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Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre
Categories: Arts & Entertainment Performing Arts Arts & Entertainment Cinema Performing Arts, Cinema [Edit]
817 Saint Paul StBaltimore, MD 21202
Neighborhood: Mount Vernon
(410) 752-1225
- Hours:
Tue-Thu 12 pm - 6 pm
Fri-Sat 6 pm - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
3 reviews for Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre
3 reviews in English
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Review from Todd M.
Baltimore, MD
5/2/2012 3 Check-ins Here
It's the Little Theater That Could! The Spotlighter's theater is a fantastic place to see a show!
They put so much effort into each performance I've seen there, I just can't believe they can pull it off on a 10 foot by 10 foot stage, and then charge less than $20 per ticket!
From my count, there are only 65 seats, not a bad view in the house. They surround the stage, so you're never farther than 1 row back.
I've seen "community" actors who deserve much greater exposure. From Agnes of God to Hello Dolly, the lighting, sound, effects and acting are excellent for the cost of admission. It's a great value.
Get on their email list and you'll get offers for $10 Thursdays, $12 shows and special engagements. -
Review from Nicole R.
Baltimore, MD
2/7/2011
This past Saturday I had the pleasure of seeing, Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" @Spotlighter's theatre in Mount Vernon with a girlfriend. Although we caught the last showing of the performance, I honestly feel like a have a good taste of what this theater is all about. First of all, to get away with a near 3-hour performance for a mere $20 on a Saturday night in Baltimore is a sweet deal no matter how you look at it. The theater is set in the round so as an audience member, you are basically in the performance... (If you've ever been to Toby's in Columbia, it's the same concept only on a smaller scale.)
The acting was extremely believable. Michael Leicht played the part of Stanley Kowalski. His acting alone gave me chills and would rival the likes of Marlon Brando. The other actors took me through a full spectrum of emotions, everything from sorrow to excitement. I absolutely have to give the actors "props" because they not only stayed in character while we were sitting inches away but even stayed in character during scene transitions.
The owners of the theater are very involved - they are there to open the show, you can find them mingling during intermission and hanging out afterward with the actors and guests. Refreshments were available at a small cost - cocktails, light snacks, candy... Your basic essentials. No detail is left to chance here: props, costumes, accents and lines were all immaculate. I will for sure be back to this theater, it's too good of a deal not to return.
Niki Leigh -
Review from Kelly B.
Cockeysville, MD
10/8/2010
Intimate theatre in the square. Delightful shows with amazing casts. Comfortable seats, though a little more leg room in the second row would be nice [and that's saying something, as I am rather short]. Beautiful historic 104 year old building.
Go see a show here. Do it. I have never been disappointed.
Specialties
Produces live stage theatre using local talent.
Classics, Musicals, New works --- a full range of theatre for the Baltimore community.
Eight Mainstage shows each year, plus --- Improv / Comedy Shows,
Cabaret performances, and Do or Die Murder Mystery Productions.
History
Established in 1962
The Audrey Herman Spotlighters has been a part of the Baltimore Theatre Community since 1962. For more than 37 years the theatre flourished under the leadership and artistic vision of Audrey Herman.
Following Audrey's death in 1999, the theatre began its transition into a Maryland Public Charity, a recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Alumni of Spotlighters have gone on to receive Tony Awards, Emmy Awards, Obie Awards, and Academy Award nominations. This list includes Howard Rollins, Jr. - for his role of Colehouse Walker in the movie "Ragtime", and his television role of Virgil Tibbs with Carroll O'Connor in "In the Heat of the Night"
Today, Spotlighters Theatre seeks to continue Audrey's vision of providing a variety of quality theatre and many opportunities for new artists to develop and refine their skills. Spotlighters also continues to offer opportunities to new directors, designers and actors to test their skills in our intimate space.
Meet the Manager: James R.
Fuzz Roark has lead Spotlighters under the transition into a Maryland Public Charity and has helped the theatre develop a vision and operating plan, that continues Audrey's dedication to quality theatre, and the goal of providing new experiences for both actor and audience. Under Roark's leadership, the theatre has developed a Young Actors Program, which provides for 130 hours of education and training for Lower, Middle and High School youth over the summer.
Roark has also developed internships that focus on theatre management and administration and technical theatre.
