STARS ON STAGE
A performance and learning opportunity for students with developmental disabilities
Stars on Stage is a program using theatre as a way to collaborate in mixed-ability groups, acting as a bridge between children with special needs and others in their peer group to put on a fully staged theatre production. Everyone deserves access to the arts. We work to provide an environment that enables students with developmental disabilities and student peers to work together to develop trust and friendships. Together we create a community, brought together via the arts, to foster a culture of acceptance that lasts a lifetime
We’re keeping our sixth season show under wraps for just a little longer. In the meantime, mark your calendars for February 5-6 at 6:30 p.m. and February 7 at 2:00 p.m., and get ready to watch our Stars shine!
Participants:
Star Artists with Disabilities
Students with disabilities in grades 5-12. The Artist must be a current BAPS student. There are no restrictions based on the level of cognitive ability, restriction of mobility, or lack of communication skills. Artists and their paired mentors need only a desire for artistic expression and a commitment to exploring their creative abilities.
Star Peers
We are looking for peers in grades 5-12 who are dedicated youth without disabilities and committed to learning and helping through collaboration. Star Peers learn the Star Artist’s lines, music, and choreography so they can assist throughout rehearsals and even onstage during productions. Star Peers will be costumed to mirror their Stars and will assist them as needed.
When do rehearsals start?
Star Peer Training - For the Star Peer Trainings. Peers will need to attend one of the two trainings offered below.
Sept. 21, 6 p.m. at Broken Arrow PAC
Sept. 22, 6 p.m. at Broken Arrow PAC
Rehearsals begin for everyone on Thursday, Oct 1st, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals are held 1–3 times a week for the first month, with additional rehearsal days added each month until February's performance. Rehearsals will be held at The Kirkland Theatre, 808 E College, or the Broken Arrow PAC, 701 S. Main.
Rehearsals will be one hour and thirty minutes long. We will spend the first 5-10 minutes doing warm-up dances, then move on to learning songs and dances for the show!
Please keep in mind that the schedule is always subject to change. Since it’s digital, we will be able to make changes right away.
Want to learn more?
Please contact Kim Vento at kvento@baschools.org or Shannon Walsh at swalsh@baschools.org for questions about this program.
Registration Forms
Registration Links will open on Thursday, September 10th, at 10 AM.
Registration is first come, first serve, and with limited spots available for both Artists and Peers, spaces are expected to fill quickly! Once capacity is reached, we will move to a waitlist.
• Star Artists with Developmental Disabilities Registration Form
• Star Peers Registration Form
• Volunteer Registration Form
