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The premier resource for Georgia’s theatre educator community.

On behalf of the Georgia Educational Theatre Association, it is my distinct pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all of you to the Georgia Theatre Educators Conference 2023, under the inspiring theme, “Moving Forward.” This conference represents a pivotal moment for us as theatre educators, practitioners, and enthusiasts. As we emerge from a challenging period for our industry and the world at large, the theme of “Moving Forward” resonates deeply. It embodies our collective commitment to progress, adaptability, and innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of theatre education. Over the next few days, we will embark on a journey of exploration, collaboration, and growth. Our conference is designed to provide you with a rich tapestry of experiences, including workshops, discussions, and connections, all geared towards enhancing your skills, enriching your knowledge, and igniting your passion for theatre. As we gather here, let’s remember the importance of our role as theatre educators. We have the privilege of nurturing the next generation of artists, storytellers, and change-makers. Together, we can inspire creativity, foster empathy, and empower our students to shape a brighter future through the arts. I encourage you to embrace this conference as a space for learning, sharing, and rejuvenation. Let’s not only acknowledge the challenges we’ve faced but celebrate the resilience and determination that have brought us here today. Thank you for your dedication to theatre education in Georgia. Your presence at this conference is a testament to your commitment to our craft and your passion for “Moving Forward” in the world of theatre. I look forward to meeting and learning from each of you. Together, we shall embark on this exciting journey, confident in our ability to shape the future of theatre education. Welcome to the Georgia Theatre Educators Conference 2023 - where we unite in the spirit of progress! Nicholas Sostillio Chapter Director Georgia Educational Theatre Association MOVING FORWARD

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FRIDAY

Registration

Stillwell Lobby

12:00-5:15 PM

General Session

SCHEDULE

Keynote Speaker: Roshunda Jones-Koumba Keynote Speaker: Roshunda Jones-Koumba Stillwell Theatre 1:00-1:45 PM

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Theatre 138:Stillwell Small Blackbox

Dressing rooms Stillwell Theatre

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Roshunda JonesKoumba Jim Davis

Jim Davis Ricky Greenwell

2:00-3:30 PM

2:00-3:30 2:00-3:30 PM PM

Stillwell Theatre 1:00-1:45 PM Finding Your Finding YourLighting Voice Bruises, Broken Theatrical Voice [ThroughBasics Personal Noses, and Wound [Through Personal NarrativeWorkshop and Poetry] Narrative and Poetry] Makeup - Level 1 - Level 1

Theatrical Lighting Basics

Classrooms 230 and 236 Onyx Theatre

Classrooms 230 and 236

Onyx Theatre Dressing rooms

Ricky Greenwell Pendergrass Margaret Pendergrass Margaret Steven Love 2:00-3:30 2:00-3:30 PM PM

Break

3:30-3:45 PM

8: Small Blackbox

Theatre 138:Stillwell Small Blackbox

Dressing rooms Stillwell Theatre

oshunda JonesKoumba

Roshunda JonesKoumba Jim Davis

Jim Davis Ricky Greenwell

3:45-5:15 PM

3:45-5:15 3:45-5:15 PM PM

2:00-3:30 2:00-3:30 PM PM

Classroom 231 Classroom 227

Classroom 231

Tom Fish

Tom McClain Fish Paul

Kirsti Paul McClain Lewis

John Prignano Kirsti Lewis

John Prignano

2:00-3:30 2:00-3:30 PM PM

2:00-3:30 PM

Classrooms 230 and 236

3:45-5:15 3:45-5:15 PM PM

Classroom 227 Classroom 225

2:00-3:30 PM

Classrooms 230 and 236 Onyx Theatre

3:45-5:15 3:45-5:15 PM PM

Classroom Lecture Hall225

Steven Love

Theatrical Lighting Basics

Ricky Greenwell Pendergrass Margaret Pendergrass Margaret Steven Love

Lecture Hall

Everything 10 Ways to Engage You Need Everything You Need to Know About Students to Knowwith About Licensing, Copyright Licensing, Copyright Developmental and Pilots Differences and Pilots

2:00-3:30 PM

Finding YourLighting Voice Bruises, Broken Theatrical Finding Your Voice Personal [ThroughBasics Personal Noses, and Wound [Through NarrativeWorkshop and Poetry] Narrative and Poetry] Makeup - Level 1 - Level 1

Onyx Theatre Dressing rooms

Curriculum Planning What the Bleep is Curriculum Planning 10 Ways to Engage What the Bleep is Dramaturgy???: A Students with Dramaturgy???: A Developmental Practical Introduction Practical Introduction Differences

Lecture Hall

Classroom Lecture Hall225

Classroom 227 Classroom 225

Everything 10 Ways to Engage You Need Everything You Need to Know About Students to Knowwith About Licensing, Copyright Licensing, Copyright Developmental and Pilots Differences and Pilots

Classroom 231 Classroom 227

Classroom 231

Steven Love

Tom Fish

Tom McClain Fish Paul

Kirsti Paul McClain Lewis

John Prignano Kirsti Lewis

John Prignano

3:45-5:15 PM

3:45-5:15 3:45-5:15 PM PM

3:45-5:15 PM

Dinner On Your Own Dinner On Your Own

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SATURDAY Get On Your Feet! Student Centered Lessons & Activities

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Roshunda JonesKoumba 9:00 -10:30 AM

SCHEDULE Curriculum What the Bleep is What the Bleep is PlanningA Dramaturgy???: ADramaturgy???: Practical Practical Introduction Introduction

Dressing Rooms Classroom 231

Onyx Theatre Dressing Rooms

Classrooms 230 and 236 Onyx Theatre

Roshunda JonesRichard Frazier Koumba

Ricky Greenwell Richard Frazier

Margaret Pendergrass Ricky Greenwell

Margaret Steven Love Pendergrass

Steven Love

Tom Fish

9:00 9:00-10:30 -10:30AM AM

9:00 -10:30 -10:30 AM AM

9:00-10:30 -10:30AM AM 9:00

9:00 -10:30 AM

Break

10:30-10:45 AM

Classrooms 230 and 236

Lecture Hall

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General Session and Group Photo General Session and Group Photo Stillwell Theatre

Stillwell Theatre

Panel- Jasmine Ellis, Richard Roshunda Jones-Koumba Panel-Frazier, JasmineKirsti Ellis,Lewis, Richardand Frazier, Kirsti Lewis, and Roshunda Jones-Koumba 10:45-11:30 AM

10:45-11:30 AM

Lunch

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Chastain Dance Studio 1

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Chastain ChastainDance Dance Studio Studio32

Chastain Dance Dance Studio 34

Scene Shop (Suite Scene Shop (Suite Chastain Dance 205)4 Studio 205)

Costume Shop (Suite 207)

Jim Davis

Kristin Jim Storla Davis

Richard Kristin Frazier Storla

Margaret Pendergrass Richard Frazier

Margaret Patrick Hamilton Pendergrass

Patrick Hamilton

Ricky Greenwell Ricky Greenwell

1:15-2:45 PM

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Break

An Introduction to the Glamorous and Exciting World of Building Things out of Cardboard

2:45-3:00 PM

Costume Shop (Suite 207)

1:15-2:45 PM

2:45-3:00 PM

Intimacy Toolbeltto Getting Know IntimacytoToolbelt An Introduction QLab the Glamorous and Exciting World of Building Things out of Cardboard

I Am Not Throwing Finding Voice Finding GettingYour to Know Your Voice I Am Not Throwing Away2:My Stock! Away My Stock! - LevelQLab 2: Staging - Level Staging Story Story

Introduction Introduction Machine sewing Machine sewing

Chastain Dance Studio 1

Chastain ChastainDance Dance Studio Studio2 1

Chastain ChastainDance Dance Studio Studio32

Chastain Dance Dance Studio 34

Scene Shop (Suite Scene Shop (Suite Chastain Dance 205)4 Studio 205)

Costume Shop (Suite 207)

Jim Davis

Kristin Jim Storla Davis

Richard Kristin Frazier Storla

Margaret Pendergrass Richard Frazier

Margaret Patrick Hamilton Pendergrass

Patrick Hamilton

Ricky Greenwell Ricky Greenwell

3:00 - 4:30 PM

3:00 3:00- 4:30 - 4:30PM PM

3:00 3:00--4:30 4:30PM PM

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3:00- -4:30 4:30PM PM 3:00

3:00 - 4:30 PM

An Introduction to the Glamorous and Exciting World of Building Things out of Cardboard

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Costume Shop (Suite 207)

3:00 - 4:30 PM

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Keynote Speaker

Workshops and Presenters 10 Ways to Engage Students with Developmental Differences

Roshunda Jones-Koumba Roshunda Jones-Koumba, winner of the 2022 Excellence in Theatre Education Award presented by the Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University, graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a B.A. in theatre and a Master of Education in administration. She is the proud recipient of Ebony Magazine’s Power 100, Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre and Inspirational Theatre Teacher of the Year Award. Jones was inducted into the Texas Thespians Hall of Fame in 2020, TxETA’s 2017 Educator of the Year and Theatre Under the Stars Leading Ladies inaugural Arts Educator of the year. As the director of Carver HS Theatre Troupe 6753 in Houston, Texas, the troupe has been successful on the state and national level at the UIL One Act Play contest, Tommy Tune Awards, Texas Thespians State Festival and International Thespian Festival. Jones currently serves on the chapter board for Texas Thespians, UIL OAP Advisory Committee Chair Elect, president for the C. Lee Turner’s Black Theatre Educators’ Caucus and an active member of the Texas Educational Theatre Association where she previously served on the board of directors. She has been honored with a proclamation from the City of Houston and Wharton for the work she does in the community. She also works professionally as an actor, director and theatre consultant.

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Accessibility, Acting, Movement Everyone deserves access to quality education. But if you’re like most theatre educators, you may feel ill-equipped to offer meaningful instruction to your students with disabilities. Learn three researched-based teaching strategies you can use to create more inclusive, more effective learning environments for students with developmental differences. Plus, gain three activities and four resources you can use in your classroom right away. Presenter - Kirsti Lewis helped develop an inclusive theater troupe in Florida, which inspired her thesis on society’s misguided assumptions about people with disabilities. In 2016, she founded People Like Us, and currently serves as the nonprofit’s Executive Director. Kirsti leads a team of neurodiverse therapists, consultants, and performing artists who consult with organizations across the country to help them build their own sustainable, inclusive performing arts programs. She authored “Raising the Curtain: A Comprehensive Guide for Creating a Musical Theater Program for All Abilities” and has developed a four-course curriculum consisting of twenty hours of professional development to help educators use the performing arts to create more effective learning environments for students with developmental disabilities. Kirsti also serves as an Executive Board member for Georgia’s Council of Exceptional Children (GACEC). _____________________________________________________________

A Theatre Teachers Guide to Georgia Connects and Georgia Inspire

Curriculum Planning The Georgia Department of Education has a new platform called GaConnects, where theatre teachers can find not only our standards but also GA theatre data dashboards, GA theatre teaching resources, theatre webinars, and professional learning in a one-stop shop. Best of all, you’ll find Georgia Inspire, where we are moving all our instructional framework content and putting them together for you in a platform where the information is more easily accessible. Theatre teachers now have direct access to resources for all theatre classes. Presenter - Paul McClain is an accomplished actor and dedicated performing arts educator/administrator based in the Metro Atlanta area. He currently holds the esteemed position of a Fine Arts Specialist within the Curriculum and Instruction Department at the Georgia Department of Education. Paul’s contributions to education are consistently enriched by his active engagement in various theatrical, film, and voice-over/narration ventures within the vibrant artistic community of Atlanta and its surroundings. _____________________________________________________________ MOVING FORWARD 8

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Workshops and Presenters An Introduction to the Glamorous and Exciting World of Building Things out of Cardboard

Design/Puppet Construction Techniques Cardboard is one of the great construction mediums - it’s cheap, plentiful, and very forgiving. It also has a multitude of purposes. This workshop will introduce simple, practical design strategies and we’ll build a simple, moving mouth, Muppet-style puppet out of cardboard, using construction techniques that can be applied across theatrical boundaries.

Workshops and Presenters Everything You Need to Know About Licensing, Copyright and Pilots

Licensing Learn everything you need to know to make your next MTI show painless, fun and affordable. MTI’s licensing experts will address a number of frequently asked questions about the process in a candid and supportive environment. We will provide important tips on lowering your royalties, managing your account, understanding copyrighted elements, and applying to be a pilot organization. This is an invaluable workshop, regardless of your experience level.

Presenter - Jim Davis is and Associate Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University. He teaches in the History/Theory sequence, coordinates the department’s General Education Theatre in Society course, and has a special focus on working with first-year theatre majors. He’s also a director, puppeteer, dramaturg, and, usually under duress, a performer. _____________________________________________________________

Presenter - John Prignano is the COO and Director of Education & Development at Music Theatre International. In his 20+ years at MTI, he has led workshops around the world and has been a strong voice for providing teachers and schools with the resources and the support to build new arts programs and sustain existing ones. _____________________________________________________________

Bruises, Broken Noses, and Wound Makeup

Finding Your Voice [through Personal Narrative and Poetry]

Costumes, Makeup This course provides an introduction to Special Effects Makeup, covering materials, tools, and techniques for creating realistic injuries. It delves into simulating bruises and contusions, including color blending and texture application. The course also explores the art of crafting broken noses, facial trauma, and various wounds, emphasizing texture, shading, and coloration. Safety and hygiene are highlighted for maintaining a clean workspace, and practical sessions allow students to apply their knowledge through hands-on exercises. Presenter - Ricky Greenwell is proud to be the assistant professor of Theatre, Costume Design and Technology at Kennesaw State University. Ricky is a costume, hair, and makeup designer for the entertainment industry. His designs have brought over 150 productions to life. He holds an MFA from Wayne State University in Costume Design and Technology. He received a BS from Eastern Michigan University. He is a licensed cosmetologist and holds a make-up certification from Joe Blasco School of Make-up. Ricky is active member of USITT.

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Performing Personal Narrative & Poetry This workshop gives educators concrete steps and exercises that help students tap into the power of their own stories through different modes of expression, including personal storytelling, poetry and performance. You will come away with a scaffolded approach for bringing out students’ authentic voices and lived experiences into the room. Presenters - Margaret Baldwin Pendergrass is a senior lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University. She has over 30 years of experience teaching, writing and directing plays and ensemble works for professional and university productions. She earned her Master of Fine Arts from the University of Iowa in the Iowa Playwrights Workshop. Margaret has a substantial background in teaching playwriting and adaptation and applied theatre in community. In her research and teaching, she seeks ways to use writing and performance to build community and foster meaningful social change. Since 2018, her community-based research and teaching has focused on education for incarcerated teens and adults.

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Workshops and Presenters Get On Your Feet! Student Centered Lessons & Activities

Curriculum Planning Need fresh lessons to add to your curriculum? This workshop will share engaging, student centered lessons that encourage students to take ownership of their education while saving you time and stress! Presenter - Roshunda Jones-Koumba (See keynote bio) _____________________________________________________________

Getting to Know QLab

Theatre Technology Have you ever wondered how to streamline your show running process? With QLab you can automate Sound, Projections, and even Lights with one click of a button. Join me in exploring how to effectively integrate QLab into your theatre program. Presenter - Richard Frazier-Sostillio holds a BSEd in Theatre from Columbus State University. He is the Artistic/Executive Director of Theatre Macon where he designs, directs, and choreographs upwards of 7 shows annually in addition to running the business side of the organization. Richard is the newly elected Vice President of the Educational Theatre Association and will become the association’s first black board President in 2025. Richard also works heavily with Georgia Thespians as the All-State Show Choreographer/ Assistant Director and at Warner Robins High School as their Resident Choreographer. _____________________________________________________________

I Am Not Throwing Away My Stock!

Set Are you busting it to get your production up and running, but finishing out with a set that’s a bit more scrappy and hungry than you’d like? Building from standard stock not only saves your budget but saves you the time needed to take your show the extra mile. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to construct basic scenic elements such as platforms and flats that can be utilized in nearly every production. Presenter - Patrick Hamilton is a freelance scenic designer and the Technical Director of Theatre and Dance at Georgia College and State University. He has received four Certificates of Achievement in Technical Direction and one in Scenic Design from The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and was awarded a Broadway World Regional Award for Best Scenic Design of a Musical. He has led workshops in Technical Theatre Basics, Scenic Painting, and Theatrical Lighting and Sound. Hamilton’s scenic work has taken the stage across the state for Georgia College, Mercer University, Wesleyan College, The Plaza Arts Center, The Grand Opera House, Bill Heard Theatre, and many more. For more information, visit patwhamilton.com 11 MOVING FORWARD

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Workshops and Presenters Intimacy Toolbelt

Intimacy Direction and Choreography Level up your Intimacy game with this workshop as we’ll dive into the world of creating an Intimacy Toolbelt. Through a consent-based lens, we’ll explore choreography, language choices, and harm-reduction strategies. You’ll leave this workshop armed with the skills to handle those delicate moments in student productions like a pro. Presenter - Kristin Storla (she/her) is an Atlanta-based Intimacy Director, Fight Director, Actor, and Puppeteer. She is a Columbus State University alumni and continues to expand her skills through IDC and the SAFD. Passionate about nurturing young artists, she approaches her work with grit and gratitude. Her work has been seen at Actor’s Express, Synchronicity Theatre, The Shakespeare Tavern, Havoc Movement Company, Capitol City Opera, Oglethorpe University, Out of Box, Center for Puppetry Arts, and more. Explore more at www.KristinStorla.com. _____________________________________________________________

Introduction Machine Sewing

Costumes, Makeup In this workshop you will understand how to thread and load a bobbin into a Bernina 1008. You will learning the basics of seams from standard seam to flat Feld seam and why you would use them in costume construction. Presenter - Ricky Greenwell (See Bruises, Broken Noses, & Wound Makeup) _____________________________________________________________

Theatrical Lighting Basics

Lighting A general overview of types of lighting fixtures, uses for each kind of fixture, basic installation skills, basic troubleshooting/electrical knowledge, introductory console training. This workshop can really be tailored to the areas most needed by attendees. I’m well-versed in programming, electrical knowledge, repair practices, and soldering LED components. The idea would be to have this be a very hands-on experience for people to dig into the inner workings of lighting components and setup. Presenter - Steven Love is the Facilities Manager for Kennesaw State University Department of Theatre and Performance Studies. He graduated from KSU before going on to work professionally with the Alliance Theatre for 8 years. He served as a staff Electrician as well as the Director of Lighting and Projections at the Alliance Theatre.

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Workshops and Presenters What the Bleep is Dramaturgy???: A Practical Introduction Dramaturgy This interactive introduction to dramaturgy will explore three spheres of dramaturgical engagement. Attendees will review foundations of LITERARY dramaturgy through script analysis and basic research techniques to share with students. In addition, we will uncover creative ways to enrich ENGAGEMENT through production dramaturgy. Discover ways your students might deepen understanding, whether through lobby displays, production notes, or vibrant social media campaigns. Lastly, we will consider the developing field of CULTURAL dramaturgy. This mode of engagement seeks out more equitable and compassionate spaces for our student-artists to create in and for our diverse audiences to enjoy. Presenter - Tom Fish is a theatre historian and Resident Dramaturg at Kennesaw State University, where he has overseen dramaturgical research and outreach since 2019. He is an active member of American Society of Theatre Research and Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas. Publications include: Theatre Symposium, Ecumenica, Journal of Religion and Theatre, Whatever: Transdisciplinary Queer Journal, and TAJ: Studies in Scenography. _____________________________________________________________ Panelist - Jasmine Renee Ellis is a Jackson, Mississippi native who currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Upon graduating from Clark Atlanta University, she completed the Professional Acting Apprenticeship Company Class of 2016 at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville, Georgia. She graces many Atlanta metro stages like Kenny Leon’s True Color’s Theatre, for which she received a Suzi Bass Award Nomination for her role as Marie Knight in Marie and Rosetta; Actor’s Express, where she was nationally recognized by the American Theatre Magazine for her role as Lizzie Borden, in Lizzie The Musical; Synchronicity Theatre, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, the Atlanta Shakespeare Company, where she has performed in 8 productions, and more! In May of 2024, you can see Jasmine as Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act The Musical on the Lawrenceville Art Center Grand Stage. Jasmine also has TV credits with Disney, Bet+, and Netflix. Jasmine has directing and writing credits with the Aurora Theatre, BUICEnntinal Productions, and SheATL Arts Festival. She now serves as Director of Education at the Aurora Theatre where she develops and oversees all educational programing. She feels blessed to be able to share her gifts and talents to bring communities and businesses together. Follow Jasmine on her creative journey on all social media @Jasminereneeellis.

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