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Please note: All meetings are open to SETC convention attendees.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Henry |
Physicalizing The Dramatic Action
Presenters: Paul Bawek (Florida Southern College), Seth Panitch
(U of Alabama Tuscaloosa)
Explore ways for actors to access and implement the underlying dramatic action of a scene, and thus the inner
emotional life of a character, through specific and symbolic physical actions and images.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Cherokee |
A Picture Tells A Thousand Lies or the Truth Will Set You Free
Presenter: Mark Paladini (Regent U), Patrick Cronin (East Tennessee State U)
Casting director Mark Paladini C.S.A. and veteran film/television/theatre performer Patrick Cronin discuss photos
that will get you in the door. Participants will analyze photos provided by the presenters.
PARTICIPANTS BRING YOUR PHOTOS.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Newton |
Shakespeare as the Director's Collaborator: Or How to Get Shakespeare to
Help You Stage His Plays.
Presenter: Michael Kirkland (Regent U)
Shakespeare's language is embedded with clues that can help the director develop mood, atmosphere, pace,
character, and blocking. The opening scene from Hamlet will be explored and staged.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Grand Salon D |
Show Me Your Best 32 Counts!
Presenter: Eric Nielsen (Valdosta State U)
This workshop will help alleviate the panic of improvisation during a dance audition. Suggestions and helpful
hints will be provided using SETC dance auditions as a point of reference.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Monroe & Roosevelt |
Spice Up Your Dialects
Presenters: Rinda Frye, Kamilah Long and Patti Heying (U of Louisville),
Belinda Boyd (U of Central Florida)
This is a dialect workshop especially for actors of color, but also for anybody who wants to add a little spice
to their dialect repertoire. We will explore a Cuban accent.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Crystal Ballroom |
Stage Fighting Styles: Fast and Furious
Presenter: Dale Girard (NC School of the Arts)
This class explores the popular, fluid and artful style of unarmed fight choreography associated with
east/west action films.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Grand Ballroom East |
Theatre for Youth Festival Critique
Presider: Jeremy Kisling (Lexington Children’s Theatre)
Respondents: Daniel Stein (Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre), TBA
Response for this year’s Festival performances.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Jefferson |
Utilizing Folklore Motifs in Writing Contemporary Plays
Presenters: Larry Snipes (Lexington Children’s Theatre), Pat
Witton Forrest (New Plays Inc)
This panel will explore and evaluate the strategy of using folklore, fairy tale and mythic motifs in
contemporary plays.
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5:30PM -9:00PM
Grand Ballroom East |
Ten Minute Play Rehearsal
Presider: Paul Crook (Louisiana Technical U)
Final rehearsals for ten-minute plays.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Monroe & Roosevelt |
Alexander Technique: All Hands on Deck
Presenters: Sarah Barker (U of South Carolina), Marsha Paludan
(U of North Carolina Greensboro), Kathleen Sarra (U of Florida), Teresa Lee (Appalachian State U)
At least three Alexander teachers will give hands on experience and guidance in moving with the principles of the
Alexander Technique to all participants.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Madison |
Cold Reading Workshop with Mark Paladini and Friend(s)
Presenters: Mark Paladini (Regent U), Patrick Cronin
(East Tennessee State U)
Mark Paladini one of the top casting directors in the business with the help of some friends will take students
through the cold reading process which is the life blood of the professional actor.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Grand Salon A&B |
Design South: Technical Direction
Presider: Doug Brown (North Carolina School of the Arts), David Stellhorn
(U of Southern Mississippi), Mike Burnett (Huntington U), Stephanie Dawson (East Carolina U), Steve Zapytowski
(Kent State U), Rick Mayfield (U of Memphis), Steve Waxler (U of Cincinnati), Dan Denhart (Ohio U),
William Webb (Elon U)
Technical Directors from the region discuss their recent work.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Henry |
The Female Broadway Belt Voice (Encore)
Presider: Ken Lee (Elon U)
This sequel to last year's popular workshop on the broadway belt voice will include life performances of
belting and a discussion of healthy belting techniques.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Rockdale |
Film Acting and the Meisner Approach
Presenter: Jeff Day (Asbury College)
Explore a film acting technique, based on the development and nurturing of the impulses of the actor,
critical for success in film, used in Hollywood today, and how it relates to the Meisner technique.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Legislative |
Florida Theatre Administrator's Roundtable
Presider: Richard Gamble (Florida Atlantic U)
An open roundtable meeting of Florida higher education theatre administrators to network and discuss
common problems, solutions and strategies.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Carter & Jackson |
Grad Auditions at SETC Info Meeting
Presider: Don Wolfe (Wake Forest U)
Open dialogue discussing the format, time and growth of SETC's graduate school auditions. Open to
all interested participants.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Cherokee |
Marketing the Arts in the University Community
Presenter: Thomas Adkins (U of Alabama)
Discussing successful marketing strategies in/around university communities. Includes unifying arts
through the creative campus model and using social networking sites to reach a wider audience.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Washington |
Publications Committee Meeting
Presider: Rochelle Elman (U of West Georgia State)
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Fayette |
Religion & Theatre Committee Meeting
Presider: R. Cliff Thompson (Freed Hardeman U)
The committee's annual meeting. Program planning and long-term goals discussed. Anyone interested in the
intersection of theatre and religion is invited to contribute.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Crystal Ballroom |
Stage Grappling Locks and Holds
Presenter: Dale Girard (NC School of the Arts)
Not "Pro-Westling" techniques, this class explores the dynamics of the physical instrument as actors/fighters
are called upon to engage in close-quarters grappling.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Newton |
Two for the Show: Creative Drama for Parent and Child
Presenter: Rozz Grigsby (Orlando Repertory Theatre)
Experience this playshop developed for parent/child creative drama, and discuss other activities and techniques
that can be used in teaching parent/child units or classes.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Forsythe |
Study of the Organic Ensemble Driven Creation of a Play, from
Concept to Performance
Presenters: Graham Austin Cooper and Sara Gotcher (Austin Peay State U)
A study of the organic process that produced a play for today, "More Perfect Than Time", a mainstage project
developed at Austin Peay State University.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Cobb |
State Audition Coordinators Meeting
Presider: Mike Murphy (Marshall U), April J'Callahan Marshall
(SETC Central Office)
Auditions Coordinators will discuss various items relating to state screening auditions, AudCom and SETC.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Jefferson |
Voice & Speech Committee Meeting
Presider: Marlene Johnson (U of Alabama Birmingham)
Business meeting and brainstorming. Bring ideas for the 2008 Convention.
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6:00PM-10:30PM
Baldwin Burroughs Theatre at Spelman College |
Community Theatre Play Festival
Presider: Steve Lloyd (HART Theatre), Murray Chase (Venice Stage)
Adjudicators: Jerry Sipp, Suzanne Tinsley, John Viars
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Tennessee |
| 7:30PM-9:00PM |
North Carolina |
| 9:00PM-10:30PM |
Florida |
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6:00PM-11:00PM
Grand Salon C |
Design Competition Displays
Presider: Troy Snyder (Fairmont State), Elizabeth Hopper
(Virginia Commonwealth U)
Student Design and Craft competition exhibits are on display.
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6:00PM-8:00PM
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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6:00PM-8:00PM
President's Suite |
Past Presidents' Committee Meeting
Presider: Scott Parker (Institute of Outdoor Drama)
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7:00PM-10:00PM
Clayton |
Open Rehearsal of Two Body Problems by Don LaPlant,
2007 Charles M. Getchell New Play Winner
Presider: Kenn Stilson (Southeast Missouri State U)
Join Getchell New Play Winner Don LaPlant for the staged reading rehearsal of Two Body Problems
directed by Robert W. Dillon.
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7:00PM-10:00PM
TBA |
Theatre for Youth Reception
Presider: Jeff Revels (Orlando Repertory Theatre)
Hosted by Pat Whitten/Forrest from New Plays, Inc.
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7:00PM-9:00PM
Grand Salon A&B |
Design Keynotes
Presider: Troy Snyder (Fairmont State U), Elizabeth Hopper
(Virginia Commonwealth U)
Guest Designers: Dan Ostling (Looking Glass Theatre Co., Northwestern U)
Our distinguished guest designers will present images and discuss their work.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Grand Salon E |
Audition 911! Help for All Your Audition Aches and Pains!
Presenters: Ursula Robinson (South Carolina State U, Orianna Rhema
Productions), Andre Minkins (Tennessee State U), Annette Grevious and Sedrick Rampart (Claflin U)
Think that your funny Hamlet will win you a summer gig? Think your skintight nylon catsuit will get you more
call backs? You need audition "first aid"! Receive help with monologues and outfits.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Carter & Jackson |
Community Filmmaking Meets Community Theatre
Presenter: Stephen Hyers (City Arts Drama Center)
The City Arts Drama Center has taken the Community Theatre model and applied it to a motion picture
company. How can you make this work at your theatre and what are the benefits?
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Madison |
Mapping: Geographies of the Seen and the Unseen
Presenters: Mia Self (Alice Lloyd College), Alana Ghent
(Thomas More College), Missy Barnes (Catawba College)
An interactive workshop exploring conceptual mapping in the classroom. Exercise will address: journaling
and self awareness, physical and vocal history, characterization and relationship.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Cherokee |
Massage for Repetitive Stress Injury and Treatment in the Performing Arts
Presenters: Dale Becherer and Wendy Hiller (Elon U)
A demonstration of massage techniques to decrease symptoms of pain and tension caused by Repetitive Stress
Injuries. These techniques benefit people from all areas of the performing arts.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Henry |
Music Theory for Musical Theatre: Breaking New Interpretive Ground
Presenters: John Bell (Desales U), Steven Chicurel (U of Central Florida)
A workshop which will introduce a new design for musical theatre study.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Fayette |
Religion and Theatre: Do They Still Work Together?
Presenters: Patrick Cronin (East Tennessee State U), Michael Kirkland
(Regent U)
We'll discuss: can you be "religious" and true to your art or are they oil and water?
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Jefferson |
Sign & Gesture, A Universal Language
Presenter: Rachel Briley (U of North Carolina Greensboro)
Session participants will go through all the stages of development, from translation, through rehearsal
to the final staging.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Monroe & Roosevelt |
Spicing up Rehearsals with Improvisation, Glitter, and Hot Glue
Presenters: Laurie Melnik (U of Central Florida), Amber Dickerson
and Kelley Wilson (Columbus State U)
This interactive workshop will explore various approaches to rehearsals with young people including the
incorporation of improvisation techiniques and even art projects. All experiences are invited.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Cobb |
Stage Management Interest Group 1
Presenters: A.Lynn Lockrow (Auburn U), Shelly Elman (U of West Georgia),
Gene Columbus (Walt Disney Entertainment), Julie Richardson (AEA Professional Stage Manager)
Whether you are a beginning Stage Manager or an experienced one, this meeting will allow you to compare notes
and discuss issues facing stage managers.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Newton |
Sweet Auburn Avenue: A Staged Reading of a New Play
Presenter: Eddie Bradley (Spelman College)
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Crystal Ballroom |
Xtreme Physical Theatre
Presenter: Daniel Stein (Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre)
Body of a gymnast, mind of an actor, heart of a poet. Be prepared to come and sweat with your body and your mind!
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8:30PM-9:50PM
Carter & Jackson |
Acting and Directing Committee Brainstorming Meeting
Presider: Patrick Gagliano (Newberry College)
A meeting to exchange ideas about the convention and about the committee.
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8:30PM-10:30PM
Forsythe |
Florida State University Reception
Meet and greet for alumni, faculty and current Florida State students.
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10:00PM
Grand Ballroom East |
Ten Minute Play Festival
Presider: Paul Crook (Louisiana Technical U)
Respondent: Gary Garrison (Dramatists Guild of America, New York U)
Performances of ten-minute plays that have been conceived, written and rehearsed over the last 24 hours.
Response immediately follows.
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MIDNIGHT
Grand Ballroom East |
Fringe Festival Kickoff Performance
JACK by Michael Huie
Presenters: Tom Foolery Productions, Winston-Salem, NC
Enjoy the 2007 Fringe Festival Kick Off! JACK is a one-man show about the Jack the Ripper murders.
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