StarStruck Theatre

StarStruck is truly one of the gems of Fremont. My wife and I and our three kids have probably attended 12 different plays they have put on over the last 10 years we’ve lived in Fremont, including Peter Pan, Shrek, Les Miserables, Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Charlie and the Chocolate factory, among many others. I have seen many college predictions that don’t come close to the quality level of Star Struck. And frankly, I’ve enjoyed some Star Struck productions more than Broadway plays I’ve seen in San Francisco (the cute kids help here, of course).
It’s a unique opportunity for kids to do something on a truly professional level — skills transferable to so many parts of life.

The Little Mermaid, put on by Starstruck Theatre, at Gary Soren theater, was fabulous. These kids are AMAZING! I took my granddaughter and it was like a Broadway play. I am a season ticket holder at SAP and this performance was better than most of the one I’ve seen there (The Lion King being the exception, but this was right on par with it). I’m impressed with the singing but every detail was home with perfection. I will be attending more plays here.

It’s like «Broadway» had a baby and its name is «StarStruck Theatre». What Lori manages to do with her productions is awe inspiring. All of her shows are meticulously created with professional staging, lighting, costumes, music, and of course a group of the most talented youth in the Bay Area.
Kids travel from all over the Bay Area to come to StarStruck where they can take lessons in youth acting, musical theater, vocal coaching, and musical theater dance — — and of course audition for a part in one of StarStruck’s musicals.
The staff is really nice, very knowledgeable about musical theater and drama, and they are all specially trained to work with school-​age children, which is important in building their confidence level and overall enjoyment of theater.
Thank you StarStruck staff for being a bright shining star in Ava’s life. :)

Never been let down with this quality theater group. Their productions are full of passion, focus, and support of all the children and older actors that make up their numbers.
Our daughter performed in a few of their productions a few years back and admitteldy loved those productions, but have also loved every single production since. Our daughter feels a kinship with the group even though she hasn’t performed in awhile.
The «family» that director Lori Stokes creates among the performers is very apparent in each and every show and the kids absolutely love performing. This not only adds to the quality of the performance but it lures in the audience who become entranced by talent these kids, some are quite young, have! Performers who are talented stand out in every production in every theater but StarStruck has a way of making each and every performer not only stand out but show a total devotion to the show.
If you haven’t been, you should go… they are superb!

I’m reviewing as a parent and an audience member. Everything Starstruck does is quality! I’ve had 3 kids participate in their summer theater program and it is the one thing that they want to do over and over again. The instructors are highly qualified and all of them are great with kids. I appreciate the emphasis on building the confidence of each child starting from where the child is at and no matter what part the child gets, they are made to feel that their part is important. As an audience member, I am impressed by how professional their productions are. They pull out all the stops and I love that it’s in my own backyard.

I’ve been a performer my whole life and involved in professional theater as a child. The caliber of performance at StarStruck is excellent and often surpasses that of most adult regional theater. The kids are incredible and their skills groomed so well, you can completely forget they aren’t adults (and often that you’re not watching professional actors). I’m consistently floored by their incredible productions and the quality of talent they draw. You can tell by the connections on stage that everyone there is a family and that they’re having a blast. 5 stars. No question.

Whether you are a parent with a child who loves theater, or you are just looking for great «community theater» in Fremont… Starstruck is the «best kept secret» in Fremont, Newark, and Union City. The staff is amazing, and the productions are first rate.
If your child is just beginning to love theater, they are very welcoming and start at the basics. If your child is more advanced, they have many, many wonderful opportunities.
And if you don’t have kids… stay tuned for their shows and performances. All are wonderful!

Been a fan since 2005 when I saw their production of «Anything Goes». Each production has full orchestra with some amazing choreography and the direction by Ms. Stokes is impeccable.
This summer they are paying tribute King of Rock ‘n Roll Elvis Presley «All Shook Up»!!!
This is an outdoor setting, up in the hills at Ohlone College. Bring your family or your honey and dance along EP’s music.

Lori Stokes’ Starstruck Theatre puts on shows that are nothing short of amazing. I’ve seen lots of community theater and professional productions and these kids always rank between «very good» and «downright amazing».
Their version of «Into the Woods» was the best I’ve ever seen, with good singing and acting that seemed so real it was nearly possible to forget I was in a theater. When people think of children’s theatre they usually expect cute kids dressing up and doing «their best» to put on a good show. In StarStruck’s main stage productions you’re seeing production values and performances that often surpass the professional touring companies and New York and London productions I see.
Their take on «Les Miserables» was powerful and an emotional workout”.
«Thoroughly Modern Millie» was a frothy delight.
I highly recommend you check this group out. Expect energy levels that bounce right off the walls and skilled, disciplined performers ranging from 7 to late teens.
It’s not what «children’s theater» should be. It’s what Theater should be.