CTL's Ray of Light Awards

05/29/2026

18th Annual Ray of Light Awards Participating School Districts

05/28/2026

05/24/2026

Congratulations to all of our winners, nominees, medalists, and commendation recipients recognized at the 18th Annual Ray of Light Awards! Your talent, dedication, creativity, and passion lit up stages across our region this season, and it was an honor to celebrate your achievements today.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible sponsors, supporters, adjudicators, volunteers, educators, directors, parents, and community partners who make this program possible year after year. Your investment in young artists truly makes a difference.

05/21/2026

✨ The wait is over—Ray of Light Awards Weekend is here! ✨

As students, educators, directors, designers, technicians, musicians, families, and volunteers from across our region gather to celebrate another incredible year of high school theatre, we want to take a moment to recognize these schools for their outstanding achievements behind the scenes.

From breathtaking costumes and imaginative scenic elements to impactful lighting and sound design, these commendations honor the creativity, craftsmanship, and dedication that help transform productions into unforgettable experiences.

Congratulations to all of our Commendation Recipients and thank you for helping raise the bar for high school theatre throughout our region. We can't wait to celebrate with all of you this weekend at the 18th Annual Ray of Light Awards! 🎭🏆

05/21/2026

Don't miss your chance to see some of the nominated students in our Nominee Showcase! Friday, May 22nd at CTL! Help us kick off the Ray of Light weekend!
Featuring: Emma Rathjen, Sutton Blauser, Grace Barkauskas, Caroline Decker, Sarah Long, Elyse Spahr, Lillian Blauser, Savanna Farley, Julius Zerbe, Connor Kleckner, Mavrick Rolon, Camren Reitenbach, Antonio Charriez, Kathryn Farrall, Becca Winter, Sofia Trego, Delaney Bottorf, Alice Ravert, Kristen Dinges, Rose Hoover, Alasia Gaines, Collin Santore, Logan Halczak, Samuel Keebler, Lana Perry, Anthony Dozier, Christian Berwanger, Kieran Balliet, Trenton Zechman, Elijah Burger, Elias Francisus, Rudy Apfelbaum, Hannah Bastian, Morgan Hersh, and Landon Stetts!

Tickets can be purchased here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35039/production/1276097...

05/18/2026

Our podium is going to look so good! Thanks to Heidi at The Petal Parcel!

05/17/2026

Do you have your tickets yet?? The 18th Annual Ray of Light Awards are just six days away!!
Tickets at CAClive.com!

05/15/2026

Thanks to our friends at Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble!

05/15/2026

Huge shout out to our Reception Sponsor Eat and Run Catering and Restaurant who is back again this year! Their support as our Reception Sponsor helps feed the over 600 students who are attending the ceremony!

05/13/2026

Thank you to another award sponsor!!
Want to sponsor an award this year? Email [email protected] for more information!