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Rising Stars History

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 The Rising Stars Theatre Company was founded by the late Ann Dunn in 1979 as an Explorer post, a co-educational division of the Boy Scouts of America. It encompassed the ages of 14-21 and its special interest was musical theatre. It began as an ensemble of students who had been in Ann's chorus at Portage Park School. The students wanted to continue performing after graduation, hence the formation of the Explorer post.

As the years progressed, the Company branched out to include more and more high school and later college-age students. The major emphasis of the group was performances at hospitals, nursing homes, churches, and civic organizations looking for entertainment. Some of the young people who performed with the Company went on to professional careers in the arts.Some performers also remained active in the Company after reaching adulthood, serving in advisory capacities as well as performing with the younger members.  One year, the Company performed over 50 traveling shows!

In 1987, the Company produced its first full-length musical: My Fair Lady. The cast was a mixture of high school students and young adults. The production was a success and set the direction for the future of the Company. 

Later, the group officially became The Rising Stars Theatre Company with an all-adult Board of Directors and production staff. It was headed by Ann Dunn until her death on February 2, 2005. The company is now run by an 11 member all volunteer Board of Directors who also serve as leaders of most of the production crews for all shows.


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Sister Act, June 2022

​Costumes, Props and Set Rentals

We have a large selection of costumes, props and set pieces for rental from our many shows over the years. We probably have what you're looking for. For more information call 773-736-2490 or fill out the contact form below.
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Shows - Click to see photos!

2022     Sister Act
2021     Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor    Dreamcoat
​2019     Anything Goes
2019     Mamma Mia!
​2018     Annie
2018     42nd Street
2017     Addams Family
2017     Guys and Dolls
2016     Nuncrackers
2016     Fiddler on the Roof
​2015     A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
2015     Mary Poppins

2014     Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
2014     Legally Blonde
2013     White Christmas
2013     The Wizard of Oz
2012     Carols and Cocoa 2
2012     Damn Yankees
2012     Nunsense
2011     Carols and Cocoa
2011     Chicago
2011     Crazy For You
2010     Hairspray
2010     Oliver!
2009     The Music Man
2009     Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2009     The Wedding Singer
2008     Grease
2008     The King and I
2007     The Pajama Game
2007     State Fair
2006     Singin’ in the Rain

2006     Meet Me in St. Louis
2005     Beauty and the Beast
2005     The Sound of Music
2004     Nunsense
2004     Anything Goes

2003     Mame
2003     Guys & Dolls​
2002     South Pacific
2002     My Fair Lady
2001     Fiddler on the Roof
2001     Cinderella
2000     Oklahoma!
2000     Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
1999     Annie Get Your Gun
1999     Annie
1998     Carousel
1998     Hello, Dolly!
1997     The Music Man
1996     Nunsense
1996     Into the Woods
1995     The Sound of Music
1995     Sunset Boulevard (Revue)
1994     Little Shop of Horrors
1994     Puttin’ on the Ritz (Revue)
1993     The King and I
1992     Fiddler on the Roof
1991     Once Upon a Mattress
1990     Patent Leather Shoes
1989     Godspell
1988     Bye Bye Birdie
1987     My Fair Lady

Videos

Nunsense -- On The Town With Nuns
Singin' In the Rain - Silent Movie
Grease - Freddy My Love
The Wedding Singer - It's Your Wedding Day (rehearsal)
The Wedding Singer - Casualty of Love (rehearsal)

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Become a Sponsor

Our Sponsors program allows local businesses and individuals to show their support for the arts in an extraordinary way. A Sponsor has 3 levels of contributions to choose from and in exchange receives the following benefits:
  • Special Announcement as part of the pre-program announcements at every performance of the sponsored show.
  • Complimentary tickets for the sponsored show.
  • Listing in the Sponsor’s section of the program and in the lobby.
  • Opportunity to distribute your promotional materials on our sponsor table in the lobby
  • Knowing you have helped support the arts in the Chicagoland community!
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    Three levels of sponsorship to choose from:
                                  Level                          Amount                     Number of tickets
    Silver Sponsor                      $100.00-$199.99                  3 Complimentary tickets
    Gold Sponsor                       $200.00-$299.99                  6 Complimentary tickets
    Platinum Sponsor                $300.00 and up                    8 Complimentary tickets
 
If you are interested in being a Sponsor for our current production, please print the Sponsorship form found here: Sponsorship
 Fill out the form and send it in along with your check. The Sponsorship deadline is given on the form. Call The Rising Stars Theatre Company hotline or e-mail us for more information.

Recent Sponsors include:
  • White Lotus Chiropractic of Oak Park
  • We Smile Dental
  • Mary Pat Collins-Coldwell Banker McMullen Real Estate
  • Synoma Hays in memory of Jimmy Balducci
  • Al and Louise Bruno
  • S & H Income Tax
  • Expedia Cruise Ship Centers-Glenview, IL
  • Ellen Kruger
  • The Grimaldi Family
  • The Berry Family
  • The Hogan Famliy

  • The Knights of Columbus-St Anthony DePadua Council
  • Wintrust Bank
  • S.O.S Ensemble
  • Crown Florist
  • Wes Fowler, Attorney-at-Law
  • Darlene Najarian
  • Jim and Christine May
  • Dave and Brittany Lakin-Starr
  • The Willems family
  • Bartco Construction

Exciting News!
The Rising Stars is part of the West Suburban Theatre Connection

WSTC is a consortium of community theatre groups located in the western suburbs of Chicago. We support each other through production discussions/sharing, building community awareness and the promotion of live theater performances and auditions.
Visit www.westsuburbantheatre.com to learn more and join the email list for notifications about shows and auditions from the entire consortium.
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