Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre

great shows, great location, amazing historical space. They offer addordable family entertainment and I have had a lot of fun at the shows.

Dropped in on Friday evening, with another couple, for «Into the Woods» — Wow, super production, great energy from the performers and musicians… Loved it! Good work!
Would love to see it again… Spotlighters is a lovely, intimate, characterful theater.

I have been to half a dozen or more shows at Spotlighters and have never seen a bad show. My favorites are the Do or Die Mysteries, but everything I’ve seen has been exceptional. The space is tiny. I mean TINY, especially the bathrooms. The theater is in the round, so you are never more than a few feet from the stage. So far I’ve only seen the more intimate shows, but some day I will have to go back to see how they manage a spectacle in such a small arena. Parking is a bit of a problem, so be prepared to walk a block or two. Even leaving the theater late at night, however, I’ve never felt unsafe walking to my car. The only downside is it’s not well-​designed for anyone with mobility issues.
The staff is incredible. After only two shows the manager knew my name! It’s a fun venue with amazing talent and great atmosphere. I can’t wait until I can get back for another show.

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.

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

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.