Staten Island Stars Take To The Stage For Spotlight Studio's Talent Showcase

See New York City's up and coming stars at Spotlight Studio's Talent Showcase! This exciting showcase is taking place at the iconic off-Broadway venue, Don't Tell Mama, on March 30th. Staten Island's most talented young performers take will to the stage for their off-Broadway debut. In the playbill for the night there will be an assortment of performances that will wow spectators.

Talent Showcase Playbill

• Ava Aloia, 14 years old - "Times Are Hard For Dreamers" from AMELIE
• Sophie Decker 17 years old - "Watch What Happens" from NEWSIES
• Dylan Stanley, 14 years old - "I'd Rather Be Sailing" from A NEW BRAIN
• Athena Molina, 13 years old - "Morning Person" from SHREK

Additional Performer - Sydney Vero (13), John Pickering (14) , Maria Vazquez (16) , Joey LeBron (13) , Sophia Rizzo (19) , Nick Agoli (20), Nicole Cavalieri (14)

Group Performance - "A Million Dreams" from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN and "Naughty" from MATILDA

Brynn Sweere & Ari Axelrod - Directors

Mike Stapelton - Musical Director

"Part of Spotlight Theatre's mission is to empower young performers and help build them into professionals," says Producer, Mary Lee Marson Aloia. "The talent showcase gives them a chance to demonstrate everything they've learned and launch them into the professional field."

"We are so proud of our young Spotlight actors. This showcase highlights some of the best talent among New York City youth, and you won't want to miss it!" adds Artistic Director, Jacques Stewart.

Spotlight Youth Theatre Company is Staten Island's premier performing arts group for young theatre-lovers to gain experience with the arts. Year-round, the theatre company puts on Broadway musicals and has different workshops for students to participate in. All of our teachers are industry professionals who are currently working as professional actors, directors, and choreographers themselves. Every performance is fully produced with incredibly sets, sound, and lights that offer the young actors a fully professional performance experience. For more information on Spotlight Youth Theatre Company, visit www.spotlighttheatresi.org.