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On May 2, 2019, high school theatre students and instructors across metropolitan Kansas City and in neighboring communities received the good news that they had received nominations for Starlight Theatre's Blue Star Awards. Starlight representatives personally delivered 176 nominations to 48 area high schools. On Thursday, May 23, the Blue Star Award winners will be announced … Continued
Late last month, four professional actors, including Starlight Theatre’s education and outreach manager, Andy Pierce, brought smiles and inspiration to children, parents and staff at Children’s Mercy Hospital with Just Imagine, an interactive theatre program. Four actors lead each performance, bringing with them props and specially designed costumes to take children on a fun, fast-paced … 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
High school students and teachers across the metro have been working hard to prepare and present many outstanding musicals throughout the 2018-19 school year. This year, Starlight Theatre is excited to announce that the Blue Star Awards ceremony will recognize more student accomplishments than ever before. In the Blue Star Awards’ 17th year, the number … Continued
On this week's episode of Talkin' With Taylor, Taylor sits down with long-time Starlight Theatre supporter Greg Reid. Fourteen years ago Greg and his wife Rebecca founded the Vincent Legacy Scholarship program, which provides scholarships to ethnically diverse middle school students to pursue training in the performing arts. Find out more about how Greg first … Continued
Do you know a Kansas City-metro teen or tween who is interested in learning more about musical theatre and performance? Starlight encourages area students to mark their calendars for late March auditions to join Starlight STARS or Starlight STARS of Tomorrow – two unique summer performance troupes. Starlight STARS of Tomorrow is tailored for middle school … Continued
With country, alternative, pop and even a little “shock rock,” there’s something for everyone at Starlight as part of our 2019 Capitol Federal Concert Series this summer. We’ve announced sixteen concerts so far, including four announced earlier this month. Mark your calendars – tickets go on sale soon! Dierks Bentley – tickets on sale March 8 … 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
We asked Vincent Legacy Scholars to share their recent accomplishments and here’s what we learned: ANSONIA SERRANO 2011 Scholar After completing two years of college at the University of Central Missouri, Ansonia Serrano and her family moved back to their original hometown of Orlando, Fla., in 2018. She decided to take a break from school … Continued
For the 14th straight year, Starlight Theatre will award $2,500 performing arts scholarships to ethnically diverse middle school students across the metro. Qualified Kansas City students in grades 6, 7 and 8 are invited to apply by Friday, March 29, for a Vincent Legacy Scholarship. Longtime Starlight supporters and community leaders Greg and Rebecca Reid … Continued
In January, Starlight’s education and outreach team members donated 740 brand-new youth T-shirts and sweatshirts to the children served by Operation Breakthrough. They also delivered 325 T-shirts to counselors’ offices at eight schools in the Kansas City, Kan., school district and more than 150 shirts to the Raytown, Mo., School District central office. With its … Continued
On Friday, Dec. 28, current and former Vincent Legacy Scholars, their families and guests, scholarship founders Greg and Rebecca Reid and Starlight leadership reunited to celebrate the scholars’ accomplishments in a beautiful holiday setting. With a catered dinner, scholar updates and performances, games and activities, it was a night to remember for former and current … 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
Starlight Theatre is ready to ring in the holidays with the 2018 Starlight STARS of Tomorrow middle school performance troupe. The cast of 13 students from across the metro began rehearsals Oct. 26-27, learning a medley of seven upbeat holiday songs and associated choreography. Local teaching artists Christina Burton (choreographer) and Brad Foster (music director) … Continued
The Vincent Legacy Scholarship family now includes 36 young men and women who are making an impact on their families, schools and communities. In each issue of this newsletter, we share news about scholar accomplishments and upcoming events. Congratulations to all of our scholars on their successes! DESTANE JACKSON 2013 Scholar Destane Jackson shared her … Continued
The Starlight STARS celebrated the end of another successful season in late October, wrapping up with a final master class and pizza party with program donors Howard and Ro Jacobson in attendance. The members of this high school performance troupe were eager to share highlights of their involvement in the program. Many mentioned how the … Continued
Starlight Theatre patrons attending the July 28 performance of Hairspray had something to cheer about before the show even began. They were the first to publicly welcome the four newest Vincent Legacy Scholars – Erica Brown, Natalia Castaneda, James Hawkins and Tahraji Milsap – to the Starlight stage. The new scholars, who are now busy pursuing performing … Continued
The first-ever Blue Star Awards Student Council held its first of five meetings during the 2018-19 school year at Starlight Theatre on Oct. 28. Throughout the year, student council members will represent their peers and schools, with the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas as the program progresses. The goal is for the students … Continued
Students who participate in Starlight Theatre’s education and outreach programs took center stage Sept. 22 as they entertained more than 400 guests who gathered for Starlight’s 32nd Annual Benefit Gala. Among the 35 middle and high school students who sang and danced their way into the hearts of gala attendees were four Vincent Legacy Scholars. … Continued
There’s still time for qualifying high schools to join the 2018-19 Blue Star Awards! Kansas City area high schools that have previously participated in the Blue Star Awards have completed their registration processes, and now Starlight is opening up registrations to schools that are new to the program or whose participation may have lapsed. The … Continued
Do you know a student in grades 6 through 8 who loves to sing, dance and act? Encourage him or her to audition for Starlight STARS of Tomorrow—a musical theatre training and performance program for area youth! Members of Starlight STARS of Tomorrow receive training in acting, singing and dance, attend a master class with … Continued
The employees and volunteers of Starlight Theatre recently joined with their Swope Park neighbors – the employees of the Kansas City Zoo and KC Parks – to host a Dignity Drive in support of the Kansas City nonprofit organization Giving the Basics. During the two-week drive, those working for the three Swope Park entities were … 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
Starlight Theatre honored this year’s Vincent Legacy Scholarship winners—Erica Brown, Natalia Castaneda, James Hawkins and Tahraji Milsap—prior to July 28’s performance of Hairspray. The evening included dinner in Starlight’s Education Pavilion, a private backstage tour, and public recognition and presentation of the scholars on stage by Starlight president & CEO Rich Baker and director of outreach … Continued
With our 2018 Shawnee Mission Health Broadway Series soon coming to a close, there are only two more opportunities to see the Starlight STARS perform on our Spotlight Stage! Don’t miss the STARS’ final performances on Starlight’s Spotlight Stage (inside Gate 4) before Love Never Dies at 7 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 and … Continued
On this week’s episode of Talkin’ With Taylor, Taylor sits down with our Blue Star Award winners for Outstanding Actor and Actress in a Lead Role – Sam Aubuchon and Lauryn Hurley. The pair just arrived back from New York City, where they represented Starlight Theatre at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, a.k.a. the … Continued
We asked Vincent Legacy Scholars to share their recent accomplishments and here’s what we learned: NEW HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Congratulations to the following scholars who graduated from high school in May: Zachery Garner (2014 Scholar) graduated from J.C. Harmon High School in Kansas City, Kan. He will attend Columbia College Chicago where he intends to major … Continued
After a whirlwind week in the Big Apple full of intense rehearsals, a dazzling Broadway show and memorable sightseeing, Blue Star Award winners Lauryn Hurley and Sam Auchbuchon have returned to Kansas City following the 2018 Jimmy® Awards. Shortly after arriving in New York City on Monday, June 18, Hurley and Auchbuchon joined their fellow … Continued
Summer is in full swing and so are the Starlight STARS! Catch their performances this month on the Spotlight Stage at Starlight and throughout the metro. This year, 14 talented Kansas City students in grades 8 through 11 were selected to join the Starlight STARS. They receive intensive training in acting, singing and dance throughout … Continued
In years past, one would have to travel to New York City’s Minskoff Theatre to see theatre’s brightest young stars showcase their talents at the annual Jimmy® Awards. But this year you can witness all the dazzling performances, award presentations and acceptance speeches in the comfort of your own home! For the first time in … Continued