- Jun 5
- 2 min read
They might not seem like they go together, but at the Progress Show we unveiled new illuminate merch alongside the announcement of our new season of shows. So let's celebrate both together!
But First: A Mainstage Clip
Over the next few weeks we will be releasing clips from 2023's "Cinderella," 2024's "Footloose," and this past semester's "Spongebob Youth Edition" as a way to look at what we've produced recently in anticipation of what's to come this year! Here's the latest FOOTLOOSE clip released, with more scheduled!
Introducing our new MERCH!
By popular demand we have added new Merch to our shop, with thanks to Parallel Path Printing in Attleboro. Now on sale for pickup during Shakespeare week (June 27 or 28). (Psst - register for Shakespeare week before the price goes up! There's still room in our featured "Much Ado About Nothing" and Shakespeare KIDS, who will all perform at our annual Shakespeare in the Skate Park event on June 28. More on that below!
Click SHOP below to grab yours before we sell out!
Over the next few weeks we will release more Mainstage Clips as we celebrate the excellence of our shows: which is a direct result of the TEAMWORK between our Casts, Crews, Creative Teams, and Volunteers.
Registration is now LIVE for Year 13! Returning families should be aware that registration fees go up in July and then again in August, so register EARLY to get the best pricing! Questions? Check out our updated Payment Policies.
We can't wait to get shining again in Year 13, and it all starts with Shakespeare in the Skate Park. Just added - "The Unlikely Strummers" band will be joining the festivities, as well as The Nerdy Baker! Save the Date and Spread the Word to join us with your friends and family in the park.
- May 26
- 1 min read
Our now-annual tradition is back! We're kicking off Summer with a 70s retro version of "Much Ado About Nothing" in Attleboro's Balfour Park - FREE for the entire community.
Working with our neighbors at the Attleboro Arts Museum, Attleboro Industrial Museum, the Attleboro Library, and more collaborators to be announced - this is more than a fantastic performance. It's a festival! Featuring scenes from Roundabout Productions' "As You Like It" and our incredible Shakespeare Kids with their own 10-minute Shakespeare!
Our shows are filled with music and fun, and this festival is one the entire family will enjoy. Bring your picnics blankets, chairs, friends and family and enjoy an entertaining evening with community.
Interested in performing? Registration for our Shakespeare Camps are in early-bird pricing through June 1. After June 1, registration goes up by $25 and after June 15 there's an additional $25 added. Click the button below for details about the festival AND registration.
- May 19
- 2 min read
A night where we look back on what we've accomplished and look ahead to the bright future to come
It's time to Celebrate!
The Progress Show was originally designed as a way for our outreach teams (who spend the entire year performing for the broader community) to showcase to the illuminate community what they had done all year. Over the years it has grown into a celebration of ALL the accomplishments of the illuminate students, staff, and board members over the year.
Exciting performances that showcase illuminate
With performances from select classes (like our distinguished choirs) and our popular outreach teams (The Luminators, The Media Team and Salt+Light), it's a night full of entertainment.
Honoring our team
As we end another season, we think it's the best time to give our hardworking team the round of applause they haven't heard all year, from our teachers and staff to our interns, volunteers, and board members.
Celebrating our Graduates
The Progress Show has become the illuminate graduation night, and we give our seniors the standing ovation they have earned. Many have been part of illuminate since they were 6 or 7!
Looking ahead!
It is tradition for our Season of shows to be announced at The Progress Show AND for registration to open live in-person for this one night (before going live on June 1 to the public). We also open up Membership for the next year - a chance to link arms with us as we head into the next season.
Here's all the details:
WHEN: Thursday, May 29 @7pm (following the Annual Membership Meeting)
WHERE: Good News Bible Chapel, Attleboro
WHAT: expect a sweet+salty buffet and exciting DOOR PRIZES
Tickets to the Progress Show are $7 online and $10 at the door
It's a night you don't want to miss! Illuminate community - if you'd like to help out or bring something to share at the sweet+salty buffet, send us a message. Volunteers get a free ticket!
Here's to taking a minute to look back... and look ahead. Together.