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Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 12 reviews
  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Just trying to enjoy the show

    by Proud Parent on 6/15/23State Theatre - Minneapolis

    The show was great. The lady next to me and the guy behind me were not. Lady kept leaning way over into my personal space to video stuff. Guy behind me hit me in the head several times with his program. The performances were excellent and those kids worked hard. Lots of young talent on the stage!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great evening

    by Dave on 6/15/23State Theatre - Minneapolis

    I was very impressed with the student talent in singing, dancing, speaking and choreography. My wife commented that no one sang like that when we went school. A few schools had 3 to 5 exceptional singers. The dance and choreography were also quite polished for a production of students from so many schools. The venue was also a great fit for the show. My only suggestion would be to add a third show. 2 hours including intermission would have been plenty long. 4 or 5 less schools per performance and the addition of 4 to 6 schools would make for 3 wonderful shows. Overall we were very impressed! Nice job!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Well done!

    by J Lund on 6/15/23State Theatre - Minneapolis

    Great experience for the kids and the audience and jam packed with entertainment. First time that I had been in the Historic State Theater and the place is amazing. Great time all the way around.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best ever

    by Theaterman on 6/18/22State Theatre - Minneapolis

    I have been to a lot of my son’s performances but this has to be the best one ever. I had never been to something like this before with such variety and energy and it moved along a path. It was a lot of fun and my family enjoyed also.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great performances, great atmosphere

    by Melissa H. on 6/18/22State Theatre - Minneapolis

    LOVED the spotlight show this year. Watching high school theater students do what they love in a venue with such history was amazing. It is wonderful that we can support students in theater each year.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Spot

    by Hunch on 6/18/22State Theatre - Minneapolis

    Very disappointed this year. The absence of in-school learning and mentoring is obvious. I hope this is a single occurrence .

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Event

    by Rob K on 6/18/22State Theatre - Minneapolis

    This production was very well done. The kids had a great time. Each school was clearly represented, as well as the individual award winners. I don't feel any group was short-changed. Yet, the event kept moving...very little down time. Very pleased with the organizers.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Love the Showcase, Loathe the Shakedown

    by Queen of Krinkeland on 6/17/22State Theatre - Minneapolis

    We are big fans of the Spotlight education program, “Spotlight Showcase” and Hennepin Theatre Trust. It’s wonderful high school performers from around Minnesota have this opportunity and we are happy to support it. However, back at it this year, the program got longer and longer while seeming to feature fewer students. Not many took part in the awards/nominees numbers and the sponsors’ talking got tedious. Above all, there was a constant, persistent ask for donations. We understand and appreciate what this program does but we also have reason to believe the funds backing it are substantial, and shaking down parents who just want to come and support their children— by charging HOW MUCH to sit close to the stage and asking for additional donations HOW MANY times— borders on shameful. Plus, it was really hot in the State Theatre.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent

    by Mkleas on 6/17/22State Theatre - Minneapolis

    Spotlight Showcase did not disappoint! Excellent as usual! So much energy!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    seats improvement

    by bda on 6/16/22State Theatre - Minneapolis

    why do i gave 4 stars instead 5 stars, cuz the seats were not clear enough for me find the seat myself n same as the stuff, if they knew what section i was, they should direct me into right section, not just told me to find it myself, i was 1st time inside the theater, i didn't know where my seat was, so i asked, but the stuff not helped me correctly, so i had move myself from section through section 4th, i was really confused n embarrassed. also i couldn't see my kids to play, cuz people were in front of me were really tall n always blocking my views, this 2 things has to be improved in the future, otherwise the show was really good, keep up the great work and thanks.