Joy & The Shooting Stars
A Visionary New Musical Redefining How We Teach Emotional Resilience to Youth
Marblehead Little Theatre will host a one-of-a-kind evening featuring a brand-new original work by local singer/songwriter and youth educator, Molly Williams. This special performance is a launchpad for a nationwide vision and a fundraiser for the Center for Women & Girls, Inc., at the helm of this production.
Like a modern-day The Wizard of Oz, Joy & The Shooting Stars uses vibrant storytelling and infectious music to help young people quiet the voice of fear, find inner strength, and persevere through challenges to follow their dreams. The musical celebrates the power of community, connection, and kindness.
One performance on July 2 at 6:30pm
At Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School Street, Marblehead, MA
Proceeds support Center for Women & Girls, Inc.
At the heart of the story is Joy, a young girl who loves to sing but struggles with low self-confidence. After a painful disappointment, Joy falls asleep in tears and finds herself in a magical dream — surrounded by colorful Little Stars in the night sky, each with a unique personality. Together, they attend Shooting Star School to learn how to become “Shooting Stars” under the nurturing guidance of Mother Sky and her trusted assistants: Father Tree, Wise Owl, and the mischievous Gremlin. Through a series of playful and memorable lessons and songs, Joy and the Little Stars, along with the audience, learn real-life skills that strengthen courage, confidence, and resilience.
With youth anxiety on the rise, Joy & The Shooting Stars meets an urgent need: giving kids fun, accessible tools for emotional well-being. This joyful evening is perfect for families, arts supporters, educators, and anyone who believes in the power of story and song to ignite change.
“This performance is the first step in a much bigger vision,” says Williams, who is also the Founder and Executive Director of Center for Women & Girls, Inc. “We’re raising funds to mount a full production and ultimately bring Joy & The Shooting Stars to schools and theaters across the country, paired with a curriculum that supports social-emotional learning for youth.
About Center for Women & Girls, Inc.
Founded by Molly Williams in 2024, Center for Women & Girls, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth, women, families, and communities. Its inaugural initiative, Joy & The Shooting Stars, blends live, interactive theater with a transformational social-emotional learning curriculum, reinventing how young people learn the skills they need to thrive — on stage and in life. Learn more at www.centerforwomenandgirls.org
