Starlight Celebration
APRIL 23, 2026 - SAVE THE DATE!!
Benefiting Stages Theatre Company
Thank You For An Unforgettable Evening!
This year's Starlight Celebration was unforgettable, and it wouldn’t have been possible without you! Your support helps Stages Theatre Company continue to empower young voices and inspire creativity.
Stay tuned for highlights from the evening and updates on how your generosity is making a difference.
STARLIGHT COMMITTEE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RECOMMENDED FOR: AGES 21+
LOCATION: The Hopkins Center for the Arts
Proceeds from the Starlight Celebration will support STC's high quality theatre productions, education, and community outreach initiatives, including our Open Door Program, which provides free and reduced price tickets, tuition scholarships, and transportation subsidies to local families, social service agencies, and schools.
This year’s Starlight Celebration is being curated for adults.
2025 STARLIGHT SPONSORS
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WHO WE ARE: Since our founding in 1984, we at Stages Theatre Company (STC) a 501(c)(3)have prioritized the well-being and growth of young people through theatre arts—on stage, backstage, in the audience, and in the classroom.
OUR MISSION: Stages Theatre Company is committed to the enrichment and education of children and youth in a professional theatre environment that stimulates artistic excellence and personal growth.
OUR INCLUSION PLEDGE: Stages Theatre Company is dedicated to creating a space where diverse opinions, courageous dialogue, and local, national, and international community engagement is not only valued but vital to our shared artistic and educational success. We make this pledge in the hope of curating a welcome home for all.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT:Stages Theatre Company is committed to addressing barriers that can restrict participation to our performances and programming. We believe that every individual should be able to access the joy, wonder, and benefits of participation in the theatre arts. We are working towards a future beyond compliance- toward a fully inclusive environment where all programs and performances are accessible to all.
THE 2025 STARLIGHT COMMITTEE
• Kristin Spencer, Chair • Andy Schumeister • Anna Stauber, staff • Betsy Butwin • Betsy Kumagai • Brent Teclaw, staff • Carrie Rimstad • David Mahler • Dr. Melissa White-Remucal • Elizabeth Plaetz Lori • Karen Dekker • Kechi Duffy • Lisa Collins • Mauricio Loria • Megan Torbert, staff • Rachel Olson, staff • Rhonda Renfroe • Susan Nielsen • Sue Moulder • Tom Obrien • Victoria Mogilevsky
STAGES THEATRE COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024-2025
Christina Mosakowski, Chair
Karen Winter Dekker, Vice Chair
Janet Langner, Treasurer
Dimitrios Lalos, Secretary
Stephanie Betz
Betsy Butwin
Lisa Collins
Tara Cruz
Kechi Duffy
Barry Gersick
Tenisha Hollie
Lisa Kline
Betsy Kumagai
Mauricio Loria
Eric Lucas
Dave Mahler
Tom Matchinsky
Victoria Mogilevsky
Sue Moulder
Linda Moy
Susan Nielsen
Tom O’Brien
Tia Picard
Elizabeth Plaetz Lori
Carrie Rimstad
Andy Schumeister
Qadirrah Jenn Seltz
Kristin Spencer
Nicole Truso
Brandon Wills
Advisory Board
Judy Schumeister, Chair
Nance Alexander
Brooks Gekler
Mimi Keating
Dave Klein
Lisa Beth Lentini
Dan O’Brien
Bruce Rowan
Laura Sandall
Buffy Sedlachek
Beth Theobald
