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In an effort to keep everyone safe in light of circumstances surrounding COVID-19, Starlight staff and leadership have made the decision to postpone Starlight’s Blue Star Awards Ceremony to Friday, July 31, 2020. Starlight recognizes the need, now more than ever, to celebrate the hard work and dedication that so many metro high school theatre students put into … Continued
It isn’t the end that students across Kansas City and around the nation envisioned for their senior years, but they are a resilient, optimistic and forward-looking group. That’s why we are proud to give a virtual standing ovation to some very special Starlight seniors. We start with a senior who has honed her talents on … Continued
At Starlight, there are many incredibly talented graduates of the class of 2020 who have been involved in numerous Starlight programs throughout their middle school, high school and college years. Whether it’s through Starlight’s Blue Star Awards, Starlight Stars, Vincent Legacy Scholarship or Bob Rohlf Internship programs, these students are some of the most driven … Continued
Starlight’s own Samuel Vincent Aubuchon, two-time Blue Star Award winner and former member of the Starlight Stars of Tomorrow, hopes to inspire creativity and celebrate new artists in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic—by hosting a nationwide “Living Room Songwriters Competition.” Open until April 8, interested songwriters of all genres and ages can submit a … Continued
Calling all nonprofits! Want to give your organization’s clients a taste of Broadway? With the Community Tickets program, Starlight is excited to donate to fellow Kansas City nonprofits free tickets for each of our Broadway shows. The deadline to apply for the 2020 AdventHealth Broadway Season is Friday, March 20. Giving back to the community … Continued
Do you know a Kansas City-metro teen or tween who is interested in growing their singing, dancing and acting skills? Starlight encourages area students to sign up to audition for Starlight’s summer performance troupes—the Starlight Stars and Starlight Stars of Tomorrow. Starlight Stars of Tomorrow is tailored for middle school students, while Starlight Stars serves high school performers. … Continued
Starlight is broadening its Blue Star Awards by adding new, noncompetitive aspects to the program in 2020, the first of which will be presented Monday, Feb. 10. Tony Award® nominated actress Laura Osnes headlines the evening event, “A Conversation with Laura Osnes,” and she’ll be joined by a panel of Kansas City theatre professionals. Presented … Continued
A wrap party in late January officially concluded the 2019 season for the Starlight Stars and Starlight Stars of Tomorrow performance troupes. Before they headed into their off-season, however, the participating middle and high school students cheered on two peers who were awarded $500 scholarships from Starlight and the programs’ donors. M’racle Bryant-Morgan, a sophomore … Continued
Grab your favorite gal pals and ask them, “Who’s bringing the cheesecake?” Then secure your seats to That Golden Girls Show! A Puppet Parody at Starlight Indoors, March 6-8 only, and get set for an evening of laughter, jazzercise, shoulder pads and more. Based on the hit NBC series that aired for seven seasons in the late … 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
When Starlight awards middle school youth a Vincent Legacy Scholarship, the students become more than just scholarship recipients. They become a part of the Starlight family with events to attend together. On Saturday, January 4, scholars, their families, Starlight leadership, board members and staff gathered for their annual holiday celebration at the Starlight campus in … Continued
Calling all high school students in grades 10-12! Enrollment is now open for “Theatre Industry Career Paths,” a brand-new educational offering from Starlight that provides students who aspire to work in the theatre industry an opportunity to explore the vast array of careers available—both on stage and off. The course is the first of its … Continued
Do you know an ethnically diverse student in grades 6-8 with a passion for the stage? Encourage that aspiring young performer to explore the opportunity to grow and refine his or her skills by applying for Starlight’s 2020 Vincent Legacy Scholarship! Each need-based $2,500 Vincent Legacy Scholarship provides assistance to qualified Kansas City metro middle … Continued
For those sticking around the Kansas City metro this holiday season, consider catching a performance at Worlds of Fun’s WinterFest! Many former Starlight Education students and two current Starlight employees are part of the fun. Keep an eye out at the following characters and performers: Cool Yule Tessa Hake (“Santa Tell Me” soloist), former Starlight … Continued
Starlight’s education and outreach department announces a partnership with the University of Missouri-Kansas City that will bring a new opportunity to Kansas City metro high school students. Later this month, students in grades 10 to 12 may enroll in Starlight’s “Theatre Industry Career Paths” course to earn one hour of college credit through UMKC. The … Continued
We are proud to share the following good news from several members of Starlight’s Vincent Legacy Scholarship family. Since 2006, Starlight has proudly awarded $97,500 in scholarships to 40 ethnically diverse Kansas City area middle school students to fund their training in the performing arts. A big round of applause for the three Vincent Legacy Scholars who … Continued
When students are awarded Vincent Legacy Scholarships, they receive funds to apply toward professional training in the performing arts. They also receive opportunities to build and share their skills at Starlight and, perhaps equally important, they and their families become part of a larger Vincent Legacy family that has been growing since the program’s inception … Continued
Starlight’s middle and high school performance troupes are getting into the holiday spirit! After a successful summer season performing musical theatre medleys before Starlight shows and throughout the metro, the Starlight STARS and STARS of Tomorrow will perform holiday medleys at a variety of community events this month and next. Save a date or two … Continued
Earlier this year, Starlight Theatre leaders, board members and staff surprised the newest Vincent Legacy Scholars in their middle school classrooms with the good news that they had been awarded $2,500 Vincent Legacy Scholarships. Parents, grandparents and siblings of the scholars were also invited to attend the surprise presentations in front of gatherings of each … Continued
School is back in session, and high school theatre students are already hard at work rehearsing their 2019-20 musicals. Registration closed Sept. 16, for the 2019-20 Blue Star Awards, and Starlight is proud to announce that 53 metro area high schools have applied to participate in this season’s awards program. Now in its 18th year, … 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 18th year of Starlight Theatre’s Blue Star Awards is officially under way! Modeled after Broadway’s Tony Awards, this program recognizes the accomplishments of high school musical theatre students across Kansas City. Knowing that many of these students plan to pursue careers in the performing arts after high school, Starlight now offers a variety of … Continued
In May, Starlight Theatre awarded four 2019 Vincent Legacy Scholarships to Kansas City middle school students with surprise presentations at their schools. Each student earned a $2,500 scholarship and, at the Sunday, Aug. 4, performance of A Bronx Tale, those talented students were honored on stage in front of Starlight’s Broadway audience. Prior to the on-stage … 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
The National High School Musical Theatre Awards (NHSMTA), a.k.a. The Jimmy Awards, is an annual event that celebrates the top talent from high schools across the country. Hosted by Tony Award-winner Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen), the 2019 ceremony took place at New York City’s Minskoff Theatre on Monday, June 24, following a week of … Continued
On Thursday, May 23, Starlight announced the 17th Annual Blue Star Awards winners in a Tony Awards®-inspired ceremony under the stars, recognizing achievement and excellence in high school musical theatre. Metro students, parents and instructors arrived dressed to the nines to walk the red carpet before taking their seats for the main event, where Kansas … Continued
The red carpet was rolled out, the seats were filled, and the stage was brimming with song and dance as Starlight Theatre recognized high achievers in Kansas City high school musical theatre at the annual Blue Star Awards Ceremony on May 23. Modeled after Broadway’s Tony Awards®, Starlight’s Blue Star Awards celebrate the talented students and … Continued
Earlier this year, Starlight Theatre held auditions for the Starlight STARS and Starlight STARS of Tomorrow, two student performance troupes that perform at Starlight and throughout the community each summer. The Starlight STARS program engages high school students and is structured to develop and hone the skills of company members to pursue performance arts careers. The Starlight STARS of Tomorrow program is tailored to younger students and is focused … Continued
In late May, right before school let out for summer, Starlight Theatre leaders, board members and staff surprised the newest Vincent Legacy Scholars in their classrooms with the good news that they had been awarded $2,500 Vincent Legacy Scholarships. Parents, grandparents and siblings of the scholars were also invited to attend the surprise presentations in … Continued