Apollo Theater Academy Digital Collective is an 8 Week program that provides high school students with opportunities for professional and personal development as they explore careers in Technical Stage and Digital Production. Students have studied and practiced the use of digital media in live and recorded productions and how lighting design, videography, audio engineering, production design and live streaming come together in the creation of virtual events. This culminating presentation highlights their work throughout the program.
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Replicating a digital production team, students were divided into three teams to create short films. Each team, guided by instructors, consists of a videographer, audio & lighting designer, video streamer/editor, and a producer/director. As production team members gained foundational skills in the departments listed above, DC Producers developed pre production plans that included budgets, location scouting and script development. Students worked towards creating projects that are introspective, critical, and ambitious.
PressPlay PressPlay acknowledges the trials and tribulations we have endured throughout the pandemic. In the same fashion, it’s about making people feel more optimistic about the world opening back up. It also demonstrates people being able to experience normalcy with friends and family.
Inequity in Education
Inequity in Education challenges the notion that everyone has equal access to education in the United States through the framework of problems in the NYC public school system. The video features additional commentary from youth activist in education reform, Imxn Abdul, and explores solutions that provide hope for equity in the future.
The Quest for the Gem of Armina The Quest for the Gem of Armina is a choose-your-own-adventure style game sequence. In this short film, the protagonist is on a quest to find the gem of Armina which she needs to uncover the lost city of Armina and find her long lost sister. The film depicts different scenarios where the audience could help the protagonist on her quest!
Apollo Theater Academy Digital Collective is an 8 Week program that provides high school students with opportunities for professional and personal development as they explore careers in Technical Stage and Digital Production. Students have studied and practiced the use of digital media in live and recorded productions and how lighting design, videography, audio engineering, production design and live streaming come together in the creation of virtual events. This culminating presentation highlights their work throughout the program.
How to watch
Projects
Replicating a digital production team, students were divided into three teams to create short films. Each team, guided by instructors, consists of a videographer, audio & lighting designer, video streamer/editor, and a producer/director. As production team members gained foundational skills in the departments listed above, DC Producers developed pre production plans that included budgets, location scouting and script development. Students worked towards creating projects that are introspective, critical, and ambitious.
PressPlay PressPlay acknowledges the trials and tribulations we have endured throughout the pandemic. In the same fashion, it’s about making people feel more optimistic about the world opening back up. It also demonstrates people being able to experience normalcy with friends and family.
Inequity in Education
Inequity in Education challenges the notion that everyone has equal access to education in the United States through the framework of problems in the NYC public school system. The video features additional commentary from youth activist in education reform, Imxn Abdul, and explores solutions that provide hope for equity in the future.
The Quest for the Gem of Armina The Quest for the Gem of Armina is a choose-your-own-adventure style game sequence. In this short film, the protagonist is on a quest to find the gem of Armina which she needs to uncover the lost city of Armina and find her long lost sister. The film depicts different scenarios where the audience could help the protagonist on her quest!
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Four wheelchair seating locations will be reserved until the day of each performance.Each seating level is accessible via the elevator inside The Apollo’s Historic Theater. Guests should be aware of the small steps leading toward the Mezzanine and Balcony seating levels. Depending on the guest’s ticket location for these two levels, additional walking may be required. If guests are not able to travel up and down steps, tickets for events should be purchased for the Orchestra level.
Four wheelchair seating locations will be reserved until the day of each performance.Each seating level is accessible via the elevator inside The Apollo’s Historic Theater. Guests should be aware of the small steps leading toward the Mezzanine and Balcony seating levels. Depending on the guest’s ticket location for these two levels, additional walking may be required. If guests are not able to travel up and down steps, tickets for events should be purchased for the Orchestra level.
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The Apollo has taken comprehensive steps to ensure that entrances, seating, restrooms, and more are as accessible and compliant as possible. Learn more about accessibility options and support services that might be right for you.
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All persons and bags are subject to search. Bags that have passed inspection must fit comfortably under your seat. Oversized bags are prohibited.
No outside food or beverage. Accommodations are made for patrons with medical needs. Please email access@apollotheater.org or call the box office at (212) 531-5305 for assistance.
New York, NY 10027
New York, NY 10027
Accessibility
The Apollo is here for everyone. Artists, audiences, and all supporters should be able to experience The Apollo fully and in a way that is comfortable for them.
The Apollo has taken comprehensive steps to ensure that entrances, seating, restrooms, and more are as accessible and compliant as possible. Learn more about accessibility options and support services that might be right for you.
All persons and bags are subject to search. Bags that have passed inspection must fit comfortably under your seat. Oversized bags are prohibited.
No outside food or beverage. Accommodations are made for patrons with medical needs. Please email access@apollotheater.org or call the box office at (212) 531-5305 for assistance.