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Featuring Puffs: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and MagicSpotlight Acting School is excited to launch a brand-new opportunity for actors ages 14 through adult. Please note that for this workshop, we are using the Family Friendly Two-Act Edition, which is specifically designed to be safe for ‘Young Wizards’ and all-ages audiences.
We encourage students and parents to be aware that various unedited or ‘Adult’ versions exist online; those versions do not reflect the script we will be using in this program. Our production will maintain the Spotlight tradition of high-quality, family-appropriate entertainment.
The Performance Workshop is designed for older teens, alumni, adults, and first-time actors who want more than just rehearsal. This program combines weekly acting training with guided rehearsal for a full production of Puffs: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic—a funny and heartfelt play told from the point of view of the “Puffs,” the loyal and often overlooked students at a certain magical school.
This is a Spotlight Acting School program, not a community theater production. That means the focus is on learning, growth, and performance together.
Who Can Enroll?
This program is open to:
Ages 14 through adult
Experienced actors
Current Spotlight students
Alumni
Adults who want training
Beginners who are ready to learn and participate
What Is the Format?
We meet every Wednesday, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM at:
Spotlight Acting School / The Spotlight Playhouse
214 Richmond Road, Berea, KY 40403
Questions? Contact us at:
[email protected]
859-756-0011
Each evening is split into two parts:
7:30–8:00 PM — Performance Workshop
Acting training through exercises, coaching, character work, ensemble building, and scene study.
8:00–9:00 PM — Puffs Rehearsal
Rehearsal time where participants put those skills into practice on stage.
This structure gives participants the chance to train first and rehearse second, making this a true school-based experience.
Key Dates
Enrollment & Auditions: Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 PM
First Regular Workshop/Rehearsal Night: Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 PM
How Long Does the Session Run?
This session is designed to run for about 16 active weeks, allowing time for both instruction and rehearsal.
We will meet weekly, with the exception of a short summer shutdown when Spotlight is closed:
No sessions July 8, July 15, or July 22
When Are the Performances?
Public performances of Puffs are scheduled for:
August 14, 15, 16
August 21, 22, 23
If enrollment is large enough, the production may be divided into two casts (Blue Cast and Purple Cast), following Spotlight Acting School tradition. If not, the show may be performed with a single cast.
What Is Puffs?
Puffs is a comedy by Matt Cox that tells the story of a group of students at a certain school of magic who are not the heroes everyone usually talks about. Instead, this play follows the loyal, funny, and often overlooked “Puffs” who were there through all seven increasingly eventful years. It’s been described as “a tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.”
It’s a strong choice for a training-based ensemble because it offers:
Lots of character work
Comedy
Teamwork
Storytelling
Flexible casting possibilities
The show can be performed with as few as 11 actors (with many roles doubled). With a larger group, more actors can be included and roles can be spread out more widely.
What Does It Cost?
We are keeping this first session as affordable as possible.
Workshop Fee: $150
Costume Fee: $30
Total: $180
This program is not on the traditional monthly tuition model. Instead, it uses a single workshop fee to keep enrollment simple and accessible. The workshop fee may be divided into payments.
Limited financial assistance is available.
Attendance & Commitment
This is a commitment-based program. Because workshop learning and rehearsal build on each other, consistent attendance matters.
Participants should come ready to:
Learn
Rehearse
Work with an ensemble
Perform in the final production
Attendance Policy: Earned roles may be forfeited after three absences (not including the scheduled summer break).
Why This New Program?
The Spotlight Acting School Performance Workshop was created to serve a growing need in our community: a place for older teens and adults to receive training while working toward a play. It is especially meant for actors who want a stronger non-musical option, former students who miss the classroom, and adults who want to grow before stepping into the faster pace of community theater.
Who Is Leading the Workshop?
The program will be led by Mr. Chad, who is especially excited to return to the classroom through this new series.
Ready to Join Us?
Come to Enrollment & Auditions on Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 PM and be part of the very first Spotlight Acting School Performance Workshop.
For questions, contact:
[email protected]
859-756-0011
About the Executive Director
Dr. Chad Hembree has served as Executive Director of Spotlight Acting School, The Spotlight Playhouse, and Spotlight Performing Arts since 2013. Affectionately known as Mr. Chad, he holds degrees and certifications in music, theater, religion, and technology. The performing arts have always been his passion, and owning and operating a theater has been a lifelong dream come true.
In addition to directing, Mr. Chad is an accomplished performer with many honors and awards. He draws on his broad experience to lead students and staff with both creativity and care. Though he wears many hats, he is especially excited to return to the classroom through this new program.
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