Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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Since 2011, this tuition-free program has opened the doors of The 5th Avenue Theatre to teenagers throughout Washington State. Students participate in all aspects of the theatrical process to produce the student version of one of The 5th's mainstage productions.

Photo credits:
Cesar Cabrera - Rising Star Project 2023: Into the Woods & Rising Star Project 2024: Something's Afoot
Youth in Focus Teaching Artist Lindsay D. and Student Photographer Mirabelle C. - Something's Afoot rehearsal studio photos
Mark Kitaoka and Tracy Martin - The Oklahoma Project 2012
Lauren Wolbaum - Rising Star Project 2014: Spamalot & Rising Star Project 2015: Carousel

Musical Backing Track: youtube.com/@brindley1990