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The Bengt Sjostrom Theatre (usually referred to as Starlight Theatre by local residents) is an outdoor community theater located on the Rock Valley College campus in Rockford, Illinois.
Starlight Theatre brings urban energy and new flexibility to the tradition of open–air performances at Rock Valley College. Its elegantly sculptural roof opens like the petals of a flower in fair weather, providing both shelter and drama that the former stage lacked—and allowing the company to extend its season and guarantee shows even when ...
Aug 5, 2009 · Encompassing over 135,000 S.F., the new theatre and lawn seating maintains 100% accessible pathways and strong visual connections to the surrounding campus.
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The Starlight Theater designed by Studio Gang maintains the tradition of open-air performances at Rock Valley College while offering new flexibility and comfort, allowing the company to extend its season and guarantee performances.
The design of the 135,000 sf Starlight Theatre maintains the tradition of open–air performances at Rock Valley College while offering new flexibility, allowing the theatre company to extend its season and guarantee shows even when it rains.
Starlight Theatre is the area's oldest outdoor summer theatre with four musical productions in June and July. Starlight Theatre''s home, the Bengt Sjostrom Theatre, features more than a thousand seats, a stunningly artistic and creative retractable roof, new seating and an improved stage.
The Bengt Sjostrom Theatre is an outdoor community theater located on the Rock Valley College campus in Rockford, Illinois. It houses the Rock Valley College Starlight Theatre, one of two theatres operated by the college.
