Shine Theatre Company
Shine Theatre Company is a youth focused community theatre program that seeks to teach theatre arts at all levels to all ages. The heart of this program is to help students grow and develop their talents as they grow in confidence and ability, while creating and connecting communities that become family.
All of Shine's productions and programs are open to anyone in the community - you don't need to be a member or attendee of Highlands Church to participate.
Theatre Camp
Featuring Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS
June 9-13 for Ages 6-12
Choice of camp times: 9am-12pm or 1-4pm
Cost: $375 | Performances on June 13th
The jungle is jumpin' with a jazzy beat in Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie. Join Mowgli and his animal friends as they rally together to defeat the ferocious tiger Shere Khan, and restore peace throughout the jungle.
All participants will have opportunities to sing, dance, wear costumes and shine within the production as a member of the ensemble cast.
OPTIONAL: If your child is interested in a speaking role or solo, you may submit an audition video. Audition video submission requirements and due date will be sent with your registration confirmation.
Camp Performance Tickets
Get your tickets to see these kids' hard work come together for a performance in the Highlands Worship Center auditorium. Cost: $10
Director -Sharesa Uher
Musical Director - Maggie Farrington
Theatre Camp
Featuring Footloose the Musical Youth Edition
June 16-27 for Ages 12-18
9:00am-4:00pm Daily
Cost: $600 | Performances June 27 & 28
The explosive movie musical bursts onto the live stage! Packed full of songs and amazing choreography, the award-winning Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another, and the power of forgiveness. This is a 60-minute adaptation of the theatrical production, edited for length and youth-appropriate content.
All participants will have opportunities to sing, dance and shine within the production as a member of the ensemble cast.
OPTIONAL: If your teen is interested in a named role, they can submit an audition video! Videos are due by June 2nd. Your registration confirmation will include audition requirements.
Camp Performance Tickets
Get your tickets to see our grand finale camp performance in the Highlands Worship Center auditorium. Cost: $15
Director -Laura McGinnis
Musical Director - Kinsey Baumann
Choreographer - Kebra Laidlaw
"BEYOND THE STAGE" Camp Experience
June 16-27 for Ages 11-18
9:00am-4:00pm Daily
Cost: $600 | Performances June 27 & 28
Does your teen love theatre but prefer to work behind the scenes? Are they passionate about design, creativity, and bringing characters to life? This hands-on theatre design camp will immerse teens in costuming, prop creation, and stage management, helping bring our production of Footloose the Musical to life! Campers will gain real-world experience, see their designs on stage, and even join the crew in running a live production!
- Costume Design & Sewing – Learn basic stitching, hemming, and upcycling while designing costumes for an actual show.
- Theatrical Prop Building – Create fake food, stage weapons, and other key props to enhance storytelling on stage.
- Backstage Crew & Stage Management – Assist with costume changes, prop transitions, and organizing the production, learning how to run a live show behind the scenes.
- Behind-the-Scenes Creativity – Work with real scripts to design costumes and props that match the production’s vision.
Every camper will work behind the scenes during the live performances of Footloose the Musical on June 27 & 28 at Highlands Church, using their new skills while making friends and having fun! Each camper will also get to watch one of the four performances, experiencing the magic of the show they helped bring to life!
Campers will even take home a costume and a prop they’ve created—an exciting keepsake from their theatre experience!
Seussical Jr
A musical production featuring teens and adults with disabilities
Friday, August 15th at 6:30pm
Saturday, August 16th at 2:00pm
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged. Tickets available now!
Our talented cast will feature teens and adults with disabilities, supported by an awesome team of volunteer coaches.
Volunteer as a Coach
Our coaches are a vital part of the success of our production. Sign up to join us for this amazing experience in helping our friends with disabilities shine:
Director - Sharesa Uher
Musical Director - Austin Spaulding
Choreographer - Maggie Farrington
The Prince of Egypt: The Musical
Audition Videos Due by May 30th
Performances November 7-9
Embark on an extraordinary journey of faith, freedom, and destiny with The Prince of Egypt: The Musical. Featuring a captivating score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin), including the Academy Award-winning song “When You Believe,” this powerful production brings to life the story of Moses as he transforms from a prince of Egypt to the leader of God's chosen people. With unforgettable music, heartfelt drama, and breathtaking ensemble moments, The Prince of Egypt offers a theatrical experience like no other.
Auditions for Shine Theatre’s production of The Prince of Egypt: The Musical are open to ages 8 and up and must be submitted by video. Video audition submissions are due by end of day, May 30th. Can't make callbacks? If you’re out of town or unavailable during the scheduled callback dates, no problem! Just email us at to make alternate arrangements.
Video auditions must include a slate (saying your name, age, height and information about the selections you'll be performing), singing 32 measures of a song from The Prince of Egypt: The Musical, and performing a one-minute speaking monologue. Download a complete list of video audition requirements here (pdf).
When your audition video is ready to upload, register using the link below:
Acting Up
Acting Up is a Shine Theatre program that brings students an incredible opportunity to shine on a national stage! This year, our talented team will travel to Anaheim, California, to participate in the Musical Theatre Competition of America (MTCA), where they’ll compete with performing arts companies and schools from across the nation.
Our students will showcase their talents both as a group and in individual performances, receiving valuable feedback from industry professionals. In addition to the thrill of competition, they’ll participate in workshops led by working actors, gaining insights into the world of professional theater. For a select few, there’s also the chance to audition for MTCA’s prestigious closing performance number!
Support Shine Theatre
We are a nonprofit theatre family with a heart for authentic connection and community. Your generosity makes it possible for kids to attend camps, for our incredible special needs actors to take the stage, and for every person to experience the magic of theatre—no matter their financial situation. Your support also helps with costumes, sets, and all the little details that make our shows come to life. If you’d like to be part of something truly special, we’d love for you to join us in making theatre accessible to all. Every donation makes a difference!
Advertise in our Playbill
With our unique main stage shows, advertising in Shine’s playbill style programs puts your business in front of more than 2,500 viewers. Our programs go on to provide lasting advertising benefits because they become keepsakes for participating families and are ofter shared with extended family long after the performance is over.
Shine Theatre Company Values
- Honor and encourage one another with words and conduct at all times.
- Create a safe environment for students to explore and create as they take chances to develop and grow in their roles.
- Students are expected to be teachable and to continually strive to work to grow and grow to work.
People were designed to be in community with one another. As our culture becomes more disconnected and hidden behind screens, theatre provides an opportunity for students to form real, in-person friendships and experience community as they explore stories, express emotion, and encourage one another toward a common purpose.
Serve at Shine
Shine Theatre productions build a bridge to our community in amazing ways, and we have lots of opportunities to serve! We're always looking for people to help with costumes, hair and makeup, set-building, video, sound, lighting, concessions, ushering and more. Whatever interest you have, Shine Theatre is a place where you can get involved as we work together to create something special that inspires audiences at Highlands and beyond.
Laura McGinnis, Executive and Creative Director
Laura McGinnis is an experienced youth theatre director who has overseen the creation of school and community theatre programs in the Pacific Northwest. Her passion is to work with students of all ages, help them grow in confidence and ability as they discover the value of theatre, developing their gifts and talents and discovering who they were meant to be. Laura has also directed drama ministries within the church, participating at all levels from writing to acting, directing and beyond.
Off the stage, Laura’s theatre programs have brought communities together as she builds partnerships with local schools and businesses.
Questions about Shine Theatre Company? Contact Laura at .
CREATIVE TEAM
Kinsey Baumann -Associate Program Director & Director of Music Development
Kebra Laidlaw - Educational Choreography Director
Tracy Stoltz - Production Manager
James Abbitt - Technical Director
Logan Farrington - Lighting Designer
Victoria Sherrard - Set Designer
Alexis Stoltz - Props Designer and Princess Coordinator
Austin Spaulding - Cast/Creative Team Liason
Sharon Rodriguez, Tracy Stoltz & Alexis Stoltz - Costume Designers