LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
Free Live Stream from the Astra!
On Saturday, January 30 at 9:30 pm, Jamstorm and The Next Act are teaming up to put on a free concert that can be livestreamed into the comfort of your own home. Live music and performances are no doubt being missed, and this presents an opportunity to enjoy the next best thing.
Jamstorm is a local band whose members have performed previously at the Astra in the Rock Lotto. The concert can be viewed live on youtube at 9:30 pm at https://youtu.be/ClCM88GS4Wk.
In addition, Jamstorm is showing the love for our historic theatre by selling shirts benefitting the Astra at www.bonfire.com/jamstorm.
We at the Next Act can’t wait until we can safely fill the seats of our beloved Astra theatre once again. Until then, though, make plans to join us virtually this Saturday as we present Jamstorm.
COVID guidelines for ticket holders for Beetlejuice on Friday, October 30
To all ticket holders for this event: The Next Act is beyond excited to present Beetlejuice on Friday, October 30th at The Astra Theatre (517 Main St, Jasper, IN). The doors will open at 6:30 pm EST, with the featured film scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm EST. The movie is rated PG and has… Continue Reading
The historic Astra Theatre is coming back to life on Friday, October 30 as the film Beetlejuice is scheduled to appear
“Next Act. Next Act. Next Act,” we are summoning patrons back for haunting entertainment at our beloved Astra theatre. Tim Burton’s 1988 comedic fantasy film, Beetlejuice, is set to take over the big screen just in time to get everyone ratcheted up for the Halloween weekend. Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite. General admission… Continue Reading
The remaining 2020 shows at the historic Astra theatre to be postponed.
The Next Act strives to bring high-quality and enjoyable events to our community, and the 2020 season has already been filled with highly anticipated shows. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on all aspects of our lives over the past few months, and the coming months are very much still in flux. Therefore, it… Continue Reading
Country rocker Will Hoge and Band now set to take the stage at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, August 15.
Will Hoge and his band will be rocking the Jim and Pat Thyen Performance Stage on Saturday, August 15. (This is a rescheduled date due to the postponement of the original event, scheduled in May, from the COVID containment response. All tickets purchased for that show will still be honored for the new date. Refund requests… Continue Reading
The Dubois County Humane Society and the Next Act set to show The Secret Life of Pets to the historic Astra Theatre on Friday, March 13.
Just what goes on with our loyal pets when left at home unsupervised? Well, the truth will come out when The Secret Life of Pets is screened at the newly remodeled Astra Theatre. The 2016 film is voiced by a plethora of well-known personalities who add a great deal of humor to this animated adventure… Continue Reading
Astra Theatre Releases 1st Half of 2020 Season Schedule
Next Act, Inc, the non-profit organization that owns and operates the historic Astra Theatre in Jasper, Indiana, releases the first half of their 2020 season. Newly renovated with 357 seats, the Astra has main level and balcony seating with a concessions stand offering snacks, local craft and domestic beer, and wine that are available for… Continue Reading
Mike Armstrong to bring his national comedy act to the historic Astra Theatre on Friday, February 14.
Comedian Mike Armstrong will bring his good, fun, and clean comedy routine to the historic Astra Theatre in Jasper on Friday, February 14 as the second show in the 2020 Next Act, Inc season. Doors for this performance will open at 6:30 p.m., opening comedian will take the stage at 7:30 p.m., with Armstrong starting… Continue Reading
The Cold Stares are set to make their return to the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, January 18.
One of the first events brought to the historic Astra Theatre in Jasper by The Next Act was The Cold Stares, and the band, fresh off the release of a new album, is coming back to the Astra on Saturday, January 18. Doors for this performance will open at 6:30 p.m., with the opening act… Continue Reading
NEXT ACT, INC. LAUNCHES THIRD ANNUAL SEASON TICKET, MEMBERSHIP, SPONSORSHIP CAMPAIGN
Next Act, Inc., the 501(c)(3) that operates the historic Astra Theatre in downtown Jasper has launched its third annual season ticket, membership, and sponsorship campaign. Since 2014, Next Act’s mission has been to foster, engage and create cultural and artistic opportunities and awareness in Dubois County. They’ve done that by endowing, purchasing, and renovating the… Continue Reading
2021 Membership Campaign
This year instead of our normal campaign we will be adding funds to our endowment with the Dubois County Community Foundation. We’ve been very lucky to have an endowment setup as a part of our initial plan on creating a sustainable yearly source of income to weather any unexpected event such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Our endowment is an essential part of the safety net which secures it for future generations to enjoy. We believe in it so strongly that we will match donations up to $50,000 with our own funds until the end of December 2020.
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