STARS (Students Take A Role at the Samford) was created to give every child the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and supportive arts environment. Our mission is to provide affordable, high-quality theatre education and performance opportunities for all children no matter their situation. Our classes are taught by qualified, professional teaching artists and educators with the passion and drive to cater to the specific needs of each and every child. By offering classes in conjunction with productions, our children are able to apply what they have learned in a hands-on and collaborative environment. At the VST, our classrooms are the stage and our students are the STARS.

Want to get your student involved? Contact us at STARS@virginiasamfordtheatre.org or call 205.251.1228

Broadway World, TOP ARTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE DECADE, January 2021

Birmingham Magazine, BEST THEATRE CLASSES,  First Runner-Up BEST THEATRE COMPANY and October 2018

Birmingham Magazine, BEST THEATRE COMPANY, First Runner-Up BEST DAY CAMP and BEST THEATRE CLASSES, August 2017

Birmingham Magazine, Best of Family & Kids First Runner-Up BEST DAY CAMP and BEST THEATRE CLASSES, March 2017

The Virginia Samford Theatre’s STARS program is a 501 c-3 non-profit organization which serves the Birmingham community with the presentation of youth activities and stage performances of high artistic merit.

For all STARS applications, registration forms, and auditions, the VST respects your privacy and will never ask for ethnicity, sexual identity, or household income. The STARS production team selects participation in the performances based on the talent and experience of the individual.