EXPERIENCE LIMELIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
Professional Theatre in Westchester & Putnam, NY
We believe in engaging audiences with performances that make them think thoughtfully, laugh longer, and feel more. Limelight Theatre Company takes you on an artistic adventure and guarantees an emotional experience with a captivating performance. Make sure you check out our upcoming performances, youth class offerings, and sign up for our newsletter. We can’t wait to see you!
IN THE NEWS
We’ve got plenty in store at Limelight Theatre Company and we can't wait to share it all with you. Check out the latest news and updates regarding our company, performances and special events. Sign up for our e-newsletter to make sure you stay in the know regarding upcoming events and programming and to learn more about our work. Keep scrolling for our latest news!
OPEN AUDITIONS FOR NEW WORKS SERIES
Limelight Theatre Company is holding a round of open auditions for our New Works Series 2023: An Evening of Staged Readings. This performance on October 22nd will include readings of 3 new comedic works by fantastic local playwrights: “Man of the Woods” by Ryan Armstrong, “The Moon River Raft” by Tara Meddaugh, and “Playing Cops and Reporters” by Ryan Armstrong. The commitment for each play’s staged reading on 10/22 will include 1-2 rehearsals to be scheduled at mutually convenient times between actors and creative team. To submit, email us one contemporary one-minute monologue as well as a headshot and performance resume to info@limelighttheatrecompany.com by September 17th!
COLLEGE AUDITION WORKSHOP ON 9/24!
Limelight Theatre Company is thrilled to sponsor a college audition workshop available to all high school students who are interested in or preparing for musical theatre college auditions. Through this unique 4-hour workshop, students will learn all about the extensive college audition process, perform and gain feedback from industry professionals on prepared audition materials, and participate in a mock dance call.
The workshop will be held on September 24, 2023 at the Studio Around the Corner in Brewster, NY (67 Main Street, Suite 101) and is co-produced by "Voice with Jules." It’s a great way for high school students to gain the needed skill set for not only their college auditions but when they decide to audition for industry-level work. All registrations are handled through our guest workshop instructor Juliana from Voice with Jules.
NEW WORKS SERIES 2023
Submissions are now open for Limelight Theatre Company's 2023 New Works Series. Limelight Theatre Company's New Works Series provides developmental support along with a produced staged reading for up to three selected playwrights ages 18+ who reside within the tri-state region. New Works can be full-length plays or one-act plays.
Limelight Theatre Company's mission is to provide inclusive, accessible and affordable performing arts to Westchester and Putnam County. We are excited to offer this unique opportunity to local playwrights and look forward to having our panel of readers review your submitted work. Selected playwrights' staged readings will be scheduled for Fall/Winter 2023.
How to Apply:
Submissions and inquiries can be sent to info@limelighttheatrecompany.com until August 15th. You will be emailed a confirmation email after your inquiry email is received.
YOUTH CLASSES RETURN THIS FALL!
Limelight Theatre Company now offers weekly acting and musical theatre classes to young thespians this Fall season. All classes are run at the Studio Around the Corner in Brewster, NY. Visit our "Classes" tab to sign up today!
ANNOUNCING OUR YOUTH MAINSTAGE CAST!
Shrek, From Swamp to Stage
Musical Theatre International describes Shrek the Musical Jr. as a ‘“Big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.” A musical that the Limelight Theatre Company youth summer mainstage cast is excited to perform!
Shrek the Musical Jr. will run July 21st at 7:00 PM and July 22nd at 2:00 PM at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center. Leading the talented youth cast are Zachary Simmons and Maeve Looby from Brewster, NY as Shrek and Princess Fiona. The full cast includes Rebecca Grill from Carmel, Rose Giardiello from Danbury, Evan Mallamud from Katonah, Isabella Wulczyn and Marissa Duran from Mahopac, Chloe Adams and Nicholas DeRobertis from New Fairfield, Jack Roche from North Salem, Christian Sciarrillo from Patterson, Coraline O’Brien and Josephine O’Brien from Purdys, Ellie Wanicur from Ridgefield, and Julianna Guida and Adrianna Rizzo from Somers.
The show follows the story of an ogre, Shrek, who lives in a swamp far from the mainland and enjoys his privacy. All of a sudden, his swamp is flooded with the banished fairytales who were cast out by Lord Farquaad, a little guy with big ambitions. Shrek goes off to confront Lord Farquaad and alongside him is a comedic donkey. Once the two come face to face with the tiny terror, Farquaad assigns them the task of rescuing Princess Fiona and in exchange, he will remove all of the fairytales from his swamp. The rest of the story is filled with romance and twists, it’s an overall fun family show that contains powerful messages.
Limelight Theatre Company’s Executive Director Stephanie Scuderi has expressed, "Limelight Theatre Company’s youth summer mainstage program is thrilled to produce this smash hit musical for our local community with a fantastic cast of youth performers from all over Westchester, Putnam, and Fairfield counties. It is sure to be a blast for the whole family."
Limelight Theatre Company is a nationally recognized and award-winning theatre company based in Northern Westchester and Putnam County NY with a youth program mission to empower young individuals with high-quality theatre arts education while instilling the development of self-esteem, confidence, social and life skills in a fun and positive learning environment.
Tickets for Shrek the Musical Jr. are now on sale and can be purchased on our Performance page at www.limelighttheatrecompany.com. The Chappaqua Performing Arts Center is located at 480 N Bedford Rd, Chappaqua, NY 10514.
AUDITIONS FOR YOUTH SUMMER MAINSTAGE
Limelight Theatre Company announces a brand new summer program for youth actors ages 6-18! The summer mainstage SHREK THE MUSICAL Jr. is a large-scale production directed by industry professionals with performances taking place at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center July 21, 22 & 23. This program is by audition only: Sign up for your audition time slot using the button below!
SUPPORT OUR END OF YEAR CAMPAIGN!
The Limelight Theatre Company was launched in 2021 to pave the way to more inclusive, accessible and affordable performing arts in Westchester County, and is grateful for a successful second year. This past year, our nonprofit theatre company proudly provided work and performance opportunities to dozens of professional artists as well as training opportunities through brand new programming for the next generation of young artists!
In addition to our second year of projects and programming, the Limelight Theatre Company was graciously again awarded grant funding through ArtsWestchester, and we are extremely grateful for their support.
With your help, the Limelight Theatre Company looks forward to upholding its mission and bringing inclusive, accessible and affordable performing arts to Westchester County in the new year. We thank you for your support and hope you will consider making a contribution to our End of Year Campaign. Wishing all of our supporters, arts and students a happy and healthy new year!
"MARRY ME A LITTLE" THIS SUNDAY ONLY!
Limelight Theatre Company is thrilled to present a special concert event, taking place this Sunday, February 27th only: Stephen Sondheim's MARRY ME A LITTLE In Concert.
A charming and bittersweet musical revue that features songs by Stephen Sondheim, the undisputed master of the contemporary Broadway musical. Two urban and single strangers share a Saturday night of sweet fantasies and deep yearning while never leaving the confines of their solitary apartments, and never knowing that they’re just a floor away from each other and the end of their lonely dreams. Together, they breathe new theatrical life and meaning into a collection of trunk songs that were culled from the final productions of Sondheim's Anyone Can Whistle, Follies, Company, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and A Little Night Music.
The production stars Sarah Milnamow and Joshua Shea Coates, with music direction by T.C. Kincer, stage direction by Stephanie Scuderi, and stage management by Sydney Gershon. MARRY ME A LITTLE In Concert will be presented on February 27th at 3:00PM and 7:00PM at the Ossie Davis Theater within the New Rochelle Public Library lobby in New Rochelle, NY.
This concert production is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester.
TICKETS NOW ON SALE: MARRY ME A LITTLE IN CONCERT
Tickets are now on sale for Limelight Theatre Company's special concert event, taking place for one weekend only this February: Stephen Sondheim's MARRY ME A LITTLE In Concert.
A charming and bittersweet musical revue that features songs by Stephen Sondheim, the undisputed master of the contemporary Broadway musical. Two urban and single strangers share a Saturday night of sweet fantasies and deep yearning while never leaving the confines of their solitary apartments, and never knowing that they’re just a floor away from each other and the end of their lonely dreams. Together, they breathe new theatrical life and meaning into a collection of trunk songs that were culled from the final productions of Anyone Can Whistle, Follies, Company, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and A Little Night Music.
The production stars Sarah Milnamow and Joshua Shea Coates, with music direction by T.C. Kincer, stage direction by Stephanie Scuderi, and stage management by Sydney Gershon. MARRY ME A LITTLE In Concert will be presented on February 27th at 3:00PM and 7:00PM at the Ossie Davis Theater in New Rochelle, NY.
As part of Limelight Theatre Company's 2021-2022 concert series, this project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester.
CAST ANNOUNCED FOR SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
Limelight Theatre Company presents LIVE professional performances of SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center. The production will be presented on Friday, August 27th at 8PM, Saturday, August 28th at 3PM, and Sunday, August 29th at 3PM. Written by Jason Robert Brown, the production is directed by Westchester's own Richard F. Grasso, with music direction by Westchester's Stephen Ferri. With lighting design by Adam Lobelson, sound design by Jon Weston and John Millerd, and a spectacular live band with all-new orchestrations, this production's stellar team kicks off Limelight Theatre Company's first mainstage production in a re-opened New World. What better time than now to teach an audience what the New World used to be, what it currently is, and what it may be for our future selves.
Featuring incredible professional talent from both Westchester & NYC, Limelight Theatre Company announces its cast: Grant Evan (Man 1), Stephanie Scuderi (Woman 1), James Harris (Man 2), and Raquelle Viteri (Woman 2).
About the show: It's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having to make a choice... or take a stand... or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madison County), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make.
Join the return to live theatre right in the heart of Westchester and purchase your tickets today!
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
During the last weekend of August, Limelight Theatre Company presents live performances of SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center. The production will be presented on Friday, August 27th at 8PM, Saturday, August 28th at 3PM, and Sunday, August 29th at 3PM. Written by Jason Robert Brown, the production is directed by Richard F. Grasso, with music direction by Stephen Ferri.
About the show: It's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having to make a choice... or take a stand... or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madison County), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make.
Brown transports his audience from the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship to a ledge, 57 stories above Fifth Avenue, to meet a startling array of characters that range from a young man who has determined that basketball is his ticket out of the ghetto to a woman whose dream of marrying rich nabs her the man of her dreams... and a soulless marriage.
Join the return to live theatre and purchase your tickets today!
OPENING UP:
A VIRTUAL CONCERT & TRIBUTE TO BROADWAY
APRIL 17 - 25
In celebration of our launch as a theatre company and the industry beginning to slowly open after a long year in the dark, the Limelight Theatre Company presents OPENING UP: A Virtual Concert & Tribute to Broadway. Featuring professional artists from New York and beyond, our kickoff concert event streams on demand April 17 - 25.
The Limelight Theatre Company's mission is to provide inclusive, accessible and affordable dramatic arts to the greater New York area. All concert proceeds will directly benefit our professional artists and our 2021 season of productions and projects. Ticket prices for our virtual concert are available on a pay what you can sliding scale.
Featuring performances by Eli Gonzalez, Stevie LeWarne, Stephanie Scuderi, Bern Tan, Logan Hoy Tucker, Raquelle Viteri, Clyde Voce, Christine Wanda, Nyla Watson & Robert Zelaya, the concert includes many songs and stories that were abruptly silenced when all shut down last year. This concert marks the Limelight Theatre Company's first virtual event available to the public, and is directed by Stephanie Scuderi with music direction by Denis Michael Rudisch, and accompanied by concert pianist T.C. Kincer.
To purchase your tickets and stream the concert, view our Performances page.
A NEW THEATRE COMES INTO FOCUS
lime·light /ˈlīmˌlīt/
noun
the focus of public attention.
With a new year comes a brand new focus, the Limelight Theatre Company, bringing new works, new voices, and heartfelt stories to light centerstage. The Limelight Theatre Company was founded in response to the necessity for the continuation of the arts and uplifting the voices of our local artists and creators during a time of great challenge and change. The Limelight Theatre Company introduces its name with pride, as we emerge from a period of darkness with hopes to pave the way to more accessible, affordable, and enlightening dramatic art.
Join us and support us as we tell our stories and place incredible artists and creators in the limelight. The Limelight Theatre Company plans to provide an array of events in the future, including mainstage productions, staged readings, and concerts. There are several ways to support our mission and our artists. Purchase tickets to a performance, donate online, sponsor a ticket to an upcoming performance, purchase our merchandise, or simply spread the word about our upcoming events and our mission. We thank you and we welcome you to the Limelight Theatre Company.
Our concert series project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester.
