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Leadership Transition in Progress at Starlight

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Starlight Theatre's President and executive producer Bob Rohlf retires at the end of September. Rohlf joined Starlight Theatre in 1980 and during his tenure, he oversaw more than $30 million dollars in capital improvements, an upgraded stage house, and expanded amenities. By Laura Spencer

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Kansas City, MO – Rohlf's successor Denton Yockey, a producer with more than 25 years in professional theatre, was the unanimous choice of the search committee and executive committee. KCUR's Laura Spencer talked to Yockey and Rohlf about the changes to come.

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