STARS | Vilar Performing Arts Center

For over 24 years, VPAC’s Support the Arts Reaching Students (STARS) program has provided youth from 15 Eagle County Schools with the opportunity to attend specially programmed daytime performances either in the theater or directly at their school. Reaching over 8,000 students annually, with approximately 20 shows a year, STARS places an emphasis on providing an array of performing art genres from dance and theater to world music. The programming is educational, entertaining, often integrates with teachers’ lesson plans and sometimes provides a platform for discussion of pertinent childhood issues such as bullying, cultural awareness or how to deal with challenging homework. STARS provides the basis for a life of enjoyment and understanding of diverse performing art disciplines, often for youth who would not otherwise have the opportunity. All STARS performances and transportation are provided free of charge to Eagle County students in grades K-8. STARS is funded by individual contributors and a generous endowment from the Frechette Family Foundation.

2022-2023 STARS Series Lineup:

2022-2023 School Group Request Form

Bus Reimbursement Form

Questions on the STARS Educational Series? Please contact stars@vvf.org

The VPAC introduces a new community outreach initiative in its 2022-23 season called STARS For Families. New in 2022, VPAC will reach beyond the in-school format of STARS to bring local parents and children together to enjoy educational and entertaining performances as a family. “STARS For Families,” as the initiative is called, will feature two special performances:

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STARS: Support The Arts Reaching Students