Spotlight Youth Theater to Present 'Pocahontas'

Spotlight Youth Theater, a non-profit, after-school theater arts education program for kids ages 4-18 will be presenting The Legend of Pocahontas, a fully staged musical production for a run of two weekends later this month.

Through this production the audience will discover the legend of the Algonquin Indians and the true story of Pocahontas, an Indian princess who defied her tribe, and in doing so changed the world forever. Witness her story in a brand new way unlike anything seen before. Dynamic music, exciting dances and interesting characters make this show a truly unforgettable journey.

Actors from throughout the Patch coverage area, specifically Racine, Greenfield, Sussex, Brookfield, Waukesha and Oak Creek, are part of the performance.

The theater group holds classes at West Layton Assembly of God Church, 11530 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield.

Performances will be held at St. Thomas More High School, 2601 E. Morgan Ave. Milwaukee.

Performance Dates & Times:

• Friday, March 15 - 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 16 - 2 p.m.
• Saturday, March 16 - 6 p.m.
• Sunday, March 17 - 2 p.m.
• Saturday, March 23 - 2 p.m.
• Saturday, March 23 - 6 p.m.
• Sunday, March 24 - 2 p.m.

Public advanced-sale tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for children ages 2-17, seniors 62 and older and groups of 15 or more. All tickets for the 2 p.m. shows March 16 and 23 are $9.

All tickets are an additional $2 at the door.

There are also school day performances at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 15; 11:45 a.m. Friday, March 15; 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 19; and 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 19.

Tickets for those performances are $5 each for a group of 75 or more, $6 for groups of 15-74 and $9 for individuals.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.spotlight.org/milw13_pocahontas or by calling the box office at (847) 516-2298.

Spotlight Theater offers students an opportunity to develop their talents, interact with friends and learn to be a positive member of their community.