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Spotlight Showcase presented by PNC is Minnesota high school theater’s biggest celebration! Over 1,000 students will participate in the annual awards and recognition event, presented by Hennepin Arts' Spotlight Education program. After a year of participating in Spotlight-evaluated plays and musicals, students from across Minnesota take the stage at the historic State Theatre. The event also highlights Minnesota theater educators and Spotlight alumni.

Spotlight Showcase presented by PNC proudly employs professional staff from both the Twin Cities and Broadway to collaborate with students across all areas of theater.

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