Stargazer Community Microphones Project

Stargazer Collaborative Theatre is a completely woman founded community theatre in Flagstaff, AZ with the mission to be more than just a theatre company, but a collaborative arts organization that integrates with other artists and communities throughout the region. Our mission is to push traditional boundaries and explore new forms of storytelling. The Stargazer team is committed to creating thought-provoking and transformative experiences for our audiences.

Recently, Stargazer Collaborative Theatre was generously awarded a grant through Creative Flagstaff for our Community Microphone Project! In an effort to make sure sound is top quality for Stargazer and other organizations in 2024 and beyond, Stargazer is raising additional funds that will match Creative Flagstaff’s contribution.

These microphones will be accessible to the community on a first come, first served basis through a free lending program at Coconino Center for the Arts Digital Resource Center. Stargazer aims to purchase 10 high quality microphones that can be utilized for larger casts and multiple small productions or passion projects at the same time.

Stargazer will facilitate the rentals of the wireless microphones with the intent of theatrical use but are welcome to the entire community, giving priority to non-profit organizations. Stargazer aims for the program to be up and running at some point in Spring 2024 and accessible to all!

This program impacts more than just the Flagstaff performing arts community, giving organizations, emerging artists, and startups the opportunity to provide technical excellence. Stargazer believes in accessibility and considers this grant and match funding opportunity an honor, being able to provide our community with a program that has lasting impacts. ✨

The inspiration for this program began during Stargazer's recent Women of Broadway Fundraiser Cabaret. The microphones utilized in the performances presented difficulties. Being a startup, non-profit arts organization, Stargazer didn't have the funds to purchase new equipment. This is where the inspiration for an accessible program came to be! Snippets from the Women of Broadway can be found below.

Photo Credit Ashley VanHouten

What your funds will go towards:

10 Combo System with SLXD1 Bodypack and SLXD4 Receiver

Passive Antenna Kit/Splitter

Antenna/PowerDistSy,470-952MHz

50ft Antenna Cable

Antenna,Actv Direct 470-698MHz

10 Omni-Directional Headset Microphone with 4.5" Boom, Tan, TA4F

Power Conditioner,8 Outlet,15A

100PC Phillips Screw W/Washers

Case,12 Space Roto Molded

3U Locking Rack Drawer

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting Stargazer's vision of an accessible community microphone program.

~The Stargazer Team