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10:30AM-11:50AM
Newton |
What Works? What Doesn't? Marketing College Theatre to Your Community
Presider: Jeannette Guinn (South Carolina Arts Commission)
A facilitated discussion exploring methods of increasing participation in productions and generating short
and long term support in the community. How do you fill your seats? How do you raise money?
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11:45AM-10:00PM
Rialto Theatre |
Secondary School Theatre Festival at the Rialto Theatre
Presider: B. Dwayne Craft (Bob Jones HS)
Adjudicators: Jeffrey Ingman (Fairmont State College), TBA
| Orientation: 11:45AM For directors of Thursday’s Plays |
| Rehearsals |
| 12:15PM |
North Carolina |
| 12:45PM |
South Carolina |
| 1:15PM |
Tennessee |
| 1:45PM |
Virginia |
| 2:15PM |
West Virginia |
Performances:
Free Shuttle Available. |
| 5:00PM |
North Carolina |
| 6:00PM |
South Carolina |
| 7:00PM |
Tennessee |
| 8:00PM |
Virginia |
| 9:00PM |
West Virginia |
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NOON-2:20PM
Dekalb & Gwinnett |
Hands-On Dramaturgy
Presenters: Freddie Ashley and Celise Kalke (Alliance Theatre)
Beginning with an example script, two award-winning dramaturges from one of the South's leading theatre
companies will share techniques for interpreting dramatic work and discuss ways that various interpretive
strategies can enhance your productions.
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NOON-12:50PM
Monroe & Roosevelt |
Acting the Song
Presenter: Tracey Moore
Music theatre masterclass with emphasis on strong, actable, personal, physical choices. Memorize a song from
American Musical Theatre and bring sheet music in correct key.
Space is limited.
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NOON-12:50PM
Washington |
Actors' Equity: What's the Deal and Is It Right for Me?
Presenter: Doug Truelsen
An informal open discussion about membership in Actors' Equity and answer questions about the Union.
Members and non-members of AEA are invited to attend.
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NOON-12:50PM
Rockdale |
Approaches to Teaching About the Role of Women in American Theatre
Presenter: Deborah Bonds (U of South Carolina Upstate)
The presentation will include several approaches to teaching about women in American theatre (historical, topical,
genre), allowing time for suggested texts and discussion.
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NOON-12:50PM
Henry |
Beyond the Warm-Up: Exercises for Actors to Release Tension
Presenter: Allison Hetzel (U of Alabama), Janet Rodgers
(Virginia Commonwealth U)
This workshop will explore ways that actors can release tension, vocally and physically; participants will
experience exercises that will promote a freer body and voice.
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NOON-12:50PM
Cherokee |
Building Better Theatres
Presenter: Michael Mell (Theater Design Inc.)
The step-by-step process of designing a theater. Topics include: the architectural design process,
codes, consultants, the construction process, back stage and front of house.
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NOON-12:50PM
Fayette |
Building a Personal Design and Technology Library
Presider: Rhonda Weller-Stilson, Alicia Webb, Jennifer Sturm,
Michelle Stroder, and Mary Woll (Southeast Missouri State U)
A round table discussion for students and faculty on recommendations by professionals for must have books in the
various areas of design and technology.
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NOON-12:50PM
Carter & Jackson |
Camera Auditioning: The Truth
Presider: Alberto Bonilla (The School for Film & Television)
Led by a professional, taking you from "picture" to "production" this workshop will open your eyes to the rules and
methodology of the business that you might think are for "Professionals" only.
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NOON-12:50PM
Clayton |
Developing Your Career
Presenter: Wendy Riggs (Theatre Consultant)
With over 25 years of experience in managing, building, training and consulting in theatre with organizations such as
Disney, 1982 World Fair, Las Vegas and The Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Wendy Standeffer Riggs reflects on career
choices and where those choices can direct your career. As an Operations Theatre Consultant, Wendy will lead a lively
discussion to discover making the most of your experience in theatre, creating that resume to get you attention and how to
take your career to the next level. Join this veteran of the theatre to discuss how to think outside the box with your
theatre career, look at your experience through fresh eyes and or to begin to build that career in the arts and
entertainment field.
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NOON-12:50PM
Legislative |
Legal Issues for the Theatre
Presider: Daniel Ellison, Attorney at Law
An overview of many of the legal issues facing theatres, performers, playwrights, directors and any others working
in the theatre. Issues include: contracts, copyright (including issues about director's rights), Americans With
Disabilities Act, Race/Sex/Age Discrimination, personal injury liability, non-profit board responsibilities,
rights of publicity, and many others. Ample time will be allowed for Q&A.
Dan Ellison writes the legal issues column for the SETC Newsletter. He has a private legal practice in Durham, NC,
concentrating in arts and museum law. He is also the Executive Director of the NC Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.
He advises numerous theatres, dance troupes performers, writers and visual artists and is a frequent speaker on a
variety of arts law topics. He also developed Durham Arts Place, which recently celebrated its tenth anniversary
of providing affordable artist studio spaces.
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NOON-12:50PM
Grand Salon A&B |
Design South: Lighting
Presenters: TBA
Lighting designers from the region show highlights of their recent work.
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NOON-12:50PM
Forsythe |
Gary Garrison: The Dramatist's Guild
An informative session devoted to exploring the many aspects of the Dramatists
Guild of America and its importance to all artists and educators.
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NOON-12:50PM
Jefferson |
High School New Play Contest Committee Meeting
Presider: Katie Watts (The Walker School)
Open to anyone interested in participating in the High School New Play committee. We will brainstorm ways to
improve our contest as well as ways to increase participation.
All are welcome.
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NOON -12:50PM
Madison |
Marketing the Successful Secondary School Theatre Program
Presider: Michael Marks (American College Theatre Festival)
This workshop will focus on community networking as a support system for secondary school theatre.
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NOON-12:50PM
Crystal Ballroom |
Performing Molière: Challenges and Approaches
Presenter: Biliana Stoytcheva-Horissian (Emory & Henry College)
The highly participatory workshop explores textual, physical, and psychological approaches to Molière's
comedies and introduces fundamental principles of comic acting.
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NOON-12:50PM
Cobb |
Stage Movement Committee Meeting
Presider: Tiza Garland (U of Florida)
A forum for Movement Professionals/Educators to explore and experience various approaches of teaching similar
concepts in movement. This is an opportunity for Movement Professionals/Educators to work and present amongst
their peers "Teachers Teaching Teachers."
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NOON-12:50PM
Newton |
Theatre for Social Change Using the Models of The Living Newspaper and the
Work of Augusto Boal
Presider: Reginald Brown (U Memphis), Teresa Morrow (Rhodes College)
This workshop/forum will examine Theatre for Social Change utilizing the models of The Living Newspaper
and the work of Augusto Boal.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Crystal Ballroom |
Airbrush Makeup Techniques: Photoshop for the Entire Body
Presenter: Ida Bostian (U North Carolina Asheville)
A demonstration of fun and amazing effective techniques for body contouring. Live models wanted.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Carter & Jackson |
Costume Trim Techniques Workshop for Millinery and Period Garments
Presenters: Colleen Muscha (Florida State U),
Jeff Lieder (Utah Shakespearean Festival)
Several handmade millinery trim techniques will be demonstrated. Participants will be guided in creating a
couple of these as part of the workshop session.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Forsythe |
Eating, Diet, and Exercise: An Actor’s Hidden Tools
Presenter: Andrea King (Booker T. Washington Magnet HS)
You are what you eat! A practical workshop for information on nutrition, fitness, and weight loss for the
performer. Taught by a certified personal trainer with a Master's in Fitness Education.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Grand Salon A&B |
Design South: Scenery
Presider: Eric Olson (Samford U)
Scenic designers from the region show highlights of their recent work.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Grand Salon E |
Design/Tech Portfolio Review
Presider: Troy Snyder (Fairmont State College)
Students and new designers and technicians are invited to bring their portfolios for
review by teachers and professionals in their area of expertise. Reviewers will give feedback on both
content and format.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Fayette |
Getting a Job Through SETC: For the Designer/Technician
Presider: Lissa Graham-Schneider, Brent Menchinger and Maura
Cravey (Murray State U)
Part of a 2 part program to aid students who are auditioning and interviewing at SETC. This presentation will
focus on portfolio and resume prep, interview tech, professional etiquette, and dressing for success.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Cobb |
Getting into Grad School – a discussion for Student Actors
Acting faculty from U/RTA institutions discuss the Do's and Don'ts of
getting into Grad school including specific concerns such as working with a coach, selection of material,
callbacks and the often ignored subject of the interview process.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Clayton |
The Harold: A Foray into Long-form Improvisation
Presenters: John Mauldin, Kyle Zimmerman, Tee Quillin and Jacqueline
Holmes (Middle Tennessee State U)
The Harold is a basic format for long form improv. This workshop will explore the basic structure along with
practical application of performance values.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Henry |
Improv Mania: Don Stallings
Presenter: Don Stallings (Atlanta Workshop Players)
Learn the secrets of dynamic Improvisation. Make your audience laugh, cry, wonder and guffaw in this
participatory workshop, Extreme Improv! A creative explosion.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Grand Salon D |
Introduction to Stage Grappling and Skirmishing for Non-Fighters
Presenter: Drew Vidal (Virginia Commonwealth U)
This workshop will introduce actors to a safe method for grappling on stage. It will employ partnering exercises
that teach students how to tell an engaging physical story.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Legislative |
Mask-Making
Presenters: Lisa Streett-Liebetrau (Dickinson College), Jon Liebetrau (AEA)
Practical techniques in mask artistry and production. Learn to craft professional masks using readily
available materials.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Monroe & Roosevelt |
Musical Theatre Dance
Presenter: Lynne Kurdziel Formato (Elon U)
A high energy class in Theatre Dance -- warm-ups, across the floor and combination will be included.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Madison |
Play Publishers Q & A
Presider: Douglas Rand (Playscripts, Inc)
Representatives from the major play publishing companies will provide an overview of new publications,
and will field questions from attendees on a range of topics.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Newton |
The Power of Two: Music and Acting = Empowerment
Presenters: Stephanie Dean, Jenna Neilsen, Lauren White
(Virginia Commonwealth U)
This workshop will explore the different ways music can be used to empower acting and vise versa.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Rockdale |
Reaching Out Into the Community: Theatre on the Road
Presenters: Annie-Laurie Wheat and Barbara Heinemann (Winthrop U),
Jackson Kesler (Western Kentucky U)
Looking for creative ways to bring theatre to a wider audience and create relationships with local HSs and
community colleges? This panel will present a number of ways to reach out from the college classroom
into the community.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Cherokee |
Using Light to Create Rain, Fire, Reflected Water and Breathtaking Effects
Presenters: Mike Wagner, Alan Kibbe, and Oliver Peale (Rosco)
Using just the spotlights in your theatre, plus some standard gobos, you can create both natural and exotic effects.
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Jefferson |
Website Committee Meeting
Presider: Ken Parks (Randolph Macon College),
Christopher Chandler (SETC Central Office)
Annual meeting of the SETC Website Committee and all interested parties.
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2:00PM-5:00 PM
The Atlanta History Center |
Textile and Social History Tour at the Atlanta History Center
Tour the Atlanta History Center's Textile and Social History Collection,
which portrays an intimate record of the daily lives of Atlantans, from the city's earliest years to the present.
Consisting of 10,000 pieces, it is the museum's largest collection. The collection includes everyday and special
occasion clothing, accessories, furnishing textiles, and other personal objects which represent Atlanta in the
context of the Southeast.
Transportation will be provided.
THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE but YOU MUST SIGN-UP FOR THIS TOUR (deadline is March 1, 2007).
If you are interested please contact Freddy Clements at (256) 435-2847 or at
JSUdesigner@aol.com. |
2:30PM-3:50PM
Grand Ballroom East |
Keynote Presentation
GEORGE LOWE - Actor and Voice Artist
A Conversation with George Lowe: American Voice Actor
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Meet the actor behind
the voice of Space Ghost
—and a host of other
characters. |
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4:00PM-6:50PM
Dekalb & Gwinnett |
Directing an Ensemble Company
Presenter: Kate Warner (Dad's Garage and Theatre Communications
Group Board Member)
The leader of one of America's most exciting (and unpredictable) theatre companies, discusses and
demonstrates the craft of directing in a company known for ensemble work and improvisational comedy.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Carter & Jackson |
Auditioning for Commercial$
Presenters: Brian Patacca & Kristi Funk (TVI Actors Studio)
Workshop focusing on booking a commercial in a simulated casting session. You will gain insights on topics such
as working with copy, cue cards, improvisation, slating, what to wear (hair and make-up), headshots, your
commercial type and what to do once you're on set.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Forsythe |
Choosing the Theatre Training Program That's Right for You
Presenters: Kurt Gerard Heinlein and Michael Casey (Missouri State),
Nick Erickson (Louisiana State U), David Long (St. Edwards U), Russell Luke (Winthrop U)
Panel will cover the logistics of choosing the theatre training program that best suits your needs. Discussion
will encompass BA, BFA, MFA, and non-degree professional training programs.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Madison |
College & University Division Meeting
Presider: Chet Longley (U of South Carolina Aiken)
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Washington |
Cultural Diversity Committee Meeting
Presider: MJ Etua (Mississippi Theatre Association)
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Grand Salon A&B |
Design South: Costumes
Presider: Carey Hanson (U of Mississippi)
Costume designers from the region show highlights of their recent work.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Cobb |
Far, Far Away: Study Abroad Programs
Presenter: Marlaina Seay (Lynchburg College)
How study abroads fulfill a worldwide vision of theatre. We'll look at producing a program, what to teach,
and service learning opportunities once you're there.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Fayette |
Equity Rules and the Designers
Presenters: Ron Keller (Virginia Commonwealth U),
James Murphy (Louisiana State U)
As designers we have all heard of those feared, famous and fabled Equity Rules. Find out what's fact and
what's fiction as we protect our actors.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Legislative |
Getting a Job through SETC: For the Actor
Presenters: Brent Menchinger, Lissa Graham-Schneider, Maura Cravey,
Jonathan Awori (Murray State U)
Part of a 2 part program to aid students who are auditioning and interviewing at SETC. This presentation will
focus on material selection, headshot and resume, professional etiquette and dressing for success.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Rockdale |
Help Us Help You -- What to Do When Your Lighting System Goes Down
Presenter: John Hartness (Barbizon Lighting Co.)
These basic troubleshooting tips and strategies will help tech support help you when bad things happen to
good lighting systems. No tools required for this troubleshooting!
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4:00PM-6:50PM
Clayton |
High School New Play Contest Open Rehearsal
Presider: Katie Watts (The Walker School)
Open rehearsal for the staged reading of our High School New Play winner. All are welcome.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Grand Salon E |
Performing Writes of Spring: Promoting Literacy and Creative Expression
through Theatre Arts
Presenter: Rozz Grigsby (Orlando Repertory Theatre)
UCF Theatre for Young Audiences graduate students present a script developed from creative writing pieces
submitted to the Orlando Repertory Theatre by local students.
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