Tickets are now on sale for Bright Star, a heartwarming tale of love, redemption, and the power of destiny, written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.
Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina between the 1920s and 1940s, this bluegrass-infused musical is inspired by true events. The story follows Alice Murphy as she uncovers a long-buried secret that leads to a breathtaking discover and changes her life forever. With soul-stirring melodies and a poignant story, Bright Star is an unforgettable journey of hope and resilience.
Don't miss this toe-tapping, Tony-nominated Broadway musical presented by CSA Theatre compANY on the main stage at the Walton Performing Arts Center Nov. 7-9, 2025. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8, and 2 p.m. Nov. 9.
The CSA Theatre compANY features performers from around the county who are participating in rigorous pre-professional training in acting and vocal technique, dance, theatrical design and production, and more. When you watch their performances, you may be hard-pressed to believe that the cast is made up entirely students ages 10-18!
The majority of the company members are also students in the CSA Arts Academy with Marion Community Schools. Here's a look at the MCS students who will be featured in Bright Star cast or crew:
Marion High School seniors:
- Elijah Inskeep
- Ava Perkins
- Kaylah Spaulding
- Lillian Weaver
MHS juniors:
- Zack Marcum
- Kyler Musselman
- Clayton Rainey
- Colin Royse
MHS sophomores:
- Anmarie Cox
- Dani Terry
MHS freshmen:
- Sophi Gentry
- Theo Gipson
- Annalisia Hofmeister
- Keira Musselman
McCulloch Junior High eighth-graders:
- Tallulah Gibson
- Cecilia Hancock
- Addy Powell
MJH seventh-grader:
- Carlie Bryant
How to get your tickets
Tickets for the performances can be purchased at www.csa-marion.com/tickets or at Marion Community School of the Arts, 305 S. Adams Street, Marion, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Tickets will be available at the door beginning one hour before showtime. Ticket prices increase $2 at the door. Doors open for seating 30 minutes before showtime.
And new this year: A season ticket option, more shows for less cost!
For more information, contact CSA at 765-662-6263 or [email protected].
Music, book and story by Steve Martin; Music, lyrics and story by Edie Brickell. Bright Star is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW). www.theatricalrights.com.
More about CSA Theatre compANY and the CSA Arts Academy
CSA Theatre compANY provides students with hands-on experience both on stage and behind the scenes. From performance to theatre production and design, the Theatre compANY program helps students develop the skills and confidence to succeed in all aspects of theatre. In addition to top-tier training, the Theatre compANY stages three to four full-scale productions each season, providing thought-provoking and engaging theatrical experiences that inspire and connect audiences of all ages in our community. For more information about the CSA Theatre compANY, click here.
All CSA students in grades 7-12 also have the opportunity to enroll in the CSA Arts Academy program, an exclusive partnership between Marion Community Schools and CSA that provides pre-professional arts training along with the benefits of a traditional public school. Alumni of the CSA Arts Academy, which was established in 2016, have continued their arts training at various well-known post-secondary schools, including The Julliard School, AMDA, UNCSA, Belmont University, Millikin University, and more, including prestigious art programs at Indiana schools including Ball State University, Indiana University, and others. Many of the Arts Academy students also earned accolades at last year's prestigious International Thespian Excellence Awards (Thespys for short), recognizing the highest level of achievement in school theatre performance.
For more information about the CSA Arts Academy program, click here, or call 765-662-6363. (Note: Neither Marion Community Schools enrollment nor Arts Academy enrollment is required for participation in Theatre compANY, but we believe the innovative partnership provides excellent opportunities for any student looking to take their arts training to the next level!)