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Please note: All meetings are open to SETC convention attendees.
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NOON-12:50PM
Madison |
History/Theory/Literature/Criticism Committee Meeting
Presider: Steve Burch (U of Alabama Tuscaloosa)
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NOON-12:50PM
Crystal Ballroom |
Suzuki with a Twist of Lessac
Presenter: Robin Aronson (U Southern Mississippi)
This workshop is geared for artists and performers who are interested in Tadashi Suzuki's actor training method
while maintaining a healthy vocal life using Arthur Lessac's system.
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NOON-12:50PM
Monroe & Roosevelt |
Mime Technique for Actor Training
Presenter: Dr. Lou Campbell (Bellhaven College)
Fundamental mime techniques applied to actor training to assist the performer to focus and spontaneously
apply skills to flesh out a character. Applicable for all performers at any level.
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NOON-12:50PM
State & Club |
New Products in Theatrical Lighting
Presenter: John Hartness (Barbizon Lighting Co.)
Join SETC's exhibitors and vendors as they share the latest on new products for theatrical lighting,
rigging, and other technologies.
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NOON-12:50PM
Legislative |
Stage Management Interest Group 3
Presenters: A. Lynn Lockrow (Auburn U), Shelly Elman (U of West Georgia),
Gene Columbus (Walt Disney Entertainment), Julie Richardson (AEA Professional Stage Manager)
A panel discussion for stage managers on relationships, communications, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
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NOON-12:50PM
Grand Salon E |
Transhakespearia: Non-traditional Casting in Classical Performance,
Specifically with Regards to Gender (Encore)
Presenters: Toby Thelin (Savannah Shakespeare Festival), James Harbour
(Georgia Southern U), Sasha Travis (Savannah Actor's Theatre)
This workshop presents scenes from Shakespeare's works cast a little...differently. Non-traditional casting can
sometimes illuminate, sometimes be disastrous.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Rockdale |
Artistic Direction for Professional and Educational Theatre:
Differences and Similarities
Presenter: David Balthrop (Murray State U), Rick St. Peter
(Actors Guild of Lexington)
Problem solving at the Artistic Direction level can be difficult. What do we have in common and how can those
common issues help professional and educational theatres as we work together?
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Forsythe |
Auditioning for TV & Film
Presenters: Brian Patacca & Kristi Funk (TVI Actors Studio)
Master class focusing on effective, dynamic auditioning skills for film, television and pilot season! Actors will work
with television and film scripts as the instructors give valuable insights, including breaking down a script and
giving your best performance in the casting director's office.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Cherokee |
Automation for the Rest of Us
Presider: Stevie Dawson (Virginia Stage Company)
Exploring the accessibility of automated solutions to scenic challenges for even small theatres through an
examination of the principles and expenses of basic automation.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Clayton |
Emotional Reality Through Improvisation
Presenter: David Patton (Second City)
This workshop will use new improvisational techniques developed in Chicago to create an emotional reality
for either improvisational or traditional theatre performance.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Madison |
Film & Television Committee Meeting
Presiders: Richard Cowan (Clemson U), Pat Cronin (East Tennessee State U)
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Jefferson |
How I Celebrated My 60th: A Playwright Shares Experiences from
"6 Women Turning 60 in 2006.
Presenter: Nancy Gall-Clayton (Playwright)
A playwright shares experiences from a multi-venue festival and offers advice for developing your very
own theatre festival.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Grand Salon D |
Meyerhold's Biomechanics
Presenter: Lisa Channer (U Alabama), Vladimir Rovinsky (U of Montevallo)
Workshop in the actor training method created by Vselevod Meyerhold legendary Russian actor and director. The method
is a way of training an actor's body and mind to be receptive to any role.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Grand Salon E |
Old School Swashbuckling (Encore)
Presenter: Dale Girard (NC School of the Arts)
This class explores the "stock" phrases of classic stage and film swashbuckling. These fight sequences allowed
for minimum rehearsal and maximum confidence, bravado and/or fury.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Fayette |
Self Discovery Through Acting: Addressing Personal, Social &
Developmental Issues in Actor Training
Presenter: Carol Cadby (Cadby Productions)
This workshop outlines an arts-based self-development curriculum. Through observation, role-playing, ensemble
acting, & sensory awareness, the drama classroom provides a safe venue for self-discovery.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Legislative |
SETC Leadership Class
Presider: Jack Benjamin (U of South Carolina, Aiken)
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Newton |
Theatre Games Exchange
Presenter: Jonathan Awori (Murray State U)
In this annual event, participants are asked to bring their favorite improv and acting games and teach as
well as learn. Come prepared to move and have a good time!
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Crystal Ballroom |
Unarmed Stage Combat: An Introduction to Fake Violence that Looks Real
Presenter: Jill Carlson (East Carolina U)
The purpose of this workshop is to give students a basic understanding of the art of theatrical combat.
We will cover the basic principles of stage combat and then learn some unarmed techniques.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Monroe & Roosevelt |
Visual Storytelling with Youth: Transcending Text; Exploring Stories
without the Words
Presenters: Matt Omasta, Dena Davis Freed, Barbara Smith (Arizona State U)
This workshop explores an array of non-verbal performance techniques that help young actors increase literacy
of dramatic texts and overcome performance inhibitions.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Dekalb & Gwinnett |
Voice Work for Students and Young Actors
Presenter: George Lowe (SETC’s 2007 Thursday Keynote)
The voice of Space Ghost—and a host of other characters—offers a workshop focusing on use of the vocal
characterization and the craft of voice-overs.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Cobb |
What Can I Do With a Technical Theatre Degree?
Presenter: Mo Stroemel (Penn State U)
A light-hearted lecture and visual presentation that answers the title question.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Carter & Jackson |
You Don't Look So Good: Age & Ill-Health Stage Makeup
Presenter: Lori Gann-Smith (DEZLDesign - freelance studio, Middle
Tennessee State U)
The workshop will provide hands-on instruction in creating the illusion of age and ill-health with stage
makeup. Products, tools and techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
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1:00PM-2:00PM
State & Club |
Convention Critique
Presiders: Betsey Baun (Executive Director, SETC), David Thompson (SETC
President-Elect, Agnes Scott College)
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2:30PM-3:00PM
Grand Ballroom East |
Business Meeting and Election of Officers
Presider: Dennis Wemm (SETC President, Glenville State U)
All convention attendees are invited. Keynote immediately follows.
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3:00PM-4:00PM
Grand Ballroom East |
Keynote Presentation - Can Playwrighting Be Taught?
Presider: David Thompson (SETC President-Elect, Agnes Scott College)
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MARSHA NORMAN – Recipient of the 2007 SETC Distinguished Career Award |
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4:00PM-6:00PM
Dekalb & Gwinnett |
Improv Jam
Presenter: David Patton (Second City)
Member groups of the Southeastern Comedy Arts Alliance will lead improv games and exercises. A chance to meet
improvisers from from all over the region and learn more about the South Eastern Comedy Arts Alliance.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Directors |
Advanced Shakespeare Monologue Workshop
Presenter: Catherine Weidner (Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy
for Classical Acting)
Intended for professional actors who want a fresh perspective on their two-minute Shakespeare monologue,
clarifying beats, intentions, and playing specific choices from within the text.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Monroe & Roosevelt |
Anatomy and Massage for Health and Performance
Presider: Louis Campbell (Bellhaven College)
A practical and interactive session exploring the benefits of massage.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Newton |
Division Chairs Meeting
Presider: Jeff Revels (Orlando Repertory Theatre)
Chairs from each divisional interest of SETC meet to discuss plans for the next year.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Rockdale |
Finance Budget Meeting
Presider: David Wohl (West Virginia State College)
Financial information session for new SETC board members and anyone interested in the fiscal year 2006-2007.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Forsythe |
New Board Member Orientation
Presider: Dennis Wemm (SETC President, Glenville State College)
Informal orientation for new SETC board members.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Crystal Ballroom |
Pilates Session
Presenter: Brenda May Ito (Columbus State U)
A pilates mat session for beginners through advanced. Bring a mat if you have one.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Grand Salon E |
Scale Monologues. Laban's Space/Harmony Theorics as Applied to
Actor Training
Presenter: Jennifer Mizenko (U MS Dept of Theatre Arts)
This workshop will introduce the participants to basic principles of Space/Harmony and how those principles
can be applied to the development of a character.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Cobb |
Score with NOTION! Music software with Stage Presence--brings the London
Symphony to Auditions & Performance
Presenter: Cynthia Evans (VirtuosoWorks, Inc)
Hear and conduct the LSO yourself in this fun and informative seminar on the very latest in music composition
and performance software! Orchestral sound from rehearsal to the real thing.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Fayette |
State Representatives Meeting
Presider: Steve Bayless (Gibbs Senior HS)
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Clayton |
Talking about Pinstripe Suite II -- The One Man Show
Presenters: Lissa Graham-Schneider, Constance Alexander, Brent
Menchinger, Jonathan Awori (Murray State U)
This panel will discuss how a playwright, director, designer and actor work toward rewriting, reconceptualizing
and updating an already successful play for a specific actor.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Madison |
Transitions Between Praxis and Theory: From Grad Student to Teacher
Presenters: Steven Burch (U of Alabama), Dawn Larsen
(Volunteer State Community College), Peach Pittenger (U of Georgia)
A discussion/investigation into the transitions between student to teacher, between performer to scholar, between
the small college performance space to the university research.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Carter & Jackson |
University Scholarship Audition -- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know: Part II
Presenters: Tee Quillin, John Mauldin, Kyle Zimmerman, Jacqueline
Holmes (Middle Tennessee State U)
Focus on preparing an audition for undergrad and grad programs. Part I: Discussion of audition Do's and
Don'ts. Part II: Forum where students can perform their audition pieces for critique.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Cherokee |
Working in Film at a Glance
Presenter: Carl V. Curnutte III (The Lost Colony)
An overview of the film business from a typical day on a film set, to the inside track for how to work in the
business. This informative program is supported by handouts and a PowerPoint program.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Jefferson |
You Shouldn't Talk About That: An Examination of Controversial Topics in TYA
Presenters: Amanda Wolgast, Sean Bliznik (U of Central Florida)
This workshop will use Paula Vogel's script, How I Learned to Drive, as an example of how to approach sensitive
topics with young people. Tecnhiques will be drawn from the practices of Michael Rohd.
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5:30PM-8:20PM
Grand Salon D |
SETC Dance Callbacks
Presider: Barbara Hartwig (SETC Choreographer)
Actors called back by companies learn and present dance routines.
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7:00PM-8:00PM
Clayton |
Community Theatre Division Meeting and Recognition Ceremony
Presider: Steve Lloyd (SETC Community Theatre Festival Chair)
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7:00PM-8:00PM
Crystal Ballroom |
Secondary School Theatre Festival Recognition Ceremony
Presider: Dwayne Craft (Bob Jones HS)
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7:00PM-8:00PM
2nd Floor Lobby |
President's Reception
Presider: Dennis Wemm (SETC President, Glenville State College)
Join the SETC President for cocktails prior to the Awards Banquet. Cash Bar.
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8:00PM-10:00PM
Grand Ballroom |
Awards Banquet
Presider: Dennis Wemm (SETC President, Glenville State College)
Annual Awards Dinner
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10:00PM-MIDNIGHT
Crystal Ballroom |
Celebration and Dance
Presider: Dennis Wemm (SETC President, Glenville State College)
After the banquet, enjoy an evening of music and dance.
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