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Our TYA Cast performed for the City of Gainesville Parks and Recreation Summer Campers. Putting the “PLAY” in play.

EXCITED for our youth. ATLANTA BOUND.

ATLANTA BOUND! Star youth take to the MainStage at the historic Atlanta Black Theatre Festival with their award winning performance of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Jr. They are taking the nation’s stages by storm. Soon international. Invited to SOUTH AFRICAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE 2025 in Cape Town. So proud of the work.
In the meantime, stateside. Tickets go on sale for Atlanta June 1st. Check out the trailer of all of the fantastic shows.

2024 Atlanta Black Theatre Festival Check out the 2024 Atlanta Black Theatre Festival Main Stage Line-up!Friday, August 30th8 pm: Lyrics by Winston WilsonSaturday, August 3112pm: Once on this I...

ONE DAY ONLY AUDITIONS!!!!!

SUMMER : The Donna Summer Musical

WHEN: Saturday, June 1, 2024 @ 1:00pm-3:00pm

WHAT: Prepare 32 bars of a song in the 70s Disco or 80s Pop Genre.

We are looking for more to join our cast for SUMMER- there are singing and non-singing roles for this show!

If you cannot attend in person, please send in a videoed audition to: [email protected]

SHOW DATES: September 6 - 22, 2024

THE STORY: She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. Spend the night with Donna in her electrifying universe.

CHARACTER/ROLES AVAILABLE:

Duckling Donna/Mimi Sudano�Female�Donna Summer as a pre-teen, trying to find her voice amid a large Boston family. She has gumption, and yet is also fragile. Also plays Mimi, Donna's oldest daughter.

Disco Donna�Female�Donna Summer in her late teens and 20s, riding the wave of her skyrocketing career from Boston to Germany, to the discotheques of Los Angeles and Manhattan. She is charismatic and strong as she navigates this world for the first time.

Diva Donna/Mary Gaines�Female�Donna Summer in her 50s at the pinnacle of her career. She is warm and wise. She has lived a life and is our emcee for the evening. Also plays Mary Gaines, Donna's mother.

Adult Mary Ellen�Female�Much like her younger counterpart, she supports Donna when her sister needs her most.

Neil Bogart/Gunter�Male�A dual-cast role. As Neil: The head of Casablanca Records and Donna's mentor. Works hard and parties harder. Late 30s. As Gunther: Donna's German boyfriend. Handsome and charming, but with a darker edge. 30s.

Adult Dara�Female�Compassionate. Helps Donna during one of her darkest times.

Andrew Gaines�Male�Donna's father. Ex-military. Has stern exterior but loves his children more than anything. 40s.

Joyce Bogart�Female�Neil Bogart's business-savvy wife. One of Donna's few friends in the industry.

Bruce Sudano�Male�Bass player for Brooklyn Dreams and Donna's eventual husband. Steadfast, supportive, bright and witty. Late 30s/early 40s.

Ensemble�Giorgio Moroder�Dara/Amanda Sudano�Brian/Detective�Bob/Helmuth�Maid/Michael�Pastor/Norm Brokaw�Mary Ellen/Brooklyn Sudano�Pete Bellotte

SUMMER - Donna Summer Musical
CHARACTER/ROLES AVAILABLE:

DUCKLING DONNA/MIMI SUDANO: Female
Donna Summer as a pre-teen, trying to find her voice amid a large Boston family. She has gumption, and yet is also fragile. Also plays Mimi, Donna's oldest daughter.

DISCO DONNA: Female
Donna Summer in her late teens and 20s, riding the wave of her skyrocketing career from Boston to Germany, to the discotheques of Los Angeles and Manhattan. She is charismatic and strong as she navigates this world for the first time.

DIVA DONNA/MARY GAINES: Female
Donna Summer in her 50s at the pinnacle of her career. She is warm and wise. She has lived a life and is our emcee for the evening. Also plays Mary Gaines, Donna's mother.

ADULT MARY ELLEN: Female
Much like her younger counterpart, she supports Donna when her sister needs her most.

NEIL BOGART/GUNTER: Male
A dual-cast role. As Neil: The head of Casablanca Records and Donna's mentor. Works hard and parties harder. Late 30s. As Gunther: Donna's German boyfriend. Handsome and charming, but with a darker edge. 30s.

ADULT DARA: Female
Compassionate. Helps Donna during one of her darkest times.

ANDREW GAINES: Male
Donna's father. Ex-military. Has stern exterior but loves his children more than anything. 40s.

JOYCE BOGART: Female
Neil Bogart's business-savvy wife. One of Donna's few friends in the industry.

BRUCE SUDANO: Male
Bass player for Brooklyn Dreams and Donna's eventual husband. Steadfast, supportive, bright and witty. Late 30s/early 40s.

ENSEMBLE:
Dara/Amanda Sudano(Teen)
Mary Ellen/Brooklyn Sudano(Teen)
Giorgio Moroder
Brian/Detective
Bob/Helmuth
Maid/Michael
Pastor/Norm Brokaw
Pete Bellotte

Star Youth are ready to perform Once on This Island at the Thomas Center today! Stop by at 1 pm, outdoor stage. Bring lawn chairs or sit in the concrete risers. Free, family- friendly and open to the public!

Get your tickets to this family drama, A RAISIN IN THE SUN.
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Put on your dancin’ shoes and warm up those vocal cords! We need you to audition for the Star Center production of SUMMER. Recently on Broadway and a National tour. Available roles listed in the audition notice.

Auditions - Summer: The Donna Summer Musical

SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical (Video Montage) Hear "She Works Hard For The Money," "Hot Stuff," "Last Dance, and more at . Learn more: http://thedonnasummermusical.com/

The classic award winning family drama, A RAISIN IN THE SUN by Lorraine Hansberry, opens Saturday, May 18th at Star Center Theatre. The Youngers ar welcoming you into their lives. Come take a seat. Get your tickets!
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS!

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Come be a part of the Sprit of Soul Ensemble Adult Cast for our Opening Show of the 25th Anniversary Season!

AUDITIONS: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical

WHEN: Saturday, May 18th: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Sunday, May 19th: 6:00pm-9:00pm (Call Backs as well)

WHAT: Prepare 32 bars of a song in the 70s Disco or 80s Pop Genre.

THE STORY: She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. Spend the night with Donna in her electrifying universe.

CHARACTER/ROLES AVAILABLE:

Duckling Donna/Mimi Sudano: Female�
Donna Summer as a pre-teen, trying to find her voice amid a large Boston family. She has gumption, and yet is also fragile. Also plays Mimi, Donna's oldest daughter.

Disco Donna: Female�
Donna Summer in her late teens and 20s, riding the wave of her skyrocketing career from Boston to Germany, to the discotheques of Los Angeles and Manhattan. She is charismatic and strong as she navigates this world for the first time.

Diva Donna/Mary Gaines: Female�
Donna Summer in her 50s at the pinnacle of her career. She is warm and wise. She has lived a life and is our emcee for the evening. Also plays Mary Gaines, Donna's mother.

Adult Mary Ellen: Female�
Much like her younger counterpart, she supports Donna when her sister needs her most.

Neil Bogart/Gunter: Male�
A dual-cast role. As Neil: The head of Casablanca Records and Donna's mentor. Works hard and parties harder. Late 30s. As Gunther: Donna's German boyfriend. Handsome and charming, but with a darker edge. 30s.

Adult Dara: Female�
Compassionate. Helps Donna during one of her darkest times.

Andrew Gaines: Male�
Donna's father. Ex-military. Has stern exterior but loves his children more than anything. 40s.

Joyce Bogart: Female�
Neil Bogart's business-savvy wife. One of Donna's few friends in the industry.

Bruce Sudano: Male�
Bass player for Brooklyn Dreams and Donna's eventual husband. Steadfast, supportive, bright and witty. Late 30s/early 40s.

Ensemble:�Giorgio Moroder, Dara/Amanda Sudano(Teen) Brian/Detective�Bob/Helmuth�Maid/Michael�Pastor/Norm Brokaw�Mary Ellen/Brooklyn Sudano(Teen) �Pete Bellotte

It’s not too late.There’s still time. Every little bit helps to continue the mission. . Thank you to everyone who supported STAR through donations or just spreading the word.
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Immediate casting for the classic family drama A RAISIN IN THE SUN by Lorraine Hansberry. Show dates May 17-26.

CASTING THE ROLE:
BENEATHA: (Female, 19-25) – Walter Lee’s younger sister. She prides herself on being an intellectual, as she is the most educated member of the family. Wants to be a doctor She constantly questions Mama’s traditional values. Exploring her personal identity as an African-American woman.

Please send a headshot and bio/resume to [email protected]

TODAY IS THE DAY! Star Center Amazing Give

As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are thrilled to reflect on the incredible journey we've embarked upon at STAR. For a quarter of a century, we have been dedicated to enriching lives through the transformative power of theater and the arts. Now, as we look to the future, we are excited to share our vision for expanding our impact even further through the Arts.

Thank you for your continued support and belief in the POWER OF THE ARTS to change lives, ONE STORY AT A TIME.

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STAR 25th season is approaching. Share your skills and talents with us. Be a part of the celebration!

Early giving starts today! Keep our young artists shining in the spotlight.
Give to Star Center Youth Theatre.
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Do something amazing today - Early Giving is now OPEN! The giving platform is now live at www.theamazinggive.org — This means you can start donating to your favorite nonprofit to give them a boost heading into April 25. This also means if you’re a nonprofit to be certain your fundraising goals are set!!

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Please join us in congratulating Star Center Theatre's own Angela Terrell! Mrs. Terrell is an icon at Star Center, providing many opportunities for our youth to perform within the community and supporting the theater for many years. We are lucky to have her!

THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF MUSIC Presents:
SPRING AWARDS RECITAL Featuring Performances by: Winners of the Dorothy Reaves String Award, and Betsy Schnell Piano Award.

Angie Terrell will be honored as the FPM Musician of the Year.

April 14, 2024
2:00 PM
The Historic Thomas Center
Gainesville, Florida

FREE ADMISSION