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The premise of Starlight Theatre has always been to provide a creative outlet for both students and the community. Starlight is a place where people work together to provide a positive, affordable, and accessible cultural activity showcasing the beautiful setting and amazing talent that the community possesses.

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Starlight 2023 – Our Season Forward!

Graphic with logos for the 2023 Starlight Season featuring Footloose, In the Heights, Oliver, Cinderella, and Stinky Cheese Man

This year's shows include: 

  • Footloose the Musical: June 7-10 & July 12-16
  • In the Heights: June 14-17 & July 19-23
  • Oliver!: June 21-24 & July 26-30
  • Rodger's & Hammerstein's Cinderella: June 28 – July 1 & August 2-6
  • The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales: August 10-12 

Season & Single Ticket Sales

  • Season tickets are now available!
  • Single tickets for the summer season go on sale this spring:
    • Friends of Starlight Presale: March 28, 2023
    • Season Ticket Holders Presale: April 4, 2023
    • Public Tickets On Sale: April 11, 2023

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Camp Supernova

Led by RVC Starlight Theatre teaching artists, Camp Supernova is a one-week summer theater camp that will guide students through the process of creating theatre. From singing, acting, and dancing, students will learn new techniques, gain confidence in expressing ideas, and build on existing strengths and abilities.

Registration Information

Registration fees include camp tuition, t-shirt, book bag, and one free ticket to the Starlittle production of The Stinky Cheeseman. Fees are non-refundable and must be paid in full. 
  • Early Bird registration fee is $125, due April 30, 2023.
  • Standard registration fee is $150, due by May 26, 2023.

Starlight maintains a strong commitment to making our camp available to all students, regardless of their financial situation. If you would like to discuss financial assistance, please call (815) 921-2167. 

Camp Information

About the Camp
  • This camp is for students entering grades 6-8 this fall. 
  • The camp will run July 10-14, 2023 from 1-5 p.m.

Campers will explore dramatic play, singing, and choreography to teach and enhance musical theater performance, building confidence, experience, and friendships. Excerpts may include, but are not limited to Legally Blonde, Little Shop of Horrors, Into the Woods, Hairspray, and more!

At the end of the camp, there will be a theatrical presentation, led by the campers, to showcase musical excerpts to their friends and family.

Register & Pay for Musical Theatre Camp

 

About the Camp
  • This camp is for students entering grades 3-5 this fall. 
  • The camp will run July 17-21, 2023 from 1-5 p.m.

Campers will explore theatre games, improvisation, dramatic play, creative design, and visual art techniques involved in creating a production. They will also experience what it's like to be a prop creator as they design a prop to be used in the 2023 Starlittle production of The Stinky Cheeseman!

At the end of the camp, the campers will lead a theatrical presentation to showcase scenes, dance, and technical design to their friends and family.

Register & Pay for All Things Theatre Camp

 

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Study Theater at RVC

We offer more than 15 transferable introductory theater courses taught by distinguished educators.

Starlight Shakes Shakespeare Auditions

Audition

Be a part of the magic of Starlight! Learn more about the audition process for future shows.

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Volunteer

You can be part of the Starlight magic without being on stage. We're always looking for volunteers. Not a bad way to spend some summer nights!