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.
Anastasia: The Musical
Friday, October 25th at 6:30pm
Saturday, October 26th at 1:00pm & 6:30pm
Sunday, October 27th at 4:00pm
Shine Theatre is excited to present the mystery, excitement and adventure of Anastasia. Based on the animated film, this musical transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the bustling Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the help of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.
Tickets are $18 regular admission or $26 premium seating. To purchase tickets, choose your showtime below:
Check out a sneak peek of our production of Anastasia:
Seussical Jr
A musical production featuring teens and adults with disabilities
Auditions March 26 & April 2, 2025
Performances Aug 15th & 16th, 2025
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 challenge.
Teens and adults with disabilities will thrive in this production filled with incredible music, wild costumes, colorful set pieces and endless moments of fun. On-stage coaches will help facilitate the success of our actors in a loving and encouraging environment.
Audition Registration Coming Soon!
Support Shine Theatre
Financial support is essential to any arts organization. Help provide opportunities for youth, teens, individuals with special needs, and the greater Valley community to experience the excitement of theatre arts. Donations made to Shine go towards scholarships, licensing fees, sets, props and costumes.
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, 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 - Music Director / Assistant Director
Tracy Stoltz - Production Manager
Gina Hanna & Kebra Laidlaw - Choreography
Sharon Rodriguez, Tracy Stoltz & Alexis Stoltz - Costume Designers