Illinois High School Theatre Festival 2018 - Festival Program by Bobby Bobbitt

To Rockford

To Chicago

Welcome to Illinois State University, home to over 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students. This weekend, we are honored to host over 4,600 participants at the 2018 Illinois High School Theatre Festival! The Brown Ballroom in the Bone Student Center serves as the headquarters of the Festival. Workshops and performances are spread throughout the campus. Everything is within easy walking distance. See the map below and enjoy your visit.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Bowling and Billiards Center Bone Student Center - Braden Auditorium Centennial East - Kemp, Westhoff Centennial West Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall, Theatre 6. Center for Visual Arts 7. Cook Hall 8. Edwards Hall - Capen

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Metcalf - Hayden Auditorium Quad Schroeder Hall Student Fitness Center/McCormick Hall U-High - Stroud Auditorium Vrooman Watterson Dining Commons

Pardon our dust! Due to the Bone Student Center Revitalization, there will be no parking allowed on University Street during the Festival. G85W, G85E, and G86 are designated for school vehicle parking.

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Map of Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Cover

festival headquarters

General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Contact Headquarters at 309-438-5714.

Festival Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Information, maps, answers to questions, etc. may be obtained at Festival Headquarters in the Circus Room on Thursday from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Festival Headquarters will move to the Brown Ballroom and be open on Friday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Participation Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Festival Planning Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Participating Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Workshop Presenters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Exhibitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Production Respondents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 College Auditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Workshops for Teachers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Professional Development for Teachers. . . . . . . . . . .13 All-State Production of Big Fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ISU Bone Student Center Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Thursday Opening Ceremony / Performance. . . 18 Friday Night Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Production and Workshop Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . 21 Festival-at-a-Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Acknowledgements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 2019 Festival Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

this event is produced by:

this program is partially funded by:

also in the bone student center • Exhibitors : Over 70 college and university theatre programs and theatre-related companies/organizations • FestGear : T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc. • Swap Desk : For performance ticket exchange (Friday and Saturday only) • Social Media Wall - Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre : A parade of high school theatre productions across the state • Hospitality Room : Located in the Founder’s Suite, a place for sponsors to relax and network admission to activities All Festival registrants must have a ticket and name badge to attend Full-Length, Showcase, Opening Ceremony, or All-State performances. Workshops are not ticketed, but NAME BADGES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES, or attendees will be asked to leave. Some workshops may fill to capacity and participants may be turned away. Dance wristbands for Friday night can only be purchased in advance at FestGear located in the Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom. The cost of the dance is $5.00. There will be no wristbands sold at the door of the dance. Students MUST wear their name badges to be allowed entrance to Friday evening activities. BADGES WILL BE CHECKED! lost badges & programs Replacement badges may be purchased at Festival Headquarters for $3.00 each. Additional program books are also available for $4.00 each, subject to availability. building abbreviations Throughout this book, the following building abbreviations are used. BBC BSC CE CPA CVA CW SCH SFCM U-HIGH

Bowling and Billiards Center Bone Student Center Centennial East Center for the Performing Arts Center for the Visual Arts Centennial West Schroeder Hall Student Fitness Center/McCormick Hall University High School

GENERAL INFORMATION

swap desk hours, locations & procedures Main Swap Desk (located by Registration in BSC Brown Ballroom) Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday. . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am - 11:30 am Satellite Swap Desk (located in CPA lobby) Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am - 4:30 pm Saturday. . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am - 11:30 am Participants may trade any valid ticket for any available ticket. (Students may not swap All-State tickets.) In the event that Full-length or Showcase tickets are still available fifteen minutes before a show’s curtain time, tickets will be distributed without the necessity of a trade. dining options MEAL TICKETS: For those who purchased meal tickets during school registration, Watterson Dining Commons will be open Friday & Saturday from 11:00 am until 2:30 pm. The $17.50 meal cards can be used only at Watterson Dining Commons toward a cafeteria style dining all-youcare-to-eat. Cash will also be accepted. A wide variety of selections are available including salad bar, deli, grilled sandwiches, pizza, fresh fruit, and desserts. Vegetarian fare and healthy options are offered. MEAL TICKETS ARE ONLY GOOD AT WATTERSON DINING COMMONS! bone student center dining options

i. to enrich the education of high school students by

• Helping students realize through this experience that theatre is one means of fulfilling each individual’s innate need and desire to create. • Bringing a diverse group of young people together in an environment of creative and imaginative stimuli where theatre can be witnessed, experienced, ingested, talked about, and lived. • Providing experiences in which each student can recognize and share common ambitions, goals, and interests with other students from diverse communities and programs. • Allowing students to witness different types and styles of theatre process and performance. • Providing opportunities for students to showcase their creative efforts. ii. to serve teachers, directors & theatre sponsors by

• Demonstrating specific educational theatre materials and techniques. • Providing exposure to various program sizes and alternative approaches for theatre programs. • Providing a showcase for accomplishments of student groups. • Developing a forum and network for the exchange and sharing of ideas to build and expand theatre programs.

thurs, jan 11

fri, jan 12

sat, jan 13

Einstein Brothers

7:30 am 6:00 pm

7:00 am 10:00 pm

8:00 am 4:00 pm

let's set the proper tone - turn off the cell phone!

McAlister’s Deli

11:00 am 2:00 pm

11:00 am 8:00 pm

11:00 am 2:00 pm

Pizza Hut Express

Closed

11:00 am 8:00 pm

11:00 am 2:00 pm

Burger King

12:00 pm 8:00 pm

8:00 am 8:00 pm

8:00 am 4:00 pm

Lobby Shop

7:30 am 9:30 pm

7:30 am 10:30 pm

No calling, texting, or instant messaging allowed during performances or workshops! Students found using phones during performances will have their phones confiscated. (Confiscated phones can be picked up at the Festival Headquarters in the Bone Student Center.)

airport lounge (centennial buildings)

Airport Lounge

thurs, jan 11

fri, jan 12

sat, jan 13

Closed

8:00 am 5:00 pm

8:30 am -1:00 pm

Copyrights The Board of the Illinois Theatre Association does not support or condone the violation of U.S. copyright laws in regard to photocopying, electronic reproduction, or recording of copyright-covered materials.

FESTIVAL OBJECTIVES

find the festival on: /Illinoishighschooltheatrefestival /IhstfSTF we have our own app!

Download the Guidebook app through the Apple Store or Google Play Store. Once in the app, search for “Illinois High School Theatre Festival” and download the Festival app to get the most up-to-date Festival information!

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WELCOME FROM THE IHSTF EXECU January 11, 2018

TIVE DIRECTOR

“I regard the theatre as the grea test of all art forms, the most imm ediate way in which a human being can shar e with another the sense of wha t it is to be a human being.” Oscar Wilde’s words never rang more true for me than in high school, although I did not kno w it at the time. As my freshma n year turned into my sophomore year, I was on a subconscious quest to find a place of belonging. Somewhere that I could feel at ease with not only my peers but also with myself; that connectivity eluded me unti l the day I stepped into my first audition. Despite trying to escape on thre e separate occasions, I went thro ugh with the audition, ended up being cast, and found out first-hand that wily old Oscar was right. In rehearsal, backstage, onst age – ever ything about the expe rience opened a door not only for me to be mys elf but to share of that self with others. From that moment on I found that was changed and it started from within. It was the watershed moment in my life. It transformed me. All around the state and nation and world others are experiencing the exact same met amorphosis because of the power that thea tre possesses. Whether it is at a nominal or a deeply rooted, foundational leve l, theatre transforms anyone and ever yone who is willing to open up to it. It is our sincerest hope that if you have not yet experienced that power or emb arked upon that journey, you can begin it here at the Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Ever ywhere you turn at this Fest ival, you will have the opportu nity to witness and partake in that transformat ion. Schools bringing producti ons to perform are transforming into dramatic, comedic, and musical characte rs onstage, transforming the audience thro ugh telling their stor y, and are irrevocably transformed by the experience of creating, traveling with, and sharing their art. Ever y participant who steps into a workshop will have the opti on to transform their mind, body, and skills and can help be that instigator of chan ge for another person, as well. The fabulous cast , crew, orchestra, and producti on team of this year’s All-State Production, Big Fish, are telling a moving stor y about how stories transform us, are becomin g characters of spectacle and hear love, and will never be the sam t and grit and e as a result of what they have experienced and shared with you. Theatre truly is a unique forc e that connects us all; here at this Festival, we are transformed by it - not just into an ensemble, but also into fam ily. Enjoy the transformation this weekend, and take it home with you to con tinue that chain reaction. Cheers!

Nathaniel Haywood IHSTF Executive Director 201 8

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES • Festival badges must be worn to all events, including Friday night activities. Each badge must include the student’s full name and school name, sponsor’s name, and phone number. Note: A sponsor, monitor, or University staff member has the right to ask to see your badge. Replacement badges must be purchased at the Festival headquarters (for $3.00) if originals are lost. Festival Program books are also available at Festival headquarters (for $4.00) subject to availability. • Festival participants are expected to attend and be part of Festival-sponsored activities and performances. • Take full advantage of the Festival by arriving on time for workshops and performances. Tickets for performances are valid only until published performance times. At published curtain times, empty seats will be filled by participants who do not have tickets (except for All-State). • Please turn in unused performance tickets to the swap desk at least 30 minutes before curtain time. • Information about the Ticket Swap Desk for ticket exchange can be found on page 2 of the Festival program. • Audience members are part of the performance, but are not performers. Therefore, good manners towards those on stage are extremely important. • No one may save seats for any performance. • No food or drink is allowed in the theatres and workshop spaces, with the exception of bottled water. • The use of any audio or video recording device or camera in any theatre is prohibited, including picture and video phones. • Plan to maintain a full schedule for both Friday and Saturday. Plenty of rest is needed so energy will not be lost in the middle of the day. Many professionals and schools have donated time to provide quality workshops and shows. Please show your appreciation by attending every event possible. • The use of drugs/alcohol during attendance at the Festival is absolutely prohibited. Parents of a student who is found in violation will be contacted and requested to remove the student immediately - no matter what time of the day or night.

• Illinois State University is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is prohibited in all University buildings, the Quad, and all other outdoor areas on campus. In addition, students are not allowed to smoke at any of the hotels. • Vaping is also prohibited on campus. • Students should travel in groups of at least two and inform their chaperone of their schedule. Emergency phones are located throughout the campus and will connect you to the campus police, if needed. (Refer to back of name badge for emergency numbers.) • Curfew: City ordinance requires that no minor be on the streets without an adult after 11:00 pm on Thursday and 11:59 pm on Friday. In an effort to keep hotel behavior consistent among all schools and to keep the Festival a positive event for everyone, the Festival has established a housing curfew. All students are expected to be in their rooms and quiet by 12:00 midnight on Thursday night and 1:00 am on Friday night. • Festival participants are representatives of their school’s theatre program and should conduct themselves accordingly. The Festival is a time to share new ideas and concepts. Polite and respectful behavior is expected to all performances and workshops. • Courteous behavior is expected at Bloomington-Normal area hotels, restaurants, and stores. • Participants acknowledge that photos/videos may be taken by authorized individuals and used for educational, instructional, or promotional purposes in any print, broadcast, and/or electronic media formats. • Sponsors are asked to remind students that any content on social media sites and/or personal blogs/websites should be appropriate to the IHSTF’s mission and purpose, as well as students’ roles as representatives of their schools. EMERGENCY NUMBERS Campus Police. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309-438-8631 Rescue Squad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Festival Headquarters. . . . . . . . . . 309-438-5714 An Emergency Medical Technician will be located in the Bone Student Center when Braden is in use. The approximate times Braden is in use are Thursday (6:00 pm 10:00 pm), Friday (2:00 pm - 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm), and Saturday (10:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm). In other emergencies, please call 911.

2018 FESTIVAL PLANNING COMMITTEE executive director (2018)

assoc. directors:

ita executive director

Nathaniel Haywood Downers Grove South H.S.

play selection

Aimee-Lynn Newlan Illinois Theatre Association

executive director emeritus (2017)

LaDonna Wilson Champaign Central H.S.

Vic Pilolla Leyden H.S. Michelle Bayer Oak Park & River Forest H.S. assoc. directors: promotions

secretary / executive

ita secondary school theatre division reps

Beth Ann Barber Glenbrook South H.S. Britnee Kenyon Rolling Meadows H.S.

Annaliisa Ahlman Niles North H.S.

Ryan Lambert Farmington Central H.S. Dori Foster Rock Island H.S.

historian/documentarian

assoc. directors:

Kurt Steinhauser

workshops

isu: dept of theatre reps

LaDonna Wilson Champaign Central H.S.

Tom Skobel Lake Zurich H.S. Katie Apperson James B. Conant H.S.

all-state producers

assoc. directors:

Anna-Louise Jakubka Addison Trail H.S. Tim Broeker Urbana H.S.

technology

Michael Vetere ISU School of Theatre and Dance Jimmy Chrismon ISU School of Theatre and Dance Jeremy Jenkins ISU School of Theatre and Dance

director elect (2019)

all-state director

assoc. directors:

Thom Ringrose St. Charles East H.S. Teslen Sadowski Oak Park & River Forest H.S.

auditions

assoc. director:

Adam Miller Warren Township H.S. Britnee Kenyon Rolling Meadows H.S.

hospitality/mentors

Judy Swiger Retired assoc. directors:

assoc. director: box

development

office & ticketing

Dennis Anastasopoulos Reavis H.S.

Liesl Krieger Aimee-Lynn Newlan Illinois Theatre Association

assoc. directors: exhibits

ita president

Hector J. Hernandez Jr. Streamwood H.S. Andy Simon Naperville North H.S.

Allan Kimball Southeastern Illinois College

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isu: local arrangements

Megan McCann ISU Conference Services

isu: student committee

Emma Harmon Katie Capp Dylan DeWitt Madison Gillis uiuc: dept. of theatre rep.

J.W. Morrissette University of Illinois Urbana/ Champaign uiuc: student committee

MacKenzie Sinta Jacklyn Ovassapian

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS 4,645 registered high school students and sponsors are attending from 189 high schools across the state.

Glenbrook North H.S.

Lake Zurich H.S.

Glenbrook South H.S.

Lakes Community H.S.

Addison Trail H.S.

Grant Community H.S.

Larkin H.S.

Grayslake Central H.S.

Lemont H.S.

Guerin Prep H.S.

Libertyville H.S.

Adlai E. Stevenson H.S. Althoff Catholic H.S.

Crystal Lake South H.S.

Alton H.S.

CUSD #140-NTA

Guilford H.S.

Lincoln Park H.S.

Amos Alonzo Stagg H.S.

Deerfield H.S.

Hampshire H.S.

Lincoln-Way East H.S.

Downers Grove North H.S.

Harrisburg H.S.

Lockport Township H.S.

Antioch Community H.S.

Harry D. Jacobs H.S.

Barrington H.S.

Downers Grove South H.S.

Bartlett H.S.

Dundee Crown H.S.

Heyworth H.S.

Batavia H.S.

Dwight D. Eisenhower H.S.

Highland Park H.S.

Mahomet-Seymour H.S.

Hinsdale South H.S.

Maine East H.S.

Hoffman Estates H.S.

Maine South H.S.

Edwardsville H.S.

Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.

Maine West H.S.

Bloomington H.S.

Effingham H.S.

Huntley H.S.

Bolingbrook H.S.

Elgin Academy

IC Catholic Prep

Buffalo Grove H.S.

Elgin H.S.

Illini West H.S.

Byron H.S.

Elk Grove H.S.

Illinois Lutheran H.S.

Carl Sandburg H.S.

Elmwood Park H.S.

Carmel Catholic H.S.

Farmington Central H.S.

J. Sterling Morton West H.S.

Belvidere H.S. Belvidere North H.S. Benton Consolidated H.S.

Cary-Grove H.S.

East Aurora H.S. East Leyden H.S.

Harvard H.S.

James B. Conant H.S.

Loyola Academy Lyons Township H.S.

Marengo Community H.S. Marian Central Catholic H.S. Marmion Academy Mattoon H.S. McHenry Community East H.S. Metea Valley H.S.

Fenton H.S.

Jersey Community H.S.

Fieldcrest H.S.

Johnsburg H.S.

Minooka Community H.S.

Galena H.S.

Jones College Prep H.S.

Moline Sr. H.S.

Galesburg H.S.

Kaneland H.S.

Monticello H.S.

Chicago Christian H.S.

Genoa-Kingston H.S.

Kankakee H.S.

Morrison H.S.

Civic Memorial H.S.

Gibault Catholic H.S.

Mother McAuley H.S.

Clinton H.S.

Glenbard East H.S.

Keith Country Day School

Collinsville H.S.

Glenbard North H.S.

Columbia H.S.

Glenbard South H.S.

Crete-Monee H.S.

Glenbard West H.S.

Centennial H.S. Cerro Gordo H.S. Champaign Central H.S.

Crystal Lake Central H.S.

King College Prep

Mt. Vernon Township H.S.

Lake Forest H.S.

Mt. Zion H.S.

Lake Park H.S.

Mundelein H.S.

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Naperville Central H.S. Naperville North H.S. Nashville Community H.S. Nazareth Academy Neuqua Valley H.S. Niles North H.S. Niles West H.S. Normal Community H.S. Normal Community West H.S.

Riverside Brookfield H.S. Rock Island H.S. Rockford Auburn H.S. Rockford Lutheran H.S. Rolling Meadows H.S. Rosary H.S. Saint Bede Academy Saint Ignatius College Prep Saint Patrick H.S.

Vernon Hills H.S. Victor J. Andrew H.S. Warren Township H.S. Warsaw H.S. Washington Community H.S. Waubonsie Valley H.S. Wauconda Community H.S. West Aurora H.S. West Carroll H.S. West Chicago Community H.S.

Oak Park and River Forest H.S.

Salem Community H.S.

Oswego East H.S.

Schaumburg H.S.

Palatine H.S.

South Elgin H.S.

Peoria Notre Dame

St. Charles East H.S.

Peotone H.S.

St. Charles North H.S.

William Howard Taft H.S.

Plainfield Central H.S.

St. Edward Central Catholic H.S.

William Rainey Harper H.S.

St. Francis H.S.

Willowbrook H.S.

St. Joseph-Ogden H.S.

Wilmington H.S.

St. Teresa H.S.

Winnebago H.S.

Streamwood H.S.

Woodstock H.S.

The H.S. of St. Thomas More

Woodstock North H.S.

Plainfield East H.S. Plano H.S. Pleasant Plains H.S. Prairie Ridge H.S. Princeton H.S. Prospect H.S. Providence St. Mel School Rantoul Township H.S. Reavis H.S. Reed-Custer H.S. Resurrection College Prep H.S. Richmond-Burton Community H.S. Ridgewood Community H.S.

West Leyden H.S. Westville H.S. William Fremd H.S.

Thomas Kelly H.S. Tinley Park H.S. Trinity H.S. Tri-Valley H.S. Tuscola Community H.S. University H.S. University of Illinois Laboratory H.S. Urbana H.S.

WORKSHOP PRESENTERS Thank you to all our wonderful volunteer workshop leaders. This Festival could not take place without you. Students, thank your workshop leaders! American Conservatory Theater Leraldo Anzaldua Indiana University Blake Babbitt New York Film Academy Beth Ann Barber Glenbrook South H.S. Erin Baxter Larkin H.S. Carrie Blomquist Dramatic Publishing Company Billy Blue Illinois State University John Boesche University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Avery Bowne Northern Illinois University Andrew Brackett Northern Illinois University Carrie Bramlett The School of Performing Arts Artist Empowered Linda Burns Oak Park and River Forest H.S. Cynthia Burrows Adlai E. Stevenson H.S.

Patt Cheney Oak Park and River Forest H.S. Judy Chitwood Northern Illinois University James Chrismon Illinois State University Jordan Clifton Northern Illinois University Shelley Cooper Augustana College Eric Curtis Acting Matters Sharon Damisch Fremd H.S. Aasne Daniels Illinois College Department of Theatre Stanton Davis Northern Illinois University Patrick Deane Lockport Township H.S.

Griffin Forberg Theatre of Ted

Paul Kalina University of Iowa

Paula Frasz Northern Illinois University

Michael Karasch William Fremd H.S.

Tim Frawley Forte Stage Combat, Inc. Ken Frykholm Lockport Township. H.S. Eli Ghaini Northern Illinois University Matthew Godlewski Adlai E. Stevenson H.S. Susan Gorman Deerfield H.S. Marcel Graham Lake Zurich H.S. Christopher Guyotte University of Illinois Laboratory H.S. Emma Harmon Illinois State University (Theatre Education) Jana Henry Funderburk Millikin University

Britnee Kenyon Rolling Meadows H.S. Daniel Kies Northern Illinois University Nathan King Glenbard North H.S. Cynthia Kocher University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Thomas Korder Korder Training & Consulting Mark Lococo Loyola University of Chicago Kevin Long Harper College Andres Lopez Indiana University Lauren Lowell Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance

Molly Hernandez

Jiana Lubotsky Illinois State University

Jessi Hersman Big Deal Productions

Mary Luckritz Rolling Meadows H.S.

Amber Dewey Schultz University of Illinois

Shannon Hinkle Effingham H.S.

Marty Lynch Eureka College

Shellie DiSalvo

George Hook Northern Illinois University

Jose Macias Northern Illinois University

Lily Janson Unit 14 Theatre Company

Improv Mafia Illinois State University

Stacy Joyce Aurora University

Mikel Matthews Rantoul Township H.S.

Michael Jurkovic Northern Illinois University

Kieran McCabe

Elise Delap Northern Illinois University

Shannon Cameron Paramount Theatre

Jasmine Elam Eureka College, Little Red Devils Improv Troupe

Ellen Campbell Northern Illinois University

Sofia Fey University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Justin Charles Round Lake High School Theatre

Joey Fitzpatrick Yorkville H.S.

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Neal McCollam University of Illinois at Chicago Myron W Elliott McCollam University of Illinois at Chicago Amy Lynn MCDonald Elmhurst College Kenny Metroff pH Comedy Ken Miller Northern Illinois University Kevin Nedberg Northern Illinois University Anne Marie Nest University of Iowa Students of Niles North H.S. Niles North H.S.

Kirsten Pullen University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Theatre Michael-Colin Reed Darkhouse Entertainment Tony Reimer Illinois State University William Richardson Northern Illinois University Jessie Roark Northern Illinois University Rebecca Robles Northern Illinois University Samuel Rosenfeld Illinois State University

Paula Nowak Barrington H.S.

Morgan Saaf-White Northern Illinois University

Tracy Nunally Northern Illinois University

Dr. Robert Schneider Northern Illinois University

Demetrios Pappageorge Downers Grove North H.S.

Richard Scholwin University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Alyssa Pavlakis Urbana H.S. Robert Perry University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign David Petro Broadway Break Thru Robert Picklesimer Creative Dramatics Workshop at the Homer Opera House Jeff Poole The Second City

Scott Shallenbarger Highland Park H.S. Jessica Shryock University of Illinois Andrew Simon Naperville North H.S.

Donna Stone Illinois Valley Community College Stephanie Svarz James B. Conant H.S. Wanda Teddy Antioch Community H.S. Ivy Thomas Northern Illinois University McKinzy Vanderlaan Northern Illinois University Emily Vitrano Northern Illinois University Haley Welch Northern Illinois University Sarah Wigley Lyric Theatre University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana Sarah Wilcoxon Missouri State University Elizabeth Wislar Lycoming College Annie Yokom The School of Performing Arts Artist Empowered Gareth York Southeastern Illinois College

Jo Slowik Lewis University, Philip Lynch Theatre Nicholas Spindler Illinois State University School of Theatre Alumni Patrick Spreadbury Lincoln-Way East H.S.

EXHIBITORS Stop by our exhibitors in the Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom Thursday 4:00 pm - Saturday 3:00 pm.

Kryolan Professional Make-up San Francisco, CA

AB Production Associates Elmhurst, IL

Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL

Lewis University, Philip Lynch Theatre Joliet, IL

AMDA College & Conservatory of the Performing Arts New York, NY

EF Educational Tours Denver, CO

Lincoln College Theatre Lincoln, IL

American Conservatory Theater San Francisco, CA

Eureka College Eureka, IL

Augustana College Rock Island, IL

F5D Palos Park, IL

Aurora University Aurora, IL

Forte Stage Combat, Inc. Glen Ellyn, IL

Ball State University, Department of Theatre & Dance Muncie, IN Blackburn College Carlinville, IL BOOM Entertainment Mokena, IL Bradley University, Department of Theatre Arts Peoria, IL Broadway Costumes, Inc. Chicago, IL Carthage College Kenosha, WI Clarke University Dubuque, IA Costume Holiday House Fremont, OH Dominican University River Forest, IL Drama Club Productions Oswego, IL Drury Lane Theatre & Convention Center Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Elmhurst College Elmhurst, IL

Grand Stage Chicago, IL Integrated Audio Systems Peoria, IL Illinois College, Department of Theatre Jacksonville, IL Illinois State University, School of Theatre & Dance Normal, IL Illinois Thespians Norridge, IL Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Indiana University South Bend South Bend, IN Intelligent Lighting Creations Arlington Heights, IL International Thespian Society Cincinnati, OH J&S Photo & Print Chicago, IL

Loyola University of Chicago Chicago, IL Miami University Oxford, OH Midwest Event Solutions Algonquin, IL Missouri State University Springfield, MO Monmouth College Monmouth, IL New York Film Academy New York, NY North Central College Naperville, IL Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL Paramount Theatre Aurora IL Point Source Audio Petaluma, CA Protolight Inc. Des Plaines, IL Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University of Minnesota Winona, MN Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeastern Illinois College Harrisburg, IL Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL St. Ambrose University Davenport, IA Stephens College Columbia, MO The School of Performing Arts Artist Empowered Naperville, IL The Theatre School, DePaul University Chicago, IL University of Evansville Evansville, IN University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL University of Illinois Springfield Theatre Springfield, IL University of Illinois, Department of Theatre Urbana, IL University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Upstaging Inc. Sycamore, IL USITT Midwest River Grove, IL Vertigo Cortland, IL Waldorf University Department of Theatre Forest City, IA Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI

EXHBITORS

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expo only hour Please visit the Exhibitors in the Brown Ballroom on Friday from 3:00 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 pm. exhibitors' passport raffle Visit twenty booths and have your passport stamped, then drop your completed passport in the fish tank located at Festival headquarters by Friday at 5:00 pm to win great prizes. See the back of your passport for a full list of rules.

PRODUCTION RESPONDENTS Many thanks to all those who volunteered their time to respond to productions submitted by schools from throughout the state.

Britnee Kenyon

Susan Rothchild

Allan Kimball

Teslen Sadowski

Annaliisa Ahlman

James Crow

John Knight

Jeremy Schaefer

Carol Allen

Sara DeNeal

Dr. Joan E. Kole

Laura Shoplas

Dennis Anastasopoulos

Carm DeStefano

Ryan Lambert

Andy Simon

Katie Apperson

Jodi Deichman

Marty Lazarus

Tom Skobel

Richard Arnold

Sheila Furey Sullivan

Steve Leaver

Patrick Spreadbury

Beth Ann Barber

Gabe Gorsline

Kevin Long

Lauren Stenzel

Michelle Bayer

Pat Haynes

Jason MacConnell

Donna Stone

Kathleen Belovksy

Nathaniel Haywood

Adam Miller

Judy Swiger

Mark Bernstein

Hector Hernandez

Aimee-Lynn Newlan

Jennifer Szynal

Tim Broeker

Jennifer Hernandez

Sandra Osis

Sandra Tifft

Emily Brutton

Anna Jakubka

Vic Pilolla

Joshua Wroblewski

Shannon Cameron

Bridget Kancler

Thom Ringrose

Gareth York

Patricia Cheney

COLLEGE AUDITIONS performance auditions/technical portfolio presentations All students registered for college/university performance auditions or technical portfolio presentations are required to attend a short meeting in their respective audition/presentation spaces 30 minutes before their scheduled audition times. Students were informed of their audition or portfolio presentation times in December. Please check the Festival website for the audition schedule. friday 8:00

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technical portfolio presentations

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WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS FRIDAY

9:00 am - 11:30 ce - 115 12:00 pm - 1:10 cw - 308a

danielson framework for theatre teachers

artist as a citizen: making socially engaged theatre

12:00 pm - 2:30 ce - 115

all the world's a stage...literally!

1:30 pm - 2:40 cw - 308a

artist as a citizen: making socially engaged theatre

3:00 pm - 4:10 cw - 302

intimacy on stage: consent, safety, and high school

3:00 pm - 4:10 cva - 149

transform your program

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm vrooman - 103

identity 2018

3:00 pm - 4:10 ce - 224

licensing 101

3:00 pm - 4:10 cva - 310w

building the perfect school musical

3:00 pm - 5:30 pm cva - 30

auditorium safety: 25 things you can do today to make your venue safer

intimacy on stage: consent, safety, and high school 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm cw - 302 4:30 pm - 5:40 cva - 149

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identity 2018 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm vrooman - 103 4:30 pm - 5:40 ce - 224

pm licensing

4:30 pm - 5:40 cva - 310w

building the perfect school musical

10:00 am - 11:10 am bsc - prairie south

but i don't have a blackbox!

10:00 am - 12:30 pm bsc - prairie center

the secrets of performer flying effects

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introduction to emergency action plans (eap) for 10:00 am - 12:30 pm cw - 301 high school venues

11:30 am - 12:40 pm bsc - prairie south

but i don't have a blackbox!

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm bsc - prairie south

teachers' round table on technical direction

HOSPITALITY ROOM

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sponsored by the bloomington-normal area convention and visitor's bureau

Sponsors/Chaperones – DON’T FORGET – In addition to attending shows and workshops, come to the Hospitality Room in the BSC, Founder’s Suite. It’s an extraordinary place to network and share with peers. Also, please attend the Sponsors’ Reception Friday evening, 10:00pm – 11:45pm, in the BSC Circus room.

SPONSORS - HOSPITALITY ROUND TABLES Looking for camaraderie and conversation with like-minded individuals? Join other theatre educators for collaborative conversation and professional growth at the Hospitality Room Round Tables to discuss what matters most: theatre education. Drop in for any and all of the sessions. For each session, feel free to bring materials, but none are required.

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teaching acting + funding your program

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plays that work + finding audition materials

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm bsc - founder's suite

technical theatre

Come prepared to share your favorite theatre games, icebreakers, and activities that just work. Educators will also discuss ways to fund theatre programs--especially those that are self-funded. Do you have 25 girls and 2 boys in your program? Are you trying to build your program? Is your administration strict about content? Get ready to share plays that work for all kinds of theatre programs. Collaborate about monologues that help kids nail their auditions and find success in your program. Not all schools have full-time technical directors, costume designers, lighting designers, sound designers, etc. This is a chance for tech-minded individuals to collaborate with the educators that function as “solo theatre leaders” at their schools.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS To earn CPDU’s for attending this Festival, visit the ITA table at the Festival Headquarters or send an email to Aimee-Lynn Newlan after the Festival. CPDU Information: Aimee-Lynn Newlan Illinois Theatre Association 312-265-5922 aimeelynn@illinoistheatre.org

PRESENTING THE 2018 ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE FESTIVAL ALL-STATE PRODUCTION

Book by John August Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August Originally produced on Broadway by Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen and Stage Entertainment with Roy Furman, Broadway Across America/ Rich Entertainment Group, John Domo, The Nederlander Organization and Edward Walson in association with CJ E&M, Dancing Elephant Productions, Parrothead Productions, Harvey Weinstein/Carole L. Haber, Peter May/Jim Fantaci, Ted Liebowitz/Joe Piacentile and Columbia Pictures.

PRODUCTION STAFF director

LaDonna Wilson, Champaign Central H.S. co-producers

Anna Jakubka, Addison Trail H.S. Tim Broeker, Urbana H.S. technical director

Lisa Gonwa, Victor J. Andrew H.S. assistant technical director

David Cermak, Victor J. Andrew H.S. vocal director

Stacy Cunningham, Leyden H.S. assistant vocal director

Noah Pligge, Elmwood Park H.S. orchestra director

Alexandra Baxmeyer, Hinsdale South H.S. scenic designer

William Hunter Evans, Downers Grove South H.S. co-sound designers

Anthony Bartucci, AB Production Associates Ian Garrett, AB Production Associates tap choreographer

Dawn Ferrell, Oak Lawn Park District assistant director / choreographer

Sarah Mohr, Champaign Central H.S. assistant choreographer

Adrian Rochelle, Thunderbay Theatre props

Alex Holod, Addison Trail H.S. costume designer

Mollie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Wheaton North H.S. lighting designer

Noah Record, Protolight projectionist

Erin Pleake, Freelance Lighting & Projection Design

ALL-STATE 2018 COMPANY

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Xander Ambrose - Pit Deerfield H.S.

Josiah Croegaert - Crew Champaign Central H.S.

Meghan Ide - Crew Edwardsville H.S.

Valerie Anderson - Crew Oswego East H.S.

Maddie Danhouser - Crew Addison Trail H.S.

Andrew Jackiw - Pit Alonzo Stagg H.S.

Philip Andrango - Pit Hinsdale South H.S.

Jack Doherty - Actor Lyons Township H.S.

Kayla Johnson - Cast Kankakee H.S.

Easa Aristizabal - Pit Hinsdale South H.S.

Emily Dolan - Pit Victor J. Andrew H.S.

Christina Jones - Cast O’Fallon Township H.S.

Clarisse Austin - Cast Libertyville H.S.

Natalie Doppelt - Cast Deerfield H.S.

Alex Kearney - Crew Crystal Lake South H.S.

Spencer Avery - Cast Bolingbrook H.S.

Brennan Dougherty - Cast Glenbard West H.S.

Bella Kelly - Pit Downers Grove South H.S.

Ellie Banke - Cast Downers Grove North H.S.

Grace Dziedzic - Pit Maine South H.S.

Steven Klenk - Cast Crete-Monee H.S.

Omer Barkan - Cast Champaign Central H.S.

Lucy Economos - Cast Oak Park and River Forest H.S.

Samantha Kolber - Pit Vernon Hills H.S.

Margaret Baustert - Cast Barrington H.S.

Bennett English - Cast O’Fallon Township H.S.

Nate Kraemer - Crew Elk Grove H.S.

Jen Beck - Crew Maine South H.S.

Paxton English - Cast Delores Moye Elementary

Lauren Krohn - Crew Neuqua Valley H.S.

Sylvia Bednarczyk - Crew Reavis H.S.

Isaac Etheridge - Crew Addison Trail H.S.

Andrew Krueger - Cast Oak Park and River Forest H.S.

Jessica Bernal - Crew East Leyden H.S.

Kathryn Fillman - Crew Deerfield H.S.

Amber Kulpinski - Pit Hinsdale South H.S.

Donalie Black - Cast Vernon Hills H.S.

Cole Frizzo - Crew Edwardsville H.S.

Kristopher Kusnierz - Pit Addison Trail H.S.

Theodore Brown - Cast John Hersey H.S.

Mackenzie Furlett - Cast Vernon Hills H.S.

Kathryn Laird - Cast Glenbard West H.S.

Nina Caliendo - Pit Addison Trail H.S.

Brian Gallagher - Crew Oak Park and River Forest H.S.

Alexis Lane - Pit Oswego H.S.

Joseph Callahan - Crew Bollingbrook H.S.

Audrey Hare - Cast Benet Academy

Graeme Leighton - Pit Glenbard East H.S.

Jack Cannan - Crew Downers Grove North H.S.

Adele Henning - Crew Oak Park and River Forest H.S.

Carlos Lopez - Crew Hinsdale South H.S.

Rachel Cantin - Crew Prairie Ridge H.S.

Melania Hillery - Crew Walter Payton Prep H.S.

Ethan Macaraeg - Crew Addison Trail H.S.

Joel Castaneda - Cast West Leyden H.S.

Danny Hollander - Cast Palatine H.S.

Wilke Macariola - Cast York H.S.

Annie Chellberg - Crew Mother McAuley H.S.

J’Lyn Hope Cockrell - Cast Urbana H.S.

Graeme Mahon - Cast Barrington H.S.

Alex Craig - Crew Victor J. Andrew H.S.

Kylee Hozian - Crew Reavis H.S.

Michael Malek - Crew Lake Zurich H.S.

Nate Massa - Pit James B. Conant H.S.

Joseph Salit - Pit Mundelein H.S.

Avery Williamson - Crew Glenbard West H.S.

Robbie Matthew - Cast Glenbard West H.S.

Sofia Schmeltzer - Crew Vernon Hills H.S.

Joy Woods - Cast Homewood Flossmoor H.S.

Maddie Mazzella - Cast St. Ignatius H.S.

Anja Schrag - Cast Champaign Central H.S.

Jake Ziman - Cast West Aurora H.S.

Duncan McMillan - Crew Lake Zurich H.S.

Katherine Schroeder - Pit James B. Conant H.S.

Teah Mirabelli - Cast Lake Zurich H.S.

Katelyn Scott - Crew Downers Grove South H.S.

Victoria Moore - Crew Normal Community H.S.

Peyton Shaffer - Cast Crystal Lake South H.S.

Monika Nevarez - Cast Fenton H.S.

Tyler Sikorski - Crew Reavis H.S.

Justin Nielson - Crew St. Charles North H.S.

Natalie Sipes - Cast Plainfield South H.S.

Trevor North - Cast Buffalo Grove H.S.

Ethan Smith - Cast The H.S. of St. Thomas More

Kerri Olzewski - Crew Warren Township H.S.

Valerie Smith - Crew Vernon Hills H.S.

Kevin Opena - Pit Maine East H.S.

Spencer Staak - Pit Hinsdale South H.S.

Tommy Ortman - Cast Maine South H.S.

Lucas Streit - Crew Alonzo Stagg H.S.

Burke Parent - Crew Addison Trail H.S.

Oliver Talukder - Pit Maine East H.S.

Claire Parrell - Crew Oak Park and River Forest H.S.

Antonia Tapias - Pit Deerfield H.S.

Phoebe Paslaski - Cast Carmel H.S.

Skylar Torrey - Crew Vernon Hills H.S.

Madeline Pteanc - Pit Downers Grove South H.S.

Andrew Tufano - Cast St. Ignatius H.S.

Zoe Purcell - Crew Crystal Lake South H.S.

Laura Vesco - Pit James B. Conant H.S.

Nolan Rice - Cast Lakes Community H.S.

Jack Wartman - Cast St. Charles East H.S.

Matthew Rohan - Crew Carl Sandburg H.S.

Jodie Werner - Crew Cary Grove H.S.

Michael Ryan - Cast Champaign Centennial H.S.

Connor White - Cast Addison Trail H.S.

ISU CHAPERONES Megan Compton Diego Hernandez Kevin Rahtjen Megan Rechtien Allison Steben

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THURSDAY OPENING CEREMONY / PERFORMANCE

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm bsc - braden

festival welcome, award presentation, & introduction

Nathaniel Haywood, 2018 Festival Executive Director Dr. Larry Dietz, President, Illinois State University Administrator Support Award Recipient – Abir Othman, Associate Principal at Victor J. Andrew High School Illinois High School Theatre Festival Executive Committee introduction of the all-state company

LaDonna Wilson, 2018 All-State Director ihstf 2019 theme & all-state reveal

Annaliisa Ahlman, 2019 Festival Executive Director opening performance - visceral dance

Founded in 2013 by Artistic Director Nick Pupillo, Visceral Dance Chicago is a contemporary dance company dedicated to a bold and progressive world of movement. In less than three years, the company has developed a diverse and respected repertoire. With works by distinguished choreographers Sidra Bell, Mónica Cervantes, Marguerite Donlon, Brian Enos, Robyn Mineko Williams, Banning Bouldin, Harrison McEldowney, Fernando Melo, Ohad Naharin, Mark Godden and Pupillo, Visceral Dance Chicago continues to challenge audiences’ expectations. In January of 2015, Visceral Dance Chicago was named one of Dance Magazine’s 25 to Watch, recognizing the company’s accomplishments and potential in the national community. “Visceral Dance Chicago breathes life into the Chicago arts community with their ability to intertwine complex human emotions with the raw beauty of dance and physical movement.” (Chicago Stage Standard) Visceral Dance Chicago is a contemporary company dedicated to providing a comprehensive environment designed to cultivate dance education, creation and performance for choreographers, dancers and audiences. Visceral Dance Chicago distinguishes itself by its commitment to the progression of diverse artists, programs and collaborations for our community.

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Founder & Artistic Director: Nick Pupillo Executive Director: Dawn Stanislaw Rehearsal Assistants: Hanna Brictson & Caitlin Cuchiarra Public Relations: Petra Weith and Administrative Assistant - Kaytee Cox Board Members: Alison Baldwin, Barbara Ellis-Racic, Kim Kernodle, Nick Pupillo, Loren Yeager, Elisa Westapher Advisory Board: Pam Crutchfield, Helen Hall Melchior, Patrick McCoy, Cheryl Mann, Pam Walsh performance piece: ruff celts (originated in 2016)

Choreography and Concept: Marguerite Donlon Lighting Design: Nathan Tomlinson Costumes: Marguerite Donlon Music: Sam Auinger, De Dannan, Luke Kelly, Kíla, Sinead O’Connor, Claas Willeke Dancers: Riccardo Battaglia, Hanna Brictson, Braeden Barnes Caitlin Cucchiara, Paige Fraser, Mario Gonzalez, Meredith Harrill, Noelle Kayser, Prince Lyons, Joel Walsham

One, two, three, four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road and all the way to Dublin’, whack-fol-la-de-da The piece partially underwritten by The Cheney Foundation performance piece: synapse (originated in 2017)

Choreography: Nick Pupillo Lighting Design: Nathan Tomlinson Costume Design: Nathan Rohrer Music: Darryl Hoffman Dancers: Riccardo Battaglia, Hanna Brictson, Braeden Barnes Caitlin Cucchiara, Paige Fraser, Mario Gonzalez, Meredith Harrill, Noelle Kayser, Prince Lyons, Joel Walsham Commissioned for Visceral Dance Chicago by the Harris Theater for Music and Dance with support from the Pamela Crutchfield Dance Fund through the Imagine Campaign.

FRIDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES 8:00 pm - 9:30 edwards capen

10:00 pm - 11:45 edwards capen

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all-fest improv team opening night performance

Your All-Fest Improv Team (which formed this morning) makes its world premiere alongside a cast of professional Improv All-Stars from Chicago! The rehearsal and tech schedule were condensed because the script will be made up on the spot based off of the audience’s suggestions. Don’t miss the laughs! This is a ticketed event. pm

all-fest improv team closing night performance

All good things must come to an end! Join us in Capen for one last hoorah with your All-Fest Improv team and a cast of professional Improv All-Stars from Chicago! Same performers. Even more laughs. Entirely different show since it will be made up using suggestions from a new audience! Really. Don’t miss it! This is a non-ticketed event. pm

bowling and billiards

Ready for a change of pace after a day packed with theatre? The Bowling and Billiards Center is a great place to switch it up! Challenge some new friends to a round of pool or play a game of bowling! Don’t forget to bring some money for the games and snacks! pm

sing along

Feel like you need to end the day on a high note? Then come perform and/ or watch others perform their favorite show tunes with the accompaniment of a live pianist! Bring your audition piece for practice or just come to sing with friends! (Note: If you would like to sing a show tune that our accompanist might not have the music to, be prepared and bring your own copy of the accompaniment.)

10:00 pm - 11:45 pm bsc - old main

breathe and bop!

10:00 pm - 11:45 pm sfcm - sports courts

student dance

10:00 pm - 11:45 pm bbc - activity

life-sized games

10:00 pm - 11:45 pm bsc - circus

sponsor’s reception

Work off the day’s stress (and calories) or just dance your heart out with some energetic and fast paced Zumba-style movement!

After a day full of theatre, it’s time to just... dance! What better place to do so than at the Theatre Fest DANCE! Come kick off your Sunday shoes and have fun with your friends old and new! The dance floor is huge, the DJ is loud, and the music is great. Wristbands are required for entry and must be purchased in advance for $5 at the Fest Gear booth. Please note that heels and dress shoes will NOT BE ALLOWED AT THE DANCE. Participants are required to wear flats or athletic shoes. No food or beverage allowed on the dance floor. YOU MUST WEAR YOUR FESTIVAL BADGE.

You’ll want to check this out: Come see your favorite board games magnified and brought to life. Bring some friends to play with, and enjoy playing life-sized versions of Jenga, Twister, and many others. Get ready for some Life-Sized fun!

Illinois State University and the Illinois Theatre Association will host a reception with hors d’oeuvres and beverages in the Circus Room. All teachers, sponsors, exhibitors, and workshop leaders are invited to share refreshments and network with peers.

PRODUCTION & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

Find out updates on Workshop cancellations or additions on the screens in the Ballroom and on the Festival app. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter @ihstf or on Facebook @Illinois High School Theatre Festival.

FRIDAY

9:00 am - 10:00 am bsc - old main

9:00 am - 10:10 am ce - 116

9:00 am - 10:10 am cva - 310w

the trojan women

- William Howard Taft H.S. by Ellen McLaughlin (Adapted from the play by Euripides) Jon Cohen, Directors After their devastating defeat, the women of Troy, now widows, wait on the beach below the ravaged city to be claimed by their Greek conquerors. The Trojan Women is a primal scream, an ancient story of what happens when people abandon empathy that is terrifyingly relevant to our national moment. unarmed stage combat

Leraldo Anzaldua, Indiana University Learn about safe and effective techniques of dramatic representation of theatrical violence. oh dear, i've ripped my pants!

Erin Baxter, Larkin H.S. c1 Quick fixes for common costume malfunctions. We will go over common issues that occur to costumes during a run, how to quickly repair an item to get them through a scene or the rest of the act, and even try your hands at some of the fixes. After all, the show must go on! 9:00 am - 10:10 am cook - 212

9:00 am - 10:10 am cva - 151 t1

dance like a broadway star

Billy Blue, Illinois State University Back by popular demand, this workshop is designed to help you get more comfortable with the dance portion of musical theatre. Come in and learn a musical theatre combination. This class will be treated like a Broadway dance audition. Jazz shoes, socks or tennis shoes required. Come ready to move and see what it's like to dance like the Broadway star you are! projection design for live performance

John Boesche, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Learn the aesthetics and techniques of projection design for theatre and dance.Â We will explore basic techniques of crafting digital images and using them to produce striking virtual scenery and special effects on stage.Â The presentation is centered around the use of affordable software for show control of digital images.

9:00 am - 10:10 am professional scene study cva - 147 David Petro, Broadway Break Thru

Disney, Nickelodeon & Broadway Casting and former Broadway performer David Petro will introduce scene study and tools used to develop a character. Students will study comedic and dramatic, contemporary and the classic, fantasy, and the reality focusing on how to use themselves and their imaginations to translate that to scene work. Students will be given actual scripts & sides used in hit television & Broadway shows. This class is designed to help students find their creativity through exercises, scenes and theatre games designed to develop your performance skills and technique.

9:00 am - 10:10 am american conservatory theater audition workshop ce - 229 Nemuna Ceesay, American Conservatory Theater

Ashley Wickett, American Conservatory Theater The workshop is focused on auditioning. Come prepared with a two minute monologue. The representative will then ask for volunteers to come up and perform their piece, provide feedback, and work with the students.

a: Acting & Auditions c: Costuming & Make-up d : Directing/Stage Management i: Instructors/Teachers m : Movement/Dance p : Playwriting s : Singing/Musical t : Technical Theatre t d : Technical Direction v : Variety Improv

FRIDAY 9:00 am - 10:10 am cook - 305 v1

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sketch me if you can!

Eric Curtis, Acting Matters Sketch comedy is fast-paced and fun. Come join us for a sketch comedy writing and performing intensive! Participants will roll up their sleeves, create several group sketches, and will discover why some sketches succeed while others fail. unlock your body...unleash your character!

Aasne Daniels, Illinois College Department of Theatre As human beings in a first-world country, we spend lots of time living in our heads, processing information and trying to formulate coherent sentences. As actors, we need to access tools of expression that exist below our shoulders. Through a combination of yoga and theatre games, we'll explore ways of unlocking physical expression for deeper, richer, more exciting character development.

9:00 am - 10:10 am stage management and the digital world ce - 8 Amber Dewey Schultz, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

What does it mean to be a stage manager in our digital world? We will explore apps, digital tools, and other technology that can make a stage manager's job easier. If you love your iPhone as much as you love theatre, this workshop is for you.

9:00 am - 10:10 am stage management: between b(f)a and broadway cva - 311 what i wish i knew then

Shellie DiSalvo, Professional Chicago Stage Manager There is a great big world out there for stage managers. Between academic training and the big break, there seems to be no guide for navigating it. The good news is, there ARE things that are quite helpful to know when filling those gaps and are greatly helpful to keep in mind when setting and managing goals and expectations.

9:00 am - 10:10 am directing 101 cw - 308a Sofia Fey, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Come learn the basic fundamentals of directing! Bring the names of a few shows you might want to direct, a notepad, and a pen.

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charleston, cakewalk, and jitterbug!!!

Paula Frasz, Northern Illinois University Fiona McGrath-Nagle, Northern Illinois University Learn dance styles from the early days of musicals! High kicking fun includes a little history and a lot of flapping dance styles, like the Charleston from No No Nannette, the Cakewalk from Showboat, the Jitterbug from Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Misbehavinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;! how to start your own theatre company

Lily Janson, Unit 14 Theatre Company Allen Wehner, Unit 14 Theatre Company In our workshop, we will share our story about how we started our own theatre company as high school students and the lessons we have learned along the way. We will present an activity that mirrors the steps that go into creating a theatre company, such as deciding on a mission, creating a season, finding a space, etc. introduction to lighting: layering with light

Michael Karasch, William Fremd H.S. We will talk about some control options, differences between LED and conventional, angles and colors, and how we use those concepts to develop looks that help tell the story. We will have a few mini stations setup to experiment with light.

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9:00 am - 10:10 am careers in theatre cw - 302 Cynthia Kocher, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Robert Perry, Ryan Schultz, Nora Simonsen, Bobby Reynolds, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Do you like computers? Invent things in your spare time? Is fashion your life? Do you love power tools? Doodle in the margins? Spend hours fixing electronics? Are you the go-to person to organize a party? Find out what career in theatre is right for you!!

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9:00 am - 10:10 am shakespeare whispers into your ear cw - 308 Kevin Long, Harper College

See Shakespeare in an entirely new light! Unlock the secret to performing Shakespeare's work. Explore the language and theatre of the world’s greatest playwright through the use of the First Folio of 1623. Using Shakespeare's own methods, participants will learn how to interpret text and build a foundation for inspiring performances. Folio Technique is the foundation of Chicago Shakespeare Theatre where Kevin teaches and coaches.

9:00 am - 10:10 am all-fest improv auditions edwards - capen Kenny Metroff, pH Comedy

Audition for a chance to perform with the All-Fest Improv troupe this Friday evening at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Work with the Chicago actor Kenny Metroff and his improv troupe, pH Comedy. Auditions are Friday morning at 9:00 am and 10:30 am. Choose one session. Rehearsal is 3:00 - 5:30 pm Friday, with performances Friday night.

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professional auditioning

David Petro, Broadway Break Thru Disney, Nickelodeon & Broadway Casting and former Broadway performer David Petro will teach the insider tips on auditioning in the professional world. Students will get the do’s and dont’s of what they need to execute the best audition possible. Prepare your best 32-Bar vocal selection, BRING A KARAOKE track, all available sheet music, headshot to audition for one of the biggest NY casting directors.

9:00 am - 10:10 am monologues: the secret to all acting ce - 224 Robert Picklesimer, Creative Dramatics Workshop at the Homer a3

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Monologues and how to perform them, this workshop will reveal the tools of transitions, written and verbal, and vocal punctuation, the secret to all great acting. This workshop is useful for both beginners and for very experienced actors. 9:00 am - 10:10 am how to make a show right now cw - 214 Kirsten Pullen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department v3

9:00 am - 10:10 am cva - 30 i2

of Theatre Sarah Wigley, Lyric Theatre, School of Music, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign We’ll take the tools we have RIGHT NOW to make theatre. Participants will use breath, body, text, repetition, rhythm, music, and space to build a collective performance. We’ll use these elements as the building blocks of all performance in increasing combination and complexity throughout the workshop. Participants should be prepared to move and speak. there's no business like show business!!

Morgan Saaf-White, Northern Illinois University Are you thinking of a career in the entertainment industry? How do I get a job? How much will I make? Where can I work? What is important right now? Join moderator Tracy Nunnally and a panel of industry professionals to discuss the reality of working in show business and how you can make an informed choice regarding your training and career preparations.

FRIDAY 9:00 am - 10:10 am directing hamlet sch - 130 Dr. Robert Schneider, Northern Illinois University

A hands-on approach to the first scene of Hamlet.

9:00 am - 10:10 am playback theatre: your stories on stage cva - 110 Scott Shallenbarger, Highland Park H.S.

Playback Theatre is an original form of improvisational theatre in which actors bring audience members' stories to life. The HPHS Playback Theatre Ensemble will inspire and move you as they bring personal stories into theatrical light.

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9:00 am - 10:45 am ce - westhoff

enhancing a show with prosthestics

Wanda Teddy, Antioch Community H.S. Discover ways to enhance your school’s production by creating and applying prosthetics. all that jazz: fun with fosse

Sarah Wilcoxon, Missouri State University This workshop will include a brief warmup followed by an exploration of Bob Fosse’s trademark style. Teacup fingers, elbows back, forced arch -- it’s all in the details. At the end, you'll get a chance to apply all you've learned to some original Fosse choreography. Some dance experience is helpful, but not required. leaving iowa - Belvidere H.S. by Tim Clue and Spike Manton Greg Reilly, Director Leaving Iowa is a comedy about family vacations and the chaos that ensues. It brings both laughter and tears to the audience. For the young, it offers a glimpse into what it means to be an adult. Adults often respond with a feeling of nostalgia and longing for those good times that we all get to spend with our families, but we never appreciate them until much later.

9:00 am - 11:15 am cpa - theatre

noises off - Maine South H.S. by Michael Frayn Carrie Saurer, Director A lovable but largely inept touring company is just hours away from opening a British farce called NOTHING ON. In Act One, the show's director struggles to maintain control of the actors and of their questionable performances. In Act Two, backstage chaos ensues as the play goes on tour and relationships deteriorate. Finally, in Act Three, we reach the frenzied conclusion of NOTHING ON's twelve-week run, as the cast and crew discover the true meaning of "the show must go on."

9:00 am - 11:15 am cpa - concert

close ties

- Lake Park H.S. by Elizabeth Diggs Kathy Weber, Director The Whitaker-Frye family have gathered for a summer weekend in their country home where they discover their grandma is starting to age. The family members' responses to their loved one not only reflect their relationship with her, but all of their close ties. Sometimes painful, sometimes humorous, Close Ties portrays the complexity of the relationships we all face every day.

9:00 am - 11:30 am wood grain effects: transforming blah to bravo! cva - 310 Sharon Damisch, Fremd H.S. t3

Learn how to transform stock scenery flats to beautiful, realistic wood grained walls and props. Create your own sample board to take with you using the techniques you will learn in this workshop.

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9:00 am - 11:30 am vrooman - 103 v4

improv skills for beginners

Patrick Deane, Lockport Township H.S. Ever want to know the basics of improv comedy? Want to learn skills that can assist in performances and sketch writing? This is the perfect workshop for you! Come and learn the foundation of what makes a good improv scene! Learn new games, warmups, and techniques for coming up with comedy/ material off the top of your head. LTHS's improv/sketch comedy team has been creating for 16 years and we want to share!

9:00 am - 11:30 am technical theatre every actor should know cva - 149 Marcel Graham, Lake Zurich H.S.

This workshop will help both the technician and actor understand the symbiotic relationship we have to have to make the performance the best it can be. We will answer the age old question, "Which came first the actor or the technician?" Don't miss it. Please come early as this workshop was standing room only last time it was presented.

9:00 am - 11:30 am danielson framework for theatre teachers ce - 115 Nathan King, Glenbard North H.S.

This will be a round table discussion of the good things you do in your classroom that are considered in the Danielson Framework for Teaching. This is geared towards teachers of any subject.

9:00 am - 11:30 am don't act! act truthfully! cw - 301 Jo Slowik, Lewis University, Philip Lynch Theatre a5

Transform your acting with the Meisner Technique. It relies on accessing an actor's impulses. The basic exercise is the Repetition Exercise. Two actors stand across from each other and respond through a repeated phrase. The phrase will change. Through the Repetition Exercise, the actor stops thinking of what to say and do, and responds more freely and spontaneously, both physically and vocally.

9:00 am - 11:30 am transform foam into armor cva - 27 Elizabeth Wislar, Lycoming College

Come learn the basics of transforming common and readily available foam into armor that can mimic leather, metal, wood, or plastic. Each participant will learn to make basic patterns and create a gauntlet to wear and show off!

9:00 am - 5:30 pm bsc - prairie t5

tech olympics

Kevin Nedberg, Northern Illinois University This is a pre-registered workshop. Get your fellow techies and test your skills in wiring a plug, focusing a light, tying a knot, setting props, nicopress crimping, costume changing, sound set up, and flat construction. This event requires pre-registration, but if there is still room, we welcome you to participate! If you're not competing, come watch and cheer on your favorite team.

9:00 am - 5:40 pm lost in the enchanted forest cw - 202 Lauren Lowell, Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance d5

Join ISU Design/Production faculty in the creation of an Enchanted Forest. Build your favorite story book or Grimm’s Fairytale haunts on Friday from 9-5pm. Everyone is welcome to participate! Join us for an hour or the whole day to be part of this on site creation. On Saturday, the exhibit will be open for visitations. Wander through and visit the enchanted corners of our forest.

FRIDAY 10:00 am - 4:30 pm bsc - founder's suite i4

hospitality room round table

ITA Secondary Representatives Beth Ann Barber, Glenbrook South H.S. Britnee Kenyon, Rolling Meadows H.S. Looking for camaraderie and conversation with like-minded individuals? Join other theatre educators for collaborative conversation and professional growth at the Hospitality Room Round Tables to discuss what matters most: theatre education. Drop in for any and all of the sessions. For each session, feel free to bring materials, but none are required. 10:00 am -11:30 am - Teaching Acting + Funding Your Program: Come prepared to share your favorite theatre games, icebreakers, and activities that just work. Educators will also discuss ways to fund theatre programs-especially those that are self-funded. 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Plays That Work + Finding Audition Materials: Do you have 25 girls and 2 boys in your program? Are you trying to build your program? Is your administration strict about content? Get ready to share plays that work for all kinds of theatre programs. Collaborate about monologues that help kids nail their auditions and find success in your program. 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Technical Theatre: Not all schools have full-time technical directors, costume designers, lighting designers, sound designers, etc. This is a chance for tech-minded individuals to collaborate with the educators that function as solo theatre leaders at their schools. the trojan women

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10:30 am - 11:40 am unarmed stage combat ce - 116 Leraldo Anzaldua, Indiana University

Learn about safe and effective techniques of dramatic representation of theatrical violence.

10:30 am - 11:40 am cva - 310w

10:30 am - 11:40 am cook - 212 m7

oh dear, i've ripped my pants!

Erin Baxter, Larkin H.S. Quick fixes for common costume malfunctions. We will go over common issues that occur to costumes during a run, how to quickly repair an item to get them through a scene or the rest of the act, and even try your hands at some of the fixes. After all, the show must go on! dance like a broadway star

10:30 am - 11:40 am projection design for live performance cva - 151 John Boesche, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign t6

Learn the aesthetics and techniques of projection design for theatre and dance.Â We will explore basic techniques of crafting digital images and using them to produce striking virtual scenery and special effects on stage.Â The presentation is centered around the use of affordable software for show control of digital images.

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10:30 am - 11:40 am professional scene study cva - 147 David Petro, Broadway Break Thru

10:30 am - 11:40 am ce - 229

10:30 am - 11:40 am cook - 305 v5

10:30 am - 11:40 am sfcm - 202 m8

american conservatory theater audition workshop

Nemuna Ceesay, American Conservatory Theater Ashley Wickett, American Conservatory Theater The workshop is focused on auditioning. Come prepared with a two minute monologue. The representative will then ask for volunteers to come up and perform their piece, provide feedback, and work with the students. sketch me if you can!

10:30 am - 11:40 am stage management and the digital world ce - 8 Amber Dewey Schultz, University of Illinois d6

10:30 am - 11:40 am stage management: between b(f)a and broadwaycva - 311 what i wish i knew then d7

Shellie DiSalvo, Professional Chicago Stage Manager There is a great big world out there for stage managers, between academic training and the big break there seems to be no guide for navigating it. The good news is, there ARE things that are quite helpful to know when filling those gaps and are greatly helpful to keep in mind when setting and managing goals and expectations.

10:30 am - 11:40 am directing 101 cw - 308a Sofia Fey, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign d8

Come learn the basic fundamentals of directing! Bring the names of a few shows you might want to direct, a notepad, and a pen.

FRIDAY 10:30 am - 11:40 am sfcm - 201 m9

charleston, cakewalk, and jitterbug!!!

10:30 am - 11:40 am how to start your own theatre company cva - 145 Lily Janson, Unit 14 Theatre Company i5

10:30 am - 11:40 am bsc - circus t7

Allen Wehner, Unit 14 Theatre Company In our workshop, we will share our story about how we started our own theatre company as high school students and the lessons we have learned along the way. We will present an activity that mirrors the steps that go into creating a theatre company, such as deciding on a mission, creating a season, finding a space, etc. introduction to lighting: layering with light

10:30 am - 11:40 am careers in theatre cw - 302 Cynthia Kocher, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign td2

10:30 am - 11:40 am shakespeare whispers into your ear cw - 308 Kevin Long, Harper College a7

10:30 am - 11:40 am edwards - capen v6

10:30 am - 11:40 am cook - 308 s4

Kenny Metroff, pH Comedy Audition for a chance to perform with the All-Fest Improv troupe this Friday evening at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Work with the Chicago actor Kenny Metroff and his improv troupe pH Comedy. Auditions are Friday morning at 9:00 am and 10:30 am. Choose one session. Rehearsal is 3:00 - 5:30 pm Friday, with performances Friday night. professional auditioning

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10:30 am - 11:40 am monologues: the secret to all acting ce - 224 Robert Picklesimer, Creative Dramatics Workshop at the

Homer Opera House Monologues and how to perform them, this workshop will reveal the tools of transitions, written and verbal, and vocal punctuation, the secret to all great acting. This workshop is useful for both beginners and for very experienced actors.

10:30 am - 11:40 am how to make a show right now cw - 214 Kirsten Pullen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department

10:30 am - 11:40 am there's no business like show business!! cva - 30 Morgan Saaf-White, Northern Illinois University

Are you thinking of a career in the entertainment industry? How do I get a job? How much will I make? Where can I work? What is important right now? Join moderator Tracy Nunnally and a panel of industry professionals to discuss the reality of working in show business and how you can make an informed choice regarding your training and career preparations.

10:30 am - 11:40 am sch - 130 d9

directing hamlet

Dr. Robert Schneider, Northern Illinois University Julia Steenstra, Northern Illinois University A hands-on approach to the first scene of Hamlet.

10:30 am - 11:40 am playback theatre: your stories on stage cva - 110 Scott Shallenbarger, Highland Park H.S. a9

10:30 am - 11:40 am enhancing a show with prosthestics cva - 17 Wanda Teddy, Antioch Community H.S.

Discover ways to enhance your school’s production by creating and applying prosthetics.

10:30 am - 11:40 am all that jazz: fun with fosse cw - 207 Sarah Wilcoxon, Missouri State University

This workshop will include a brief warmup followed by an exploration of Bob Fosses trademark style. Teacup fingers, elbows back, forced arch -- it’s all in the details. At the end, you'll get a chance to apply all you've learned to some original Fosse choreography. Some dance experience is helpful, but not required.

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11:45 am - 1:30 pm ce - westhoff

leaving iowa - Belvidere H.S. by Tim Clue and Spike Manton Greg Reilly, Director Leaving Iowa is a comedy about family vacations and the chaos that ensues. It brings both laughter and tears to the audience. For the young, it offers a glimpse into what it means to be an adult. Adults often respond with a feeling of nostalgia and longing for those good times that we all get to spend with our families, but we never appreciate them until much later.

FRIDAY 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm finding your way to the ground safely ce - 116 Leraldo Anzaldua, Indiana University

Learn techniques and exploration for any actor to fall to the ground safely and effectively.

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12:00 pm - 1:10 pm the audition song selection cva - 147 David Petro, Broadway Break Thru

Want to find the best audition song, exclusively for you completely for FREE! Disney, Nickelodeon and Broadway Casting Director and former Broadway performer will teach you how to use the entire to search, listen and select the perfect audition song all from your computer."

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm cw - 301

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present your best self in the audition room

Ellen Campbell, Northern Illinois University Avery Bowne, Northern Illinois University In an acting audition, it only takes 20 seconds to make a strong impression on the casting director. At times that is not necessarily limited to your monologues. Oftentimes they are watching from the moment you walk in the door. This workshop focuses on the emotional, mental, physical grounding, and owning your time and space.

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm artist as a citizen: making socially cw - 308a engaged theatre i7

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm cook - 212 m12

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm edwards - capen a50

Justin Charles, Round Lake High School Theatre What is the artist's role in society? Entertainer? Commentator? Agent for change? How do we respond to the things that challenge us and make us upset? In this workshop, you will collaborate to respond to a current event and create a devised movement piece based on the social justice issue. weaponed stage combat: safety's the thing

Tim Frawley, Forte Stage Combat, Inc. The safe and theatrically effective use of weapons such as swords, daggers, axes, and knives will be demonstrated. Actor training, weapon safety and the use of "found" weapons will be stressed. all-state 2019: in the heights

Music and Lyrics by Lin Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegria Hudes Susan Gorman, Deerfield H.S. Interested in rising to new challenges and participating in next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Festival All-State production? Come meet the director and technical director of All-State 2019, In the Heights, where we will discuss the show, characters, and scenic and production elements. Learn about the application process, auditions, portfolio interviews, and what we expect from a member of the All-State cast, crew or pit! Join us for this initial look into a unique All-State experience. In the Heights is the 2008 Tony Award winner for best musical, original score, choreography and orchestrations. Come join the fun!

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm conquering professional theatre: what industry ce - 229 professionals won't tell you but expect you a11 to know

Molly Hernandez Kieran McCabe Take the opportunity to listen to two young Chicago actors share tips and tricks of the industry that nobody ever shared with them. Whether you're an actor, dancer, technician, improviser, teacher, a newbie or a seasoned pro, this workshop will explore what industry professionals expect you to know but don't tell you. Learn about headshot/resumes, communication standards, audition pieces, colleges, self-tapes, safety, audition/rehearsal etiquette, demo reels, agencies, unions, and more!

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12:00 pm - 1:10 pm monologue madness: selecting and preparing cva - 17 the perfect audition monologue a12

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm sfcm - 202 a13

Stacy Joyce, Aurora University Learn how to find and prepare the perfect audition monologue for any situation. Students will leave with tips, tools, and a packet of age appropriate monologues to practice. speak the focused speech, i pray you!

Daniel Keis, Northern Illinois University Avery Bowne, Northern Illinois University If an actor cannot be heard and understood, nothing he or she is saying or doing matters. It's not enough to just "be loud," the sound needs to be focused and intentional. This workshop helps to teach the skills necessary for vocal support and articulation while keeping the actor's imagination active and engaged through Shakespeare's greatest insults.

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm from words on a page to action on the stage: ce - 224 creating a character using open scenes a14

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm bsc - circus a15

Andres Lopez, Indiana University Whit Emerson, Indiana University This workshop progresses through the various stages of developing a character, as well as making actionable decisions in a scene. It begins with Uta Hagan's Nine Questions and proceeds to character interviews, which aid actors in developing a well-developed character. The workshop begins with a warm-up of the voice and body. During the warm-up we partner up the participants. After partnering up, we hand out three open scenes to each group and have them read each one. creating character through physicalization

Mary Luckritz, Rolling Meadows H.S. Use your entire body and movement to create interesting characters on stage. We will run through physical exercises to explore how we differentiate characters by age, power, and objective. This is fully interactive workshop. Exercises such as running through the ages, what part of the body do you lead with, power status exercises, and impediments will be explored.

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm improv mafia presents: characters and short cva - 145 form improv workshop v8

Improv Mafia and Chloe Nowicki, Illinois State University The first workshop will focus on building and creating characters to fit the needs of the performers. The second improv workshop will focus on short form games, all will be fun! The Improv Mafia focuses on three main things: taking the ridiculous seriously, taking risks, and having fun. In our weekly changing shows, we challenge ourselves to perform to the height of our intelligence. These workshops will do just that!

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm letting the voice flow cva - 310 Anne Marie Nest, University of Iowa a16

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm cva - 310w t8

Find your way through fun and play to opening up your voice and expanding its expression. audience interactive technology: leveraging smartphones in performance

Tony Reimer, Illinois State University This workshop will demonstrate a system that allows a producer and/or designer to show content on an audience member's phone instantaneously, on cue, in sync with a live performance.

FRIDAY 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm the sonnets sch - 130 Dr. Robert Schneider, Northern Illinois University i9 Julia Steenstra, Northern Illinois University

A chance to get down-and-dirty with one or more of Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sonnets. 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm the art of drag cva - 151 Nicholas Spindler, Illinois State University School of Theatre (Acting &

Theatre Education) Alumni Rebecca Johnson, Illinois State University School of Theatre (Acting & Theatre Education) Alumni HHHIIIEEE! Ready to channel your inner drag king, queen, or in-between, gurl? Join Drag Queen Claire Voyant and theatre teacher Rebecca Johnson to learn about drag, the local drag communities, and the creation of a drag sensation: You! Spill the Tea and Throw the Shade because the Library is Open!

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm stage management for high school students: cva - 30 building a tool-kit for success

Patrick Spreadbury, Lincoln-Way East H.S. This workshop will provide student stage managers insight into building a tool-kit for success, with a focus on theoretical practices, leadership, teambuilding, and communication.

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12:00 pm - 1:10 pm creating an original play via improvisation cw - 214 Donna Stone, Illinois Valley CC

Participants will be guided to create an original play with a given scenario.

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm cook - 305 s6

the belt voice de-bunked

Sarah Wigley, Lyric Theatre- University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana What IS a "belt" voice in musical theatre and how do we know if we are using it healthily? Come explore the basics of belting and take away some tips for more powerful, energized, healthy singing in musical theatre.

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm you made my costume out of what? the ce - 8 transformative power of creativity

Gareth York, Southeastern Illinois College Janet Hart, Harrisburg H.S. This session will focus on the transformation of non-traditional materials in combination with costuming materials to create costumes for the stage. Through the use of found objects, dyeing and traditional costume patterns, participants will gain a variety of techniques for creating one-of-a-kind costumes.

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm vrooman - 103

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12:00 pm - 2:30 pm sfcm - 201 m13

sketch comedy 101

Patrick Deane, Lockport Township H.S. If you've ever been curious about how a sketch comedy show is put together then this is the workshop for you. This workshop will show you how to craft and design your own sketch show. From where to get ideas, to how to run a pitch session, and where to perform, we can show you the method LTHS has used to great success! shapeflow

Elise Delap, Northern Illinois University Move to your own organic rhythm through various types of music. Explore beyond the normal choice of moving.

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm monologue working...on fire! cw - 308 Sofia Fey, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign a17

Luke Worland, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign If you have auditions coming up, come get your monologue prepped! Bring a memorized monologue and note taking device. Audition tips and tricks will be served.

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12:00 pm - 2:30 pm all the world's a stageâ&#x20AC;Ś...literally! ce - 115 Joey Fitzpatrick, Yorkville H.S. i10

George Stewart, Education First Tours As theatre educators, what if we found a way for our students to discover who they are in the world around them through real-life, international travel experience? Join Joey Fitzpatrick, theatre teacher and director of travel abroad at Yorkville High School, and George Stewart, director of curriculum at Education First Tours, as they guide you through an interactive workshop that encourages a world-wide theatre program through travel!

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm what am i doing wrong in the world of tech? cva - 149 Marcel Graham, Lake Zurich H.S. t9

Together we will try to figure out the problems you may be having in your productions. We will discuss lighting, sets and the ever important but elusive sound. We will answer the age old question, "If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound?"

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm theatre of the oppressed - an introduction cva - 110 Emma Harmon, Illinois State University (Theatre Education) v10

James Chrismon, Illinois State University ALL WELCOME! This workshop will introduce Augusto Boal's form of theatre, Theatre of the Oppressed. We will be breaking down the barriers between actors and non-actors and get to bare bones storytelling that deals with political relationships.

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm leather mask making cva - 27 Mark Lococo, Loyola University of Chicago c8

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm cook - 308 v11

Learn the basics of leather mask construction. In this workshop you will get hands on experience in how vegetable tanned leather can be manipulated to create and hold 3D shapes. This technique of leather manipulation is based on traditional commedia dell'arte masks. fiasco: long form improv

Mikel Matthews, Rantoul Township H.S. The Fiasco is a long form adapted from an RPG about people with "Powerful Ambition and Poor Impulse Control" by Jason Morningstar. It's an extended tag out that's created via random items off a specific playset. It's Coen Brothers: The Movie Improv.

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm how to audition cva - 311 Michael-Colin Reed, Darkhouse Entertainment a18

Audition techniques to set you apart and land you the role! The greatest irony of acting is that the most important key to a successful career, the audition, is shrouded in mystery! I'm here to lift the curtain for you and show you exactly what a casting agent or director is looking for!

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm blue stockings! victorian style & movement cw - 207 Morgan Saaf-White, Northern Illinois University m14

Jessie Roark, Northern Illinois University Want a taste of what it's like to live in the Victorian period? Come see and hear about the costume design for Blue Stockings, while the actors give you an introduction to the movement and style of the time!

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm principles of sound design for theatre in cw - 302 performing arts t10

Richard Scholwin, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign An encompassing overview on what it takes/means to be an audio director/ sound designer in today's technology filled world of theatre.

FRIDAY 12:15 pm - 2:30 pm cpa - theatre

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm bsc - old main

14 ways to screw up your college interview -

Homewood-Flossmoor H.S. by Ian McWethy Maggie Sullivan, Student Director When the Dean orders two college recruiters to find one more student to fill out next year's class, they find themselves revisiting the dreaded Wait List.

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm finding your way to the ground safely ce - 116 Leraldo Anzaldua, Indiana University m15

Learn techniques and exploration for any actor to fall to the ground safely and effectively.

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm the audition song selection cva - 147 David Petro, Broadway Break Thru s7

Want to find the best audition song, exclusively for you completely for FREE! Disney, Nickelodeon and Broadway Casting Director and former Broadway performer will teach you how to search, listen and select the perfect audition song all from your computer.

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm present your best self in the audition room cw - 301 Ellen Campbell, Northern Illinois University a19

Avery Bowne, Northern Illinois University In an acting audition, it only takes 20 seconds to make a strong impression on the casting director. At times that is not necessarily limited to your monologues. Oftentimes they are watching from the moment you walk in the door. This workshop focuses on the emotional, mental, physical grounding, and owning your time and space.

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm artist as a citizen: making socially engaged theater cw - 308a Justin Charles, Round Lake High School Theatre i11

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm cook - 212 m16

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm edwards - capen a51

What is the artist's role in society? Entertainer? Commentator? Agent for change? How do we respond to the things that challenge us and make us upset? In this workshop, you will collaborate to respond to a current event and create a devised movement piece based on the social justice issue. weaponed stage combat: safety's the thing

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1:30 pm - 2:40 pm ce - 229 a20

conquering professional theatre: what industry professionals won't tell you but expect you to know

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm sfcm - 202 a22

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm from words on a page to action on the stage: ce - 224 creating a character using open scenes a23

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm bsc - circus a24

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm cva - 145 v12

Andres Lopez, Indiana University Whit Emerson, Indiana University This workshop progresses through the various stages of developing a character, as well as making actionable decisions in a scene. It begins with Uta Hagen's â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nine Questionsâ&#x20AC;? and proceeds to character interviews, which aid actors in developing a well-developed character. The workshop begins with a warm-up of the voice and body. During the warm-up we partner up the participants. After partnering up, we hand out three open scenes to each group and have them read each one. creating character through physicalization

FRIDAY 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm letting the voice flow cva - 310 Anne Marie Nest, University of Iowa a25

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm cva - 310w t11

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm sch - 130 i13

Find your way through fun and play to opening up your voice and expanding its expression. audience interactive technology: leveraging smartphones in performance

Dr. Robert Schneider, Northern Illinois University Julia Steenstra, Northern Illinois University A chance to get down-and-dirty with one or more of Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sonnets.

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm the art of drag cva - 151 Nicholas Spindler, Illinois State University School of Theatre (Acting & c9

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm stage management for high school students: cva - 30 building a tool-kit for success d12

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm cw - 214

Donna Stone, Illinois Valley Community College

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Participants will be guided to create an original play with a given scenario.

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm cook - 305 s8

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm ce - 8 c10

Patrick Spreadbury, Lincoln-Way East H.S. This workshop will provide student stage managers insight into building a Tool-Kit for success, with a focus on theoretical practices, leadership, teambuilding, and communication. creating an original play via improvisation

the belt voice de-bunked

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2:00 pm - 4:30 pm bsc - braden

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm bsc - old main

LaDonna Wilson, Director Big Fish tells the larger-than-life tale of Edward Bloom, a man who leads an extraordinary life—according to the stories he tells his son, Will. But Will, who is getting married and expecting a child of his own, doesn’t think there’s any truth to the extravagant tales his father tells about meeting witches, kissing mermaids or joining the circus. He doesn’t even believe the story of how his father proposed to his mother, Sandra, in a field full of daffodils. When Edward’s health begins to decline, Will visits his father and tries one last time to find out the truth behind the tall tales. As Edward and Will’s relationship becomes increasingly strained, Will must decide whether to accept his father’s wild stories as fact or risk losing him completely.

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm ce - 224 i14

14 ways to screw up your college interview

by Ian McWethy Homewood-Flossmoor H.S. Maggie Sullivan, Student Director When the Dean orders two college recruiters to find one more student to fill out next year's class, they find themselves revisiting the dreaded Wait List. licensing 101

Carrie Blomquist, Dramatic Publishing Company Brianna Young, Dramatic Publishing Company Dramatic Publishing will help you learn everything you need to know about licensing, working with a publisher, restrictions on titles, following copyright and even touch on the submissions process to get your original work published! Join us for a lively discussion and giveaways!

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm playing shakespeare cva - 147 Avery Bowne, Northern Illinois University v14

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm cook - 308 s9

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm cva - 310w i15

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm cw - 214 a26

While Shakespeare's writing is often relegated to a discussion of themes and ideas, it is full of passionate characters fighting for love, lust, and life. Come see how playing with Shakespeare's language can unlock a deeper understanding and enjoyment. acting through song

Carrie Bramlett, The School of Performing Arts - Artist Empowered Annie Yokom, The School of Performing Arts - Artist Empowered Musical theatre performance is much more powerful when connecting to the character and story within the song. Through exploration of the intentions, subtext and development of character, we'll work to bring the story of your song to the next level. We will have acting coaches and an accompanist, so come prepared with your fave 48 bars of a tune! building the perfect school musical

David Petro, Broadway Break Thru Disney, Nickelodeon, and Broadway Casting Director and former Broadway performer and creator of the award-winning national performing arts workshop company David Petro will answer the 9 essential questions in choosing, directing, marketing and producing your school musical. body part characters

Cynthia Burrows, Adlai E. Stevenson H.S. Students will work to "marry" the external with the internal to discover and develop full characterizations.

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm transform your program cva - 149 Shannon Cameron, Paramount Theatre i16

Learn a variety of ways to build your theatre program at your school through events, marketing, technology, and engagement. You will leave with a variety of practical ideas on how to grow your program and community support. 37

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rockin' the '50's and '60's musical theatre dance

Judy Chitwood, Northern Illinois University Fiona McGrath-Nagle, Northern Illinois University Throw your mittens around your kittens and away we go. Come learn dances from your favorite musicals set in the 1950’s and 1960’s like “Hand Jive” from Grease, “Steam Heat” from The Pajama Game, and Bye Bye Birdie.

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm dare to suck: an open mic cva - 145 Griffin Forberg, Theatre of Ted v15

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm sfcm - 202 m18

Perform stand-up, practice an audition piece, sing a song, tell us a story, or show off something you learned at the Festival. All acts are welcome. This is a space for performers to experiment with the idea of what a performance is. Theatre of Ted has been hosting open mics at Illinois State University for 27 years. The two principles of Theatre of Ted are dare to suck and enthusiastic applause. “Dare to suck” means try something new! Enthusiastic Applause means we will support whatever you do! dance improv

Paula Frasz, Northern Illinois University Daniel Kies, Northern Illinois University Explore the moment of movement! Express yourself without words! Play fun dance improv games and discover your own, special, personal means of self-expression!

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm scenic design and tech tips cva - 151 Ken Frykholm, Lockport Township. H.S. t12

How do you create a set that invites your audience into the world of the play? Through drawings and production shots, we will examine design elements such as: perspective, floor plans, models, color, direction, and transitions. We will also look at unit and multi-sets as well as how we use metaphors in design. Lastly we will share some quick tips to make building easier.

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm dominance and directing cva - 311 Christopher Guyotte, University of Illinois Laboratory H.S. d13

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm cw - 301 a27

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm ce - 229 s10

Why does the good guy enter on the left? Who is the most powerful person in the scene and how can your character change that? This workshop focuses on using the basic concepts of character dominance to create stage pictures that lead to powerful acting moments. building trust to build art!

Jessi Hersman, Big Deal Productions We are told the most powerful performances start with trust. Building an understanding and respect of the script, your fearless leader, your space, the others and yourself. Join us as we explore many different ways to build that mandatory element. central illinois' got talent!

Shannon Hinkle, Effingham H.S. John Stephens, Little Theatre on the Square This Q & A style workshop is an opportunity for young actors in Central Illinois to present in a Masterclass about audition work. Teachers and students welcomed to attend. Want your shot at performing on a professional stage to kick off your summer? The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, Illinois is seeking young talent to perform in Aladdin for the premiere of the summer children's season.

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm write a play - let's get started! ce - 8 Marty Lynch, Eureka College i17

Bring a pen and prepare to get started on your next play today! This workshop will feature some tips and techniques for getting started on a play. We'll have discussion, exercises, and some readings during the workshop.

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putting character into your characters

Mikel Matthews, Rantoul Township H.S. In this workshop, we'll be using a collaborative exercise to easily help create characters. Participants will also create and explore the links between characters. This technique works very well with choruses and ensembles.

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm flick, dab & punch! transforming movement with ce - 116 laban action drives

Neal McCollam, University of Illinois at Chicago Do you want to move with specificity, but don't know where to begin? This workshop will spark you into action, teach you to recognize movement impulses, and dynamically follow them into space. Actors, directors, dancers and choreographers will learn to activate a dynamic movement range. Learn to move the eight Laban Action Drives: float, punch, glide, slash, dab, wring, flick, press, and use them to develop movement impulses in text.

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3:00 pm - 4:10 pm cva - 310 c11

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm bsc - circus m20

trash to treasure! using found items and non-traditional materials in costume design

Myron W Elliott McCollam, University of Illinois at Chicago Neal J McCollam, University of Illinois at Chicago Paper dresses? Water bottle armor? Duct tape top hats? This workshop will take a brief overview of the concepts and history of found-item design along with a hands-on exercise. Students will incorporate found-object costume designs with characters from Shakespearean texts by creating collages made from everyday non-traditional materials. russian movement madness

Ken Miller, Northern Illinois University Have you ever wanted to be a circus acrobat? Russian movement, taught at Stanislavskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moscow Art Theatre School, is a rigorous mixture of balance and acrobatics. It reveals the joy and art in movement, teaching actors to use their full body.

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm polymorph: using theatre games to build cva - 110 an ensemble

Paula Nowak, Barrington H.S. Come learn ten different warm-up games that all link together into a large and dynamic warm-up focusing on ensemble building, vocal projection, and physicality. First games are thought, then the concept of "changing" the activity is introduced to build a self-sustaining and high energy warm-up!

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3:00 pm - 4:10 pm cw - 207 a29

suiting the word and the action

Jessie Roark, Northern Illinois University Speaking should never turn you into a floating head! Learn how to use movement to gain better understanding of your lines and give them new energy and meaning.

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm vrooman - 103 i18

identity 2018

Samuel Rosenfeld, Illinois State University Jimmy Chrismon, Illinois State University This workshop will explore gender, race, sexual orientation, and our other identities as theatre artists living in America today.

3:00 pm - 4:10 pm intimacy on stage: consent, safety, and high school cw - 302 Jessica Shryock, University of Illinois i19

How do you handle scenes of intimacy with high schoolers? When you ask two students to kiss on stage, what if it's their first real kiss? This workshop outlines policies for creating a safe rehearsal space for students. We will use Tonia Sina's four Pillars of Intimacy for the Stage to encourage consent, create safety, and empower dynamic storytelling.

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ballroom dance masterclass

3:00 pm - 5:30 pm blood, sweat, and tears: fabric distressing! cva - 27 Erin Baxter, Larkin H.S.

Come to learn good, easy, safe ways to distress clothing, furniture, and even add some color to really give it a worn feel. Participants will be asked to use paints and other tools to cut, shred, and ruin fabrics for a realistic look.

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3:00 pm - 5:30 pm cw - 308 a30

3:00 pm - 5:30 pm cva - 17 c13

3:00 pm - 5:30 pm edwards - capen v17

speak the speech! tackling shakespeare's language

Linda Burns, Oak Park and River Forest H.S. This workshop is a great introduction to making Shakespeare's language come alive. The focus will be connecting to the imagery and poetry in a way that creates a living breathing character. Each participant will have the opportunity to perform a short piece of Shakespeare by the end of the workshop. make-up tips and tricks

Patt Cheney, Oak Park and River Forest H.S. This is a hands on workshop: create specialty make-up, characters, special effect bruises, cuts, fantasy, and more. all-fest improv rehearsal

Kenny Metroff, pH Comedy The cast of All-Fest Improv will be rehearsing for their performances at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm.

3:00 pm - 5:30 pm what i did last summer: a guided tour of sch - 130 shakespeare's london

Dr. Robert Schndieder, Northern Illinois University A lecture on Shakespeare's London in the 1580â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and 1590â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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auditorium safety: 25 things you can do today to

cva - 30 make your venue safer i21 Patrick Spreadbury, Lincoln-Way East H.S.

This workshop will focus on practical steps towards achieving a safer venue, including shop, electrical, fire, chemical, and fall hazards that are often overlooked. 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm meisner technique introduction ce - 115 Emily Vitrano, Northern Illinois University a31

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm cpa - concert

How can Sanford Meisner's repetition benefit your acting work in any scene you do? This workshop focuses on how spontaneity and structure can enhance your work as an actor. Students will learn about the training that NIU focuses on, the Meisner approach. white guy on the bus - Niles West H.S.

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4:00 pm - 6:10 pm metcalf - hayden

4:00 pm - 6:15 pm uhigh - stroud

the crucible - Antioch Community H.S.

by Arthur Miller Wanda Teddy and Mary Cook, Directors Arthur Miller's description of the shocking events that occurred in Salem, 1692. Neighbors turning on neighbors over greed and lust, pointing fingers, and accusing people of witchcraft, causing innocent people to be hanged. The Crucible reenacts the horrific events where a small town turns upside down with paranoia and the manipulation of the minister's niece. we will rock you - school edition

West Chicago Community H.S. Music and Lyrics by Queen, Story and Script by Ben Elton, Original Vocal Score by Mike Dixon, Brian May, & Roger Taylor, Original Orchestrations by Steve Sidwell, School Edition Prepared by Stuart Morley Mark Begovich, Director The music of QUEEN comes alive on stage in this energetic musical comedy. Set in the future, a Dreamer is needed to allow people to be bold, daring, and who they want to be! Let the power of rock transform you in this amazing show.

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm licensing 101 ce - 224 Carrie Blomquist, Dramatic Publishing Company

Brianna Young, Dramatic Publishing Company Dramatic Publishing will help you learn everything you need to know about licensing, working with a publisher, restrictions on titles, following copyright and even touch on the submissions process to get your original work published! Join us for a lively discussion and giveaways!

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4:30 pm - 5:40 pm cva - 147 v18

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm cook - 308 s11

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm cva - 310w i23

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm cw - 214 a32

playing shakespeare

Avery Bowne, Northern Illinois University While Shakespeare's writing is often relegated to a discussion of themes and ideas, it is full of passionate characters fighting for love, lust, and life. Come see how playing with Shakespeare's language can unlock a deeper understanding and enjoyment. acting through song

Carrie Bramlett, The School of Performing Arts - Artist Empowered Annie Yokom, The School of Performing Arts: Artist Empowered Musical theatre performance is much more powerful when connecting to the character and story within the song. Through exploration of the intentions, subtext and development of character, we'll work to bring the story of your song to the next level. We will have acting coaches and an accompanist, so come prepared with your fave 48 bars of a tune! building the perfect school musical

Cynthia Burrows, Adlai E. Stevenson H.S. Students will work to "marry" the external with the internal to discover and develop full characterizations.

FRIDAY 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm transform your program cva - 149 Shannon Cameron, Paramount Theatre i24

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm sfcm - 201 m22

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm dare to suck: an open mic cva - 145 Griffin Forberg, Theatre of Ted - Illinois State University v19

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm sfcm - 202 m23

Perform stand-up, practice an audition piece, sing a song, tell us a story, or show off something you learned at the Festival. All acts are welcome. This is a space for performers to experiment with the idea of what a performance is. Theatre of Ted has been hosting open mics at Illinois State University for 27 years. The two principles of Theatre of Ted are dare to suck and enthusiastic applause. Dare to suck means try something new! Enthusiastic Applause means we will support whatever you do! dance imrpov

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm scenic design and tech tips cva - 151 Ken Frykholm, Lockport Township H.S. t13

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm dominance and directing cva - 311 Christopher Guyotte, University of Illinois Laboratory H.S. d14

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm building trust to build art! cw - 301 Jessi Hersman, Big Deal Productions a33

We are told the most powerful performances start with trust. Building an understanding and respect of the script, your fearless leader, your space, the others and yourself. Join us as we explore many different ways to build that mandatory element.

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm central illinois' got talent! ce - 229 Shannon Hinkle, Effingham H.S. s12

John Stephens, Little Theatre on the Square This Q & A style workshop is an opportunity for young actors in Central Illinois to present in a Masterclass about audition work. teachers and students welcomed to attend. Want your shot at performing on a professional stage to kick off your summer? The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, Illinois is seeking young talent to perform in Aladdin for the premiere of the summer children's season.

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4:30 pm - 5:40 pm write a play - let's get started! ce - 8 Marty Lynch, Eureka College i25

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm cook - 305 a34

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm flick, dab & punch! transforming movement with ce - 116 laban action drives m24

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm cva - 310 c14

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm bsc - circus m25

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm polymorph: using theatre games to build cva - 110 an ensemble v20

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm suiting the word and the action cw - 207 Jessie Roark, Northern Illinois University a35

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm vrooman - 103 i26

Speaking should never turn you into a floating head! Learn how to use movement to gain better understanding of your lines and give them new energy and meaning. identity 2018

FRIDAY 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm intimacy on stage: consent, safety, and high school cw - 302 Jessica Shryock, University of Illinois i27

4:30 pm - 5:40 pm cook - 212 m26

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm bsc - braden

7:30 pm - 9:45 pm uhigh - stroud

Stephanie Svarz, James B. Conant H.S. Strengthen your dance audition and performance abilities with this fastpaced, energizing ballroom dance masterclass - no experience necessary! Learn to Swing, Cha Cha, Waltz, and Rumba with skill and style. Wear clothes & shoes you can move in! the taming of the shrew - King College Prep by Shakespeare & KCP Drama Krista Motley, Imani Bowdre, Jeremiah Davis, and Cassandra Mcneil, Directors The Taming of the Shrew gets condensed and then modernized in KCP Drama’s physical, fun adaptation.

6:00 pm - 7:20 pm ce - kemp

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm ce - westhoff

ballroom dance masterclass

the laramie project - Normal Community West H.S. by Moises Kaufman and Members of the Tectonic Theater Project Ryan Kerr, Director In October 1998 Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, severely beaten and left to die, tied to a fence on the outskirts of Laramie, Wyoming. Five weeks later, Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project went to Laramie, and over the course of the next year, conducted more than 200 interviews with people of the town. From these interviews they wrote the play The Laramie Project, a chronicle of the life of the town of Laramie in the year after the murder. all-state production 2018 - big fish

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all shook up

- Wauconda Community H.S. by Joe DiPietro Scott Metzger, Director All Shook Up is a high Energy Rock and Roll musical featuring the songs of Elvis Presely, a story inspired by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, and a 50s town desperately searching for the loves of their lives. In the end, they prove that love transcends the boundaries set by society. It proves to us that we should be free to love whoever we want.

8:00 pm - 9:20 pm ce - kemp

the taming of the shrew - King College Prep by Shakespeare & KCP Drama Krista Motley, Imani Bowdre, Jeremiah Davis, and Cassandra Mcneil, Directors The Taming of the Shrew gets condensed and then modernized in KCP Drama’s physical, fun adaptation.

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm edwards - capen

all-fest improv team opening night performance

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm cpa - concert

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm metcalf - hayden

Your All-Fest Improv Team (which formed this morning) makes their world premiere alongside a cast of professional Improv All-Stars from Chicago! Their rehearsal and tech schedule was condensed because the script will be made up on the spot based off of the audience’s suggestions. Don’t miss the laughs! This is a ticketed event. white guy on the bus - Niles West H.S

by Bruce Graham. Andy Sinclair, Director A wealthy white businessman and a struggling black single mom ride the same bus week after week. As they get to know each other, the threads that tie them together gradually unravel in a complex web of moral ambiguity, revenge, and racial biases. Told in interweaving snapshots, the audience is left to examine the distances found in the racial divide of modern America. This is a play for our time and guarantees discussions long after the final light fades. There will be a talk-back with the cast and crew after the performance. sixteen in ten minutes or less - Belvidere North H.A. by Bradley Hayward Wendy Taylor, Director The lives of seven teenagers become intertwined in this humorous and oftentimes bittersweet collection of ten minute plays. From extracting a gummy bear out of a new set of braces to coping with bullies, these characters share their innermost hopes and fears with each other, ten minutes at a time.

SATURDAY 10:00 am - 10:45 am ce - kemp

10:00 am - 11:00 am cpa - concert

'08 (a musical) - Vernon Hills H.S. by Sam Lemme, Adam Logan, Joey Acopiado, and Adam Lawdan Sam Lemme, Adam Logan, Joey Acopiado, and Adam Lawdan, Student Directors The story of a down-on-his-luck stockbroker who in a desperate effort to regain his lost wealth devises a plan to steal from the now perplexed middle class. He stumbles across a family with a little too much personality, but the tangled web of lies quickly grows more complicated. How does he manage? How does the colorful family handle this new, peculiar addition? Find out and sing along the way in our wild, homegrown, student-made production of ‘08 (a musical). no one wants to know - Keith Country Day School by Peter Dee Erin Philpott, Director This bizarre comedy reveals that the world doesn’t care about your troubles. Tell people you’re dying, they’ll do anything but look at what is happening. Amid the insanity Edie and Joe prove love is the medicine of the moment. sorry - Lincoln Park H.S. by Timothy Mason Ross Frellick, Director A woman accidentally shoots a man in the hallway outside her apartment, then things really get interesting! Timothy Mason’s seriocomic short will leave you laughing, while posing thorny questions about our own behavior and where each of us “draws the line.

10:00 am - 11:10 am swordplay for the stage cva - 110 Leraldo Anzaldua, Indiana University m27

10:00 am - 11:10 am vrooman - 103 v21

10:00 am - 11:10 am sfcm - 201 m28

A fun exploration of theatrical techniques for performance with theatrical sword props. improv and acting: from stage to screen

Blake Babbitt, New York Film Academy This workshop emphasizes acting in theatre, improv, film, television, and commercials. Participants will begin the workshop by being guided through a variety of techniques and exercises aimed at relaxing and concentrating the actor. From there, participants will have the opportunity to improv for both the theatre and on-camera. exploring contemporary movement for the actor

Judy Chitwood, Northern Illinois University Josh Francique, Northern Illinois University Come explore modern and contemporary movement to music of artists like Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake and pop music from the 70s to now!

10:00 am - 11:10 am so you want to be a theatre teacher? cva - 311 James Chrismon, Illinois State University i28

A panel discussion with theatre teacher education students and their professor that discusses what they feel high school students should know about theatre teacher education in college. A question and answer session will be provided.

10:00 am - 11:10 am butoh 101 ce - 116 Elise Delap, Northern Illinois University m29

Daniel Kies, Northern Illinois University Butoh is a form of Japanese dance theatre that encompasses a diverse range of activities, techniques, and motivations for dance, performance, or movement. Common features of the art form include playful and grotesque imagery, taboo topics, extreme or absurd environments, and slow hyper-controlled motion.

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10:00 am - 11:10 cw - 214

playwriting for dummies

Sofia Fey, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Want to write a play? Come figure out where to start. introduction to catfart - the movement of low comedy

Christopher Guyotte, University of Illinois Laboratory High School Explore basic movements of low comedy including the Take, Jump, Duck, Cover, Run Sneek, and of course, the Under Arm Backwards Jump Take, better known as the Catfart. Students should wear clothing that allows for a wide range of movement. Teachers and sponsors are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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10:00 am - 11:10 am portfolios, resumés, and interviews! preparing cw - 308 for a design/tech college program

Jana Henry Funderburk, Millikin University Mary Black, Millikin University Deciding to make technical theatre a career is one thing, but how do you prepare for the college interviews? Resumés are different for designers and technicians than performers; and portfolios are needed to showcase the skills the students have learned. Jana and Mary have experience preparing students for graduate school and both have experience reviewing portfolios at national conferences. They will provide do’s and don’ts for a successful college interview!

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10:00 am - 11:10 am risk and play edwards - capen Paul Kalina, University of Iowa

Come and play hard! Risk and Play utilizes physical risk exercises and games to strengthen actor impulses and partnerships. This workshop will heighten and expand play, with a focus towards creating a body-centered performer.

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10:00 am - 11:10 am cook - 212 m32

10:00 am - 11:10 am cook - 305 a37

hip-hop with el-j

Jose Macias, Northern Illinois University Abriana Willis, Northern Illinois University Come join EL-J in a very unique style of hip-hop. Showing fluidity and control with a touch of Latin movement, this is one hip-hop class you don’t want to miss!!! let's get tapping

Amy Lynn MCDonald, Elmhurst College Always wanted to get in touch with your Savion Glover, Gene Kelly, or Sutton Foster side? Come learn the basics or show off the mad tap skills you already have! We will establish tap vocabulary and technique then apply them to a musical theatre tap-tactic combo! We will get your feet fancy in no time! All levels welcome! the wizard of oz vocal warm-up!

Ken Miller, Northern Illinois University Ellen Campbell, Northern Illinois University Travel through all of your favorite Wizard of Oz characters while warming up your vocal instrument. This is a great tool to use for a group or for your own individual warm-up before a show. Teachers, students, and directors are all encouraged to attend!

10:00 am - 11:10 am directing at the speed of light! bsc - prairie Students of Niles North H.S., Niles North H.S. north Discover the basics of directing - at the speed of light! d15

This fun, hands-on session is designed and presented BY students FOR students. We’ll address the process of directing from pre-production to the run of the show.

SATURDAY 10:00 am - 11:10 cw - 207

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10:00 am - 11:10 am bsc - prairie south i30

what the fosse

Alyssa Pavlakis, Urbana High School What do the musicals Chicago, Sweet Charity, and Pippin all have in common? Their choreographer is Bob Fosse of course! Come learn some of his signature moves to “All that Jazz” and leave never having to ask “What the Fosse?” again! the second city's improv for actors

Jeff Poole, The Second City Learn to use the improv techniques of The Second City in auditions, scene work, and onstage, to maximize your performance potential. but i don't have a blackbox!

Andrew Simon, Naperville North H.S. In this workshop, we will discuss how we transformed our one large performance space, a 780-seat auditorium, into a 125-seat in-the-round black box space, as well as how to act and direct in an intimate space like that. Open to teachers primarily, but there will also be tips for student directors and actors about how to direct and perform in a smaller space.

10:00 am - 11:10 am diy horror make-up & blood effects cva - 310 Demetrios Pappageorge, Downers Grove North H.S.

Are you a weekend zombie? Do you want to add a little blood to your Halloween routine? Come learn a few easy-to-do horror effects. Cuts, gashes, and blood packs will be the focus, but simple advice to help you tackle your own blood & guts creations will be offered. We will spill blood, so dress appropriately.

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10:00 am - 11:30 am ce - westhoff

the complete works of william shakespeare (abridged) - Huntley H.S.

by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield Christine DeFrancesco, Director Can three guys really cover thirty-seven Shakespeare plays in less than two hours? This fast-firing comedy does just that as it parodies all of the Shakespeare plays (plus the sonnets!) with only three performers in two acts.

10:00 am - 12:30 pm load distribution across a truss or beam cva - 151 Jordan Clifton, Northern Illinois University i31

Learn the basic steps for determining how much of a given point load or distributed load will translate to each of the supporting points on either side of the load. Time allowing, loads on a cantilever will also be covered. By the end of this workshop, an attentive person should be able to: a) calculate the exact force placed on each rigging point by a point load placed between the points, b) calculate the exact force placed on each rigging point by a distributed load, and more.

10:00 am - 12:30 pm there's truth in singing ce - 229 Shelley Cooper, Augustana College s13

The basis of this Masterclass is that in the world of musical theatre and opera, it is not acceptable to simply have a pretty voice; you must be able to portray the character you are singing and ground it in reality. If you have emotional intellect to your lyrics, know whom you are singing to, and why you are singing to this person/people, truth in singing can be done with ease.

10:00 am - 12:30 pm auditioning for college acting programs cva - 27 Stanton Davis, Northern Illinois University a38

Jessie Roark, Northern Illinois University Do’s and dont’s of how to be competitive when auditioning for college acting programs. We will go over etiquette, headshots, resumes, and interview techniques. We will also workshop as many of the students pieces as there is time, and use them as examples.

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10:00 am - 12:30 pm american musical theatre history: the musical! cva - 149 Jasmine Elam, Eureka College

Isabella Anderson, Eureka College This is an overview of the American Musical. Find out what makes musicals such a big deal!

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fundamentals of show control

Matthew Godlewski, Adlai E. Stevenson H.S. This workshop will explore the basics of using Qlab to synchronously control the lighting, audio and video elements a production. We will examine the system configuration, equipment and software needed to start using show control on your next show.

10:00 am - 12:30 pm on snap! the basics of autocad use for the cw - 303 technical director

Michael Jurkovic, Northern Illinois University Join us for an exploration of AutoCAD. We will look at effective strategies for using AutoCAD to solve common problems that TDs face on a regular basis. The direction of this workshop will be largely driven by the participants. Bring your laptop with an AutoCAD program already installed.

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10:00 am - 12:30 pm cook - 308 m34

monster bash

Daniel Kies, Northern Illinois University Elise Delap, Northern Illinois University Learn choreography to the Glee mashup of “Thriller” and “Heads Will Roll” while exploring and creating your very own monster!

10:00 am - 12:30 pm introduction to emergency action plans (eap) for cw - 301 high school venues

Thomas Korder, Korder Training & Consulting USITT Midwest Section Does your theatre venue have a plan in place in case of a fire, severe weather, medical emergency, active shooter, or other emergencies? Are you aware of ISBE regulations regarding emergency planning? If no, then you should learn more about EAP’s. What are they, why it is critical to have one, what resources are there, and what steps you can take to create one? Come find out!

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let's write a play!

Jiana Lubotsky, Illinois State University What does it mean to write a play? Where does one even begin? This workshop intends to answer these questions and many more. Students will learn not only how to write a play, but begin to write ones of their own. Students will also receive helpful resources and collaborate, giving feedback on each other’s work.

10:00 am - 12:30 pm entertainment rigging basics cva - 147 Tracy Nunally, Northern Illinois University t15

George Hook, Northern Illinois University This workshop will review standard rigging practices, show examples of incorrect rigging, discuss the resources available for your facility, and share tips and tricks for making rigging effects more accessible to productions in your facility. By the end of this workshop, an attentive person should be able to: a) identify questionable and potentially dangerous rigging situations in an entertainment rigging system, b) supervise basic operation of a theatrical rigging system, and more.

SATURDAY 10:00 am - 12:30 pm practical bridle math cw - 302 Tracy Nunally, Northern Illinois University

Haley Welch, Northern Illinois University Learn the basic steps and mathematical equations for creating a bridle using stock pieces of rigging steel, and calculating the tension on each leg, as well as the horizontal and vertical forces on the points. By the end of this workshop, an attentive person should be able to: a) calculate the exact pieces of stock rigging steel needed to create a bridle that will hit an exact point, b) calculate the tension on each leg, and c) calculate the vertical and horizontal forces.

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10:00 am - 12:30 pm cva - 145

responsible rigging in your facility

Tracy Nunally, Northern Illinois University Andrew Brackett, Northern Illinois University Many theatres contain questionable and potentially dangerous rigging installations or practices. Master rigger, Tracy Nunnally, will review best rigging practices, show examples of incorrect and dangerous rigging, and discuss the resources available for your facility. He will share tips and tricks for making rigging effects more accessible to productions in your facility. Be prepared to ask questions and get advice for your particular situation.

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10:00 am - 12:30 pm bsc - prairie center i35

the secrets of performer flying effects

Tracy Nunally, Northern Illinois University Ivy Thomas, Northern Illinois University Productions of Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz, Seussical, and A Christmas Carol have flying effects that often mystify audiences and intimidate directors. Nationally-renowned flying director Tracy Nunnally will unveil the secrets surrounding flying effects and discuss cost effective ways to add flying effects to your production. Learn about the types of systems used to fly performers, how they operate, and how they interface with your facility.

10:00 am - 12:30 pm color theory for lighting design cva - 47 Robert Perry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

How to select the right color for every light. From front light to back light to side and specials. Through this hands on workshop, learn how colored light can be used to enhance your production.

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10:00 am ce - 8

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zombie attack!

Michael-Colin Reed, Darkhouse Entertainment c16 Zombie Makeup Tutorial A Festival favorite returns as Michael-Colin Reed from Darkhouse Entertainment brings his hands on zombie makeup workshop for all the walker and biter fans out there! (Start working on your costume now and bring it with you!) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm simple translation! make things go back and forth ce - 224 Rebecca Robles, Northern Illinois University i36

From wagons to slip stages to turntables, this workshop will explore the basic problem-solving process for technical elements of a production that move horizontally. We will cover the basics and then explore situations brought by workshop participants.

10:00 am - 12:30 pm six degrees of preparation - how to choose cva - 17 the best path i37

Morgan Saaf-White, Northern Illinois University BA, BS, BFA, MA, MFA, Ph.D- All are degree paths which can lead to a career in the entertainment industry, but which one is right for you? Large program or small? Liberal arts or conservatory? Choosing the best school is like choosing the best pair of shoes, and the type of shoe you need depends on where your journey is going to take you. Join a panel of educators to discuss the advantages of various degree paths and types of programs that will assist you on your path to a career in entertainment.

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10:00 am - 12:30 pm ultimate failure! a conversation about sch - 130 design factor

Ivy Thomas, Northern Illinois University Learn the relationship between design factor, breaking strength, and working load, and how to include strength reduction factors and load increase factors. We will also review breaking strengths of common rigging hardware, and learn how to make informed choices when selecting rigging equipment. NOTE- ETCP Renewal Credits Apply - ETCP Recognized Trainer.

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10:00 am - 12:30 pm ce - 220 i38

excel at excel! the basics of spreadsheet use for the technical director

McKinzy Vanderlaan, Northern Illinois University Join us for an exploration of Microsoft Excel. We will look at effective strategies for designing spreadsheets to track resources. Specific topics will include mastering the mystery of dates and times, three dimensional calculation planning, forcing consistent data entry, and conditional formatting. Bring your laptop. all-state production 2018 - big fish

10:00 am - 12:30 pm bsc - braden

10:00 am - 3:30 pm lost in the enchanted forest cw - 202 Lauren Lowell, Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance

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magic: a fantastic comedy - Rockford Lutheran School

10:15 am - 11:35 am metcalf - hayden

10:15 am - 12:30 pm cpa - theatre

by G. K. Chesterton Ethan McBee, Director A small group of people suddenly find themselves amazed, terrified, falling in love and reaching for firearms when a traveling conjurer turns their Victorian drawing room into the scene of his greatest ever performance. G.K. Chesterton was already an accomplished novelist and essayist when his good friend, George Bernard Shaw, convinced him to try his hand as a playwright. The result produced Magic: A Fantastic Comedy.

all shook up

- Wauconda Community H.S. by Joe DiPietro Scott Metzger, Director All Shook Up is a high energy Rock and Roll musical featuring the songs of Elvis Presely, a story inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, and a 50s town desperately searching for the loves of their lives. In the end, they prove that love transcends the boundaries set by society. It proves to us that we should be free to love whoever we want.

SATURDAY 10:30 am - 11:45 am uhigh - stroud

10:30 am - 12:15 am ce - kemp

11:30 am - 12:30 pm cpa - concert

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no one wants to know - Keith Country Day School

by Peter Dee Erin Philpott, Director This bizarre comedy reveals that the world doesn’t care about your troubles. Tell people you’re dying, they’ll do anything but look at what is happening. Amid the insanity Edie and Joe prove love is the medicine of the moment. sorry - Lincoln Park H.S.

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seussical the musical theatre for young audiences

- Harrisburg H.S. by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Hannah Drake, Director The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Who’s. Horton faces a double challenge- not only must he protect the Who’s from a world of danger, but he must guard an abandoned egg. Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial all while the caring Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

by Timothy Mason Ross Frellick, Director A woman accidentally shoots a man in the hallway outside her apartment, then things really get interesting! Timothy Mason’s seriocomic short will leave you laughing, while posing thorny questions about our own behavior and where each of us “draws the line.”

swordplay for the stage

Leraldo Anzaldua, Indiana University m35 A fun exploration of theatrical techniques for performance with theatrical sword props. 11:30 am - 12:40 pm vrooman - 103 v23

11:30 am - 12:40 pm sfcm - 201 m36

improv and acting: from stage to screen

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11:30 am - 12:40 pm so you want to be a theatre teacher? cva - 311 James Chrismon, Illinois State University i39

11:30 am - 12:40 pm butoh 101 ce - 116 Elise Delap, Northern Illinois University m37

11:30 am - 12:40 pm playwriting for dummies cva - 310w Sofia Fey, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign i40

Want to write a play? I’ll help you figure out where to start.

11:30 am - 12:40 pm introduction to catfart - the movement of cw - 214 low comedy m38

Christopher Guyotte, University of Illinois Laboratory H.S. Explore basic movements of low comedy including the Take, Jump, Duck, Cover, Run Sneek, and of course, the Under Arm Backwards Jump Take, better known as the Catfart. Students should wear clothing that allows for a wide range of movement. Teachers and sponsors are welcome and encouraged to attend.

11:30 am - 12:40 pm portfolios, resumés, and interviews! preparing for cw - 308 a design/tech college program c17

11:30 am - 12:40 pm edwards - capen a39

11:30 am - 12:40 pm sfcm - 202 m39

11:30 am - 12:40 pm cook - 212 m40

Paul Kalina, University of Iowa Come and play hard! Risk and Play utilizes physical risk exercises and games to strengthen actor impulses and partnerships. This workshop will heighten and expand play, with a focus towards creating a body-centered performer. hip-hop with el-j

SATURDAY 11:30 am - 12:40 pm cook - 305 a40

the wizard of oz vocal warm-up!

11:30 am - 12:40 pm directing at the speed of light! bsc - prairie Students of Niles North H.S., Niles North H.S. north Discover the basics of directing - at the speed of light!

This fun, hands-on session is designed and presented BY students FOR students. We’ll address the process of directing from pre-production to the run of the show.

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11:30 am - 12:40 pm cw - 207 m41

what the fosse

Alyssa Pavlakis, Urbana H.S. What do the musicals Chicago, Sweet Charity, and Pippin all have in common? Their choreographer is Bob Fosse of course! Come learn some of his signature moves to “All that Jazz” and leave never having to ask “What the Fosse?” again!

11:30 am - 12:40 pm the second city's improv for actors ce - 115 Jeff Poole, The Second City

Learn to use the improv techniques of The Second City in auditions, scene work, and onstage, to maximize your performance potential.

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11:30 am - 12:40 pm bsc - prairie south i41

but i don't have a blackbox!

11:30 am - 12:40 pm diy horror make-up & blood effects cva - 310 Demetrios Pappageorge, Downers Grove North H.S.

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12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ce - westhoff

1:00 pm - 2:10 cva - 110

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the complete works of william shakespeare (abridged) - Huntley H.S.

Leraldo Anzaldua, Indiana University Practical information for acting and auditioning for Anime. This will give students a look at what to do and how to interact in “the booth” - some practical and forum discussion included.

SATURDAY 1:00 pm - 2:10 pm sfcm - 201 m42

1:00 pm - 2:10 pm cook - 308 a42

an event produced by: unlock your body...unleash your character!

Aasne Daniels, Illinois College Department of Theatre As human beings in a first-world country, we spend lots of time living in our heads, processing information and trying to formulate coherent sentences. As actors, we need to access tools of expression that exist below our shoulders. Through a combination of yoga and theatre games, we’ll explore ways of unlocking physical expression for deeper, richer, more exciting character development. the actor's warm up: how to prep for success

Elise Delap, Northern Illinois University Do you like getting hyped up? Do you enjoy getting your blood flowing? Do you want to have some fun, while getting to know others? Then come join us for an hour of stretches, games, and exercises to help your mind, heart, and body feel ready to act!

1:00 pm - 2:10 pm collaborative storytelling cva - 149 Jasmine Elam, Eureka College, Little Red Devils Improv Troupe v25

1:00 pm - 2:10 pm cook - 212 m43

Austin Eldon Bristow II, Eureka College Participants will work together to create a script and some members of our improv troupe will perform what has been written. Throughout the workshop, they will have different ways to continue the story and develop the relationship between the characters. tippety tap

Paula Frasz, Northern Illinois University Abriana Willis, Northern Illinois University Try tap dancing for fun and glory! Tap is in almost every musical ever staged. Try your hand at this valuable skill and tap your troubles away. Tap shoes are not necessary to participate.

1:00 pm - 2:10 pm acting with every muscle in your body cw - 214 Jiana Lubotsky, Illinois State University a43

1:00 pm - 2:10 pm ce - 116 m44

Suzuki Actor Training is a highly physical and disciplined method of actor training developed by Tadashi Suzuki. Suzuki’s theory of acting focuses on restoring the wholeness of the human body and uncovering the individual actor’s innate expressive abilities by giving focus to the lower body, enhancing breath control and maintaining concentration. The intention of this workshop is to introduce actors to Suzuki’s theories and methodology through exercises in order to present the actor with more tools to be used in the development of characters and performances. All those who intend to participate must wear clothing suitable for movement. beginner yoga

Emily Vitrano, Northern Illinois University Daniel Kies, Northern Illinois University Yoga is not only the practice of asana (position), but also the ability to still the mind. Whether you are an avid yogi or curious about what this “yoga” phenomenon is all about, join Emily for a fun, relaxed yoga session appropriate for all ages and skill levels. We will learn the basic positions of yoga, a sun salutation and how to center and ground yourself through the breath and stillness. Movement clothes are ideal!

1:00 pm - 2:10 pm college auditions in the musical theatre & acting: cva - 27 questions & answers! a44

Annie Yokom, The School of Performing Arts - Artist Empowered Take it from a working actress in NYC, a graduate of Chicago’s Academy for the Arts and Carnegie Melon’s School of Drama with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Bring all your questions about the College Application, PreScreens, Auditions and Acceptance - get the skinny on some of the most well-known schools from the inside out. Bring all your questions and we’ll work to get them answered in an coffeehouse style conversation; bring your own coffee! 55

SATURDAY 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm a day in the grid: how to conduct a basic cva - 145 in-house inspection

Andrew Brackett, Northern Illinois University Counterweight fly systems need to be inspected regularly. Basic regular inspections can be done by in-house personnel while more detailed inspections should be done by professional inspectors. Learn the basics of conducting an in-house inspection of a typical fly system, and what to do with the results of the inspection.

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1:00 pm - 3:30 pm there's truth in dancing cw - 207 Shelley Cooper, Augustana College s15

1:00 pm - 3:30 ce - 115

The basis of this Masterclass is that in the world of musical theatre, it is not acceptable to simply have excellent dance technique; you must be able to portray the character you are dancing. We will investigate creating character and conveying a story through movement. We will learn choreography from a musical and learn how to incorporate character into the dance to help you learn tools to stand out in a dance audition.

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short form improv

Eli Ghaini, Northern Illinois University Come learn about short form improvisational comedy. How it works, what the rules are, and how to throw yourself out there.

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm an uplifting experience! making things go up cva - 147 and down t20

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm bsc - prairie south i42

George Hook, Northern Illinois University From elevators to fly systems, this workshop will explore the basic problemsolving process for technical elements of a production that do not move horizontally. We will cover the basics and then explore situations brought by workshop participants. teacher's round table on technical direction

Tracy Nunally, Northern Illinois University William Richarson, Northern Illinois University What does a TD do at other places? How can I be more efficient as a TD? How can I better utilize my TD or ATD? The job of Technical Director has a wide range of job descriptions that vary from theatre to theatre and region to region. Join professional Technical Director, Tracy Nunnally, for a round table discussion of the role of the Technical Director in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theatrical setting. We will be sharing resources, tips, and tricks for making safer environments on tight budgets.

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm why knot? bsc - prairie Tracy Nunally, Northern Illinois University north Michael Kroll, Northern Illinois University i43

The ancient art of knot tying is one of the most important skills for a theatre technician to possess. Knowing the proper knot and how to use it will increase the safety and efficiency of almost every area of entertainment technology. Knot-master, Tracy Nunnally, will teach several basic theatrical knots and show you how they are used in our industry. Time permitting, more complex knots will be discussed and explored.

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm is there a block in motion? mechanical advantage ce - 229 and vector forces i44 William Richardson, Northern Illinois University

Join us for an examination of blocks, ropes, cables, and vector forces. Learn the two primary methods of calculating mechanical advantage, how to design a mechanical advantage system to fit your needs, and how to calculate the vectors forces on a blofor any application.

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so you wanna be a stage manager?

Haley Welch, Northern Illinois University What does a SM do? Am I cut out for it? What do I need to know? Is college the right way to go? The multifaceted job of the stage manager can be one of the most rewarding roles in the theatre and entertainment industry, and certainly one of utmost importance. Join Haley Welch for a discussion of the role of the Stage Manager in today’s theatrical setting.

2:30 pm - 3:40 pm voice-over acting and auditioning for anime cva - 110 Leraldo Anzaldua, Indiana University a46

2:30 pm - 3:40 pm sfcm - 201 m45

2:30 pm - 3:40 pm cook - 308 a47

Practical information for acting and auditioning for Anime. This will give students a look at what to do and how to interact in “the booth” - some practical and forum discussion included. unlock your body...unleash your character!

Aasne Daniels, Illinois College Department of Theatre As human beings in a first-world country, we spend lots of time living in our heads, processing information and trying to formulate coherent sentences. As actors, we need to access tools of expression that exist below our shoulders. Through a combination of yoga and theatre games, we’ll explore ways of unlocking physical expression for deeper, richer, more exciting character development. the actor's warm up: how to prep for success

2:30 pm - 3:40 pm collaborative storytelling cva - 149 Jasmine Elam, Eureka College, Little Red Devils Improv Troupe v26

2:30 pm - 3:40 pm cook - 212 m46

2:30 pm - 3:40 pm acting with every muscle in your body cw - 214 Jiana Lubotsky, Illinois State University a48

SATURDAY 2:30 pm - 3:40 pm beginner yoga ce - 116 Emily Vitrano, Northern Illinois University m47

Daniel Kies, Northern Illinois University Yoga is not only the practice of asana (position), but also the ability to still the mind. Whether you are an avid yogi or curious about what this “yoga” phenomenon is all about, join Emily for a fun, relaxed yoga session appropriate for all ages and skill levels. We will learn the basic positions of yoga, a sun salutation and how to center and ground yourself through the breath and stillness. Movement clothes are ideal!

2:30 pm - 3:40 pm college auditions in the musical theatre & acting: cva - 27 questions & answers! a49

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm bsc - braden

FESTIVAL AT A GLANCE THURSDAY, JANUARY 11

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Exhibit Hall Open Opening Ceremony & Performance Opening Ceremony & Performance

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 12

8:00 am - 12:30 pm 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 9:00 am - 10:00 am 9:00 am - 10:10 am M1 9:00 am - 10:10 am C1 9:00 am - 10:10 am M2 9:00 am - 10:10 am T1 9:00 am - 10:10 am S1 9:00 am - 10:10 am A1 9:00 am - 10:10 am V1 9:00 am - 10:10 am M3 9:00 am - 10:10 am D1 9:00 am - 10:10 am D2 9:00 am - 10:10 am D3 9:00 am - 10:10 am M4 9:00 am - 10:10 am I1 9:00 am - 10:10 am T2 9:00 am - 10:10 am TD1 9:00 am - 10:10 am A2 9:00 am - 10:10 am V2 9:00 am - 10:10 am S2 9:00 am - 10:10 am A3 9:00 am - 10:10 am V3 9:00 am - 10:10 am I2 9:00 am - 10:10 am D4 9:00 am - 10:10 am A4 9:00 am - 10:10 am C2 9:00 am - 10:10 am M5 9:00 am - 10:45 am 9:00 am - 11:15 am 9:00 am - 11:15 am 9:00 am - 11:30 am T3 9:00 am - 11:30 am V4 9:00 am - 11:30 am T4 9:00 am - 11:30 am I3 9:00 am - 11:30 am A5 9:00 am - 11:30 am C3 9:00 am - 5:30 pm T5 9:00 am - 5:40 pm D5 10:00 am - 4:30 pm I4 10:30 am - 11:30 am 10:30 am - 11:40 am M6 10:30 am - 11:40 am C4 10:30 am - 11:40 am M7 10:30 am - 11:40 am T6 10:30 am - 11:40 am S3 10:30 am - 11:40 am A6 10:30 am - 11:40 am V5 10:30 am - 11:40 am M8 10:30 am - 11:40 am D6 10:30 am - 11:40 am D7 10:30 am - 11:40 am D8 10:30 am - 11:40 am M9 10:30 am - 11:40 am I5

College Technical Portfolio Presentations CVA - 47 & 47A College Performance Auditions CE - Kemp The Trojan Women - William Howard Taft H.S. BSC - Old Main Unarmed Stage Combat CE - 116 Oh Dear, I’ve Ripped My Pants! CVA - 310W Dance Like a Broadway Star Cook - 212 Projection Design for Live Performance CVA - 151 Professional Scene Study CVA - 147 American Conservatory Theater Audition Workshop CE - 229 Sketch Me If You Can! Cook - 305 Unlock Your Body...Unleash Your Character! SFCM - 202 Stage Management and the Digital World CE - 8 Stage Management: Between B(F)A and Broadway-- CVA - 311 What I Wish I Knew Then Directing 101 CW - 308A Charleston, Cakewalk and Jitterbug!!! SFCM - 201 How to Start Your Own Theatre Company CVA - 145 Introduction to Lighting: Layering with Light BSC - Circus Careers in Theatre CW - 302 Shakespeare Whispers Into Your Ear CW - 308 All-Fest Improv Auditions Edwards - Capen Professional Auditioning Cook - 308 Monologues:The Secret to All Acting CE - 224 How to Make a Show Right Now CW - 214 There’s No Business Like Show Business!! CVA - 30 SCH - 130 Directing Hamlet PLAYBACK THEATRE: Your Stories on Stage CVA - 110 Enhancing a Show with Prosthetics CVA - 17 All that Jazz: Fun with Fosse CW - 207 Leaving Iowa - Belvidere H.S. CE - Westhoff Noises Off - Maine South H.S. CPA - Theatre Close Ties - Lake Park H.S. CPA - Concert Wood Grain Effects: Transforming Blah to Bravo! CVA - 310 Improv Skills for Beginners Vrooman - 103 Technical Theatre Every Actor Should Know CVA - 149 Danielson Framework for THEATRE Teachers CE - 115 Don’t Act! Act Truthfully! CW - 301 Transform Foam into Armor CVA - 27 Tech Olympics BSC - Prairie Lost in the Enchanted Forest CW - 202 Hospitality Room Round Table BSC - Founder’s Suite The Trojan Women - William Howard Taft H.S. BSC - Old Main Unarmed Stage Combat CE - 116 Oh Dear, I’ve Ripped My Pants! CVA - 310W Dance Like a Broadway Star Cook - 212 Projection Design for Live Performance CVA - 151 Professional Scene Study CVA - 147 American Conservatory Theater Audition Workshop CE - 229 Sketch Me If You Can! Cook - 305 Unlock Your Body...Unleash Your Character! SFCM - 202 Stage Management and the Digital World CE - 8 Stage Management: Between B(F)A and Broadway-- CVA - 311 What I Wish I Knew Then Directing 101 CW - 308A Charleston, Cakewalk and Jitterbug!!! SFCM - 201 How to Start Your Own Theatre Company CVA - 145

FRIDAY, CONTINUED 10:30 am - 11:40 am T7 10:30 am - 11:40 am TD2 10:30 am - 11:40 am A7 10:30 am - 11:40 am V6 10:30 am - 11:40 am S4 10:30 am - 11:40 am A8 10:30 am - 11:40 am V7 10:30 am - 11:40 am I6 10:30 am - 11:40 am D9 10:30 am - 11:40 am A9 10:30 am - 11:40 am C5 10:30 am - 11:40 am M10 11:45 am - 1:30 pm 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm M11 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm S5 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm A10 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm I7 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm M12 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm A50 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm A11 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm A12 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm A13 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm A14 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm A15 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm V8 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm A16 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm T8 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm I9 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm C6 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm D10 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm V9 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm S6 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm C7 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm D11 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm M13 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm A17 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm I10 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm T9 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm V10 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm C8 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm V11 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm A18 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm M14 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm T10 12:15 pm - 2:30 pm 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm M15 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm S7 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm A19 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm I11 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm M16 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm A51 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm A20

Introduction to Lighting: Layering with Light BSC - Circus Careers in Theatre CW - 302 Shakespeare Whispers Into Your Ear CW - 308 All-Fest Improv Auditions Edwards - Capen Professional Auditioning Cook - 308 Monologues: The Secret to All Acting CE - 224 How to Make a Show Right Now CW - 214 There’s No Business Like Show Business!! CVA - 30 Directing Hamlet SCH - 130 PLAYBACK THEATRE: Your Stories on Stage CVA - 110 Enhancing a Show with Prosthetics CVA - 17 All that Jazz: Fun with Fosse CW - 207 Leaving Iowa - Belvidere H.S. CE - Westhoff Finding Your Way to the Ground Safely CE - 116 The Audition Song Selection CVA - 147 Present Your Best Self in the Audition Room CW - 301 Artist as a Citizen: Making Socially Engaged Theatre CW - 308A Weaponed Stage Combat: Safety’s the Thing Cook - 212 All State 2019: In the Heights Edwards - Capen Conquering Professional Theatre: What Industry CE - 229 Professionals Won’t Tell You but Expect You to Know Monologue Madness: Selecting and Preparing the CVA - 17 Perfect Audition Monologue Speak the FOCUSED Speech, I Pray You! SFCM - 202 From Words on a Page to Action on the Stage: CE - 224 Creating a Character Using Open Scenes Creating Character Through Physicalization BSC - Circus Improv Mafia Presents: Characters and Short Form CVA - 145 Improv Workshop Letting the Voice Flow CVA - 310 Audience Interactive Technology: Leveraging CVA - 310W Smartphones in Performance THE SONNETS SCH - 130 The Art Of Drag CVA - 151 Stage Management for High School Students: CVA - 30 Building a Tool-kit for Success Creating an Original Play via Improvisation CW - 214 The BELT Voice De-bunked Cook - 305 You Made my Costume Out of What? The CE - 8 Transformative Power of Creativity Sketch Comedy 101 Vrooman - 103 ShapeFlow SFCM - 201 Monologue Working... On Fire! CW - 308 All The World’s a Stage...Literally! CE - 115 What am I Doing Wrong in the World of Tech? CVA - 149 Theatre of the Oppressed- An Introduction CVA - 110 Leather Mask Making CVA - 27 Fiasco: Long Form Improv Cook - 308 How to Audition CVA - 311 Blue Stockings! Victorian Style & Movement CW - 207 Principals of Sound Design for Theatre in CW - 302 Performing Arts Noises Off - Maine South H.S. CPA - Theatre 14 Ways To Screw Up Your College Interview - BSC - Old Main Homewood-Flossmoor H.S. Finding Your Way to the Ground Safely CE - 116 The Audition Song Selection CVA - 147 Present Your Best Self in the Audition Room CW - 301 Artist as a Citizen: Making Socially Engaged Theatre CW - 308A Weaponed Stage Combat: Safety’s the Thing Cook - 212 All State 2019: In the Heights Edwards - Capen Conquering Professional Theatre: What Industry CE - 229 Professionals Won’t Tell You but Expect You to Know

FRIDAY, CONTINUED 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm A21 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm A22 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm A23 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm A24 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm V12 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm A25 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm T11 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm I13 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm C9 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm D12 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm V13 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm S8 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm C10 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm I14 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm V14 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm S9 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm I15 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm A26 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm I16 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm M17 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm V15 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm M18 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm T12 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm D13 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm A27 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm S10 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm I17 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm A28 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm M19 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm C11 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm M20 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm V16 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm A29 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm I18 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm I19 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm M21 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm C12 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm A30 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm C13 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm V17 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm I20 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm I21 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm A31 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4:00 pm - 6:10 pm 4:00 pm - 6:15 pm 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm I22 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm V18

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Monologue Madness: Selecting and Preparing the CVA - 17 Perfect Audition Monologue Speak the FOCUSED Speech, I Pray You! SFCM - 202 From Words on a Page to Action on the Stage: CE - 224 Creating a Character Using Open Scenes Creating Character Through Physicalization BSC - Circus Improv Mafia Presents: Characters and Short Form CVA - 145 Improv Workshop Letting the Voice Flow CVA - 310 Audience Interactive Technology: Leveraging CVA - 310W Smartphones in Performance THE SONNETS SCH - 130 The Art Of Drag CVA - 151 Stage Management for High School Students: CVA - 30 Building a Tool-Kit for Success Creating an Original Play via Improvisation CW - 214 The BELT Voice De-bunked Cook - 305 You Made my Costume Out of What? CE - 8 The Transformative Power of Creativity All-State Production 2018 - Big Fish BSC - Braden 14 Ways To Screw Up Your College Interview - BSC - Old Main Homewood-Flossmoor H.S. Licensing 101 CE - 224 Playing Shakespeare CVA - 147 Acting Through Song Cook - 308 Building the Perfect School Musical CVA - 310W Body Part Characters CW - 214 Transform Your Program CVA - 149 Rockin’ the ‘50’s and ‘60’s Musical Theatre Dance SFCM - 201 Dare to Suck: An Open Mic CVA - 145 Dance Improv SFCM - 202 Scenic Design and Tech Tips CVA - 151 Dominance and Directing CVA - 311 Building Trust to Build Art! CW - 301 Central Illinois’ Got Talent! CE - 229 Write a Play - Let’s Get Started! CE - 8 Putting Character Into Your Characters Cook - 305 Flick, Dab, & Punch! Transforming Movement CE - 116 with Laban Action Drives Trash to Treasure! Using Found Items and CVA - 310 Non-Traditional Materials in Costume Design Russian Movement Madness BSC - Circus Polymorph: Using Theatre Games to build CVA - 110 an Ensemble Suiting the Word and the Action CW - 207 IDENTITY 2018 Vrooman - 103 Intimacy on Stage: Consent, Safety, and High School CW - 302 Ballroom Dance Masterclass Cook - 212 Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Fabric Distressing! CVA - 27 Speak the Speech! Tackling Shakespeares Language CW - 308 Make-Up Tips and Tricks CVA - 17 All-Fest Improv Rehearsal Edwards - Capen What I Did Last Summer: A Guided Tour of SCH - 130 Shakespeare’s London Auditorium Safety: 25 Things You Can Do Today to CVA - 30 Make Your Venue Safer Meisner Technique Introduction CE - 115 White Guy On The Bus - Niles West H.S. CPA - Concert The Crucible - Antioch Community H.S. Metcalf - Hayden We Will Rock You - School Edition - UHIGH - Stroud West Chicago Community H.S. Licensing 101 CE - 224 Playing Shakespeare CVA - 147

FRIDAY, CONTINUED 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm S11 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm I23 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm A32 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm I24 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm M22 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm V19 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm M23 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm T13 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm D14 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm A33 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm S12 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm I25 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm A34 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm M24 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm C14 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm M25 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm V20 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm A35 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm I26 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm I27 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm M26 6:00 pm - 7:20 pm 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm 8:00 pm - 9:20 pm 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Acting Through Song Cook - 308 Building the Perfect School Musical CVA - 310W Body Part Characters CW - 214 Transform You Program CVA - 149 Rockin’ the ‘50’s and ‘60’s Musical Theatre Dance SFCM - 201 Dare to Suck: An Open Mic CVA - 145 Dance Improv SFCM - 202 Scenic Design and Tech Tips CVA - 151 Dominance and Directing CVA - 311 Building Trust to Build Art! CW - 301 Central Illinois’ Got Talent! CE - 229 Write a Play - Let’s Get Started! CE - 8 Putting Character Into Your Characters Cook - 305 Flick, Dab, & Punch! Transforming Movement CE - 116 with Laban Action Drives Trash to Treasure! Using Found Items and CVA - 310 Non-Traditional Materials in Costume Design Russian Movement Madness BSC - Circus Polymorph: Using Theatre Games to build CVA - 110 an Ensemble Suiting the Word and the Action CW - 207 IDENTITY 2018 Vrooman - 103 Intimacy on Stage: Consent, Safety, and High School CW - 302 Ballroom Dance Masterclass Cook - 212 The Taming Of The Shrew - King College Prep CE - Kemp The Laramie Project - Normal Community CE - Westhoff West H.S. All-State Production 2018 - Big Fish BSC - Braden We Will Rock You - School Edition - UHIGH - Stroud West Chicago Community H.S. All Shook Up - Wauconda Community H.S. CPA - Theatre The Taming Of The Shrew - King College Prep CE - Kemp All-Fest Improv Team Edwards - Capen White Guy On The Bus - Niles West H.S. CPA - Concert Sixteen In Ten Minutes Or Less - Belvidere Metcalf - Hayden North H.S. Bowling and Billiards BBC Breathe & Bop! BSC - Old Main Life-Sized Games BBC - Activity pH Comedy Edwards - Capen Sing Along Cook - 212 Student Dance SFCM - Sports Courts Sponsor’s Reception BSC - Circus

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13

10:00 am - 10:45 am 10:00 am - 11:00 am 10:00 am - 11:10 am M27 10:00 am - 11:10 am V21 10:00 am - 11:10 am M28 10:00 am - 11:10 am I28 10:00 am - 11:10 am M29 10:00 am - 11:10 am I29 10:00 am - 11:10 am M30 10:00 am - 11:10 am C15 10:00 am - 11:10 am A36 10:00 am - 11:10 am M31 10:00 am - 11:10 am M32 10:00 am - 11:10 am A37 10:00 am - 11:10 am D15

‘08 (a musical) - Vernon Hills H.S. CE - Kemp No One Wants to Know - Keith Country Day School CPA - Concert Sorry - Lincoln Park H.S. Swordplay for the Stage CVA - 110 Improv and Acting; From Stage to Screen Vrooman - 103 Exploring Contemporary Movement for the Actor SFCM - 201 So You Want To Be A Theatre Teacher? CVA - 311 Butoh 101 CE - 116 Playwriting for Dummies CVA - 310W Introduction to Catfart - The Movement CW - 214 of Low Comedy Portfolios, Resumés, and Interviews! Preparing for a CW - 308 Design/Tech College Program Risk and Play Edwards - Capen Hip-Hop with EL-J SFCM - 202 Let’s Get Tapping Cook - 212 The Wizard of Oz Vocal Warm-Up! Cook - 305 Directing at the Speed of Light! BSC - Prairie North

SATURDAY, CONTINUED

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10:00 am - 11:10 am M33 What the Fosse CW - 207 10:00 am - 11:10 am V22 The Second City’s Improv for Actors CE - 115 10:00 am - 11:10 am I30 But I Don’t Have A Blackbox! BSC - Prairie South 10:00 am - 11:10 am C18 DIY Horror Make-Up & Blood Effects CVA - 310 10:00 am - 11:30 am The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare CE - Westhoff (Abridged) - Huntley H.S. 10:00 am - 12:30 pm I31 Load Distribution Across a Truss or Beam CVA - 151 10:00 am - 12:30 pm S13 There’s Truth in Singing CE - 229 10:00 am - 12:30 pm A38 Auditioning for College Acting Programs CVA - 27 10:00 am - 12:30 pm S14 American Musical Theatre History: The Musical! CVA - 149 10:00 am - 12:30 pm T14 Fundamentals of Show Control CVA - 30 10:00 am - 12:30 pm I32 Oh Snap! The Basics of AutoCAD Use for the CW - 303 Technical Director 10:00 am - 12:30 pm M34 Monster Bash Cook - 308 10:00 am - 12:30 pm I33 Introduction to Emergency Action Plans (EAP) CW - 301 for High School Venues 10:00 am - 12:30 pm P1 Let’s Write a Play! CW - 308A 10:00 am - 12:30 pm T15 Entertainment Rigging Basics CVA - 147 10:00 am - 12:30 pm I34 Practical Bridle Math CW - 302 10:00 am - 12:30 pm T16 Responsible Rigging in Your Facility CVA - 145 10:00 am - 12:30 pm I35 The Secrets of Performer Flying Effects BSC - Prairie Center 10:00 am - 12:30 pm T17 Color Theory for Lighting Design CVA - 47 10:00 am - 12:30 pm C16 Zombie Attack! CE - 8 10:00 am - 12:30 pm I36 Simple Translation! Make Things Go Back and Forth CE - 224 10:00 am - 12:30 pm I37 Six Degrees of Preparation- How to Choose the CVA - 17 Best Path 10:00 am - 12:30 pm T18 Ultimate Failure! A Conversation About SCH - 130 Design Factor 10:00 am - 12:30 pm I38 Excel at Excel! The Basics of Spreadsheet Use for the CE - 220 Technical Director 10:00 am - 12:30 pm All-State Production 2018 - Big Fish BSC - Braden 10:00 am - 3:30 pm D16 Lost in the Enchanted Forest CW - 202 10:15 am - 11:35 am Magic: A Fantastic Comedy - Rockford Metcalf - Hayden Lutheran School 10:15 am - 12:30 pm All Shook Up - Wauconda Community H.S. CPA - Theatre 10:30 am - 11:45 am Seussical The Musical Theatre for Young UHIGH - Stroud Audiences - Harrisburg H.S 11:30 am - 12:15 pm ‘08 (a musical) - Vernon Hills H.S. CE - Kemp 11:30 am - 12:30 pm No One Wants to Know - Keith Country Day School CPA - Concert Sorry - Lincoln Park H.S. 11:30 am - 12:40 pm M35 Swordplay for the Stage CVA - 110 11:30 am - 12:40 pm V23 Improv and Acting: From Stage to Screen Vrooman - 103 11:30 am - 12:40 pm M36 Exploring Contemporary Movement for the Actor SFCM - 201 11:30 am - 12:40 pm I39 So You Want To Be A Theatre Teacher? CVA - 311 11:30 am - 12:40 pm M37 Butoh 101 CE - 116 11:30 am - 12:40 pm I40 Playwriting for Dummies CVA - 310W 11:30 am - 12:40 pm M38 Introduction to Catfart - The Movement of CW - 214 Low Comedy 11:30 am - 12:40 pm C17 Portfolios, Resumés, and Interviews! Preparing for a CW - 308 Design/Tech College Program 11:30 am - 12:40 pm A39 Risk and Play Edwards - Capen 11:30 am - 12:40 pm M39 Hip-Hop with EL-J SFCM - 202 11:30 am - 12:40 pm M40 Let’s Get Tapping Cook - 212 11:30 am - 12:40 pm A40 The Wizard of Oz Vocal Warm-Up! Cook - 305 11:30 am - 12:40 pm D17 Directing at the Speed of Light! BSC - Prairie North 11:30 am - 12:40 pm M41 What the Fosse CW - 207 11:30 am - 12:40 pm V24 The Second City’s Improv for Actors CE - 115 11:30 am - 12:40 pm I41 But I Don’t Have A Blackbox! BSC - Prairie South 11:30 am - 12:40 pm C19 DIY Horror Make-Up & Blood Effects CVA - 310 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare CE - Westhoff (Abridged) - Huntley H.S. 1:00 pm - 2:10 pm A41 Voice-Over Acting and Auditioning for Anime CVA - 110 1:00 pm - 2:10 pm M42 Unlock Your Body...Unleash Your Character! SFCM - 201 a: Acting & Auditions c: Costuming & Make-up d : Directing/Stage Management i: Instructors/Teachers m : Movement/Dance p : Playwriting s : Singing/Musical t : Technical Theatre t d : Technical Direction v : Variety Improv

SATURDAY, CONTINUED 1:00 pm - 2:10 pm A42 1:00 pm - 2:10 pm V25 1:00 pm - 2:10 pm M43 1:00 pm - 2:10 pm A43 1:00 pm - 2:10 pm M44 1:00 pm - 2:10 pm A44 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm T19 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm S15 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm A45 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm T20 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm I42 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm I43 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm I44 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm D18 2:30 pm - 3:40 pm A46 2:30 pm - 3:40 pm M45 2:30 pm - 3:40 pm A47 2:30 pm - 3:40 pm V26 2:30 pm - 3:40 pm M46 2:30 pm - 3:40 pm A48 2:30 pm - 3:40 pm M47 2:30 pm - 3:40 pm A49 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

The Actor’s Warm Up: How to Prep for Success Collaborative Storytelling Tippety Tap Acting with Every Muscle in Your body Beginner Yoga College Auditions in Musical Theatre & Acting: Questions & Answers! A Day in the Grid: How to Conduct a Basic In-House Inspection There’s Truth in Dancing Short Form Improv An Uplifting Experience! Making Things Go Up and Down Teacher’s Round Table on Technical Direction Why Knot? Is There a Block in Motion? Mechanical Advantage and Vector Forces So You Wanna Be a Stage Manager? Voice-Over Acting and Auditioning for Anime Unlock Your Body...Unleash Your Character! The Actor’s Warm Up: How to Prep for Success Collaborative Storytelling Tippety Tap Acting with Every Muscle in Your body Beginner Yoga College Auditions in Musical Theatre & Acting: Questions & Answers! All-State Production 2018 - Big Fish

Cook - 308 CVA - 149 Cook - 212 CW - 214 CE - 116 CVA - 27 CVA - 145 CW - 207 CE - 115 CVA - 147 BSC - Prairie South BSC - Prairie North CE - 229 BSC - Prairie Center CVA - 110 SFCM - 201 Cook - 308 CVA - 149 Cook - 212 CW - 214 CE - 116 CVA - 27 BSC - Braden

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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We wish to acknowledge the following people and organizations for their contributions to the 2018 Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Without their generosity and hard work, the Festival would not be possible Addison Trail High School All-State Chaperones Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Champaign Central High School Downers Grove School District 99 Downers Grove South High School

Illinois Theatre Association 2017-2018 Board of Directors and Members Allen Kimball, President Aimee-Lynn Newlan, Executive Director Susan Rothchild, Membership Coordinator J&S Photo and Print Kenny Metroff & pH Comedy Mark Begovich

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Northern Illinois University Tracy Nunnally Kevin Nedberg The sudents of Northern Illinois University

Hyatt Place of Bloomington/Normal Illinois Arts Council Illinois State Board of Education Illinois State University Larry Dietz, President Jean M. Miller, Dean of College of Fine Arts Janet Wilson, Head of School of Theatre and Dance James Chrismon, School of Theatre and Dance Student Committee Members: Katie Camp, Madison Gillis, Emma Harmon, Dylan Dewitt ISU Conference Services Rebecca Lee Rich, Director Bobby Bobbitt Chip Bone Teri Derango Megan McCann Tracy Oakley Illinois Thespian Society

Reavis High School Stars and Stripes Russ McKinley University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Robert J. Jones, Chancellor John Wilkin, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost Peter Mortensen, Interim Dean of College of Fine & Applied Arts Kirsten Pullen, Head of Department of Theatre J.W. Morissette, Assistant Head for Academic Programs, Department of Theatre Student Committee Members: Jacklyn Ovassapian, Kenzie Sinta USITT Urbana High School

…all of the college student volunteers serving as monitors, ushers, house managers, and in other capacities, who have given their time and efforts to help this Festival run smoothly …all of our friends and families for their support …and anyone else who we might have missed who assisted with the Festival after this program went to print! Extraordinary Contributions to the Festival Award The Illinois High School Theatre Festival created the Extraordinary Contributions to the Festival Award to honor individuals who have given significant and consistent support to the Festival throughout the years through their time, effort, skills, and resources. This year’s award honors: Jerry Proffit Wally Smith Thank you for your years of service and support! – The participants of the Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Administrator Support Award The Illinois High School Theatre Festival Administrator Support Award was established to honor those academic leaders who have bolstered our programs and recognize the inherent values and qualities the arts possess. This year’s award honors: Abir Othman Victor J. Andrew High School Thank you for your years of service and support! – The participants of the Illinois High School Theatre Festival.

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For more information, please attend one of the In the Heights workshops: Friday 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm or 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm in Edwards Hall - Capen Auditorium