#spotlightawards

[thecurvycritic]

Another day making a difference in young lives through @musiccenterspotlight alongside @barrettfoa @carlyhughes #ilenegraff @gabrielleruiz #danielguzman - what a blast! #broadwaymusicals #broadwayshow #broadwaybabies #spotlightawards #spotlightmusiccenter #talent #auditions https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb6NmfCpZYC/?utm_medium=tumblr

[donnynovitskiaccordiongenius]

As you probably know if you follow this blog, Newsies is one of my favorite shows, and back in the fall, I found out that my old high school’s theatre department was going to perform Newsies in March of 2020. 

Read below the cut if you want to hear my essay on why this show was so special.

I was so excited! Kids who I’ve known for years – who I was in shows with when they were little and who I worked with the many years I taught scenic design at theatre camp – were seniors, and I couldn’t imagine a better show for their senior year. I followed closely as they practiced and worked on the sets and costumes, and I couldn’t wait to see them perform in the spring. I had my ticket and was about to buy a second one for another night because I just knew it was going to be amazing.

Then the world changed.

In March, two days after their final dress rehearsal, the week they were supposed to open the show, the school transitioned to virtual learning in response to the coronavirus pandemic. And Newsies was indefinitely postponed. 

I can’t speak highly enough how the cast and crew’s attitudes in this time. Every single post I saw on social media coming from the cast and crew and the director and others on the lead team was overwhelmingly kind and positive. They found joy in the process and never said a negative word about having their performances canceled. 

Thankfully, the final dress rehearsal had been recorded so that the director could make notes and such before they opened, and this weekend, that recording was made available to stream for a limited time only. Friends and family and supporters of the school’s theatre department could finally see the kids’ hard work come to fruition. So many of us were so excited to watch and tried to stream on Friday night that we crashed the site.

And I have to say, it was worth the wait to see it. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, these kids are so talented. And this isn’t just my opinion... the guy playing the lead won the TPAC Spotlight Award for outstanding male actor. They also won the Spotlight Award for best choreography, and were nominated for many other awards.

And there is something special about that theatre department. It brings together people from all walks of life, kids you’d never think would be in the same social circles in a typical high school, and it unites them for a common cause – to glorify our Creator by telling stories and stepping into the shoes of others to broaden our understanding of the world around us. It shows people that all our talents are so special and so necessary and they fit together in a beautiful way to make something greater than any one person. And that’s special. I’m so thankful for this cast and crew, and I love them all, even the ones I don’t personally know and the ones who may not remember me. And I’m so thankful for the impact that theatre department has had on my life when I was in high school and beyond. 

Normally I rant and rave about sets and costumes and lighting and choreography after I see a show performed by my old high school, and yes all of that was fantastic, but this year what stuck out to me most of all was the heart behind the show and the bond between the cast members. I am so proud of every single one of them. And my heart is so happy that I finally got to see what they worked so hard on for so many months.

Newsies forever

[petemuller]

Another day, another potential award. Very pleased to be shortlisted for the #spotlightawards @productionparadise in the #sportsphotography section. #athlete #portraitphotography #advertisingphotography @assocphoto @scoutprod_creatives @wonderfulmachine @foundartists @curated_artists_inc @squint_box @squint_showcase https://www.instagram.com/p/ChWjzo1NDHJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thecurvycritic]

‪My office for the day watching some fantabulous actors for Prelim #2 @SpotlightAwards Here we go! #spotlightawards #themusiccenter‬ #actingaudition #acting #broadway https://www.instagram.com/p/B8mLWbvn1mv/?igshid=sk4rmvo1mtr4

[harnimanphotographer]

Well Chuffed. . The Rolls-Royce profile image shortlisted in Spotlight awards 2019 for the category best automotive photography, love this time of year they do say best things come in threes! . Thanks to a creative, collaborative client & the team we were able to produce this suite of images in some tough and testing weather conditions, checkout the frozen camera BTS images. . Thanks @productionparadise . . Shot this February year for @rollsroycecars . #spotlightawards #productionparadise #cinemagraph #meteorite #moon #stars #rollsroyce #rollsroycephantom #tranquility #gims #gims2019 #spiritofecstasy #harniman #harnimanphotographer #cars #luxurylifestyle #luxurycars #cinemagraphs #commercial #photography #automotivephotography #sonyalpha https://www.instagram.com/p/B2jocqcnFqc/?igshid=1exsu1o95cgjx

[scbuyblacklocally]

#scbbl is a proud sponsor & I had the pleasure of working on the nominations committee!!! Please community come out & support in full numbers! This event is very important family! Run, get your tickets, and tell your close loved ones to do the same thing!!! 💪🏽 ❤️🖤💚 #Repost @exquisiteenterprisesinc with @get_repost ・・・ If you haven't heard already, we are one of the official sponsors for the 2018 Spot Light Awards! November 17th, please join us at the Gaillard Center in downtown Charleston for an incredible show! Get your tickets on Eventbrite and Facebook now or stop by @thespot47 for more information! #business #spotlightawards #charleston #southcarolina #goals #community #culture #people #history #makingadifference #change #leadership #ceremony #nowthatssoexquisite #spot47 #scbuyblacklocally https://www.instagram.com/p/BpxqzDEBiKE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=42xlz9tc9yc2

[cruellacindy]

Bucketlist: wearing a 한복 ✔️✔️✔️ Bonus: I won best in costume ❤️. Salamat din sa lahat ng nag cheer, ba halos mawalan na ng boses 😂 Thank you to my glam team ✌🏼😅 lakas maka artista. HMU: @kimmymeanie & @iamfrancismargarejo 📸 : @prettyshelly78 #spotlightawards #feelingkoreana #latepostasusual😂 https://www.instagram.com/p/BoirW1OjITZhS2uA720YXO8gj_g8zgyDfY-1Xo0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1re4n6hy4qc9w

[thecurvycritic]

More than acting, branding and reviewing films. I love being a mentor/educator/judge for @musiccenterspotlight program! My heart is full watching talented teens each year bare their souls for a chance to win scholarships in order to further their dreams. It’s been my pleasure and honor to aid in dreams coming true...literally! Thank you @lexikatartists @jerigaile for the introduction🤗🤗🤗🤗 #spotlightawards #musiccenterspotlightawards #music #acting #audition