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Welcome!

The premier resource for Georgia’s theatre educator community.

On behalf of the board of Georgia Educational Theatre Association and Georgia Thespians, I am thrilled to welcome you to the Georgia Theatre Educators Conference 2025 where our theme is “Lights Up: Igniting Creativity in Theatre Education.”

This year’s theme reminds us of that powerful moment in every production when the lights rise and the magic begins. It symbolizes the spark of inspiration, the courage to take creative risks, and the commitment we all share to illuminate the path for our students. “Lights Up” is not just a phrase. It’s a call to action, inviting us to reignite our passion for teaching, storytelling, and leading with imagination.

Over the next two days, we invite you to engage fully in this experience. From hands-on workshops and dynamic discussions to the connections you will form with fellow educators from around the state, every moment is designed to support your growth as both an artist and an educator. Whether you are looking to recharge, discover new strategies, or simply share your story, you are in the right place.

As theatre educators, we hold the unique and meaningful responsibility of nurturing the next generation of performers, designers, educators, thinkers, and dreamers. By igniting their creativity, we empower them to find their voices and shine their light both on stage and in life.

Thank you for being here, for the work you do, and for saying yes to the power of theatre education. Your presence is a testament to your dedication, and we are honored to share this time with you.

Welcome to the Georgia Theatre Educators Conference 2025. Let us raise the lights and let creativity take center stage.

Nicholas Sostillio Chapter Director Georgia Thespians & Educational Theatre Association Georgia EDCON

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FRIDAY Registration Stillwell Lobby 12:00-5:15 PM General Session Keynote Speaker: Matt Conover Stillwell Theatre 1:00-1:45 PM

Devised Approach to Playwriting

Bringing Acting, Dance and Voice to Musical Theatre for Young Performers

Age Makeup for Stage

138: Small Blackbox

Stillwell Theatre

Dressing rooms

Onyx Theatre

Classroom 230

Nicole B. Adkins

Timothy Ellis

Ricky Greenwell

Marlon Burnley

Hernando Claros

2:00-3:30 PM

2:00-3:30 PM

2:00-3:30 PM

2:00-3:30 PM

2:00-3:30 PM

Play in Motion: A

Ensemble Building

Theroretical Practical Lighting

Break 3:30-3:45 PM

Devised Approach to Playwriting

Bringing Acting, Dance and Voice to Musical Theatre for Young Performers

Age Makeup for Stage

138: Small Blackbox

Stillwell Theatre

Dressing rooms

Onyx Theatre

Classroom 230

Nicole B. Adkins

Timothy Ellis

Ricky Greenwell

Marlon Burnley

Hernando Claros

3:45-5:15 PM

3:45-5:15 PM

3:45-5:15 PM

3:45-5:15 PM

3:45-5:15 PM

Play in Motion: A

Ensemble Building

Theroretical Practical Lighting

Social 6:00-9:00 PM

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SCHEDULE

No Experience is Too Small to be Excellent

Teaching Personal Narrative Storytelling

Managing the Workload, Understanding the Material and Finding the Motivation: Turning High School "Theatre Kids" Into Successful College Students

Licensing Essentials: MTI Updates and Solutions

Scene for Success in your Theatre Program!

All the World’s a Stage: Setting the

Lecture Hall

Classroom 231

Classroom 227

Classroom 221

Classroom 225

Matt Conover

Dr. Charles Parrott

Dr. Jim Davis

John Prignano

Paul McClain

2:00-3:30 PM

2:00-3:30 PM

2:00-3:30 PM

2:00-3:30PM

2:00-3:30 PM

Licensing Essentials: MTI Updates and Solutions

All the World’s a Stage: Setting the

Scene for Success in your Theatre Program!

No Experience is Too Small to be Excellent

Teaching Personal Narrative Storytelling

Managing the Workload, Understanding the Material and Finding the Motivation: Turning High School "Theatre Kids" Into Successful College Students

Lecture Hall

Classroom 231

Classroom 227

Classroom 221

Classroom 225

Matt Conover

Dr. Charles Parrott

Dr. Jim Davis

John Prignano

Paul McClain

3:45-5:15 PM

3:45-5:15 PM

3:45-5:15 PM

3:45-5:15PM

3:45-5:15 PM

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SATURDAY General Session Stillwell Theatre 9:00 - 9:15 AM

Devised Approach to Playwriting

Bringing Acting, Dance and Voice to Musical Theatre for Young Performers

Age Makeup for Stage

138: Small Blackbox

Stillwell Theatre

Dressing rooms

Onyx Theatre

Classroom 230

Nicole B. Adkins

Timothy Ellis

Ricky Greenwell

Marlon Burnley

Hernando Claros

9:20-10:50 AM

9:20-10:50 AM

9:20-10:50 AM

9:20-10:50 AM

9:20-10:50 AM

Play in Motion: A

Ensemble Building

Theroretical Practical Lighting

Break 10:50-11:05 AM General Session Keynote Speaker: Tim Kashani Stillwell Theatre 11:05-11:55 AM Lunch KSU Commons Covered with registration. Get food downstairs then join us upstairs to eat and make connections! Tables will be labeled by grade level.

MOVE TO CHASTAIN POINTE LOCATION 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Beyond the Stage: Creating Sensory Theatre Experiences Chastain Dance Studio 1

Ensemble Building

Bringing Acting, Dance and Voice to Musical Theatre for Young Performers

Ready, Set, Rotate!

A Beginner’s Guide to Turntables

Create Your Own Ditty Bag & Costume Storage and Organization

Chastain Dance Studio 2

Chastain Dance Studio 3

Scene Shop (Suite 205)

Costume Shop (Suite 207)

Nicole B. Adkins

Marlon Burnley

Timothy Ellis

Patrick Hamilton

Ricky Greenwell

1:15-2:45 PM

1:15-2:45 PM

1:15-2:45 PM

1:15-2:45 PM

1:15-2:45 PM Break 2:45-3:00 PM

Creating Sensory Theatre Experiences

Ensemble Building

Bringing Acting, Dance and Voice to Musical Theatre for Young Performers

Chastain Dance Studio 1

Chastain Dance Studio 2

Chastain Dance Studio 3

Scene Shop (Suite 205)

Costume Shop (Suite 207)

Nicole B. Adkins

Marlon Burnley

Timothy Ellis

Patrick Hamilton

Ricky Greenwell

3:00 - 4:30 PM

3:00 - 4:30 PM

3:00 - 4:30 PM

3:00 - 4:30 PM

3:00 - 4:30 PM

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Ready, Set, Rotate!

A Beginner’s Guide to Turntables

Create Your Own Ditty Bag & Costume Storage and Organization

EDCON

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SCHEDULE

No Experience is Too Small to be Excellent

Teaching Personal Narrative Storytelling

Managing the Workload, Understanding the Material and Finding the Motivation: Turning High School "Theatre Kids" Into Successful College Students

"All the World’s a Stage: Setting the Scene for Success in your Theatre Program!"

Lecture Hall

Classroom 231

Classroom 227

Classroom 225

Matt Conover

Dr. Charles Parrott

Dr. Jim Davis

Paul McClain

9:20-10:50 AM

9:20-10:50 AM

9:20-10:50 AM

9:20-10:50 AM

Into the Prompts: An AI Co-Pilot for Theatre Creatives

Teaching Personal Narrative Storytelling

Chastain Dance Studio 4

Chastain Dance Studio Classroom

Tim Kashani

Dr. Charles Parrott

1:15-2:45 PM

1:15-2:45 PM

Into the Prompts: An AI Co-Pilot for Theatre Creatives Chastain Dance Studio 4

Managing the Workload, Understanding the Material and Finding the Motivation: Turning High School "Theatre Kids" Into Successful College Students

Chastain Dance Studio Classroom

Tim Kashani

Dr. Jim Davis

3:00 - 4:30 PM

3:00-4:30 PM

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Keynote Speakers Matt Conover As vice president of Disney Live Entertainment at

Disneyland Resort, Matt is responsible for a diverse team of professionals in the creation, development, production, delivery and sustainment of a wide variety of productions— from parades and stage shows, to nighttime spectaculars, entertainment atmosphere and world-famous Disney Characters. Matt joined Disney in 1989 as a stage technician at EPCOT and, two years later, joined the Disneyland Paris grand opening team as a production manager. In 1996, he joined Disney Cruise Line as a senior show producer where he produced three original new musicals for the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder ships. After, Matt served in several executive entertainment roles at Walt Disney World Resort, including general manager of entertainment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and director of planning and production for Walt Disney Entertainment. Matt joined the Disneyland Resort team in 2005 as vice president, Entertainment and in 2009, became vice president of Creative Entertainment at Walt Disney Imagineering. Matt currently serves as chairman on the National Board of Trustees for the Educational Theatre Foundation, having served for 10 years as a member of the Board of Directors for the Educational Theatre Association. Matt earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from The State University of New York (SUNY), Purchase College, in theatre design and technology with a concentration in lighting design.

Tim Kashani

As co-founder of Apples & Oranges with his wife, Broadway actress Pamela Winslow Kashani, Tim cultivates an ecosystem where creative and technical talents unite to craft innovative stories and solutions. Tim treats storytellers as entrepreneurs, empowering them with resources to succeed. Today, Apples & Oranges Arts and Apples & Oranges Venture Studio form a cohesive vision guided by an “Incubate, Educate, Accelerate” framework for creative development. Apples & Oranges harmonizes technology and storytelling to uplift humanity.

Drawing upon over four decades of pioneering experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Tim and his team launched StorIAccelerator (formerly THEatre ACCELERATOR), harnessing AI, Extended Realities (XR), and emerging technologies to revolutionize storytelling. His latest transmedia project, Earth 3.0, exemplifies this vision by blending humor, sci-fi, and heartfelt storytelling to unite and inspire audiences to imagine— and create—a better world. As founder of IT Mentors, Tim has spent decades architecting global technology training solutions, guiding major corporations including Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and UBS to strategically adopt training and emerging technologies. Tim’s approach ensures that humanity remains at the forefront of digital innovation. Tim earned a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Sciences from the University of California at Irvine, returning later to complete his MBA there. He also holds an MFA in Film Production, specializing in Directing, from Chapman University.

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Workshops and Presenters Age Makeup for Stage

Makeup Learn how to transform an actor’s face with realistic aging effects using stage makeup. This hands-on workshop covers wrinkle mapping, highlighting and shading for depth, and texture techniques like stippling for age spots. Participants will practice with cream based products, adapting designs for different lighting conditions. Perfect theater professionals, this session builds essential skills for bringing aged characters to life. No prior experience needed—just a willingness to explore and create!

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 holds a make-up certification from Joe Blasco School of Make-up. Ricky is active member of USITT. _____________________________________________________________

All the World’s a Stage: Setting the Scene for Success in Your Theatre Program!

Curriculum Planning No need to wait for GaDOE—we’re ready and brimming with excitement to share our new supports! Step into the spotlight and set the scene for an inspiring year in theatre education. In this interactive session, we’ll pull back the curtain on the Georgia Department of Education’s latest free and robust series of instructional resources, expert training from Georgia teachers in the field, interviews with working Georgia artists, and a host of new theatre education tools and supports.

These resources put you in the director’s chair, allowing you to build lesson plans and activities at record speed. All participants will learn how to interact with new instructional tools to create thier own classroom specific lessons and dynamic activities.

Paul McClain currently serves as a Fine Arts Program Specialist with the Georgia Department of Education where he has worked for the last 6 years managing fine arts grants, developing fine arts-specific professional learning opportunities, and project managing the development of Fine Arts resources for Georgia Teachers. For 15 years prior he served as a High School Theatre Program Director in Fulton County and worked professionally in Georgia’s creative industries including work in theatre, film, and as a voiceover artist. He holds an MFA in Theatrical Performance from the University of Florida.

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Workshops and Presenters Beyond the Stage: Creating Sensory Theatre Experiences

Acting, Curriculum Planning This hands-on workshop explores methods for developing sensory-based theatre with students—an interactive performance style that engages audiences through the senses, such as touch, sound, scent, and movement, breaking traditional theatrical boundaries. Participants will explore creating inclusive, accessible experiences for diverse audiences (including those with sensory sensitivities) while experimenting with non-linear storytelling and staging that dissolves the fourth wall. Through practical activities, we’ll touch on multi-sensory environment design, audience interaction techniques, and embodied storytelling, providing tools to help students reimagine performance possibilities. Dress for light movement.

Presenter - Nicole B. Adkins is co-author of Playwriting and Young Audiences: Collected Wisdom and Practical Advice from the Field (Intellect Press, 2017) and has ten plays published through YouthPLAYS press. Recipient of the 2024 KSU Outstanding Part-Time Teacher, Award-winning playwright, dramaturg, and teaching artist for over 25 years, Nicole is Core Visiting Faculty at Playwright’s Lab Hollins University and Assistant Professor part-time at Kennesaw University. Her plays for young audiences have been produced nationally and abroad. Nicole has a particular passion for nature, and creating outdoor, sensory-based theatre for varied audiences. www.nicolebadkins.com. _____________________________________________________________

Bringing Acting, Dance and Voice to Musical Theatre for Young Performers

Acting, Dance and Movement Instruction My classroom motto (whatever the course) is: We are Actors First. The ability of the actor to bring the character journey to song or dance is imperative and helpful in the process. For musical theatre, each student truly only needs to be physically musical.

They don’t have to be a trained dancer (though it can help). Finding the road map to encourage growth in every young performer is helpful in their growth.

Presenter - Timothy Ellis is a Senior Lecturer of Musical Theatre at Kennesaw State University. Courses taught by Mr. Ellis: Acting for Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre History, Theatre Careers (the Business of Theatre), Private Voice Lessons, and Musical Theatre Dance Workshop. The MT Dance Workshop is geared toward students with dance experience and is meant to be a more fast-paced course, including mock auditions, audition preparation, partnering, ballroom-style dance, and dance combinations with vocals. At KSU, Timothy has also directed Company, Reefer Madness, Spitfire Grill, and Pippin. He also has choreographed Bring It On! and SpongeBob: the Musical for Kennesaw State. He is a seasoned performer, director/ choreographer with over 40 years of experience.

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Workshops and Presenters Create Your Own Ditty Bag & Costume Storage and Organization Costumes Are you tired of scrambling for jewelry, accessories, or undergarments need before a show? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your very own ditty bag—a personalized, practical kit designed to keep all your essential costume and performance items in one place! We will also discuss costume storage and organization.

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 holds a make-up certification from Joe Blasco School of Make-up. Ricky is active member of USITT. _____________________________________________________________

Ensemble Building

Acting, Dance and Movement This Ensemble Building workshop is designed to foster creativity and connection in a judgment-free environment. Participants will engage in dynamic movement and collaborative group exercises that encourage self-expression and exploration.

Through playful activities, we will build trust and strengthen bonds, allowing for a deeper sense of community. This workshop emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, inviting everyone to share their unique perspectives and talents.

Come ready to move, create, and connect in an uplifting atmosphere that celebrates individuality and collective creativity!

Presenter - Marlon Burnley is passionate about devised theatre and creating new works that amplify the voices and stories of Black and Brown communities.

His credits include directing and dramaturging Intersection by Brittany S. Harris, collaborating with international artist Alberto Tibaji on Always (K)new, and performing his award-winning one-man show Black in the Box, which is now in preproduction as a film. He is also developing a new work by David Proctor, premiering at the International Orlando Fringe Festival in May 2023, exploring themes of time, race, and Black men’s mental health.

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Workshops and Presenters Into the Prompts: An AI Co-Pilot for Theatre Creatives

AI and Technology Venture ‘Into the Prompts’ in this hands-on session! You’ll discover how AI tools function as your creative co-pilot. This workshop provides practical techniques for you and your students to collaborate with AI, turning big ideas into tangible stagecraft. Through interactive exercises and real-world applications, attendees leave with concrete strategies for integrating AI into their theater programs thoughtfully and effectively. Leave with a full cast of new strategies to enrich your next production.

Presenter - Tim Kashani (See Keynote Speaker) _____________________________________________________________

Licensing Essentials: MTI Updates and Solutions

Licensing Join the team from Music Theatre International as we tackle the pressing issues facing the musical theatre community today. We’ll kick things off with exciting updates from MTI, including new musical titles and innovative resources designed to enhance your productions. We know that your experiences and insights are invaluable; that’s why we’ll open the floor for a lively Q&A session, allowing you to share your challenges and help shape the development of future MTI products and services. From funding and choosing the right show to casting and selling tickets, we’re here to listen and provide practical solutions to your concerns. Stick around for the RehearScore Challenge for a chance to win cool prizes, including a Free Standard Rental Certificate for your next MTI show.

Presenter - ​​John Prignano has dedicated his life to advocating for educational theatre. A Montclair State College graduate in Dance/Theatre, he has performed in national tours of A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Damn Yankees, and Guys and Dolls, brought musical theatre to young audiences as “Garfield” and “Odie” with symphony orchestras, and judged national talent competitions. For nearly two decades at Music Theatre International as Senior Operations Officer, he has led global workshops, developed resources for teachers, and strengthened connections between MTI and theatre educators. His advocacy has earned him numerous honors, including the EdTA Standing Ovation Award and the FATE Outstanding Arts Advocate Award.

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Workshops and Presenters Managing the Workload, Understanding the Material and Finding the Motivation: Turning High School “Theatre Kids” Into Successful College Students Curriculum Planning Whether or not they decide to major in theatre, high school “theatre kids” have numerous advantages when it comes to making the transition to college. This workshop will present research on the attitudes and anxieties of first-year college students, and discuss how their high school theatre experiences can help prepare them develop the skills necessary for collegiate success!

Presenter - Dr. Jim Davis is an Associate Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University. He’s a theatre historian, director, puppet builder and dramaturg. He also has over 20 years of experience working with first-year students, helping them successfully make the transition from high school to college. His research on students in transition has been featured at numerous national academic conferences and publications. _____________________________________________________________

No Experience is Too Small to be Excellent

Production Join 36 year Disney live entertainment executive and producer as he shares his experiences developing all manner of theatre across parks and ship around the world. Matt shares the key foundations for these experiences, what he and the Live Entertainment team consider each time — large scale spectacle or intimate character greeting.

Presenter - Matt Conover (See Keynote Speaker bio) _____________________________________________________________

Play in Motion: A Devised Approach to Playwriting

Curriculum Planning This workshop challenges traditional playwriting by rooting the creative process in physical play and collaborative devising. Through movement exercises, ensemblebased creation games, and innovative writing prompts, participants will discover how physicality can unlock storytelling and overcome creative blocks. We will emphasize finding one’s unique voice through embodied exploration—where text emerges from action rather than preceding it. Come ready to move, create, and rethink what playwriting can be (dress for light movement and bring writing materials).

Presenter - Nicole B. Adkins (See Beyond the Stage: Creating Sensory Theatre Experiences)

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Workshops and Presenters Ready, Set, Rotate! A Beginner’s Guide to Turntables

Technical Theatre Ready to add some spin to your stage? This beginner-level, hands-on workshop is designed for theatre teachers looking to explore the basics of scenic rotation: no automation, no motors, and no prior experience required. We’ll cover how to build and troubleshoot manually operated turntables, including circular platforms, rectangular units, and periaktoi. You’ll learn how to find center, place casters for smooth motion, and avoid common missteps. Each participant will leave with their own 1’x1’ working turntable, perfect for demos or as a small-scale model to share with students.Let’s get rolling!

Presenter - Patrick Hamilton serves as the Technical Director of Theatre and Dance at Georgia College and State University. He has garnered recognition from the Kennedy Center for his achievements in both Technical Direction and Scenic Design, in addition to winning a Broadway World Regional Award for Best Scenic Design of a Musical. Hamilton shares his expertise through workshops covering Technical Theatre Basics and Scenic Carpentry. His scenic designs have graced stages across Georgia, featured in venues spanning from universities such as Georgia College, Mercer, and Wesleyan to esteemed theaters like The Bill Heard Theatre and The Grand Opera House. For more of his work, visit patwhamilton.com. _____________________________________________________________

Teaching Personal Narrative Storytelling

Acting, Curriculum Planning Personal narrative storytelling allows performers to craft stories from their own experience into solo-performance pieces. This practice builds performance skills, teaches narrative structure, and validates the lived-experiences of the performer.

Drawing on his recent book on the subject, Dr. Charles Parrott takes workshop participants through a series of exercises to help students craft their own personal stories for performance. Workshop participants will leave with clear handouts and instructions to kickstart the inclusion of personal narrative storytelling in their curriculum.

Presenter - ​​Dr. Charles Parrott is a Full Professor in the Department of Theatre & Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Parrott has won numerous awards for his teaching, research mentoring, creative scholarship and research. His book, Personal Narrative Storytelling: Method from Text to Action was published in 2023 by Routledge, Taylor, and Francis. Recently, has been touring his one-person show, Nebraska Backward, to universities around the country.

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Workshops and Presenters Theoretical-Practical Lighting

Lighting Theoretical-practical Theatrical Lighting Workshop Presenter -Hernando Claros. Born in Cali, Colombia, he grew up in an artistic environment centered around his parents’ professional and social lives. At 6, he started his journey by debuting as a children’s folk group member and studying theater, music theory, and Latin-American percussion. He was trained as a ballet dancer throughout his primary and secondary school years before he became interested in lighting design. During his 30-year-career he toured 27 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa as a Lighting Designer and Technical Director with the Colombian Ballet Company, and other ensembles including puppets, theatre, and opera. Educational Experience: 2018 – 2021, Technical Director, Lighting/Scenic Designer faculty, Theatre Program at Lenoir– Rhyne University. 2022 to present Asst. Professor of Lighting Design at KSU. Education: Michigan State University Master of Fine Arts in Design: Lighting, Scenic & Projections. Awards: The Lansing State Journal, Thespies Award for Projection Design – Pride and Prejudice.

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