Welcome to Spotlight Musical Productions' presentation of ALL SHOOK UP!
The legacy of Spotlight returns to its roots with its first book musical since 2018, and what a triumphant return it is. I am so incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and effort this cast and crew has put into this show. I often found myself in awe watching the outstanding acting even though it was "just a rehearsal". I am so proud and astonished by each and every member of this cast. Thank you.
Watching the show come to life with this incredible group, seeing veterans and the many new members flourish in new and exciting ways has truly been a dream. I am honoured to have led them there.
A massive thank you goes out the creative team for all their help in mounting this show. Your talents and expertise have made this year's show an outstanding production.
Jeff, thank you for brilliantly choreographing the many, many...many dance numbers in this show. You are such a force to watch and I have enjoyed witnessing your ability to bring beauty to the stage in the form of movement and dance. We are always blessed to have your expertise. I could not have done this show without you by my side. Your wisdom and creativity have been a much needed life line in mounting this show. Thank you.
Ethan, thank you for sharing you musical talents and sharp ear and making us all sound fabulous. In the midst of your thriving musical director career, we are TRULY grateful that you have found time to help bring the best out of the Spotlight cast musically. We have never sounded better and you have elevated us to the true level of our talent and ability. We are in your debt.
Geoff, for keeping everything and everyone flowing in the right direction, you are the true backbone of this, and all of our shows. Hannah, although joining us late in the game, you blended in and took charge as if you have been with us all along. Thank you.
To our tech experts in the booth: Hussein and Jean-Paul, you lit our way to the stage and made us sound even better than we could have dreamed. This show would not be possible without your fantastic expertise and skill. Edith, our Prop Queen, who was able to find anything and everything we needed, no matter the challenge, thank you.
To Bruce, producer to the stars! Although I threw many wretches and wishes your way to complete this vision for this show, you masterfully weaved together a number of puzzle pieces to get us where we are on stage. We are grateful to have you are our man with a plan.
And last but not least, than you to Elyse and the board members for entrusting the 2024 creative team to bring this show to fruition and get Spotlight back on stage in true form, where we belong.
All Shook Up is a simple story about finding one's true self and identity. Going at it alone, discovering your place in the world and the "family" you choose to share it with, whether via love, music, adventure or self actualization, with comedy and laughter along the way. This is a story about defying societal "norms" and truly allowing joy to lead you through life.
This show is dedicated to my Dad, who was the biggest Elvis fan I knew.
And to our loyal audience, new and old...
Thank you...THANK YOU VERY MUCH, for attending and showing your support. We truly hope you laugh, sing along and enjoy this show as much as we have had creating it for you.
Now, C'MON EVERYBODY, sit back and enjoy the show!
Nikolaos Katsiou - Director