Starlight Stars
Auditions take place each spring. Full details will be posted in advance of audition dates.
The Starlight Stars program is structured to develop and hone the skills of high school performers. Since 2003, this educational program has prepared company members to pursue arts careers, with alumni performing across the country and abroad. Selected students:
- Strengthen their resumes
- Perform at Starlight and throughout Kansas City
- Cultivate skills
- Network with industry professionals
- Gain experience in a variety of performance styles
- Are eligible to audition for Starlight productions
- Become part of the Starlight community
The program’s activities take place throughout the summer, with additional fall and winter opportunities. Company members receive access to master classes and industry-insider workshops.
For more information, contact education@kcstarlight.com.
The Starlight Stars and Starlight Stars of Tomorrow are generously supported by Jeannette and Jerome Cohen Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater KC and Howard & Rosalyn Jacobson Donor Advisory Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater KC.
Starlight is proud to welcome the students cast in the 2020 Starlight Stars:
Caylee Betts
Blue Springs South High School
Madelynn Darst
Platte County High School
Reese Dorsett
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Lilly Gerend
North Kansas City High School
Bryleigh Giffin
Oak Grove High School
Paige Gonzales
Truman High School
Guyon Grant
Olathe South High School
Emily Guldner
William Chrisman High School
Trinity Houts
Raytown South High School
Tahraji Milsap
Ewing Marion Kauffman School
Gabbie Petentler
Truman High School
Katy Sheehan
Park Hill South High School
Alana Shields
Olathe South High School
Breana Smith
Truman High School
Amanda Strickland
Brookfield High School
Moss Terrell
Pembroke Hill School
Mae Tuschman
Blue Valley North High School
Allison Weiner
Liberty High School
In this summer's virtual setting, the Starlight Stars are learning music and movement for a cabaret-style performance to be filmed at Starlight and distributed for online viewing by participants, their families and selected others. As the program continues into the fall and winter, we hope our Starlight Stars will be able to entertain audiences at selected holiday events citywide.
Starlight is proud to welcome the students cast in the 2020 Starlight Stars:
Caylee Betts
Blue Springs South High School
Madelynn Darst
Platte County High School
Reese Dorsett
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Lilly Gerend
North Kansas City High School
Bryleigh Giffin
Oak Grove High School
Paige Gonzales
Truman High School
Guyon Grant
Olathe South High School
Emily Guldner
William Chrisman High School
Trinity Houts
Raytown South High School
Tahraji Milsap
Ewing Marion Kauffman School
Gabbie Petentler
Truman High School
Katy Sheehan
Park Hill South High School
Alana Shields
Olathe South High School
Breana Smith
Truman High School
Amanda Strickland
Brookfield High School
Moss Terrell
Pembroke Hill School
Mae Tuschman
Blue Valley North High School
Allison Weiner
Liberty High School
In this summer's virtual setting, the Starlight Stars are learning music and movement for a cabaret-style performance to be filmed at Starlight and distributed for online viewing by participants, their families and selected others. As the program continues into the fall and winter, we hope our Starlight Stars will be able to entertain audiences at selected holiday events citywide.