Stars of Tomorrow is an Aruban reality-drama television series that premiered on ATV (Aruba) on May 5, 2010. The series was created and is largely written by Ben Steel and explores the life of a group of young actors in Aruba with acting aspirations.

Stars of Tomorrow
GenreReality-drama
Created byBen Steel
Written byBen Steel
Lara Kuiperi
Rodney Tromp
Hildward Werleman
Directed byBen Steel
Lara Kuiperi
Rodney Tromp
Hildward Werleman
StarringDerick Martina
Laine Tromp
Lindsay Riley
Sharmaine Tromp
Ligia Violenus
Zuleika Coffie
Hilyanne Croes
Natusha Croes
Josey De Cuba
Raphaela Mahadeo
Gyasi 'Teddy' Muller
Megan Rojer
Rudrick Van Der Linden
Jorina Werelman
Country of originAruba
Original languageEnglish / Papiamento
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3
Production
ProducersBen Steel
Elvis Lopez
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22–30 minutes
Original release
NetworkATV (Aruba)
ReleaseMay 5, 2010 (2010-05-05) –
present

Creation

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The series was created by Australian actor and director Ben Steel shortly after he relocated to Aruba in 2009. Steel partnered with local artist and producer Elvis Lopez from Ateliers '89, an Aruban arts foundation. The series was commissioned by Aruban broadcaster ATV (Aruba) as a way to develop local acting and directing talent in the region.[1]

Workshop

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The participants of the television program were first involved in several screen acting and screen directing workshops. These workshops provided essential skills for the participants that would later come into use when they had to make and star in their very own episode. Cameras followed the participants as they developed, and sometimes failed.[2]

Episodes

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Episode 1 - Acting Bootcamp - Follows the participants through an intensive acting training program.

Episode 2 - Behind the Scenes - Behind the Scenes as the participants struggle to develop their screen skills and film their TV show.

Episode 3 - Walk in my Shoes - Trevor doesn't understand women very much, until one day he starts waking up in women's bodies!

Red carpet premiere

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A red carpet gala premiere of the final episode was held at Cas Di Cultura on May 17, 2010.

Media partners

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The two main Media Partners of the television program were ATV (Aruba) and Cool FM (Aruba).

References

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  1. ^ Klein, Rosalie (23 Feb 2010), "Ateliers '89 den colaboracion cu ATV y Cool FM", Bon Dia, Aruba
  2. ^ Kunder, Debbie (15 June 2010), "Stars of Tomorrow", Island Tempations, Aruba
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