The Academy at MTWichita Rising Stars Youth Ensemble
In 2003, Music Theatre Wichita created a new performing group for teenagers with the intent to cultivate local talent and create an environment for youth to grow artistically. The group became an instant sensation, and 2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this awe-inspiring collection of performers. Since 2014, The Trust Company of Kansas has supported the Rising Stars Youth Ensemble (formerly known as Teen Choir) allowing hundreds of local teens to explore many facets of musical theatre. Each summer, the ensemble learns music and staging for 5 unique presentations and delivers over 35 concerts. In 2014 the ensemble was honored by Wichita’s Arts Council for outstanding work. The Trust Company of Kansas Rising Stars Youth Ensemble is a strong and supportive network of young people who enjoy coming together to make music and perform. Join us before a summer production performance and experience a youth performance that’s definitely Broadway and uniquely Wichita.
2026 Members
The Rising Stars Youth Ensemble roster is below. Please note that participation in the Rising Stars Summer Camp is required. This camp takes place June 22-25 from 5:00pm-8:30pm each day. You will learn all the medleys during this time, and different workshops/classes will be offered. If you cannot attend the camp, it is not guaranteed that you will be able to participate in the Rising Stars Youth Ensemble. This camp is free for all participants due to the generous sponsorship of The Trust Company of Kansas.
The first performing opportunity before the production of Hello, Dolly! is by invite only. We will reach out directly to invite those we would like to join us for this first session.
Please follow this link RSYE Registration Page to confirm your participation in the Rising Stars Youth Ensemble, provide required information, and to let us know what performing opportunities you will be signing up for. This must be done before May 15.
Aisley Alexander
Apryl Archibald
Blair Baeza
Aiden Baird
Reece Birkner
Brooklyn Bobetsky
Drake Broadrick
Cole Broddle
Carli Broddle
Nathan Brown
Hannah Brown
Hannah Bullok
Leila Callan
Taylor Chandler
Adelyn Colflesh
Amelia Colflesh
Gracie Cooper
Carmella Corliss
Adrian Drees
Barron Dyer
Koda Edwards
Lillian Eichman
Nancy Georghegan
Mylee Giles
Elizabeth Gillespie
Josie Gooch
Emma Graves
Will Grimmett
Isabella Hale
Sophie Heck
Kylie Hoang
Oliver Hughes
Brielle Ives
Aklira Jabara
Gianna Jandrakovic
Bentley Kidwell
Aubree Kupper
Elyana Lankford
Annabelle Lee
Cassidy Martin
Lilly Mendez
Leea Meuten
Avery Moss
Lilliana Mullins
Dex Naumann
Payton Olsen
Malea Olsen
Madelyn Olson
Jillian Parmley
Piper Pirtle
Peyton Potter
Sasha Pougoue
Addi Rains
Max Redcorn
Grace Ricke
Montana Roberts
Baylie Roop
Sophia Santo
Abigail Skubitz
Theo Stauble
Clara Stover-Brown
Izzy Todd
Tommy Tra
Lizzy Wallace
Emma Watts
Mia Webster
Azalea Winter
