Patty Duke Public Service Announcements

Actress Patty Duke speaks in support of community theatre on AACT’s five 30-second public service announcements (PSAs) for television. 

Four of the spots are about supporting or participating in community theatre. The fifth spot speaks specifically to youth participation.

The spots are 20-29 seconds long. A local "tag" can be added to some of the spots to make 30 seconds. A tag is a graphic and/or audio - voiceover - announcement added to the end of the spot. 

The PSAs can be customized with tags before they are shipped or tags can be added locally. TV stations often do tags for no charge when time is purchased, but typically don’t for PSAs. Still it doesn’t hurt to ask, especially if you have a supportive station in your community. Do be aware that tags cannot be removed. It may be better to make the tag generic, such as "Brought to you by Acme Theatre" and using the theatre logo or name in the graphic, rather than promoting a specific production.

Before ordering the PSAs check to see what format is needed by the local station(s). AACT can provide the spots on DVD, 3/4" tape, Mini DV, or Beta. All five spots will be on one disk or tape. Even if you have more than one station, unless they use different formats, you probably only need one copy of the PSAs. Stations will usually dub the spots and give you back the disk or tape. The spots can also be ordered on a CD for Web use only; these will not be broadcast-quality.

Download samples

Note: These 30-second spots are QuickTime MP4 files. You should have the free QuickTime Player installed on your computer, or you may download the free Mpegable DS decoder (664K) that allows you to play the file with Windows Media Player.

• Spot 1 [3.6 MB] "Americans attend theatre more often than any other art form" and "please support your local community theatre," with space for local tag at end.  

• Spot 2  [4.5 MB] focusing on how important live theatre is to the cultural and economic health of the community. No tag space at end.

• Spot 3 [3.3 MB]. Since "few begin careers on Broadway or in film," suggests that viewer get involved in community theatre.  Space for local tag at end.

• Spot 4. [4.3 MB] Notes that there are 7,000 community theatres in the U.S. and one in your community. Encourages viewer to get involved "on stage or back stage."  No tag space at end.

• Spot 5. [3.6 MB] Theatre is a rewarding and safe activity for young people, and often improves their academic and social lives. No tag space at end.

Orders

• Prices range from $14 for DVD or CD, to $17 for 3/4" tape, to $36 for Beta format. Voiceover tags can be provided by AACT for $55. 

• For more information, download the online order form.