Each summer, Midland Center for the Arts searches for the top talent in the Great Lakes Bay Region who are interested in gaining professional-level experience and training. This initiative is designed for Rising Stars, High School students (rising 9th graders through current graduating seniors), who will work through a professional-level rehearsal process and star in a popular musical geared towards teens.
Check back soon for the announcement of the 2026 Rising Stars show!
The 2025 Rising Stars Program is sponsored by


Rising Stars Gallery
Photography by The Mattesons