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Applications Are Open for 2025 Internships College students can learn the ins and outs of what it takes to bring live Broadway musicals, popular concerts, and arts education programming to Kansas City audiences through a summer internship at Starlight Theatre. The students selected for Starlight summer internships gain hands-on, real-world experience as they work alongside … Continued
Apply for a 2024 Starlight Summer Internship Theatre has the power to change lives. Whether it’s a musical that lingers long after the curtain closes or it’s a comedy that keeps you laughing for years. Another way is through Starlight’s Bob Rohlf Summer Internship program. Applications are now available online for college students seeking a … Continued
Starlight is proud to offer its Bob Rohlf interns a variety of professional development opportunities throughout their internship experience. Some of these events and opportunities include networking events, industry informational sessions, and volunteer opportunities with Young Friends of Starlight. In July, Starlight’s interns attended a networking event with GenKC, called Grow to GenKC: Why Kansas … Continued
Did you know? Starlight offers paid summer internships throughout a number of departments at our nonprofit theatre. Since 1984, the Bob Rohlf Internship program has provided college students with the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of what it takes to bring live Broadway musicals, popular concerts and education programming to Kansas City audiences. … Continued
Do you know of a college student looking to gain hands-on experience in the theatre industry next summer? Look no further than Starlight! Since 1984, Starlight has provided paid summer internships in a number of departments, ranging from accounting to graphic design, landscaping/grounds, operations and more. Starlight’s interns are an integral part of the historic … Continued
This past August, 10 college students completed summer-long training at Starlight through the Bob Rohlf Internships Program. These students participated in full-time, paid internship opportunities focused in departments including accounting, community engagement, donor relations, information systems, marketing/sales, multimedia, operations, production management and PR/communications. The students gained hands-on, real-world experience as they learned about roles in nonprofit arts administration and contributed to Starlight’s daily success, learning alongside … Continued
On this week’s episode, Starlight is accepting 2021 internship applications, The Great Gatsby Musical will stream from London, and a new platform allows Broadway fans to connect with stars. Apply for the Bob Rohlf Internship Today
Starlight’s Bob Rohlf Internship program is back for the summer of 2021! Applications are now available online for college students seeking a paid internship experience filled with hands-on opportunities. Starlight interns contribute to the success of the theatre’s Broadway shows, concerts and community engagement programs. Bob Rohlf Interns have the opportunity to work closely with … Continued
Starlight’s Bob Rohlf Internship program provides real-world experience in the entertainment industry, networking opportunities with other young professionals and chances to learn from a number of Kansas City institutions through lunch-and-learns, site visits and more. And—did you know—the program also encourages interns to give back to their community! In mid-July, several Starlight interns volunteered their … Continued
Our final Starlight Senior in the spotlight has been active in theatre at Shawnee Mission South throughout her high school years. She shared her passion for performing and creativity as a member of Starlight’s Blue Star Awards Student Council. ALEXA MORGAN New Graduate, Shawnee Mission South High School Blue Star Awards Student Council, 2019-20 … Continued
This week’s Starlight Senior spent many a long night at Starlight last summer, working numerous Broadway and concert events as an Operations intern. Now, newly graduated from MIZZOU, she has landed her dream first job and is ready to get started on this new chapter of life. MADISON O’DELL New Graduate, University of Missouri 2019 … Continued
This week’s Starlight Senior will graduate in December from Missouri State University. She served as a Creative Marketing intern in the summer of 2019 and looks forward to spending one more semester at school before joining the workforce full time. In the meantime, she’s focusing on developing her freelance business—Rachel Yaros Design. Check out her … Continued
This week’s featured Starlight Senior will soon graduate virtually from the UMKC Bloch School of Business. He excelled as a member of Starlight’s 2019 class of Bob Rohlf Interns, and now he is set to return this summer as a Starlight Operations intern. JACOB BORESOW Senior, University of Missouri-Kansas City 2019 Starlight Bob Rohlf Intern, … Continued
Each summer Starlight gets a boost of youthful energy and creative thinking when our newest class of Bob Rohlf Interns arrives. Some of our awesome summer 2019 interns aren’t concluding their college careers quite as they expected, but they’re making the best of a tough situation. We proudly give them a virtual round of applause, … Continued
Calling all college students! Apply today to be a Starlight intern! Starlight’s Bob Rohlf Internship Program is now accepting applications for summer 2020 internships. The program gives students the opportunity to work with professionals throughout Starlight’s nonprofit organization in fields like operations, marketing, education and accounting. Students selected for internships will gain firsthand, real-world experience … Continued
Calling all college students! Do you want hands-on experience in the live entertainment world? Starlight Theatre is now offering a paid spring internship in our marketing department to support our 2020 Starlight Indoors and Broadway seasons. As a Starlight marketing communications intern, you’ll play a large part in the day-to-day tasks at a professional theatre, … Continued
The Starlight Theatre staff came together to celebrate the 4th of July last week at an all-staff picnic. Employees enjoyed food, a raffle, and each other’s company to kick off the holiday. Dessert was provided by seven Starlight interns, who participated in the newly revived “Intern Bake-Off Competition.” Staff members picked their top choices and … Continued
The 2019 Bob Rohlf Internship Program is well under way with 12 college students joining the Starlight team from schools across the United States. Starlight interns work in all departments at the historic venue—from operations and production, to marketing, education and sales, the students are hands-on throughout the summer, learning what it takes to make … Continued
Starlight Theatre recently welcomed back former students of the Bob Rohlf Internship Program for its first-ever Intern Alumni Reception. Many interns from throughout the years attended—including one from Starlight’s very first class of interns in 1984! With more than 40 people in attendance on March 20, intern alumni mingled with one another, as well as … Continued
Hey college students! Starlight is hitting the road and coming to a career or internship fair near you. We’re looking for 15 smart, creative and hard-working college students to work as paid interns throughout our theatre’s 2019 summer Broadway and concert seasons. Learn more by stopping by our table at these upcoming career fairs: February … Continued
On this week’s episode, Starlight is accepting applications for our summer internship program, Mary Poppins returns opens in cinemas, Waitress welcomes Sara Bareilles back to the cast, and Hadestown has found its Broadway home. Calling all college students! Starlight Theatre is looking for smart, creative and hard-working interns for our Bob Rohlf Internship Program during the summer of 2019. … Continued
Calling all college students! Apply today to be a Starlight Intern! Application materials are now available for Starlight’s 2019 Bob Rohlf Internship program. We’re looking for 15 smart, creative and hard-working college students to work as paid interns throughout our theatre’s 2019 summer Broadway and concert seasons! We offer numerous paid internships in many departments, … Continued
As summer draws to a close, we say goodbye to the college students from the 2018 Bob Rohlf Internship Program, who joined our team to experience and assist with many aspects of Starlight Theatre’s busy summer season. A total of 15 interns worked closely with Starlight leadership and staff in accounting, development/fundraising, education, group sales, … Continued
The deadline to apply for a paid summer internship at Starlight Theatre is nearing. College students interested in learning about the inner workings of a professional theatre should apply by Feb. 26. In 2018, Starlight’s Bob Rohlf Internship Program will offer a total of 15 summer internships in the areas of accounting, development/fundraising, education, facilities, … Continued
A summer spent as an intern at Starlight Theatre is packed with learning, real-world experience, new friendships and, of course, live theatre, concerts and associated events. Hiring managers across all departments at Starlight are now accepting applications from motivated, hard-working and creative college students who want to spend summer 2018 experiencing and assisting with the … Continued