a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation
Ad Astra Theatre Troupe is a non-profit student-run performance company focusing on spreading education, confidence, and a sense of community through the arts. We're unique because of our aim to enable local high-school students through all forms of theatrical development, with new opportunities in direction, production, choreography, technical direction, publicity, play writing, and stage management, with little to no cost to families. We are devoted to making theatre affordable and accessible to young artists of all walks of life.
Announcement:
Ad Astra is looking for high school students to fill the roles of assistant director, stage manager, and producer. For more information, or to submit an application email us!!
Ad Astra Troupe is proud to announce:
WHAT IS A DIGITAL WORK?
Any ORIGIANAL WORK that you can film that is UNDER 25 MINUTES! Including:
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ORIGINAL VIRTUAL SHORT PLAY (be it over zoom or otherwise)
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Short play readings
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Short play performances
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You may also:
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submit an original work as a writer
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submit as a director with an original work in mind but incomplete cast
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submit as an actor who wishes to act in a virtual play
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FILM
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Animated short films
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Music videos
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Short films
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OTHER
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We will accept your submission as long as it is art that can be filmed, such as:
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Performance of spoken word/slam poetry
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Live musical performance
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Improv scene
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Stand-up comedy
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WHAT'S THE TIMELINE?
Please submit the PARTICIPATION FORM below by November 1, the WORK itself must be submitted by NOVEMBER 25, and the FESTIVAL will begin DECEMBER 5, 2020. More information on details regarding the festival will be released in the coming months!
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
We are looking for submissions from STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES! We are here to support and showcase your work as young artists.
ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?
We want to see your creativity! There are NO GENRE or FORMAT restrictions, but be conscientious that we wish to show this to a wide audience. We ask that your work refrains from showing nudity and illegal substances, and instead simulates or implies. If necessary, we may add a CONTENT WARNING to your work. We also ask that you make sure you are not in breach of any copyright laws (showing trademarked brands, using copyrighted music, etc.). If you are unsure please email us before submitting!
IS THERE A WAY I CAN PARTICIPATE WITHOUT SUBMITTING A DIGITAL WORK?
Of course! If you are a student interested in being on the PRODUCTION/LEADERSHIP side of this project, EMAIL US!! We’d love to have you on the team!
Ad Astra is here to support you as artists. If you have any questions or concerns, email us at
PAST PROJECTS
Triangle
By Laurie Brooks
A virtual production directed by Maya Terry-Stein
July 2020
Trojan Women
A New Adaptation by Padraig Bond and Catie LeCours
Directed by Padraig Bond
May 2019 Original Production
Uprising
An Original Play by Grace Alberti, Lale Davidson, and Catie LeCours
Directed by Grace Alberti
June 2018 Original Production and Fall 2018 Touring Production
Peter/Wendy
By Jeremy Bloom
Directed by Grace Alberti
May 2017 Production
HELP KEEP OUR PROGRAMMING FREE
Support our young artists.
CONTACT US
MAILING ADDRESS
1 Kelmik Dr.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
CALL
Tel: 518-937-6463