Emily Miller-Amato
Director of Developing Artists Studio
[email protected]

Welcome to the Developing Artists Studio

Rising Stars: Kindergarten - Grade 3
Young Actors:  Grades 4-8
Encore Players:  High School

Spotlight Arts Collective Developing Artist program provides aspiring actors and actresses interactive educational and live theatre experiences through a wide array of performing and fine arts events. Our mission is to ignite passion in developing actors by providing safe, secure, and highly professional theater experiences that increase creativity, build self esteem, enhance collaborative skills, and nourish imagination on and off the stage. The creative endeavors of Spotlight continue to raise money for charities, scholarships, and other philanthropic pursuits in the community.

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BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY!


“Let’s party! 🎉 
Celebrate the beginning of the school year with Spotlight Arts Collective on Saturday, September 6th. We will be hosting two events at our studio, one for Developing Actors (grades 4th - 8th) from 6 - 7:30, and one for the Encore Players (ages 13 to 18) from 8 - 9:30. Developing Actors will play theatre games like charades, “Make It Dance”, various improvisation games, and more! E ncore Players will celebrate with a Karaoke Rave, complete with rave lighting, all of your favorite songs, and glow sticks. Of course, improv games are always a possibility, too… No cost to attend, and snacks will be provided.
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Snapped this pic while shooting a production at the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC.

"This is Me"
Teen production intensive and cabaret



Our teens showed us who they are!  What an amazing experience from beginning to end!


Snapped this pic while shooting a production at the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC.

"Joust! A Mighty Medieval Musical" by John Jacobson and Roger Emerson

What a JOUSTASTICAL show!

Wonderful performances by all!

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PHOTOS
Snapped this pic while shooting a production at the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC.

Rodger's and Hammerstein's "Cinderella: Youth Edition"

Our Summer Camps are live!

No one turned into a pumpkin during this AMAZING show!

Magical performances by all!

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PHOTOS

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Congratulations to our past
Developing Artists Studio Casts

Cinderella

Summer 2025

4th - 8th

Joust

Summer 2025

K - 3rd

Frozen Jr

Summer 2024

4th - 8th 

Disney: The Movies, The Music

Summer 2024

K - 3rd

The Spongebob Musical Jr

Summer 2023 

4th - 8th 

Go Fish!

Summer 2023

K - 3rd 

Moana Jr

Summer 2022

4th - 8th 

Arf!

Summer 2022

K - 3rd

Annie

Summer 2021

4th - 9th

Willy Wonka Jr

Summer 2018

4th - 9th 

Beauty and the Beast Jr

Summer 2017

ages 8 -16