It was so special to see ASB alumni back supporting this year’s Spotlight Productions performance of Emerald, a Tribute to Wicked.
Seeing familiar faces in the audience, backstage, and at rehearsals means so much to our performers, and it shows that the connections made at Spotlight don’t end at graduation.
A special shout-out to alumna Eira Torras Llinares ’22 for her commitment over the past few months. Eira spent time during her winter break helping Michelle Spencer build sets and props, came to Sunday rehearsals to assist the directors, and was everywhere during show week, from sewing costumes to repairing sets, and reconnecting with the program that first sparked her love for theatre.
Eira worked closely with all the Directors, including Kaitlin Kemp, Choreographer Renata Ramos, Set Director Michelle Spencer, and Musical Director Ed Aldcroft, bringing the same energy and passion she’s always had for performing.
We were also thrilled to welcome back former Spotlight performers, several of whom have chosen to continue their theatrical journeys at college and beyond. It’s so inspiring for our current students to see alumni who once stood in their shoes.
L-R: Musical Director Ed Aldcroft, Choreographer Renata Ramos, Miranda “Mimi” Newland ’24, Chiara Galli ’22, Guille Muntadas Prim ’24, Eira Torras Llinares ’22, Júlia Cummins Gutiérrez ’25, Martina Ribas Nielles ’25, Set Director Michelle Spencer, Director Kaitlin Kemp.
As Renata shared, "Many of these alumni, like Laura Balletbo ’09, Danae Jimenez Porta ’94, and sisters Miréia and Sandra Lopez Mahillo ’09, have performed with me since they were young. Now, as adults, they return to support current performers."
Once a Spotlight family member, always a Spotlight family member!