We're turning eight! Can you believe it?  Our upcoming season marks our eighth anniversary of providing professional theatre to young audiences!  This year we are touring to 16 states and expect to provide more than 650 performances to young audiences in nearly every imaginable venue.  Our recent sponsors have included the National Theatre in Washington, DC, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and thousands of schools, libraries, museums and theatres.

2010-2011 is gearing up to be even bigger and better!  We have actors joining us from across the nation, four brand new shows and multiple tours available at the same time! Between September and May we have over 55 weeks of shows available!  What's more, we are thrilled to welcome NJ into our touring region!

But perhaps we should back up just a little bit! Bright Star Children's Theatre was launched to provide high caliber, professional theatre at an affordable and all-inclusive price.  Our objective has long been to make our theatre company as accessible as possible - reaching as many young people in the process as we could, a commitment we proudly standby today.  

Our season is comprised of literary, curriculum- and character-education based classics that are as entertaining as they are educational. From historical productions like Heroes of the Underground Railroad to character-education based works like The Lady of Bullyburg and Sadie's Spectacular Saturday, Bright Star offers something for everyone.

The founders of Bright Star Children's Theatre, Karri and David Ostergaard are no strangers to the theatre world.  And their commitment to professional theatre has garnered a national reputation (not to mention a loyal following...)

Karri is an alum of the prestigious Second City Conservatory in Detroit and a native Michigander. A one-time high school theatre teacher and part time director, Karri's resume offers a variety of theatre credentials.  From 1515 Broadway and the reknown Hillberry Theatre to directing productions at the Parkway Playhouse and Asheville Community Theatre. Karri holds a BFA in Acting from Wayne State University. Most recently Karri has become a proud member of LYLAS, an all female sketch comedy group and a regional favorite!

After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a BFA in Acting and a major in History, David began work in theatre's across America from New York to New Hampshire, Virginia to North Carolina and countless states in between.  As a film actor, his work has been seen on everything from the Showtime Network to the Academy Award winning short film, Two Soldiers.  Since co-founding Bright Star, David has undertaken the role of resident playwright and heads up our design departments. He is currently under negotiations to publish several of Bright Star's most sought after plays.

Committed to professionalism, they have assembled a talented and dedicated design team with over 50 years combined experience in painting and sewing.  Similarly, Bright Star actors undergo intensive training and are among the finest of their craft.  Indeed, all Bright Star actors must have college degrees to be considered for work with the company.

In the last few years our list of supporters has grown substantially!  Our recent sponsors include: the National Theatre in Washington DC, SC State Museum, NC State Museum of History, Iredell Museum, Greensboro Historical Museum, Carrboro Arts Center, The Broyhill Center, Newnan Centre for Performing Arts, The Parkway Playhouse, HART Theatre, Creative Spark, KidSenses, North Charleston Arts Festival, The City of Rock Hill, City of Albemarle, a dozen Arts Councils, over a hundred libraries and literally hundreds of schools from Detroit to Atlanta and Indianapolis to Washington DC!

We look forward to working with you and adding your venue to our ever-growing list of satisfied supporters.  Connect with us today about bringing our theatre to you!