ABOUT US
More Than a Theater Company
STAR - St. Petersburg Theater Arts Repertory was created to give every child the opportunity to discover the transformative power of theater in a positive, encouraging, and creative environment. Here, young performers grow in their skills, find lifelong friends, and learn that their unique light has a place on stage and our in the world.
MYKAILA JUDGE
CO - FOUNDER , Â ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Mykaila Judge is a theater director, performer, and educator with over 18 years of theater experience and 7 years of professional experience in the performing arts. She holds a BFA in musical theater and has directed, choreographed, stage managed, and performed in productions across Florida, specializing in youth theatre. Her experience includes working as a performer in Walt Disney World, further strengthening her knowledge and passion for live performance and theatrical storytelling.
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Committed to creating engaging, inclusive productions, Mykaila is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of performers while bringing creativity, professionalism, and heart to every project
Meet Our Team
JESSICA BELTRAN BURG
CO - FOUNDER , Â ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Jessica Beltran Burg is a performing arts educator, vocal coach, and musician with over a decade of experience teaching and mentoring students throughout the Tampa Bay Area. She received formal training in Musical, Theater, Voice, and Piano at the University of South Florida and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California, where she studied film acting, voice production and speech, ballet, tap, jazz, and a variety of performance techniques and disciplines.Â
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Dedicated to helping young people discover their potential, Jessica is committed  to creating a welcoming and encouraging environment where every student can build confidence, develop their talents, and cultivate a lifelong love for the performing arts helping every young performer grow both on stage and in life.