The Starlight Stars of Tomorrow program is designed to help middle school students build a foundation of performance skills. Through training, performance opportunities and master classes, students learn about the art of musical theatre.
Selected students:
Meet peers who share a passion for performing
Learn the theatre process (from auditions to performing)
Are eligible to audition for Starlight productions
Become part of the Starlight community
Company members receive access to master classes.
Auditions
Students in the Kansas City metro area in grades 5 through 7 during the 2019-2020 school year may audition. Auditions must be submitted online (instructions listed under the Auditions tab on our webpage) by Friday, May 22.
Rehearsals
Initial Virtual Rehearsal Dates:
Saturday, June 13 – 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mandatory Parent/Guardian Meeting
Monday - Friday, June 15 – 19
Continuing Rehearsal Dates:
Starlight Stars of Tomorrow performance elements As part of the program, the Starlight Stars of Tomorrow will help to create a group performance that is suited to our online method of instruction. This cabaret approach to material will allow students to work on large- and small-group elements online. Then, when we are able to bring students to Starlight, the elements will be staged and refined in-person. The performance piece will be recorded so Stars of Tomorrow can share their work with friends and families.
Additional training opportunities Master classes with cast members from Starlight’s Broadway season will be scheduled throughout the summer. The days/times of the below sessions are yet to be finalized with the tours, but below is our requested schedule.
Stars of Tomorrow will also have the opportunity to participate in virtual master classes with local industry professionals. Dates, times and requirements for each session will be sent at a later date. Participation in these training opportunities is optional.
Optional performance opportunities
Starlight Theatre Gala:
The Starlight Stars of Tomorrow may be invited to perform as part of Starlight’s Gala on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Their participation will be dependent upon final event needs. Participation will be optional, with students being notified as early as possible. Rehearsal details will be finalized closer to the event and communicated prior to asking for a commitment.
Holiday Medley Performances:
Members of the Starlight Stars and Starlight Stars of Tomorrow will have the option to participate in November/December holiday performances (6 to 8 anticipated). Participants will be required to “opt in” by Tuesday, September 1. A 15-minute holiday medley will be performed throughout Kansas City (gathering size permitted) at venues like Union Station, Worlds of Fun and Crown Center. For those participants not opting in, the “holiday medley” rehearsals listed on this document will not be required.
Holiday medley rehearsals are:
Scholarship application available upon request.