Starlight Stars

Starlight Stars

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. Stars create a musical theatre medley that they perform at Starlight prior to select Broadway performances and while representing Starlight at multiple community events. Company members receive access to master classes and industry workshops.

For more information, contact education@kcstarlight.com.

The program’s activities take place throughout the summer. Stars create a musical theatre medley that they perform at Starlight prior to select Broadway performances and while representing Starlight at multiple community events. Company members receive access to master classes and industry workshops. Students interested in participating must audition for the program. Audition information can be found in the Audition section.

Download the Program Overview for the complete schedule.

COST
For those selected, the cost of the Starlight Stars is $400.

Two full scholarships will be available for the program based on financial need. The scholarship application is available upon request. To receive a scholarship, the student must audition and be cast in the troupe. The application deadline is May 9. Additionally, a payment plan can be set up.

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, The Nerman Family Foundation, and Starlight’s community engagement program benefactors.

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