Funeral for a Gangster
Become a Part of the Family!
It’s 1928 and the joint is jumpin’ at Ruby’s Place speakeasy, where we’re gathering to honor Vito “The Gut” Marzetti—who’s just been knocked off!
Our colorful Family includes:
🔹 Joey “The Lump” Marzetti
🔹 Frankie “Marbles” Marzetti
🔹 Ruby “The Fingers” Marzetti
🔹 Vito’s “grieving widow” Lena
🔹 And of course, G-man Special Agent D. Farmer to crack the case!
We’re on the lookout for strong character actors who love to improvise, ham it up, and schmooze with the crowd before, during, and after the show.
Auditions:
Monday, October 20 | 7–9 PM
Wednesday, October 22 | 7–8 PM
Video auditions available upon request.
Callbacks: Wednesday, October 22 | 8:00 PM (must be in person).
Co-Directors: Tamara Heerde & Sara Martin
Email [email protected] for more info.
Don’t be a flat tire—sign up here and join the family!
Auditions:
Seussical the Musical
Oh, the roles you could play, the songs you could sing,
Auditions are coming—it’s a marvelous thing!
So polish your voices, your stories, your flair,
Soon Horton, the Cat, and the Whos will be there!
Audition sign-ups open today!
Auditions will be held on:
Sunday, November 9
6:00-7:00 PM: Ages 5–12
7:00–10:00 PM:
Teens (13 & up) & Adults
Monday, November 10
7:00–10:00 PM:
Teens (13 & up) & Adults
Callbacks:
Wednesday, November 12
7:00–9:00 PM
Performances: Feb. 20-22, 2026
All audition details and sign-ups can be found on the online SignUp Genius audition form.
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Events
What's Coming Next!
17
October
2025
Zombie Makeup Class &
21+ Pub Crawl
7:00-10:00 PM
$25 per person
Location:
120 Jessie Street
Manhattan, IL
20
October
2025
Auditions
Funeral for a Gangster
(Oct. 20) 7:00-9:00 PM
Location:
120 Jessie Street Manhattan, IL
22
October
2025
Auditions
Funeral for a Gangster
(Oct. 22) 7:00-8:00 PM
Location:
120 Jessie Street Manhattan, IL
9
November
2025
Auditions
Seussical The Musical
(Nov. 9) 6:00-7:00 PM:
Ages 5–12
7:00–10:00 PM:
Teens (13 & up) & Adults
Location
120 Jessie Street Manhattan, IL
10
November
2025
Auditions
Seussical The Musical
(Nov.) 10 7:00–10:00 PM: Teens (13 & up) & Adults
Callbacks:
Nov. 12
7:00–9:00 PM
Location:
120 Jessie Street Manhattan, IL
20
November
2025
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:00 PM
Location:
120 Jessie Street Manhattan, IL
21
November
2025
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:00 PM
Location:
120 Jessie Street Manhattan, IL
22
November
2025
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:00 PM
Location:
120 Jessie Street Manhattan, IL
Tickets
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
All shows currently sold out
Funeral for a Gangster
Coming soon!
Seussical The Musical
Coming soon!
Steel Magnolias
Coming soon!
Congratulations to our Cast!
Produced by Cait Palonis and Marty Donahue Directed by Ryan Flynn Musical Director Sarah Sheehan Choreographed by Sarah Pollard
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