T H U R S D AY S C H E D U L E 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Design South: Costume Technology and Properties CC - LO 12 Logan Reagan Workshop showcasing what colleagues in the fields of costume and props technology are working on.
Theatre for Youth Festival Performance: Huck Finn CC - Ballroom D-E Birmingham Children’s Theatre Two runaways – a boy and an enslaved man – team up for adventure on the mighty Mississippi! Huckleberry Finn finds freedom on the run, out-thinking colorful con-men, narrowly escaping a family feud, and even passing as a girl as he and Jim make their way down the “big river.” On the journey, they learn lessons of integrity, dignity, and friendship. At turns dramatic then hilarious, two performers and one storytelling troubadour play a dozen characters in this timeless tale, uniquely adapted from Mark Twain’s classic American novel.
Podcasting: Extending the Conversation CC - LO 16 Padraic Lillis The Farm Theater’s Bullpen Sessions is a podcast where working artists talk about how they got to where they are. We will share what you need to create a podcast – from recording and editing to distribution – as well as the values of diverse guests and a focused area of interest. Carpe Diem! Start With Yourself! CC - LO 19/15 Holly Kapusinski Learn a new language of life, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), to enhance both personal and professional relationships! NVC reaches below the surface, teaching assertive language techniques through a four-part process enriching both speaker and listener whether on stage or off. Activism Beyond Gender: A Non-Binary Framework CC - LO 20 for “Women’s Theatre” Jeni Benavides; Vanessa Becker Weig; Margaret McGladrey; Ellie Clark As organizations that have formed in order to create a space for female voices to create and be heard, how do we honor that while adapting to a changing understanding of what gender is? How do we serve our members and what language do we use to define our membership without marginalizing cis female individuals or our trans, non-binary, and gender-fluid individuals? Endowment/Development Committee Meeting Amanda Nelson Annual meeting of the Endowment/Development Committee.
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Portfolio Creation for Theatrical Designers and Technicians CC - LO 17/18 Dale Pickard Theatrical designers and technicians applying for collegiate programs or professional work will get tips and tricks for putting together a successful portfolio.
R E A DY T O P U B L I S H AWA R D
Sponsored by Stage Rights ViA
Singular They by Aliza Goldstein
__________________________________________________________ 2020 Ready to Publish Award Winner Brief Synopsis: Burbank is your typical high school student – worried about new haircuts, biology exams, losing one’s virginity, and whether to take the estrogen the doctors keep prescribing. Burbank was born “off the binary,” neither entirely male nor female biologically. “He” and “she” just don’t work to describe who Burbank is. “They” is the only appropriate label – A Singular They. They strike up a rapport with their biology teacher, who offers a sympathetic ear and opens Burbank’s eyes to a world outside their conservative suburban community. But after wrecking their social standing with their classmates, Burbank makes a request of Mr. Mazer that goes far beyond what is considered “normal.” Aliza Goldstein is an Orange County, CA-based playwright originally hailing from Northeast Florida. She holds a B.F.A. in Dramatic Writing from New York University with a double major in Anthropology (Class of 2013). Aliza’s work has been performed at theaters across the country, including the Kennedy Center, but most often at the Blank Theatre Company in Los Angeles, CA. She has been awarded the 2013 John Golden Prize for Undergrad uate Playwriting, the 2015 Ebell of Los Angeles Playwright Prize, and the 2017 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Ted Schmitt Award for the World Premiere of an Outstanding New Play.
Panel Reading: Fri., Feb. 28, 4:30 PM CC - LO 26 The published version of the play will be available next year in Stage Rights’ Exhibit Hall booth at the 2021 SETC Convention Exhibit Hall. Learn more about this award at www.setc.org/ready-to-publish.
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10:30 AM – 12:50 PM Dance Prep: Preparation, Presentation & Career Planning CC - M 111 Stephanie Swant This workshop will demonstrate the dance audition format given at SETC with a focus on dancing and career opportunities. A Theatre for All: CC - M 112 Creating Equity for Disabled Theatremakers Christine Bruno, Zachary Meicher-Buzzi, Talleri McRae In this panel led by some of the country’s leading advocates for disabled theatre makers, we’ll discuss casting initiatives related to disability inclusion for both theatre companies and training programs, as well as practical tools to help disabled artists and craftspeople succeed and find opportunity. We’ll share strategies and best practices for how to expand the culture of our organizations and training programs by nurturing and encouraging artistic practices rooted in authentic and intersectional lived experiences that reflect our changing world. At this session, several members of the disabled community who recently participated in Actors Theatre of Louisville’s inclusive casting initiative will be present to share their experience. 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM Theatre Job Fair CC - Exhibit Hall April J’C Marshall; Constance Smith Candidates meet/interview employers for off-stage jobs. NOTE: Only pre-registered job candidates are admitted until 1:00PM 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Advanced Airbrushing: Working in Real Time (Part 1) CC - LO 26 Brad Darvas; Meghan Bernstein Geared toward advanced makeup students and working professionals, this open masterclass will feature live demos and opportunities for hands-on experience. Come examine a variety of real world, high pressure makeup application situations in two two-hour sessions over two days. Seating is limited. 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM The Art of Networking: CC - LO 20 Connecting With Professionals in Your Field Esthere Strom; Steve Shelley, Victoria Fisher The theatre business is a lot about who you know, then what you know. This panel of theatre professionals – educators, technicians, performers, administrators – will discuss how to connect with professionals in each concentration. Making the Leap to Professional Theatre: CC - LO 07 When, How and Where to Start Daniel Gordon; Erick Buckley Here’s help to sort through the many avenues to working in professional theatre for actors, designers and technicians. Is college right for me? What about conservatory? Should I move to NY or LA? This roundtable discussion will address your specific circumstances and offer practical advice. Costume Design Through Digital Rendering CC - LO 02 Eric Abele Are you fascinated by digital rendering but unsure how to get started? This workshop will share research, tips, activities and lesson plans to push costume designers away from their No. 2 pencils and onto their iPads to create dynamic and professional sketches. Design South: Projections CC - LO 12 Joseph Payne Projection designers present their work and answer questions related to typical problems encountered in projections and digital media for theatre. Projector provided by Broadway Media Distribution Directing and Acting In-the-Round: CC - LO 09/05 An Exploration of Style and Its Rewards Robert Parker Let’s illuminate and explore the art of theatre “in-the-round” – a.k.a. arena staging – and techniques of directing and acting. The style! The intimacy! It is exciting! Have a scene and partner? Bring it to the workshop!