Author: Courtney Knies
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Astra to Show “Alice in Wonderland” (Disney Original Movie) during JCA Chalk Walk
Find the “maddest hat” you can and go down the rabbit hole which leads to the historic Astra Theatre on the square in Jasper. In conjunction with the Jasper Community Arts’ annual Chalk Walk on Saturday, June 5, the Next Act will be screening the original 1951 Alice in Wonderland film. Tickets are on sale…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…