December 4, 2025
Engage
Starlight’s community engagement programs connect Starlight and live theatre experiences to more than 30,000 Kansas Citians each year.
Students
Starlight is committed to providing educational training programs that connect students with professionals in the arts industry.
Vincent Legacy Scholarship
Starlight awards scholarships to BIPOC middle school students across the Kansas City metro, supporting their growth and development in the arts.
Tech Theatre Training
This program prepares Kansas City metro high school students with the skills and experience needed to pursue careers in theatre and entertainment.
Internships
Starlight’s summer internship program offers full-time, paid opportunities to work and learn alongside industry professionals.
Schools
Starlight and educational institutions work together to connect students in our community with the transformative power of the arts.
Blue Star Awards
Starlight’s annual Blue Star Awards program recognizes achievement and excellence in musical theatre among Kansas City area high school students.
Performances for Schools and Young Audiences
Starlight offers no-cost, daytime performances to local elementary school partners that spark a lifelong love of the arts.
Disney Musicals in Schools
The Disney Musicals in Schools program facilitates elementary schools in developing musical theatre programs that foster creativity and collaboration.
Organizations
Starlight partners with hundreds of organizations to support and celebrate Kansas City’s diverse communities through shared arts experiences.
Community Tickets
Starlight provides thousands of tickets to local nonprofits and neighborhood associations at no cost each year.
Arts Bridge
Arts Bridge fosters cultural celebration, learning, dialogue, artistic exploration, and civic engagement through partnerships with community organizations.
Just Imagine
This traveling, interactive arts program brings the magic of theatre to schools, nonprofits, and social service agencies across the Kansas City metro.
Ticket Donations
Starlight donates hundreds of tickets annually for fundraising events to support local nonprofits and schools.
Starlight’s community engagement programs connect Starlight and live theatre experiences to more than 30,000 Kansas Citians 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
