Most parents agree that raising teenagers can be full of drama.  For one local family, drama is a way of life.  Southlake teens, Will and Amber Meagher, have grown up sharing the stage as members of STARS Theater Company.  This summer the siblings are having a blast playing one of Disney’s most famous sibling rivalries in STARS production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID.  Taking on the roles of King Triton and the evil Ursula, the two will light up the stage for one final bow together. 

As a senior, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID is Will’s final performance with the youth company.  Growing up on the stage, the two have performed together in several musicals including MARY POPPINS, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, HELLO DOLLY, EVERY AFTER, THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES, and SEUSSICAL.  Both are students at Carroll Senior High School and, as outstanding vocalists, both are active in the choir.  Although Will graduates this year, Amber has one more year of performances with the company.  STARS Director, Lu Anne Tyson, said, “It’s been such a joy to see these two grow into such outstanding performers and great young leaders.  I’m very proud to say they are a part of STARS.”

The two began their dramatic adventure with STARS Theater Company five years ago when they participated in the ensemble of SEUSSICAL The Musical.  It was just a few months later that the two headed up the cast of THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES playing the Emperor and Empress.  Their mother, Rosa Maria, jokingly recalls, " . . . siblings playing husband and wife? That's what you call acting!"  The two have enjoyed playing a variety of roles over the years and their parents, Peter and Rosa Maria, have proudly supported every song and dance step.  Fast forward five years and they are looking forward to watching their children share the stage together in one last production, Disney's The Little Mermaid.  Rosa Maria adds, "it is so fitting that they get to play brother and sister . . ."

Mark your calendars and don't miss STARS production of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID.   It's great family entertainment.  Show dates are June 22-24 & June 29-July 1 at Scott Hall located on the campus of First United Methodist Church in Bedford, 1245 Bedford Rd.  Call 817-925-1430 for more information or reservations.  Check out the website at www.STARSTheaterCompany.org

STARS Theater Company takes a trip to Wonderland in the upcoming production of THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS.  Performances are this weekend May 4-6 at Scott Hall located at 1245 Bedford Rd on the campus of the First United Methodist Church in Bedford.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS performance dates and times are:

Friday, May 4 at 7:00ppm

Saturday, May 5 at 7:00pm

Sunday, May 6, 3:00pm

Join Alice on her adventure through the looking glass.  The magical trip takes her straight to Wonderland and the life size chess game ruled by the Red and White queens.  On her quest to become queen she meets new friends including Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum.   The upbeat musical is full of hip-hopping music sure to leave you humming and tapping your toes all the way home. 

The high energy company includes several local residents.  Heading up the cast is Bedford resident, Emmy Irvin, as Alice.  The Red and White Queens are played by Carolina Paredes of Grapevine and Emma Mann of Southlake.  Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum are played by Carson Hawkins and Emerson Hodges both of Bedford.  Rhiana Bullock of Haltom City plays Humpty Dumpty and the Red and White Knights are played by Dallas resident, Xaris Rodriguez, Arlington resident Lucy Toller. 

Like all STARS productions, THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS is well suited for the entire family.   Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children.  For reservations or information call 817-925-1430 or check the website at www.STARSTheaterCompany.org

Yee Haw, get your fancy duds and join the fun at the STARS Theater Company Wild West Murder Mystery Benefit.  STARS is an educational children’s theater located in Bedford.    Texas Star Dinner Theater is sponsoring an evening of sidesplitting entertainment to raise funds for these local young people. The Murder Mystery, MEIN SHAFT, is scheduled for Saturday, March 3rd at City Club located at 301 Commerce St. in Fort Worth. 

It will be an evening of laughter and goodwill benefiting local children.  The evening will include a delicious meal prepared by Chef Gilbert at City Club, then on to the mystery. The millionaire silver miner, John Schmidt, has been murdered and Marshal Jim Courtright must dig for clues to find out who got the shaft.  It’s a safe bet that with a cast of suspects as dangerous as a mine car filled with black powder trouble is bound to explode.  

STARS Theater Company’s, Wild West Murder Mystery Benefit is March 3rd at City Club in Fort Worth. Doors open at 6:00pm and dinner will be served at 7:00pm.  The event is open to the public.  Seating is limited and reservations are required by February 24.  All proceeds will go toward STARS Theater Company’s search for a new theater for local young people.  For more information call 817-925-1430.  Tickets are available online at www.STARSTheaterCompany.org

STARS Theater Company announces a season of upbeat musicals for local young people.   Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, February 3 at the Community Building, First United Methodist Church in Bedford, 2012 Shady Brook, Bedford. 

Ages 8-12 audition for THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, 9:00am-noon. 

Teenagers audition for Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID 12:30pm-4:30pm

Ages 8-12 will enjoy the wacky retelling of Lewis Carroll's Alice In Wonderland with hip-hoppin’ music and favorite characters including Alice, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle Dum & Tweedle Dee, Red Queen, White Queen and many more. Performances are scheduled for May 4-6.

Teen actors will join Ariel, Prince Eric, King Triton, Sebastian, Scuttle, Flounder and the evil Ursula in this magical undersea adventure.   The musical includes songs from the Disney movie such as “Part of Your World”, “Under The Sea”, “Le Poisson” and much more.  Performances are scheduled for June 22-24 & June 29-July 1.

STARS is an educational theater celebrating 24 years in northeast Tarrant County.  As always, all roles will be played by young people.  Rehearsals are the 1^st & 3^rd Saturdays of each month and tuition is $85 per month.  Students will study acting, singing, and dancing with STARS professional staff.  For information or to pick up audition materials call 817-925-1430.  www.STARSTheaterCompany.org

STARS Theater Company announces THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER, The Musical will be presented December 1-3 at Scott Hall in Bedford.  The production is the annual fall musical presented by the Shooting STARS, the 8-12 yr old youth repertory company of STARS Theater Company. 

The shoemakers, Mom and Matilda Cobblestone, have a kind heart but little money in the coffer.  Moved by the plight of an old beggar woman, they give away their last pair of shoes.  Then, the fun begins!  Out pop five weird, endearing little elves:  Mortz, Schwartz, Hazel, Gracie, and Studebaker, who whip up the most fantastic and magical shoes the town of Clankbottom has ever seen.  THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER, The Musical is an upbeat, fast-paced retelling of the classic children’s story.  Filled with wacky characters and clever dialogue it’s great entertainment for the entire family.   Be sure to bring the kids to see the upbeat story with a gentle message about the nature of kindness.

Heading the cast as Mom and Matilda Cobblestone are Carolina Paredes of Grapevine and Carson Hawkins of Euless.  Kamryn Vucina of Keller takes on the hilarious role of the evil landlady, Sneerella Twerm.  The production is directed by Lu Anne Tyson of Hurst with choreography by Sue Hurst of Grapevine and vocal direction by Paula-Beth Toller of Arlington.

THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER, The Musical runs one weekend only:  Friday and Saturday at 7:00 and Sunday at 3:00pm.  Scott Hall is located in the First United Methodist Church in Bedford, 1245 Shadybrook Dr. in Bedford.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children under 12.  Call 817-925-1430 or check the website:  www.STARSTheaterCompany.org for more information.