Made possible thanks to funding from Arts Council England, Reach for the Stars is a project inspired by the first African-American woman to go into space, Mae Jemison.

This project is a collaboration with Little Angel Theatre and The Albany which aims to support the Black Lives Matter movement and inspire young minds to ‘reach for the stars’ and dream big.

Reach for the Stars begins with a professional development scheme for black female identifying actors.

Successful applicants will receive a week’s intensive training in puppetry skills and facilitation - a free opportunity with each participant, receiving a week’s wage in line with Equity rates. 

Two actors from the intensive will be cast in the November tour of a new production Reach for the Stars:

‘Rocket into space with Nat as she strives to achieve her greatest ambition – to fly.

Told through dazzling puppetry and inspired by the life of Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to go into space, this heart-warming and inspiring story encourages us all to strive for our goals.

The show is recommended for ages 7 – 11.’

All other participants are guaranteed work with Little Angel Theatre as a puppeteer or facilitator within one year.