Song of the Stars
A project in Columbus, OH by Cassia N. Cramer000days
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A powerful, inspirational performance fusing astronomy and dance--the life stories of the stars above, captured live for film and VR.
Backers: 111
Average Pledge Per Backer: $232
Funded: $25,751 of $25,000
Dates: Mar 12th -> Apr 11th (30 days)
Project By: Cassia N. Cramer
Backers: 111
Average Pledge Per Backer: $232
Funded: $25,751 of $25,000
Dates: Mar 12th -> Apr 11th (30 days)
Project By: Cassia N. Cramer
$25,751
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 11 @ 10:10 -0400 GMT
103%
of goal
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Latest News
This is it! 
April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
As we encounter the final leg of our journey preparing for Song of the Stars, we can't help but be incredibly grateful for this experience and the overwhelming love and support we have felt from our community. Dancers and choreographers started... (Read More)
Getting all gear'd up!
April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This just in from Kai Staats, our film producer: "Paul, Cassia, "With the success of the Kickstarter, I have purchased tickets for myself, Directory of Photography Leonard Buono, and Camera Operator Colleen Cooley. Audio Engineer and Camera Operator... (Read More)
We did it!
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We have reached our goal of $25,000! Thank you everyone, for your contributions and support! We have nearly four full days to go (Thr-Sun) as our campaign closes early Monday morning. Please continue to spread the word, as the project will benefit... (Read More)
Almost there!
April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Five days to go, and only $500 left to reach our goal! This is it, folks! You've all been incredibly generous and supportive - this project literally wouldn't happen without you. Please help spread the word just one more time, so we can reach our... (Read More)
Rehearsing rehearsing reheasing
April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We had an excellent past couple days doing full dress rehearsals in our studio last weekend! Paul joined us to practice his narration, making sure that the dancers had enough time to exit, change, and find their places for the next piece while he... (Read More)
Credit where credit is due
April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
For everyone who has backed this project at the $10 level and higher, your rewards have already begun! Check out the Twitter and Facebook streams of our Executive Producer, Paul Sutter. Mixed in with project updates and behind-the-scenes shots,... (Read More)
Wow! Almost there!
April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, first I would like to thank all our new sponsors. With your contributions we are 75% funded with 8 days to go! We're almost there! Spread the word to make this happen! Speaking of spreading the word, we've had tons of great press... (Read More)
The Ohio State University pledges $10,000!
March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
The Ohio State University Center for Cosmology and AstroParticle Physics (http://ccapp.osu.edu/) has contributed $10,000! Wow! This a tremendous, incredibly generous boost --thank you OSU! Now, we need only raise $7,600 to complete this campaign. We... (Read More)
Film producer site visit
March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Last week our film producer, Kai Staats, flew in to Columbus to visit the gorgeous Capitol Theatre, home to the Song of the Stars premiere on April 21st. He toured the theater with our lighting director, Mary Tarantino, and our production manager,... (Read More)
Preview Gala!
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Too many people to thank for the amazing Song of the Stars preview gala celebration we had last night - our fantastic MC Johnny DiLoretto, our glamorous special guest Mikaela Hunt, our visionary keynote speaker STEAM Factory Director Roman... (Read More)
Film pre-production has begun and major backer announcement!
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This is a very exciting week for Song of the Stars! First off, we're proud to announce that The Ohio State University Department of Astronomy is now a major backer of the project, contributing $3,000! A huge thanks to the department for supporting... (Read More)
Live performance is all set!
March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
The live premiere of Song of the Stars is all set for the beautiful Capitol Theatre in Columbus, Ohio on April 21st, and tickets are now on sale! Tickets for Song of the Stars We've got our choreography, costumes, lighting, music, and narration... (Read More)
"Weekly Space Hangout" features Song of the Stars
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
At 3PM EDT today, astrophysicist Paul Sutter will join the live "Weekly Space Hangout", discussing the Song of the Stars project. Join him at https://youtu.be/6PK-qFi79TQ to learn more about telling stories themed from astronomy, the power of dance... (Read More)
Science, Dance, and ... Hockey?
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
It may seem like an odd combination, but yesterday our very own astrophysicist Paul Sutter was at the Nationwide Arena, home of the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets (bluejackets.nhl.com), for STEM day. He spoke to an audience of 500 high school students... (Read More)
Modified shipping rates, additional countries
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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Improved rewards for Song of the Stars!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
To improve our offerings, we have moved some higher rewards into lower categories. Now, the $250 category includes the signed, hard cover book. The $500 category includes 2 VIP tickets and embroidered shirts as well as a chance to have your questions... (Read More)
Off to a good start!
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you Eric, Jeff, John, David, Klaus, Adrian, Jeff, Sharon, Andreas, Josh, Morgan, and Linda for your contributions! We are off to a good start with more than 2% funding in just 3.5 hours. Spread the word, tell friends and family, and we look... (Read More)
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