Summer Stars is The Alliance Theatre's program for young people. Young actors work with counselors and professional artists to learn the performance skills necessary for participation in the summer musical. There is a tuition fee for Summer Stars (ages 7 through rising 9th graders). Auditions are required for all young artists. 

The summer production is a musical extravaganza and includes adults, teenagers and summer stars.  This combination allows for the unique opportunity for adults to work "along side" with their children - whether it's on stage or in one of the numerous "back" stage capacities.

Over the years, the Summer Stars program has gotten "bigger" and "better".  In 2008, the cast of Beauty and the Beast, at over 90 people, was the largest TAT production ever.  Of the 90+ cast members, a little over 50 were summer stars.  These 50+ young professionals learned choreography; belted out songs; changed costumes (several times); wore stage makeup and made many friends.  They were guided by 2 directors, 2 choreographers, 4 counselors and numerous professional adults that shared the stage.