Performing arts for all! This award winning performing arts academy has something for everyone, because the arts are for everyone!
🎭Theatre, music, dance & art for everyone in Tallahassee! 🎶 A welcoming nonprofit with private lessons, camps, classes & shows that let every star shine. ✨ Private lessons and group classes in voice, piano, guitar, acting, dance, art, stagecraft, & more Making Light Productions is a non-profit organization that provides an inclusive performing arts education for children, teens, and adults of all
abilities. Founded by Mandi Broadfoot and Juliet Yaques, both mothers of children with autism, Making Light is based in Tallahassee, Florida and offers a range of lessons in musical theater, dance, visual art, and instruments. Making Light's inclusive teams have a track record of EXCELLENCE:
2022 Broadway Cup - Best Musical Theatre School
2020, 2022 Best Broadway Production
2022 Best Song and Dance Group
2019, 2020, 2022 Best Broadway Vocal Group
In the past six years, our students have been named Best Overall Vocalist and Best Overall Actor multiple times, at both regional and national levels!
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✨ Audience Accolades ✨
Seeing our work resonate with our audience is the greatest reward. Thank you to everyone who came out to support MT5 Urinetown You play a huge role in helping our students grow, dream, and perform with confidence.
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☄️ A musical theatre camp for students who love dramatic stories, emotional songs, and end-of-the-world energy.
Perfect for imaginative students who enjoy storytelling, music, and collaborative creativity in a smaller, supportive environment.
July 20–31 https://www.makinglightproductions.org/mtcamps
06/03/2026
💀 A musical theatre camp for students who love spooky stories, big characters, and a little theatrical chaos.
Great for creative students, horror fans, and performers who thrive in smaller groups.
July 6–17 https://www.makinglightproductions.org/mtcamps
06/02/2026
🚀 A sci-fi inspired musical theatre camp for imaginative students who love futuristic worlds and storytelling.
Especially great for creative kids still building confidence.
June 15–19 https://www.makinglightproductions.org/mtcamps
06/01/2026
More photos from Freaky Friday One Act Edition at Making Light Productions!
Tickets are still available for next weekend’s performances, and we would love to see you there.
Friday, June 5 | 7 PM
Saturday, June 6 | 7 PM
Sunday, June 7 | 2 PM
🩸 A musical theatre camp for students who love spooky stories, creepy characters, and dramatic songs.
Great for creative students, horror fans, and performers who thrive in smaller groups.
June 1–12 https://www.makinglightproductions.org/mtcamps
05/31/2026
A few photos from “Oh, Biology” in Freaky Friday One Act Edition at Making Light Productions!
We still have a few tickets available for today’s sensory-friendly performance at 2 PM, and tickets are also available for next weekend’s shows.
Upcoming performances:
Sunday, May 31 | 2 PM — Sensory-friendly performance
Friday, June 5 | 7 PM
Saturday, June 6 | 7 PM
Sunday, June 7 | 2 PM — Closing show celebration
Stitch, style, and create this summer at MLP’s Summer Sewing Workshop!
Students will learn hands-on sewing skills, boost creativity, and build confidence as they bring their own designs to life—while parents enjoy seeing their child grow, create, and shine! 💛
🎭 Get Ready for Laughs, Music, and a little bit of Magic! 🎭
Freaky Friday: The Musical, One Act Edition hits the stage May 29–31! 💛
Get ready for a heartwarming, hilarious, and totally relatable musical adventure filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable performances from our incredible MLP cast! 🌟
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come experience the magic with us!
📅 Show Dates & Times:
• May 29 at 7:00 PM
• May 30 at 7:00 PM
• May 31 at 2:00 PM (Sensory Friendly Performance)