Into the Spotlight
“A heartfelt story of how a script, a stage, and a theater program empower a community, in their own words and in their own way.”
Synopsis
On the heels of a tragedy and the COVID-19 pandemic, a Dallas-based theatre troupe comprised of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are determined to write, rehearse, and perform their 11th annual original musical.
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Teaser TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Ignite Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 21, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thaddeus D. Matula
- Original Score
- Sam Marshall
- Original Title
- Into the Spotlight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thaddeus D. Matula
Sam Marshall
Logan Fulton
Meagan Forsythe, Miles Hargrove
Michelle Cox, King Hollis, Thaddeus D. Matula, Ricky Townsend
Department Leadership Roster
King Hollis
Producer
Thaddeus D. Matula
Producer
Sam Marshall
Original Music Composer
Thaddeus D. Matula
Director
Logan Fulton
Director of Photography
Meagan Forsythe
Editor
Ricky Townsend
Producer
Miles Hargrove
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Into the Spotlight
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What is Into the Spotlight about?
On the heels of a tragedy and the COVID-19 pandemic, a Dallas-based theatre troupe comprised of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are determined to write, rehearse, and perform their 11th annual original musical.
Who directed Into the Spotlight?
Into the Spotlight was directed by Thaddeus D. Matula.
Who stars in Into the Spotlight?
The principal cast of Into the Spotlight includes Christi Hockel-Davenport, Andrea Parton, Daniel Wade, Sally Smith, Jason Carter.
When was Into the Spotlight released and how long is it?
Into the Spotlight was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Into the Spotlight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Into the Spotlight was composed by Sam Marshall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Into the Spotlight?
Into the Spotlight holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).