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Day: October 31, 2025

Halloween: Bringing Out the Theatre Kid in Everyone

October 31, 2025

Behind every costume is a storyteller, a dreamer, and maybe even a future star. Halloween gives kids and grown-ups the freedom to play, perform, and pretend as they slip into new worlds, whether they’re casting spells like wizards, saving the galaxy as superheroes, or joining a K-pop demon hunter squad on their next world tour. It’s more than dress-up; it’s creative rehearsal for confidence, imagination, and self-expression – skills that shine just as bright on stage as they do under a porch light.

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Stage Fright Returns — and Leaves a Legacy

October 27, 2025

It’s baaaack… Stage Fright, the award-winning Halloween musical that became a cornerstone of the YPT season, returns October 24–26 in Glen Rock — and this fall, it will be the final YPT staging before Stage Fright is released for licensing, opening the door for other theatres to bring the show to life in new places.

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Bringing Magic to the Community: Enchanted Returns

October 7, 2025

Performed by our Youth Performance Troupe (YPT) students, Enchanted is a family-friendly, live theatre-in-the-woods experience at Thielke Arboretum in Glen Rock. Children and their adult chaperones wander through the arboretum in small groups, encountering mini-scenes that spark imagination and invite participation. It’s not just a performance, it’s a chance for young artists to connect directly with their community through storytelling and shared experiences.

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Building Confidence Through Performing Arts: How Theatre Prepares Kids for a Successful School Year

September 2, 2025

With each new school year, many parents and children feel a mix of excitement and nerves. While the anticipation of new friends, teachers, and experiences can be thrilling, it can also be a bit overwhelming, especially after a long summer break. At Porch Light, we believe that the performing arts offer a powerful way to help kids build the confidence they need to step into the school year with enthusiasm and self-assurance.

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YPT Kick-off: Collaboration & Commitment

August 29, 2025

The new season of Porch Light’s Youth Performance Theatre (YPT) is officially underway, and the energy is already palpable. At Porch Light, we believe that theatre is more than just performing — it’s about building a community where students, families, and instructors grow together.

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