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The Rising Stars Theatre Company is a non-profit community theatre organization based in northwest Chicago dedicated to delivering high-quality musical theatre experiences to our patrons and our participants alike.

08/22/2026

⭐️Congratulations to the cast of A Chorus Line! ⭐️

We are so excited to share these talented folks. Rehearsals begin soon, so stay tuned to this page for information about performances and tickets, and lots of other fun stuff as we get ready to dance our hearts out! ❤️👯‍♂️👯👯‍♀️👯‍♂️👯👯‍♂️

Visit https://www.risingstarschicago.com for more info!

08/14/2026

⛈️ Rainy days got you down? Well it’s perfectly good weather to practice for your A Chorus Line audition! The second day of auditions is TOMORROW from 12-4pm.

If you’ve ever thought, “hey, I can do that!” then bring your dancing shoes, your music, and your energy to audition 8/15/26. See you there! 👯‍♀️👯‍♂️👯

08/12/2026

⭐️ Kiss today goodbye because auditions for A Chorus Line are TOMORROW!

We can’t wait to see you this Thursday night or Saturday afternoon. Bring your music, your monologue and your dancing shoes, but more than anything else, bring your energy! 👯‍♂️👯‍♀️👯

Visit our website for more information or reach out with questions: www.risingstarschicago.com

07/29/2026

Auditions are in two weeks! Do you have your dance bag packed and your picture and resume ready to go? 🩰👯👯‍♀️👯‍♂️

We’re looking forward to seeing all interested performers ages 18 & up at auditions Thursday 8/13 or Saturday 8/15! Please reach out with any questions or check out our website for more info: https://www.risingstarschicago.com

06/11/2026

UPDATE: We have found a music director! Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in the position.

🎶 Music Director Needed! 🎶

The Rising Stars Theatre Company is seeking a Music Director for our upcoming production of A CHORUS LINE.

📅 Show Dates: November 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
💰 Stipend available

🎭 Auditions: August 13, 15
📣 Callbacks: August 18
🎶 Rehearsals begin: August 25 (Tues/Thurs/Fri), music rehearsal schedule to be determined in collaboration with the Director.

Interested (or know someone who’d be perfect)?
📩 Email: [email protected] or call (773) 736-2490.

06/09/2026

Whether you prefer to be at the ballet 🩰, find your best moments come from the music 🎵 and the mirror 🪞, or maybe just want them to give you the ball 🏀 , RSTC is excited to announce auditions for our Fall 2026 production of A Chorus Line 👯‍♀️👯‍♂️ directed by David Bell!

Audition Dates & Times:
August 13, 2026 — 6:30-9pm
August 15, 2026 — 12-4pm
August 18, 2026 — callbacks if needed (TBD)

Audition Location:
Edison Park Lutheran Church
6626 N. Oliphant Ave.
Chicago, IL 60631

Don’t tell us you feel nothing 🫠; instead, come and tell us what you did for love ❤️!
Prepare a 32 bar cut of music, a one minute monologue (does not need to be memorized), and be prepared to dance.

If you’re thinking, “I can do that”, we can’t wait to see you this August. For more information, please reach out with any questions or visit our website at www.risingstarschicago.com!

05/31/2026

On behalf of the Rising Stars Theatre Company and the cast and crew of ✨ Follies ✨, thank you so much to everyone who came to see our show! We’re so grateful for all of your support and applause! 💗

Stay tuned to this space for more information about our upcoming fall show A Chorus Line 👯‍♀️👯‍♂️. See you real soon!

📸Lauro Sansano

05/29/2026

Can you believe you only have two more chances to see these show-stopping Follies numbers and gorgeous costumes? Neither can we! If you don’t want to miss the magic, better hurry over to our online box office to get your seats for tonight’s 7:30 PM show!

Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=rstc to reserve your tickets now!

📸Lauro Sansano

05/28/2026

Take it from Mr. Weissmann himself, tonight’s performance of Follies will be a night to remember! Come and see the inevitable Roscoe introduce the beautiful Weissmann girls at a reunion you won’t want to miss. ✨💗

Tix for tonight’s show at 7:30 PM at the Prairie Lakes Theatre in Des Plaines are on sale now at our website: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=rstc

📸Lauro Sansano

05/27/2026

Now now, there’s no need to fight! Tickets for our second weekend of Follies performances are available now on our website at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=rstc!

Come on and meet us in Loveland, where everybody lives to love 💝. Special Thursday night performance is tomorrow at 7:30 PM, followed by Friday at 7:30 PM and a special Saturday matinee at 2:00 PM. Hurry before the curtain falls!

Address

515 E Thacker Street
Des Plaines, IL
60016

Telephone

+17737362490

Website

http://www.risingstarschicago.com/

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