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Please note: All meetings are open to SETC convention attendees.
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8:00AM-5:00PM
Northern Court |
Educating Theatre Educators: No Teacher Left Behind
Presider: Dean Slusser (Camden County Schools)
Participate in workshops that center on strategies that will
help you teach in, through and about theatre. Sessions on how to integrate the theatre into a general
classroom, integrate theatre into a specific subject area, teach theatre in the classroom, or use
theatre in an extra-curricular setting. Pre-Registration form. |
9:00AM-10:20AM
Fayette |
Division Chairs Meeting
Presider: Jeff Revels (Orlando Repertory Theatre)
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9:00AM-10:30AM
Rockdale |
State Representatives Meeting
Presider: Steve Bayless (Gibbs Senior HS)
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10:30AM-NOON
Crystal Ballroom |
Advisory Council Meeting
Presider: Glen Gourley (SETC Administrative Vice-President, Francis Marion U)
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NOON-8:00PM
Galleria Hall |
Commercial Exhibits Set Up Only
Presider: Ginger Willis (Barbizon Lighting)
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NOON-8:00PM
Galleria Hall |
Ed Expo - Set Up Only
Presider: Ginger Willis (Barbizon Lighting)
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NOON-8:00PM
2nd Floor Lobby |
Information Hub and Message Board
Presiders: Al and Ginger Curl (Metrolina Theatre Association)
Come here to find information ranging from schedule changes,
locations and other pertinent information. Also -- lost & found, and leave messages for people
you need to reach.
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NOON-8:00PM
1st Floor Lobby |
Registration, Pre-Registration and Check-In
Presiders: Hardy Koenig, Nanette Harbuck and Christopher Chandler
(SETC Central Office), Beth Harvey (Florida Community College), Sam Sparks (New Stage Theatre)
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12:30PM-4:00PM
Crystal Ballroom |
Executive Committee Meeting & Board Meeting
Presider: Dennis Wemm (President SETC, Glenville State College)
The SETC Board meeting will immediately follow the Executive Board meeting.
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4:00PM-8:00PM
Galleria Hall |
Professional Company Check In & Job Contact Service Set-up
Presider: April J'C Marshall (SETC Central Office), Constance Smith
(U South Alabama)
Note: This is company registration and set-up only.
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4:00PM-7:00PM
Grand Salon E |
Explorations in Movement Training
Presiders: Tiza Garland (U of Florida), Bess Park-Reynolds
(Greenwood Community Theatre)
A forum for Movement Professionals/Educators to explore and
experience various approaches of teaching movement. An opportunity for Movement Professionals/Educators
to work amongst their peers.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Newton |
Collaboration: The Designer & Choreographer Connection
Presenters: Jack Smith and Lynne Kurdziel-Formato (Elon U)
A conversation on developing a common language which will allow
designer and choreographer to become true collaborators in creation utilizing communicative skills for
clearly imparting/sharing vision.
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4:00PM-5:20 PM
Grand Salon A&B |
Design Tech Committee Convention Planning Meeting
Presiders: Troy Snyder (Fairmont State University), Liz Hopper
(Virginia Commonwealth U)
All those involved with the Design & Technical Competition and programming will meet to organize for
Thursday and Friday’s events.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Forsythe |
Interrupted Theatre Events (and a Look at the Societies and Governments that Caused Them)
Presenters: Drew Vidal, John Deboer and Jason Smith (Virginia Commonwealth U)
Three papers will be presented, each discussing an interrupted
theatre event. Specific topics include Mae West, The Living Theatre, and The Laramie Project.
Each event faced unique challenges.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Grand Salon D |
Physical Creation of a Character: An Element of Physical Storytelling
Presenter: Jonathan Lowery (The Joshua Squad)
This workshop examines the origins of a character from a physical
perspective. Exploring the manipulations of physical structure that build into emotional and habitual
layers in a character.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Henry |
Pitch Happens: Finding Your Voice for Musical Theatre Auditions
Presenters: Kenneth Stilson and Judith Farris (Southeast Missouri State U)
An interactive musical theatre auditioning workshop with
renowned Broadway voice coach Judith Farris and Kenneth L. Stilson, author of Acting is Believing
with the legendary Charles McGaw.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Crystal Ballroom |
SETC Orientation – HOW TO NAVIGATE THE NEXT THREE DAYS!
Presenters: Betsey Baun (SETC Executive Director), Jack
Benjamin (U of South Carolina Aiken)
Welcome and words of wisdom on how to navigate the 58th Annual Spring Convention.
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5:00PM-6:00PM
Grand Ballroom, West |
Auditions Committee Meeting
Presider: Mike Murphy (Marshall U), Jon Moses (Riverside Theatre),
Melissa Ricketts Tillery (SETC Auditions Director)
Audition Committee and staff finalize logistics for Professional Auditions.
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5:30PM-6:20PM
Dekalb |
Small Theatre Program Committee Meeting
Presider: Dan Robbins (Gordon College)
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Henry |
Applied Playwriting: Exploring Playwriting as a Conflict Resolution Training
Tool for Young People
Presenter: Laurie Melnik (U of Central Florida)
This interactive workshop explores the use of playwriting for
conflict resolution training and how to make this key objective a hidden agenda. Various community
building activites will also be used.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Newton |
KidSmart Theatre: Simple Innovative Ideas Making a Theatre Space for
Children & About Children
Presenters: Meghann Henry (U of Central Florida Conservatory Theatre),
Rozz Grigsby (Orlando Reperatory Theatre), Rebecca Podsedknik (Student)
A look at theatre spaces that have chosen smart ways to
enhance the experience for the kids that come to their theatre.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Cherokee |
Physical Theatre: Deconstructing Theatrical Expression
Presenter: Jonathan Lowery (The Joshua Squad)
A workshop exploring the broad, emerging genre of physical theatre --
the blending of various movement techniques to tell and amplify stories through physical expression.
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5:30PM-6:50PM
Clayton |
Transhakespearia: Non-traditional Casting in Classical Performance, Specifically
with Regards to Gender
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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5:30PM-6:50PM
Gwinnett |
What They Didn't Teach You in School
Presenter: Jessica Greene (Eckerd College)
An insider's guide to making it in professional theater, this
workshop will guide students from graduation to getting "the job," keeping it, and dealing with taxes
and the "stuff" no one talks about.
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6:00PM-9:30PM
Grand Ballroom, East |
Theatre for Youth Orientation
Presider: Jeremy Kisling (Lexington Children's Theatre)
Orientation meeting for all Theatre for Youth Festival participants.
At least one member from each group must be present. Each group will have a scheduled time for theatre walk-through.
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6:00PM
Shakespeare Tavern |
Past President's Dinner
Southeastern Theatre Conference Past Presidents gather for dinner.
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6:00PM-7:00PM
Grand Ballroom, West |
Professional Auditions - Actor Walk Thru
Presiders: Melissa R. Tillery (SETC Auditions Director), Jon Moses
(Riverside Theatre), Mike Murphy (Marshall U)
Auditionees can enter the Professional Auditions Room and parade
across the stage.
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6:00PM-8:00PM
Galleria Hall |
Production Resume Review
Presenter: Constance Smith (U of South Alabama)
This session gives students and young professionals seeking technical
theatre positions an opportunity to have their resume reviewed and critiqued by technical theatre professionals
and company representatives. The format is informal with ample opportunity for one-on-one resume counseling.
Prospective interviewees will be instructed how to utilize the Job Contact Service best during the convention,
with insight into how to interview with and present themselves to the on-site companies best. Sample resumes
and templates will be available.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Newton |
Bridging the Gap: Expanding ArtsBridge America Throughout the Southeastern Universities
Presenters: Dan Davis, Shelli Kinsley and Megan Alrutz (U of Central Florida)
ArtsBridge America is a national community engagement program bringing the arts into classrooms across the country.
Learn how to involve your campus in this program.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Cobb |
How Safe is Your Theatre? Counterweight Systems to Catwalks
Presenter: Joe Thompson (Austin Peay State U)
A PowerPoint presentation about safety concerns with
counterweight systems and front-of-house lighting positions. Topics to be discussed are inspection,
maintenance, OSHA codes, signage and others.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Henry |
Let Them Wear Masks! Teaching the Mask Technique to Young Actors
Presenter: Kevin Kern (The U of West Florida)
This hands-on workshop teaches Youth Theatre directors and drama
teachers how to teach and use both the character and neutral mask technique in class, rehearsal, and performance.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Dekalb |
A Look at Different Paths to Success in Different Aspects of Theater
Presenters: Jessica Greene (Eckerd College), Jerry Johnson (St.
Petersburg College)
Different Paths to Success will discuss the different directions that recent graduates may
aspire to and how to approach that goal successfully.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Cherokee |
The Magic If Made Simple
Presenter: Herbert Parker (East Tennessee State U)
The young actor will gain tools in the process of understanding Stanislavski's method and making
down to earth personal human choices to help make the work their own.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Grand Salon E |
Old School Swashbuckling
Presenter: Dale Girard (NC School of the Arts)
This workshop 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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7:00PM-8:20PM
Crystal Ballroom |
Producing and Marketing Yourself - Manage Your "Business" Role in Show Business"
Presenter: Carl V. Curnutte III (The Lost Colony)
How to become a business in the "show business" industry. Strategy to work and keep working in the entertainment
industry. Supported by handouts and PowerPoint.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Gwinnett |
Sink or Swim: Negotiating Your First Year of Teaching as a Graduate Student
Presenters: Kelly Gordon, Brad Brown, Zac Campbell, Gretchen Ferris,
Lindy Flowers, David Harrell and Joshua Purvis (U of North Carolina Greensboro)
Six MFA students discuss the joys and pitfalls of their first year of college teaching.
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8:30PM-10:00PM
Cherokee |
Voice and Speech Trainers Meet and Greet
Presider: Marlene Johnson (U of Alabama Birmingham)
Come and network with colleagues sharing similar interests.
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9:00PM-10:30PM
Hilton Bar |
Opening Reception
Presider: Dennis Wemm (SETC President, Glenville State College)
Meet and greet your friends and welcome newcomers. Snacks and cash bar.
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10:00PM
Grand Ballroom, East |
Ten Minute Play Auditions
Presider: Paul Crook (Louisiana Tech U)
The festival begins! Actors present their monologues for the playwrights
and directors. PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE PRE-REGISTERED.
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12:00 AM-9:00AM
State, Club, Council, Cabinet, Embassy |
Ten Minute Play Authors to Work!
Presider: Paul Crook (Louisiana Tech U)
Playwrights pen their plays overnight.
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