Our theatre festival has been sponsored by Planet Ant Theatre since 2015. Planet Ant supports the festival through generously donating their black box space, technical assistance for the course of the festival, and community throughout the year!
From the website of Planet Ant Theatre:
Planet Ant Theatre is an epicenter for the arts in Hamtramck and the greater Detroit area. Throughout our 25-year history, we have been the birthplace and homestead for scores of artists and performers. Across our three venues, Ant Hall, Ghost Light, and the original Planet Ant Black Box, our stages provide emerging and established creatives with a platform to pursue and refine their crafts.
The Planet Ant Training Center offers a world class education in improv comedy, sketch writing, acting, and more. We are always striving to expand our curriculum by adding new classes and workshops that better serve our creative community. We continue to be vigilant in our commitment to diversity and inclusivity, providing a supportive learning environment and safe space for all.
We are proud to be a longstanding institution and artistic hub for the Detroit creative community at large. Every week, hundreds of people are drawn to our myriad stages to enjoy live music, theatre, comedy, and other forms of performance art (e.g. film screenings, art exhibitions, burlesque shows, staged readings, live podcasts, etc.). We frequently host large events and festivals throughout the year (e.g. Hamtramck Music Festival and Detroit Women of Comedy Festival) highlighting local artists, performers and vendors from all mediums, and the City of Hamtramck itself.
Committed to expanding our impact beyond our zip code, we have recently introduced The Planet Ant Podcast Network and are currently developing The Planet Ant Studio, a space for community members to develop and execute audio/video recording projects. We are also excited to be introducing a new scholarship program in our mission to offer more accessibility to those who wish to learn. Dedicated to providing professional opportunities to active members of the creative community, our theatrical season prioritizes highlighting local writers, actors, and directors.
Planet Ant is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional theatre and performance organization that seeks to build community by facilitating artistic expression and collaboration in theatre, music, film and other visual and performing arts; to promote artistic freedom and expand stage access; and to nurture the creative potential in individual artists through training, coaching and community engagement.
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