March 4, 2025
Engage
As a nonprofit organization located in the heart of Swope Park, Starlight is proud to provide community engagement programming that reaches more than 30,000 Kansas Citians each year.
Through transformative education and training programs, innovative partnerships with community organizations, and essential free access initiatives, Starlight enriches the lives of participants and creates meaningful community connection.
Students
Starlight provides several educational training programs where young people can access professionals in the arts industry. Through scholarships, workshops, master classes, and internships, Starlight is proud to play a part in equipping the next generation of artists, technicians, and arts administrators.
Vincent Legacy Scholarship
Starlight proudly awards Vincent Legacy Scholarships to BIPOC middle school students throughout metropolitan Kansas City.
Tech Theatre Training
Tech Theatre Training is designed to equip Kanas City area high school students with the skills and training that can lead to a fruitful career in the theatre and entertainment industries.
Internships
Starlight’s Bob Rohlf Internship Program offers full-time, paid opportunities to work with industry professionals throughout our organization each summer.
Schools
School partnerships are an invaluable means of connecting students in our community with the transformative power of the arts. Together, Starlight and educational institutions across the greater Kansas City area combine resources to connect students to trajectory-changing programs.
Blue Star Awards
Starlight’s annual Blue Star Awards recognize achievement and excellence in musical theatre among Kansas City area high school students.
Performances for Schools and Young Audiences
Starlight is proud to present live performances for local students to attend during the school day as a field trip.
Organizations
Starlight forms hundreds of unique partnerships with organizations to support diverse communities through high-quality arts experiences. By offering free tickets to live events, activating our historic facility for community-building, and developing programming in partnership, Starlight seeks to build bridges and collaborate with local organizations.
Community Tickets
To keep arts accessible to all, Starlight proudly donates thousands of Broadway tickets to local charities each year.
Arts Bridge
Starlight’s Arts Bridge program leverages the power of the arts for community building in Kansas City.
Just Imagine
This travelling interactive theatre program reaches hundreds of children each year at schools, community centers, and other nonprofits serving families across Kansas City.
Ticket Donations
Starlight is proud to donate tickets to local nonprofits for fundraising events each year.
Great to see a creative organization and long-standing KC institution take community engagement seriously with mindfulness, respect and intentionality.”
Dr. Jacob Wagner UMKC Center for Neighborhoods
