2020 SETC 71st Annual Convention Program by Southeastern Theatre Conference

71 st ANNUAL CONVENTION LOUISvILLE, KY

Feb. 26 - Mar. 1, 2020 www.setc.org

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71st Annual SETC Convention SOUTHEASTERN THEATRE CONFERENCE

FEB. 26– MAR. 1, 2020

LOUISVILLE, KY

SPECIAL THANKS SETC’s 71st Annual Convention would not be possible without the support of Louisville Tourism, The Kentucky International Convention Center, The Kentucky Center, YPAS at duPont Manual High School, Arrowhead Conferences & Events, and our 2020 convention sponsors:

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Additional Thanks _________________________________________ Ready to Publish Award Stage Rights Stage Management Games EmptySpace Technology College & University Reception Barbizon Lighting Company Concord Theatricals Gus’ Green Room Break A Leg Network, Dwayne Ague Musical Theatre Coaching Accompanist Ian LeRoy, University of Mount Union Undergrad & Grad Auditions Accompanist Jamey Strawn, Northern Kentucky University Collegiate Auditions Sponsor Actors Connection Actors Alley Royal Caribbean Productions Commercial Exhibitor Hospitality Fern Expo, Woody Weaver Exhibit Hall Beer Break Vari-Lite Strand 2020 and 2021 SETC Convention Posters Clinton Press Headshot Booth Altman Lighting ScanTrivia Game Production Advantage Curtain Up Y’all Middle Tennessee State University

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Reception for Presenters & Company Reps _________________________________________ Disney Theatrical Group

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On-Site Operations _________________________________________ On-Site Operations Staff Katie Brumfield Watts, Operations Assistant Kenan Burchette, Volunteer Coordinator Constance Smith, Theatre Job Fair Assistant Chad McDonald, Production Manager Operations Team Rodney Arters, Debi Belanger, Nina Bergsdottier, Olivia Buller, Alice Clancy, Kendell Comolli, Cierra Culbertson, Karen Dauenhauer, Kelsey Meshell, Anna Morehead, Tara Patterson, Gianna Schuetz, Hunter Stansell Tech Crew Roberto Duarte, Marcus Randolph Job Squad Aaron Hamilton, Josh Tetlow, Landry Tharp

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Festival Hosts & Sponsors _________________________________________ Community Theatre Festival YPAS at du Pont Manual High School Dramatists Play Service Secondary School Theatre Festival Hollins University The Kentucky Center Norcostco, Inc. Arts People, a Neon One Company Ten-Minute Play Festival Hollins Playwright’s Lab

And nearly 100 other amazingly talented volunteers who make it possible to produce this convention!

SETC Central Office Staff Members _________________________________________________________________________________

General Contact Info __________________________________________

Susie Prueter, Executive Director April J’C Marshall, Prof. Theatre Services Director Cadie Burks, Educational Services Manager Bradley Branham, Program Manager Elizabeth Theodora, Membership/Tech Manager Clay Thornton, Marketing Manager

Southeastern Theatre Conference 1175 Revolution Mill Dr. Studio 14 Greensboro, NC 27405

Chris Bailey, Communications Specialist Nicole Francis, Bookkeeper Amanda Nielsen, Administrative Assistant Pat Shumate, Data Assistant Deanna Thompson, SETC Editor

Phone: 336.272.3645 Fax: 336.272.8810

Cover photo: Stained Glass by Ingrid DeSanctis. James Madison University. Directed by Patrick Pearson. Scenic design by William Boles. Lighting design and photo by Richard Finkelstein.

Email: info@setc.org Website: www.setc.org

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Check-In and Registration Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Community Theatre Shuttle Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Collegiate Auditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Design/Tech Competition & Events Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Distinguished Career Award Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Distinguished Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 EDI Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9 Exhibit Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70–71 Festivals (Community, SS, Fringe, 10-Minute, TFY) . . . . . . . . . . . . 54–63 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 Getchell New Play Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Grant Recipients, Professional Theatres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Keynote Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Louisville Map / Downtown Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Maps / Floor Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 73 Professional Audition Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Ready to Direct Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ready to Publish Award Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SETC Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 SETC Scholarship and Awards Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 SETC Life Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 SETC Past Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Social & Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 9 Special Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Teachers Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Theatre Job Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Young Scholars Panelists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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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.

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!

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The degree can be completed in just a few short summer sessions where you will work with established professionals, build a network of colleagues, and become part of a collaborative community in a place that feels like your artistic home. Other playwriting concentrations include Dramaturgy, Plays for Youth, Plays with Music, Performance and Directing.

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T H U R S D AY S C H E D U L E 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM Organization Restructuring for Growing Organizations CC - LO 13 Robert Thomas As you experience growth, you may face the difficult task of restructuring to meet the current needs of your organization. We’ll discuss executive leadership models, leadership transitions, job description changes, reallocating employee resources, and helping unhelpful employees learn to move on. Dancing Musical Theatre: Beyond Steps and Talent CC - Ballroom B Annalee Tull This dance-heavy workshop will focus on musical theatre dance as a technique and performative style. What makes musical theatre dancing different? How can we harness the performative nature to take the style beyond the steps and encompass the storytelling of theatre? Lecoq Training for Actors: Playing With Movement CC - Ballroom C David Gaines An introduction to the movement training approach of the Ecole Jacques Lecoq in Paris. Though physical exercises and improvisations, students discover the connection between their bodies and emotion, emotion and movement, and movement and theatre. Looking for Normal: Stagecraft Practices CC - LO 06 at Small Colleges and Universities Heather Sinclair Discuss stagecraft standards and practices at small colleges or universities. Teaching and learning styles, textbooks, and theories will be addressed. Intended for educators, instructors and academics. The Thousand O’s of Shakespeare CC - LO 03 Ian Andersen Challenging texts can be a vehicle of expression. Use the rhetorical ecphonesis, Shakespeare’s ubiquitous “O,” as an access point to begin an exploration of sound that will bring performers a greater sense of freedom. High Volume: Introduction to Achieving Voluminous CC - LO 10/14 Historic Hairstyles Jeremy Bernardoni A survey of roller set technique, backcombing and styling for high-volume hairstyles common in retro designs from the 1960s and 1970s and applicable to historic styles where volume is required (e.g. Rococo period). Come observe, or bring a mannequin head with hair and backcomb to participate fully! Storytelling in a Transitioning World: Diversifying Academia CC - LO 01 Pamela Sears; Anna Filippo Come explore approaches to diversifying educational theatre programs – the texts, people, etc. This is an opportunity to share challenges and ideas and to discuss trends among our own colleges and companies. After a brief presentation, we’ll open it up to the room for discussion.

R E A DY T O D I R E C T C O M P E T I T I O N Back for the Third Year! The Ready to Direct Competition offers early-career directors who are seeking professional experience an opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and possibly even earn work at a professional theatre. A select group of pre-registered candidates participate in an immersive schedule of directing-focused events at the SETC Convention. These events are open to observation by companies interested in hiring a Ready to Direct candidate. Up to three candidates may receive a professional directing opportunity and payment as negotiated with the hiring theatre. SETC supports the companies financially by offering hiring grants.

2020 Ready to Direct Convention Schedule Ready to Direct Candidates “1st Rehearsal” Wed., Feb. 26, 7:00PM – 9:00 PM CC - LO 03, 04, 07, 11, 12,13 Ready to Direct: Job Fair Offstage Showcase Thurs., Feb. 27, 10:15AM – 10:30 AM CC Exhibit Hall | Theatre Job Fair Ready to Direct Discussion Thurs., Feb. 27, 5:30PM – 6:45 PM CC - LO 20

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From College Student to Working Adult: Tips for Transitioning CC - LO 16 Kathryn Rohe Life after college is hard to imagine. Get an overview of what to expect along with tips on how to survive as you transition into adulthood. This workshop will show you how your life and career could unfold if you follow a few simple basics. What Is Intimacy Direction? Intimate Insights CC - LO 11 Allison Bibicoff Theatre practitioners of all levels are invited to learn everything they need to know about what an Intimacy Director does, when they are needed, and more. Stage Combat Panel CC - LO 27 Andrew Ray Learn about stage combat opportunities featuring Certified Teachers, Fight Directors and Fight Masters with the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). SAFD is the largest stage fight society in the world and offers actor training, networking, certification at all levels, and industry leadership for safe and effective stage combat. Open to all. Come with questions! Playwriting Interest Meeting CC - LO 08 Laura King; Darren Michael Annual meeting of playwrights and others interested in creating, producing and performing new plays. Women+ in Theatre Interest Meeting CC - LO 04 Rowen Haigh Come join us for the official meeting of the SETC Women+ in Theatre Committee! Let’s discuss ways that we can support women in theatre, expand opportunities for women in theatre, and advocate for future generations of women in theatre. Past Presidents Committee Meeting CC - LO 23 Jack Benjamin A meeting for the Past Presidents of the Southeastern Theatre Conference. Scholarship Procedures Committee Meeting CC - LO 24 Dean Slusser Annual meeting of the chairs of the Porterfield, Ballew, Smith, Halbach, Wilson, Behm, Bayless and KEAP Scholarship Awards. 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Theatre for Youth Festival Performance: Once on this Island Jr. CC - Ballroom D-E InnOVATION Arts Academy Once on This Island Jr. is the authorized young performer’s edition of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s story of “two worlds, never meant to meet,” where the power of love is proven to conquer the power of death – a lesson well told for generations to come. Once on This Island Jr is an engaging, Caribbean-flavored musical set on an unnamed island in the French Antilles. The story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who falls in love above her class, is told around a fire by a group of Caribbean peasants as they wait out a terrible storm. With the gods looking over her, Ti Moune’s journey of unrequited love comes to prove that the power of love is stronger than the power of death. Ti Moune’s courage and spirit prove that love can withstand the storm, cross the Earth, and survive even in the face of death.

12:00 PM – 2:15 PM Design Portfolio Review CC - Exhibit Hall Matthew Leckenbusch; Emily Strickland; Krista Franco; Kate Goodwin; Shannon Robert Design and technology professionals will critique students’ design portfolios. Conscientious Theatre Training: Anti-Racist Theatre LO - 28 Nicole Brewer Conscientious Theatre Training (CTT) disrupts harmful erasure present in traditional theatre training through purposeful inclusion of marginalized groups’ contributions to the canon of theatre, fusing together cultural competency, self care practices, and anti-racist theory to create an embodied experience where participants learn to utilize their sphere of power to disrupt white supremacy culture. CTT is dedicated to equitable representation in all areas of theatre. Anti-Racist Theatre (A.R.T.) is defined as practices and policies that actively acknowledge and interrogate racism, anti-blackness, and other discriminatory practice, promoting anti-racist ideas, values, and policies that counter the oppression of any people during education or production of theatre. 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Life After College: From Undergrad to the Profession With URTA CC - LO 08 Brackley Frayer; Kristy Leigh Hall Join URTA (University Resident Theatre Association) for a panel discussion about tools for success when transitioning from undergrad training and into the profession. The panel will include graduate faculty members, and participants are encouraged to bring their questions!

T H U R S D AY S C H E D U L E Demystifying Archetypal and Psychological Gesture CC - M 111 Jeanine Henry; Kristen Cerelli Using Michael Chekhov’s Archetypal Gesture as a foundation, actor-participants will be guided through the creation of psychological gestures to activate intention and inform character choices. A monologue or short piece of text is the only thing you’ll need for this exploration. Observers welcome. Seeing Old Things New: CC - LO 19/15 Re-Envisioning the Classics With Bold Design Preston Lane; Katie O’Kelly; Anya Klepikov Director Preston Lane, director of production Katie O’Kelly, and designer Anya Klepikov share their work on radical re-imaginings of theatrical classics, focusing on ways to collaborate to enhance creativity. The Audacity of It! Using Audacity to Create CC - LO 13 Environmental Soundscapes Dale Pickard Using the sound editing software Audacity, we will take a selection of audio files and create an environmental soundscape. Audio files will be provided; bring a laptop to work along during the presentation. We will cover general usage tools and effects. Dialect/Accent Work Using Advanced Meisner/Chekhov Technique CC - LO 03 Richard Gang Demonstration and discussion of Meisner and Chekhov acting technique to develop and deepen both dialect/accent and associated character. Suitable for anyone with interest. Dancer Vibes Only: Audition Workshop Just for DANCERS! CC - LO 06 Stacy Gaudioso Dancers, get the edge at auditions! This workshop is ideal for college students and professional dancers breaking into the biz! Up your A-game on image, attire, headshots and resumes on a budget; key points for demo reels; and branding your talent! The latest audition tips to get #bookedandblessed. New York to LA: The Business of Acting on the Coasts CC - LO 07 Johnny Yoder; Christa Jones; Kern McFadden This Q&A workshop aims to give students an insight into the differences and similarities of the business and life of an actor in New York and Los Angeles. Led by the Stella Adler Studio (NYC) and Art of Acting Studio (LA), a bi-coastal actor’s community. Wanna Arm Wrestle? Alexander Technique for Scene Partners CC - Ballroom A Tommy Schoffler Teachers can combine principles from Alexander Technique and professional arm wrestling to forge strong scene work connections. We’ll explore these concepts using “open texts” to discover fully-embodied action playing, physical grounding, and clear, cooperative communication between scene partners. Directing Staged Readings as New Play Development CC - LO 27 Neil David Seibel Staging the new play reading can be a rewarding opportunity. Learn tips for assessing drafts in development, the different kinds of staged readings, Equity requirements and setting realistic expectations. Introduction to Intimacy for Educators CC - LO 09/05 Daniel Granke; Jessica Morgan This lecture/discussion geared toward college professors, secondary school educators and other facilitators is designed to give them an introduction to best practices in the new and emerging field of theatrical intimacy and how those practices apply in the classroom. Big Choices: Clowning in Callbacks CC - Ballroom C Matthew Crider Learn a system of clown/character movement that you can use to really make big choices in auditions. Come prepared to move . . . and even more prepared to be silly!

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Building a Program From the Basement Up CC - LO 16 David Nisbet; Morgan Brooks Building a program from scratch. Going from 12 to 60 majors. Going from producing in an old auditorium to a new state-of-the-art theatre complex. How’d we do it? Join us and find the answers. Creating Character: More Transformational Tools CC - Ballroom B and Methods for the Actor Susanna Rinehart Practice a set of rehearsal tools empowering you to access and expand your unique imaginative impulses, build detailed personalized given circumstances and behaviors, and discover new authentic paths to transformation.

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T H U R S D AY S C H E D U L E 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Design South: Technical Direction CC - LO 12 Thomas Fagerholm Join seasoned technical directors as they present innovative solutions to common challenges. Ask questions, be inspired, and engage with technical directors from across the country. Sing Your Act Off CC - LO 04 Denise Johnson Dig deep. Use character arc and lyrical analysis to tell a story through your chosen song. Participants will receive coaching on acting the song, focusing on strong choice making and finding the acting/singing connection. Prepare a song to sing, and bring sheet music! Parent and Working Artist: Solutions for Inclusion CC - LO 02 Rowen Haigh; Molly Claassen; Johannah Maynard Edwards; Brittany Bodley; Maegan Azar All are welcome at this roundtable discussion focusing on the childcare needs of working theatre artists and practical solutions to actively support parents for inclusive representation in theatre. Light It Up: LEDs and Lighting in Costumes CC - LO 10/14 Allison Amidei This presentation will explore design and implementation methods for using LEDs in costumes. By examining case studies and design solutions for a wide range of LED costume applications, participants will learn about wearable light technology and how to achieve looks at any budget level. Topics to be covered: prototyping, power sources, drivers, switches, troubleshooting, maintenance, diffusion, choosing the right light source, shopping sources, learning tools, and safety. Not Just Song and Dance: The Relevancy of American Musicals CC - LO 11 Stephanie Lindley Broadway is being referred to as “Las Vegas East.” Musical theatre degrees and Disney merchandising cause many performers to miss out on the “theatre” in musical theatre. In this workshop, we will look at MT history, discuss social/cultural trends, and sing together powerfully! Norwegian Creative Studios Casting - CC - M 112 Who We Are and How You Can Join Us Erika Holmes; Kai Carrier Come meet casting directors Kai Carrier and Erika Holmes for an informative Q&A on what it takes to work for one of the top cruise lines in the world. 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM Keynote Presentation: Ashlee Latimer CC - Ballroom D-E Presider: Lee Crouse SETC is pleased to welcome Ashlee Latimer as our Thursday Keynote. 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM International Collaboration: CC - LO 02 Bringing Chilean Visual Theatre to the U.S. Rachel Briley A Theatre Communications Group (TCG) delegate for Santiago a Mil International Festival in Santiago de Chile shares effective international collaboration strategies, articulating the process and product of bringing a Chilean visual theatre company, La Llave Maestra, to UNCG to perform “Nomadas.” Woke or the Great Awakening? CC - LO 17/18 Problem Plays in a Time of Great Sensitivity Darren Michael As our culture becomes more sensitive to a host of social issues, are there plays that are no longer produce-able or appropriate for study? This workshop explores the impact of #MeToo, a “woke” culture, and the challenges of plays that have been so much a part of the theatre canon for so long. Connections and Intersections of Laban and Michael Chekhov CC - LO 19/15 Tiza Garland An exploration of the connections and intersections of Michael Chekhov work and Laban Movement Analysis. For movement coaches and acting teachers. A Casting Conversation/Roundtable Discussion CC - M 112 with the Professional Division Mark Catlett; Katie Proctor; Erika Holmes; Ginger Poole Today’s theatre educators are invited to ask questions, hear industry trends, and get advice from current casting professionals in this informal roundtable conversation.

Elements of Character: Earth, Air, Fire and Water CC - LO 09/05 Neil David Seibel Not grounded? Too heavy? Too stiff? The elements (earth, air, fire and water) can assess and address personal actor traits, clarify character traits, and free the actor to play. Contemporary Stage Combat Techniques CC - Ballroom C Robert Aronowitz We all hate when stage combat looks bad – and boy, can it. We’ll explore some updated combat techniques to help keep your stage fights looking more dangerous and less like choreography. Lighting for Dance CC - LO 11 David Fillmore What is involved with lighting for dance? Isn’t lighting dance the same as lighting theatre? Join this discussion and demonstration for lighting designers interested in learning dance lighting techniques and process. Shakespeare Monologue Jam Session: Bring 10 Lines CC - Ballroom A Doreen Bechtol Get on your feet and learn the strategies needed to transform a Shakespeare monologue into a bold classical audition piece with coaching from Shakespeare professionals. Acting for the Camera: Quick Skills to Improve Now! CC - LO 01 Peter Stone Do you want to act on camera? Here’s how! Many actors think, “It’s just like acting in the theatre but smaller.” Wrong! The camera is a tool to create a dynamic performance, and actors must use the camera to their advantage. Develop these quick skills to give editors what they need! Theatrical Literacy as Imaginative Ignition: CC - LO 20 Past Is Present Is Future Susanna Rinehart Past + Present = Future. Theatrical literacy ignites imaginations and deepens the creative well. For theatre educators seeking to inspire students’ creative capacity. Why history and literature matter: they need to imagine from something.

G E T C H E L L N E W P L AY 25 Light Years From Now by Rachel Bykowski __________________________________________________________ 2020 Charles M. Getchell New Play Award Winner Synopsis: In 1942, Josie and Fran’s love is tested when Fran reveals she is leaving to help the War effort. Josie, unable to move past her family’s painful history with war, deserts Fran and they never speak again. Twenty-five years later, Josie receives a letter from Fran’s grown daughter Isabella. Josie sets off to meet Isabella, leaving her present life to revisit the past as she attempts to fix her broken heart from 25 years ago. Rachel Bykowski writes plays to raise awareness about social issues while exploring the many facets of womenhood. She is a graduate of the Ohio University MFA playwriting program where she was the recipient of the Trislini Graduate School Fellowship. She earned a BFA in Playwriting from The Theatre School of DePaul University. Learn more at www.setc.org/getchell-new-play-contest.

Open Rehearsal: Thurs., Feb. 27, 7:00 PM CC - LO 26 Staged Reading & Response: Fri., Feb. 28, 7:00 PM CC - LO 26 SETC Playwriting Chair: Laura King (Gordon State College) Getchell New Play Project Chair: Joe Frost (Belhaven University) Respondent: Craig Pospisil (Dramatists Play Service) Craig Pospisil is an award-winning playwright and filmmaker. He’s the author of Months on End, Somewhere in Between, The Dunes and Life Is Short, published by DPS. His work has been seen in New York, LA, around the U.S., and in 17 countries, and has been translated into seven languages. His short film, January, was screened at over a dozen film festivals, including Bahamas, Berkshire, Big Apple, Hollywood Sky and Roma Cinema. He has written more than 60 short plays, including It’s Not You (theAtrainplays), Dissonance (Best American Short Plays 2010–2011), and There’s No Here Here (Best American Short Plays 2014–2015). www.CraigPospisil.com

T H U R S D AY S C H E D U L E 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM 3D Build Plans for Scenic Shops Using Vectorworks CC - LO 10/14 Camden Simon Review and discuss concepts of using Vectorworks CAD based software for generating accurate build plans for construction shops (scenic and props). Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops with Vectorworks to follow along. A basic understanding of Vectorworks is useful. Climbing Uphill: Work Hard to Make Your CC - LO 04 Musical Theatre Audition Look Easy Jennifer Arbogast Wilson; Maggie Williams Whether it feels easy or not, we all want our auditions to *look* easy. Participants will get tips and tricks for comfortable and confident audition presentation and ease of vocal production. Volunteers will be selected to present and polish a 16-32 bar cut, so bring sheet music! Promoting Your School Theatre Program Using Social Media CC - LO 13 Maria Karres-Williams This workshop is geared toward secondary schools with classroom theatre programs and/or production programs (and community theatres). Know a little, or know a lot – all ranges of knowledge about social media are welcome. “Yes, And” for Directors: Improv as a Tool for CC - M 108 Text Analysis and Rehearsal Jennifer Goff This hands-on workshop explores a series of exercises that use improvisation as a tool for text analysis, character and world building, and ensemble development. Sensory-Friendly Theatre: Crafting an Inclusive CC - LO 16 Experience for All Ages Johannah Maynard Edwards This workshop will take participants through a case study and step-by-step process for creating a sensory-friendly theatre experience. In addition to addressing production choices, we’ll cover how to build organizational, creative and staff support for sensory-friendly work. Bring Color to Fabric With Nature: An Exploration of Eco Printing CC - LO 06 Elizabeth Davis Learn about all of Mother Nature’s natural pigments and how to bring them to fruition in this lecture and hands-on exploration into the world of eco printing and eco dyeing. Audiobooks: Play ALL the Parts! CC - LO 03 James Cronin; Julie McKay The fastest growing sector of the publishing industry, audiobooks are a wonderful avenue for actors to generate income and hone their skills. Learn the performance basics from two of the industry’s most prolific and decorated narrators. Some participants will be coached during the session. Publications Committee Meeting CC - LO 23 J.K. Curry; Deanna Thompson Annual meeting of SETC’s Publications Committee, which oversees Southern Theatre magazine, SETC News and Theatre Symposium. Open to all. 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Beer Break CC - Exhibit Hall Stroll the Exhibit Hall while enjoying a refreshment. Beer and snacks will be available for sale. Located within the commercial exhibitor section of Exhibit Hall Sponsored by Vari-Lite Strand 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM Green Theatre Around The World CC - LO 06 Molly Braverman; Charlie Deull What does the climate crisis have to do with theatre? In this session, the Broadway Green Alliance will present important research about the reality of climate change and discuss how these issues and challenges intersect with theatre. Join us to learn about and share your own environmental initiatives in theatre around the world. Design South: Scenic CC - LO 12 Jonathon Taylor Scenic designers share selected work with aspiring designers and artists and answer questions related to scenic design and technical theatre. Special Effects Makeup for the Stage CC - LO 26 Gene Flaharty Come discover the newest makeup products to give you the best special effects on stage. We’ll look at your productions and characters. For students and teachers of all levels. Blood products, latex, flesh gel, collodion and more. The instructor will demonstrate on audience members.

Reaching Back: A Collaboration to Breathe CC - LO 11 New Life Into Past Voices Constance Smith; Rachel West; Jeremy Floyd; Mike Kasper; Patricia Skarbinski Three academic institutions, Chipola College, Florida State University and Northern Illinois University, collaborated to devise a new work incorporating archival material. Utilizing real letters for text and projections, this play was successfully staged at Chipola College in March 2019. Never Schedule a Rehearsal on Mother’s Day: CC - LO 27 Directing Children’s Theatre Rosina Whitfield Techniques for how to direct children in a play. Scheduling, character development, blocking, channeling children’s energy, choosing scripts, set designs, ensemble building, establishing rules. Great for teachers, directors and theatre education students. Teaching Stage Management: A Roundtable Discussion (Part 2) CC - LO 21/22 Stacy Blackburn This roundtable discussion will provide current university and high school teachers of stage management a chance to discuss what we teach and how we can and should teach it. Musical Improvisation CC - Ballroom A Rex Knowles; Sherry Landrum Improvise songs on the spot. Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on workshop exploring song structure and how to express feelings and ideas musically. The Stella Adler Studio of Acting Workshop CC - LO 03 Johnny Yoder; Christa Jones; Kern McFadden Utilizing techniques of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City, this handson seminar for actors focuses on the investigation of action, environment, given circumstances, relationship and need using the imagination through in-class scene work. Acting and Singing With Archetypes: Singer-Actor Training CC - Ballroom C Bill Adams Examine vocal and physical performance choices in singing through imaginative journeys guided by archetypes. All levels are encouraged to bring 16 bars to explore this training method. Consent in Performance CC - LO 19/15 Daniel Granke; Jessica Morgan Explore your relationship to Yes and No, and learn about best practices for consent in the rehearsal hall. This workshop is geared towards performers and will offer practical exercises and information designed to empower the performer to both establish boundaries and respect others. Improv and Acting From Stage to Screen CC - LO 02 Blake Babbitt Participants will be guided through a variety of techniques and on-camera exercises, including given circumstances and close-up exercises, aimed at relaxing and concentrating the actor. Emphasis will be on acting in theatre, improv, film, television and commercials. Actor’s Identity: How to Be Genuine in a World Full of Fakes CC - LO 01 Amy Dunlap What is our true identity in Christ? Actors have a bad rap – the word “hypocrite” comes from the Greek word for actor! But authenticity is crucial both in our work and our faith. Join in a discussion about the pitfalls of this profession, and learn strategies for remaining true to yourself. Engaging Students in Community Service CC - LO 10/14 Through Basic Costume Construction Chalise Ludlow We’ll discuss several community service projects that work well when teaching the basics of sewing to a class. We’ll then do a hands-on activity where we trace and cut a dress for the service organization Little Dresses for Africa. Embracing Inclusion: A Small Program Thinks BIG CC - LO 13 Amy Guerin This guided conversation will show you how to embrace inclusion and diversity in your season programming, especially from a small program perspective that takes into account community and donor expectations while reaching forward to the students of Generation Z. Directing Through the Chorus CC - LO 09/05 Laura Matthews Come explore how Ancient Greek choral movement can be used as the foundation of directing modern text. We will be on our feet, creating the modern ensemble, and collaborating to create dynamic scene work. Come and experiment with how these concrete principles can enhance your ability to direct!

T H U R S D AY/ F R I D AY S C H E D U L E 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM Beyond Grassroots: Scaling Up Your Arts Organization CC - LO 16 Rowen Haigh; Johannah Maynard Edwards Using the Women’s Theatre Festival of North Carolina as a case study, learn methods and tools to scale up your grassroots theatre company or arts organization and position it for sustained success and growth. Muppets & Marvel & Mice, Oh My! CC - LO 04 Casting Q&A With Feld Entertainment Ryan Cowles Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Learn first hand from the Feld casting team tips and tricks for successful auditions that book jobs. AdaptDeviZe: How to Make a Big Project CC - M 108 a Manageable Script and Production Devair Jeffries; Nicole Dietze; Rodney McKeithan Help! I have a project idea but little time to execute. I want to adapt a classic text into a contemporary script and/or production. I want to tackle a social issue like race or gender in a feasible way. This workshop is for you. Join us for a tutorial on how to make a big project manageable. KCACTF Respondent Training: Speaking to Young Artists (Part 1) CC - LO 07 Joel Williams The heart of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival is the production response. Learn to speak openly and honestly with young artists; combine truth with tact. 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM SETC Screening Auditions Coordinator Meeting CC - LO 23 Marci Duncan All SETC Auditions Coordinators, State Representatives and State Executive Officers attend this meeting to find out plans for the Fall SETC Professional Screening Auditions hosted by the member states. Come learn and give your input! Ready to Direct Discussion CC - LO 20 Participants discuss directors’ choices and process and explore ideas of dramaturgy and dramatic action. Open to all convention attendees interested in directing. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Design Competition: Displays Open View student design, technology and craftsmanship displays.

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Getchell New Play Open Rehearsal: 25 Light Years From Now CC - LO 26 Join us for an open rehearsal for the reading of SETC’s 2020 Charles M. Getchell New Play Contest award-winning play. Sponsored by StageRights 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Stage Management Games CC - Ballroom B Shawn Paul Evans; Patricia Crotty In this friendly and fun competition, stage managers compete in a round-robin set of timed, high-speed events that include: writing cues, recording blocking, taking line notes, taping a plan and checking presets. The top three competitors will advance to a finalist round of calling cues from a prepared script. Members who want to compete will need to report to the Games at 6:30pm to sign up on a first-come, firstserved basis. Sponsored by EmptySpace Technology 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM Ten-Minute Play Festival Performances CC - Ballroom D-E A late night favorite! Don’t miss this year’s performances of 10-minute plays that have been conceived, written and rehearsed over the last 24 hours. Open to all. Response immediately follows in CC Ballroom A. Sponsored by Hollins Playwright’s Lab Lighting provided by 4Wall Entertainment Sound provided by XS Lighting & Sound 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM Fringe Festival Kickoff: Lost at Santa’s Village CC - Ballroom D-E Timothy Mooney Repertory Theatre Abandoned at Santa’s Village, 5-year-old Tim Mooney emerges with the resolve to never be lost again – a resolve that leads to a career in the theatre, acting, directing, craving attention and developing ELEVEN one-man plays! Tim examines the psychological need for full self-expression, the “ten-thousand hours” theory and how your “pathology turns into your path.” Lighting provided by 4Wall Entertainment Sound provided by XS Lighting & Sound

Friday, February 28, 2020 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Design Keynotes CC - Ballroom D-E Gregg Barnes; Anna Louizos; Howell Binkley; Matt Hubbs SETC’s panel of distinguished designers show examples of their work, share stories from their design careers, and answer questions from the audience. Projector provided by Broadway Media Distribution

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F R I D AY S C H E D U L E 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM USITT Southeast Business Meeting CC - LO 11 David Navalinsky This is a meeting for members and all who are interested in the USITT Southeast regional section. Actor Warm-Up CC - Ballroom C Ryan Long A combined voice and movement warm-up for the actor. Connect to breath, enliven the resonators, and work articulators. Connect to your center and core to find balance and release muscular tension. Write for Southern Theatre Magazine CC - LO 23 J.K. Curry; Deanna Thompson Get general information on Southern Theatre magazine, including types of stories sought, submission methods, and how to become an editorial board member for SETC’s year-round publication. Bring your story ideas! Open to all. 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM SETC Family Room CC - LO 25 This quiet, tucked-away room is intended for new parents and attendees traveling with their family/children to have a designated space to relax and reconnect during the convention. Tables and chairs will be provided. Feel free to bring your own toys, games and other childcare/nursing supplies.PLEASE NOTE: This is not a day care or babysitting service; parents are responsible for ensuring that children remain in the company of a trusted adult at all times. 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM Design Competition: Displays Open CC - Exhibit Hall Matthew Leckenbusch; Emily Strickland; Krista Franco; Kate Goodwin View the Design Competition displays and check out the winners. 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Curiouser and Curiouser: Devising Alice! CC - M 108 R Cliff Thompson; Brandyn Graves We started with Lewis Carroll’s story, no script, and very few preconceptions. Eight weeks later, we created something new! In this session, students and faculty discuss how the process of devised theatre breathed new life into theatre training and the audience experience. Performances and Q&A included.

Partner Characterization: A Text-Free Approach CC - Ballroom B to Creating Character Bob Shryock Participants should be prepared for rigorous movement, collaboration and play. We will work in partners through a series of exploratory and compositional activities to reveal a physical approach to a traditionally text-centered process: character creation. Come with a friend or meet one there! Equipping Theatre Artists as Faith-Filled Servants: CC - LO 19/15 Brainstorm (Part 1) Tenika Dye Burgess It’s possible to merge your passion for theatre with religious faith! Learn applied theatre techniques that will inspire you to serve communities you care about. This two-part hands-on experience will begin with brainstorming in Part 1. Follow up with Part 2 to develop an action plan to take with you! Teaching Theatre Appreciation Online CC - LO 23 E. Bert Wallace Is it possible to effectively teach non-theatre types to better appreciate a live, performance-based art form in a totally online environment? Talk about best practices and trade ideas in a roundtable discussion. Regional to National: Building a Career From the CC - LO 03 Mid-Markets to the Majors James Cronin; Patrick Cronin; Julie McKay Are you a student who’s thinking about entering the professional market? Get real, actionable advice from current industry pros. LA vs. NYC? Equity/EMC vs. Non? Best places to work and live outside the coasts? We’ll tackle practical issues to help get your career off the ground. CNC Router Techniques and Tools: CC - LO 27 I Bought a CNC Router; Now What? John Mullican; Avery Hunt Get cleaner cuts in less time with the same machine, and finally make that CNC router do more than just cut circles and curves. Start with a discussion of bits, feed, speeds, dust collection and hold-down methods. Finish with a presentation of theatre-specific CNC uses. Q&A to follow. Song Stories: A Different Kind of Musical Theatre Acting Workshop CC - LO 04 John Bell In this guided group exploration, we’ll focus on how the musical subtext provided by the composer shapes a musical theatre song’s character, situation and plot development. Leave with insights into how rhythm, melody and harmony can serve as interpretative cues for singing actors. Creating Engaging Stage Management Portfolios CC - LO 13 and Presentations Ken White Don’t put them to sleep; wake them up! Techniques and approaches for creating engaging portfolio presentations that show you in the best possible light. Particular attention will be given to stage management portfolios, but the strategies can be applied much more broadly. Women in Higher Ed: Discovering and Perfecting Your Ideal “Role” CC - LO 02 Christianne Roll; Valerie Accetta; Nancy Wolfgang Through a crowdsourced panel discussion tailored toward women in higher education, attendees will learn strategies for navigating tenure, balancing work/life expectations as a theatre professor, and pursuing this career path. Director/Designer Collaboration CC - LO 07 Richard St. Peter; Tony Hardin; Steven Koehler This panel discussion features two directors and two designers focusing on the pre-production process and the development of a common vocabulary and aesthetic ideas necessary to successfully realize the physical world of a play or musical. Pumice Clay Character Mask-Making for Commedia Work CC - LO 06 Jon Liebetrau; Lisa Streett-Liebetrau; Dwight Camillucci Focus is on the planning, construction and finishing of pumice clay character masks. These masks are ideal for use in Keith Johnstone mask trance work or Commedia. Advanced Musical Theatre Dance CC - Ballroom A Stacy Alley Come learn a musical theatre dance combination that requires advanced technique and quick retention! Stage Fright! Tips to Calm Down and Show Your Talent CC - M 111 Linda Brennan Sometimes we worry that we aren’t doing our best or that our teachers, directors and fellow actors think that we’re not as talented as we know we are. Stage fright is normal! We will address stage fright so we can express our talents and ourselves joyfully.

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F R I D AY S C H E D U L E 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Book That Commercial! CC - LO 01 Reis McCormick Theatre actors make the best on-camera and voice-over commercial actors, and this magic formula for commercial copy will make you a master! Work on real copy with a real pro, and see yourself improve right there in the workshop! Vectorworks for Master Electricians CC - LO 10/14 Yu (Leo) Lei Vectorworks has some great features that can help master electricians enjoy working on the paperwork. This workshop will demonstrate how to plan and calculate cable runs, make informative hang cards from the light plot, generate hookup paperwork, and live update instruments within Vectorworks without Lightwright. Clown Combat: Investigating the Techniques of Slapstick CC - Ballroom C Brandon Sterrett; Zechariah Pierce Timing, technique, scale and character determine whether your audience laughs or cringes. Come explore various elements to help you be certain your stage combat suits the genre. Lighting Design Paperwork Tips and Tricks CC - LO 16 Aaron Mooney Producing lighting designs requires oodles of paperwork. Come learn how to create your own Magic Sheets, Channel Hookups, Instrument Schedules, Cue Lists, Focus Charts, and Followspot Tracking Sheets. We’ll conclude by having you build your own sample Magic Sheet. Walking a Tabletop Puppet CC - LO 17/18 Robin Vest; Tom Burch Tabletop puppetry is a highly collaborative form of performance that requires multiple puppet operators to work in sync with each other. In this hands-on opportunity to get close with a puppet, attendees will work together to give a puppet both motion and character. Appropriate Appropriation? CC - LO 11 The Use of Cultural Appropriation in Costuming Ivan Ingermann Examine the ethics of cultural appropriation in costume design through interviews held with Tony award-winning costume designers Gregg Barnes (Aladdin) and Clint Ramos (Eclipsed and Once on this Island) among others. Presence and the Art of Voice-Over (Part 1) CC - LO 20 Lesley Mendenhall Explore the universal energy of presence through body/breath/voice/text as it relates to voice-over technique. Get hands-on experience behind the mic performing genres from political promos to commercials to video game characters. Opportunities to Engage: Leadership and SETC CC - LO 28 Tiza Garland, Jeff Gibson Get an overview of SETC’s committee structure with a focus on finding ties to your particular interests and how you may become involved with SETC to make the organization, the annual convention, and the year-round activities successful. Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise Meeting II Donald Fann Daily orientation for KEAP recipients.

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9:00 AM – 11:00 AM College/University Unconference & Networking (Part 1) CC - LO 08 Kevin Kern; Robert Homer-Drummond This sequence of events will give college/university theatre faculty and administrators a chance to explore pressing issues in theatre programs and on campuses across the country while sharing ideas, solutions and support. 9:00 AM – 2:15 PM Musical Theatre Coaching Sessions CC - LO 30 Professional and college auditionees can sign up for 10-minute slots to work on their audition materials one-on-one with a vocal coach and accompanist.

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9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Theatre Job Fair CC - Exhibit Hall April J’C Marshall; Constance Smith Registered job candidates meet and interview with employers for off-stage jobs. Exhibit Hall Open: Commercial Exhibits & Education Expo CC - Exhibit Hall Victoria Fisher Stop by the Exhibit Hall to view commercial and educational displays. Network with commercial exhibitors and college, university and training program representatives.

F R I D AY S C H E D U L E 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fringe Festival Performance: CC - Ballroom D-E Monkey Off Back – Circus Still in Town Dick Satori The SHOW OF A LIFETIME! (It’s autobiographical.) This comical, cautionary, three-ring tale journeys from circus clown to activist, self-medication to meditation, felony charges to standup comedy. One foot’s firmly planted in recovery. One’s stuck in the past. Step right up, join the circus in Dick’s high-wired head! Lighting provided by 4Wall Entertainment Sound provided by XS Lighting & Sound 10:15 AM – 3:15 PM The Farm Theater’s Bullpen Sessions: CC - Main Concourse Boardroom Live Podcast Recording with Special Guests Host Padraic Lillis will produce a live podcast from the SETC Convention featuring three surprise SETC guests! All attendees are invited, but seating is extremely limited. Bullpen Sessions shares conversations with working theatre professionals geared toward early-career artists and those who train/support them. Interviews: 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM; 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM; 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Give Your Production More Punch: CC - Ballroom C How Directors Shape the Dramatic Action John Gulley Too many productions have little or no shape to them. Directors will learn how to shape the dramatic arc of a production and drive it to an exciting climax! An Insider’s Guide to Booking Film and TV CC - LO 02 Gabrielle Berberich; Brett Goldstein; Greg Chwerchak Have you always wanted to work in film and television? Look no further! NYC industry experts will give you the tools to audition and book. 14 Tips for Submitting Your Plays CC - LO 06 Nancy Gall-Clayton Get 14 concrete tips for maximizing a playwright’s chance for success when sending a script to a theatre or contest. Actors Theatre of Louisville Tour 316 W Main St. Join ATL Staff for a tour of the lobby, theatre, and backstage of the renowned regional theatre. Meet at the ATL Box Office, a 7-minute walk from the KICC. Tour is limited to 25 people and is first come, first served. The Stage Management Team: Roles of the SM/ASM CC - LO 13 Julie A. Richardson This session will cover: how the stage manager, assistant stage manager and production assistant work duties in rehearsal and performance make a smooth show; transitioning from university; how to divide up duties among the stage management team; working with volunteers as ASMs; and running crew. Working With LED Tape: A Technical Director’s Approach CC - LO 11 John Forsman An overview of tips and tricks when working with LED tape onstage and what one should consider when using it for a production.

Associated Colleges of the South Member Meeting CC - LO 23 Florida State University; Matthew Hallock A meeting for members of the Associated Colleges of the South to share ideas and discuss ways to collaborate. Past topics have included The Farm Theater’s College Collaboration and the NYC Study Away. So You Want to Tour? CC - LO 03 Learn About Life on the Road and How to Start Al Ridella, Shelby Stark, Walker White Touring is often considered a mysterious segment of the industry. Learn more about the technical side of touring; including the different types, companies and career opportunities, union involvement and the realities of life on the road. Panelists will include current and former touring production managers, stage managers, and technicians. Highlights From Theatre Symposium 28: Theatre and Citizenship CC - LO 10/14 Andrew Gibb; Chase Bringardner; Sarah McCarroll; Alexa Nunn Participants from the 28th annual Theatre Symposium share their papers on the theme “Theatre and Citizenship.” Those who are interested in learning more about Theatre Symposium are especially encouraged to attend. Take 1: The Art of the Self-Tape CC - LO 07 Illinois Wesleyan University First, students will learn about the fairly new era of submitting self-taped auditions along with the logistics – including the technical side and performance do’s and don’ts. Students will then receive sides, and we will apply our new knowledge to a “mock audition” setting. Costume Character Creation Simplified CC - LO 04 Michele Dormaier; Rebecca Huguet Need help navigating complex costume changes with limited resources? Create characters and facilitate multiple roles through a base costume with accessories and pieces – especially useful for small casts and with quick changes. Aimed at high schools, small programs and community/children’s groups. Click.Click.Done. Must-Have Google Analytics CC - LO 16 Settings and Reports Ceci Dadisman; Drew McManus Before looking at any data, it is important to have your Google Analytics account set up properly. All attendees will receive step-by-step guides for creating custom reports, copies of all presentation materials, and the chance to implement skills in real time. All skill levels welcome! Attendees will need access to Wi-Fi. A Project-Based Approach to Introductory Theatre Classes CC - LO 17/18 Jeffrey Kean; Mark Creter Presentation of the project-based learning approach to introductory theatre classes for non-majors developed and used by Tennessee Tech faculty as an alternative to lecture/test courses. Tattoos? No Problem! Methods for Covering CC - LO 27 and Applying Tattoos for Theatre Christina Johnson; Cathleen O’Neal Tattoos have become much more common for performers over the past 20 years. We’ll discuss how they can be covered in ways that will withstand all the rigors of performance as well as methods for applying tattoos that will last from curtain to close.

8 Hacks to Being a Better Improviser CC - LO 09/05 George Younts Through demonstration and participation, this fun, fast-paced workshop offers real, tangible, specific things you can do in a scene as a good improviser. Equipping Theatre Artists as Faith-Filled Servants: CC - LO 19/15 Action Plan (Part 2) Tenika Dye Burgess Building upon Part 1’s applied theatre brainstorming, this session will help you develop an action plan! Attendance at both Part 1 and 2 is encouraged but not required. A Shakespeare Monologue Is Outrageous! CC - LO 01 Speaking the Speech for Beginners Herb Parker Playing Shakespeare is about getting up on your feet and doing it, and relying on the only tools Shakespeare’s actors had: the punctuation and the words themselves. In this workshop, actors will begin to understand the true meaning of the phrase, “Just say it!”

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F R I D AY S C H E D U L E 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM (CONT.) If You Push Me, I Will Slap You Silly: Unarmed Stage Combat CC - Ballroom A David Woolley A SAFD Fight Master teaches a basic hands-on skills class in unarmed stage combat for young actors offering a variety of options for safe, controlled pushing, shoving and non-contact slaps. Come dressed to move with no jewelry (rings, bracelets, earrings or wristwatches). The Girl Project Starter Pack CC - LO 28 Jeni Benavides; Vanessa Becker Weig; Margaret McGladrey; Ellie Clark The Girl Project is an arts-meets-activism initiative for high school girls. Participants devise and produce original work reflecting their experiences and perspectives. This is an opportunity to learn about TGP, exchange ideas, and explore what launching a local version of TGP would look like. Presence and the Art of Voice-Over (Part 2) CC - LO 20 Lesley Mendenhall Let’s continue exploring the universal energy of presence through body/breath/voice/ text as it relates to voice-over technique. Get hands-on experience behind the mic performing genres from political promos to commercials to video game characters. State President, Representative and Executive Director Roundtable CC - LO 24 Jeff Gibson; Susie Prueter Gathering of state presidents, representatives and executive directors serving the SETC region. Discussion facilitated by SETC Executive Director Susie Prueter. Small Theatre Program Committee Meeting Kim Miller Annual meeting of SETC’s Small Theatre Program Committee.

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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. 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Fringe Festival Performance: Hear I Go CC - Ballroom D-E Erin Parsons; Connor Graham A mime and foley artist find themselves in an interdimensional struggle. At first, the boundary between them is solid. One reality, silent and invisible; the other, tangible and cacophonous. Each is only minding their own business, but what happens when the barrier between them dissolves? Lighting provided by 4Wall Entertainment Sound provided by XS Lighting & Sound 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM Acting for Healthcare Sciences CC - LO 10/14 Erik DeCicco Faculty, staff and administration can enrich programming through interdisciplinary collaborations in applied theatre. Discover possibilities at your institution by examining the success of a partnership between Jacksonville University’s Departments of Theatre and Nursing. Immersive Theatre Tech and Performance CC - LO 13 for Stage Managers and Directors Julie A. Richardson; Molly Donahue; Jerre Brisky Immersive theatre is new and exciting! But there are a lot of new issues that come into play depending on the scale of the immersion. We’re here to discuss our experiences, missteps, tips, tricks, tools and philosophies that all help to define the unique experience of creating an immersive show. Closing Green CC - M 112 Molly Braverman; Charlie Deull Closings are a part of nearly every show’s life cycle. Often times individuals want to dispose of show materials at closing in an environmentally responsible manner, but face numerous challenges unique to the closing process. This session will provide suggestions & resources for closing your productions in a greener manner. Instant Playwriting: Trusting Yourself to Enter the Moment CC - LO 06 Ivan Fuller Actively engage in the writing of a complete script through a coached timed writing process. By letting yourself enter the moment, you can find your writing focus heightened and pressurized, often resulting in a surprisingly exciting product. Connecting to Character With Dialects! CC - Ballroom A Linda Brennan Dialect work helps create characters. We’ll address resonance, pitch and other tricks of the trade to get you connecting with dialogue quickly, accurately and joyfully!

The Body Never Lies: Blocking Strategies for Beginning Directors CC - M 108 Stuart Brown Stage movement helps tell stories. Evolve truthful blocking that supports the text, enhances the work of actors, and accommodates different theatrical configurations. It’s All in the Timing CC - LO 16 Karli Henderson Multitasking is a way of life, especially for theatre artists. Learn specific techniques to more effectively plan your time to accomplish your personal and professional goals. Design South: Costumes Victoria Elise Depew Regional costume designers will present their work.

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It Takes More Than Hustle: CC - LO 02 Finding Success in the Southeast TV/Film Business Susan Reid; Mary Emily Deal; Angelica Lawrence; Elisa Carlson Headshots, training, taped auditions, getting an agent. Learn how to navigate the television and film business in the Southeast. Hear from professionals about how this market differs from LA and NY. Ideal for anyone breaking into the TV/film market or looking to take their career to the next level. Embrace the Plastic: Painting 3D-Printed Set Models CC - LO 17/18 David Carter Increasingly, set models are being created on 3D printers. As convenient as this is, the plastic material thwarts traditional rendering techniques. This demonstration will offer some solutions via techniques used mainly in the painting of model airplane kits. Motion Elicits Emotion: CC - Ballroom C Rethinking Physical and Emotional Relationship Emma Denson; James Matheny Through a series of hands-on exercises, actors will explore how motion can be not only a channel for emotion, but the very thing that initiates it. Geek Theatre: CC - LO 11 Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Dystopias and Superheroes in Drama Will Lowry; Kevin Frazier; Melpomene Katakalos Genre media – superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, and dystopias – command a heavy presence on the screen, but the stage seldom reflects this pop culture movement. Explore how ‘geek theatre’ emphasizes creative production solutions, fosters engaged classroom learning, and captures contemporary interest. Higher Education and Professional Theatre Collaboration CC - LO 27 at Its Best! Jaclyn Faircloth; Anthony Rodriguez Universities and professional theatres can create mutually beneficial partnerships to serve each other and their communities! Learn how to identify each other’s needs and create innovative programming while nurturing emerging artists and inspiring the next generation of theatre goers.

T H E AT R E S Y M P O S I U M 29th Annual Theatre Symposium Theatre and Race April 3–5, 2020

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What is the historical and ongoing role of theatre in framing our ideas and conversations about race? How is current theatre practice challenging established paradigms, if at all?

2020 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Soyica Colbert Dr. Colbert is the Idol Family Professor of Georgetown College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University, where she is a professor in the Department of Performing Arts. Selected papers presented at the conference will be published in Volume 28 of SETC’s annual Theatre Symposium journal. DETAILS, QUESTIONS AND REGISTRATION: Visit www.setc.org/theatre-symposium for more details and to register. ________________________________________________________________________ Theatre Symposium is an annual weekend conference focusing on a single scholarly topic. Selected papers presented at the conference are reviewed by the editorial board, further edited, and published for the next volume of Theatre Symposium, a scholarly journal published annually by Alabama Press and available on EBSCO.

F R I D AY S C H E D U L E Creative Sound Creation: CC - LO 09/05 Building Sound Design From Found Objects Carolyn Conn This hands-on exploration of sound will reveal innovative and collaborative methods of creating both live and recorded audio for a production using found objects. This type of creative process can serve exploratory theatre concepts or small budget productions. Toward an Intersectional Feminist Directing Practice (Part 2) CC - LO 19/15 Rowen Haigh; Molly Claassen; Johannah Maynard Edwards; Rachel Blackburn Building on our previous work, this discussion will continue our collaboration on patriarchal presence in directing practice and look at ways to implement changes as directors. (Part 1 occurred at the 2019 SETC Annual Convention) I’m From the Government, and I’m Here to Help – Seriously! CC - LO 07 Miah Michaelsen Federal, state and local government funding is out there to support theatre practitioners and projects. Learn about how and where to look for funding and tips on how to get your proposal funded. Information on other types of support (private, crowdfunding) will also be covered. Directing the Transition: Owning Your Authorial Content CC - LO 08 Jennifer Shouse A theatrical transition creates space for a director’s authorial content. Directors will learn tools and techniques to maximize storytelling opportunities in the movement of a play. Directors of all levels will enhance their ability to share their specific point of view in every play they direct. Cultural Diversity Interest Group Kyla Kazuschyk A meeting of all persons interested in cultural diversity.

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Theatre Symposium Interest Meeting CC - LO 24 E. Bert Wallace Semi-annual meeting of SETC’s Theatre Symposium Steering Committee. Interested in becoming involved with Theatre Symposium, the official journal of SETC? Join us as we plan for the upcoming conference. This year’s topic: Theatre and Race. Everyone welcome. Musical Theatre Interest Meeting CC - LO 04 Nancy Wolfgang; Susie Pike For all SETC participants who wish to be a part of the SETC Musical Theatre Committee. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm.

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Movement and Physical Theatre Interest Group CC - LO 03 Andrew Ray An open meet and greet for anyone interested in movement for performers. Come connect with like-minded individuals, learn about new training opportunites, and discuss possibilities for movement workshops at SETC. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Advanced Airbrushing: Working in Real Time (Part 2) 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 – 2:15 PM Conscientious Theatre Training: Anti-Racist Theatre CC - LO 28 Nicole Brewer Conscientious Theatre Training (CTT) disrupts harmful erasure present in traditional theatre training through purposeful inclusion of marginalized groups contributions to the canon of theatre, fusing together cultural competency, self care practices, and anti-racist theory to create an embodied experience where participants learn to utilize their sphere of power to disrupt white supremacy culture. CTT is dedicated to equitable representation in all areas of theatre. Anti-Racist Theatre (A.R.T.) is defined as practices and policies that actively acknowledge and interrogate racism, anti-blackness, and other discriminatory practice, promoting anti-racist ideas, values, and policies that counter the oppression of any people during education or production of theatre. Seating is limited to 40 participants. 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM SETC Professional Division Meeting CC - M 100/103 Mark Catlett; Ginger Poole All Professional Auditions and Theatre Job Fair company reps are encouraged to attend.

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F R I D AY S C H E D U L E 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Friday States Luncheon CC - Ballroom B Lunch includes door prizes and entertainment. Pre-reserved ticket required. Sponsored by the 10 state organizations of SETC. 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Lighting Load-In Prep for Beginning Master Electricians CC - LO 10/14 Terri Becker With the increase of intelligent lighting equipment used in theatre, the proper preplanning of a lighting load-in can save hours of troubleshooting later. Learn various ways to create circuit and data layouts, methods for disseminating information to crew, and labeling ideas. “Wait, I Have Something for That!” The Stage Manager Kit CC - LO 13 Julie A. Richardson A stage manager’s kit can contain the basics (duct tape can fix anything) to an extensive list of supplies. This session will offer a good checklist to help you prepare for first rehearsals if you are stage managing for a university or professional theatre. Quo Vadis: The Christian Theatre Artist in the 21st Century CC - LO 20 Scott Hayes; Amy Dunlap; Michael Hill-Kirkland; Andy Geffken; Joseph Frost Professional theatre artist-educators with experience in New York, Los Angeles and various regional centers explore the challenges of being a person of faith committed to a career in the professional theatre or the academy. An interactive panel involving Q&A. Mother Nature’s Rainbow: CC - LO 17/18 Natural Dyeing for Theatrical Costumes Melanie Harris; Marie Quintero Explore the most popular natural dyes and their theatrical uses. This workshop includes hands-on participation – take home your own one-of-a-kind hand-dyed SETC souvenir! Rendering Costumes Straight Into SketchBook CC - LO 11 Edith Carnley Use the free app Autodeck SketchBook to go straight to costume rendering without any paper prep. Connecting with Community Through CC - LO 16 Programming and Partnerships Jenna Elser; Christian Elser Co-founders of Glow Lyric Theatre, a company that produces socially conscious musical theatre, will lead a discussion on identifying needs/issues in your community and addressing them through programming and partnerships. Rubber Chicken Improv Festival for Fun and Profit CC - Ballroom C Tonya Hays Back by popular demand! Join the fun and learn how you can create your own improv festival in this interactive and hilarious how-to workshop that will engage you and give you practical information.

Making Memories Beyond Generations: CC - LO 02 Cross-School Research and Performance Connie Hecker; Emma Jane Maurer Explore with us as we share the process of developing a theatrical work and a memory book which researches the impact of cross-generational sharing and its impact on memory in the elderly at a local care community. Be inspired to seek new applications of theatre within your local community. Juggling 101: Juglito Ergo Sum CC - M 108 Michael Williams Five years running at SETC! This workshop is intended for those who want to learn the foundation of this art: the three-ball cascade. Equipment is provided, but space is limited due to falling objects. Juglito ergo sum: I juggle, therefore I am. Writing the Good Read: CC - LO 06 Aspiring Screenwriters’ Questions Answered Charles Pogue A freewheeling Q&A discussion where a veteran screenwriter of films such as The Fly and Dragonheart offers tips of the trade, as well as pitfalls to avoid, for aspiring screenwriters. Design South: Sound CC - LO 12 Nicholas Drashner Sound designers from the region present recent work and answer questions related to their processes and typical challenges encountered in technical theatre. Directing Pedagogy: Methods for Teaching Directors CC - LO 23 Molly Claassen Join in to discuss practical classroom exercises and learning outcomes for training future directors from beginning level to advanced. This professional development opportunity is intended for high school and university teachers whether new to teaching directing or seasoned professionals. Meisner Acting: Living in the Moment CC - LO 01 Gary Kingston The Meisner Acting Technique was developed at the Neighborhood Playhouse. Students will be guided through exercises that are designed to ignite the acting instinct and are applicable to all mediums: film, TV and theatre. This is an opportunity to experience serious training and develop one’s instrument. Accent Reduction for Native Southern Speakers CC - LO 03 Matthew Ferrell For Southerners only! Learn several symbols and sounds from the International Phonetic Alphabet that can assist in expanding your idiolect towards a Neutral American Sound, expanding your opportunities for a larger range of roles and types. Mindfulness and Self-Care CC - LO 19/15 During the Tech Process for Human Sustainability Ariadne Calvano This mix of practical exercises in mindfulness and stretching will help designers, stage managers and technicians develop a sustainable body approach to the technical theatre process.

F R I D AY S C H E D U L E Fire the Canon! Diversifying the Academic Theatre Repertoire CC - LO 07 Amy Guerin; Jennifer Luck; Ellen Peck; Chalethia Williams; Gaye Jeffers; Joy Diaz This panel discussion will explore how we can amplify under-represented voices in the theatre through production and in the classroom. Gestures: Let the Text and Accompaniment Be Your Guide CC - LO 04 Luvada Harrison What to do with my hands? Is a glance sufficient? Come explore ways to use the text and the accompaniment as your guide to discover a more natural approach to gestures. Moving Inside the Box CC - M 111 Jason Tate Exercise more than your thumbs as you practice receiving information from inside a cube rather than feeding one. Using the scales of the cube from Laban’s movement analysis we will integrate these patterns and the resulting effort actions into both stage combat application and strong scene choices. Commitment in Non-Realistic Performance: Visceral Imagery CC - LO 09/05 Pamela Sears Beginner and intermediate performers, come beat the tendency to hold back, and dive into bolder expression. Actively explore techniques to make imagery come alive and lead to clearer intentions. Leave with new tools in your kit and with textual imagery as your new best friend. Steal Like a Director: CC - LO 27 La MaMa Umbria International Symposium for Directors Tosha Fowler; Sarah Provencal What happens at La MaMa Umbria’s International Symposium for Directors? This summer, we studied there with Annie-B Parson and Anne Bogart. We’ll share what we saw, stole and left behind – plus travel and budget tips! Fabulous Fosse CC - Ballroom A Kristin Dowdy Grab your hat and your cane! We’ve got “clang clang fsssss” steam heat as we dance and perform the stylings of Bob Fosse. Participants will develop body awareness of Fosse’s style through an intermediate dance technique class, actively implementing character and facial performance throughout.

Nationalism and Its Dangers CC - M 112 Steven Burch; Charles Harmon; Gale Temple Nationalism is inherently performative. This panel will focus on three plays that undermine allegedly God-given or naturalized beliefs in national belonging in order to advance more humane, less xenophobic and more international points of view. Scaling Your Theatrical Product CC - LO 08 Johannah Maynard Edwards; Matthew Blevins; Lauren Van Hemert Solving a problem once is great. Solving a problem and being able to share that solution with others can be even better. In this panel presentation, we will share three theatre-based concepts that have been scaled into distinct products: the Sensory Friendly Workbook, RDU Onstage and CaptionPoint. Small Theatre Support Group CC - LO 21/22 Kim Miller Small theatre programs of three or fewer faculty encounter unique challenges that larger programs may not face. Share your experiences and solutions with those who face problems similar to your own. Discover that you are NOT ALONE! Playwright’s Corner CC - LO 24 Laura King The Playwriting Interest Group will be sharing readings of short works and scenes from longer works by playwrights from around the region. 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM Keynote Presentation: Matthew Aaron Stern CC - Ballroom D-E Presider: Lee Crouse SETC is pleased to welcome Matthew Aaron Stern as our Friday Keynote. 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Theatrical Intimacy Education CC - LO 10/14 for Costume Designers and Technicians J. Theresa Bush How does theatrical intimacy education apply in the relations between performers and costume designers and technicians? We used the classroom as a learning lab for the concepts of agency, informed consent and boundaries in the world of design and tech. Calling All Directors: Four Ways to Work With Actors CC - LO 08 Stephen Gundersheim Directors will have an opportunity to coach actors performing monologues and practice effective ways to communicate what they want from an actor in performance. A select few actors are needed to perform monologues during this workshop. Conversation With a Disney Casting Director: Audition Tips CC - M 112 Mark Catlett This informal roundtable discussion will provide time for students and young professionals to hear industry trends, both positive and negative, and to ask specific questions and advice from a current casting professional in the industry. 3D Scanning and Printing for Wearable Items CC - LO 17/18 Robert Berls Learn the basics of scanning and printing 3D masks and flexible wear for your productions. The use of multiple 3D scanning technologies and software packages will be discussed along with materials and filaments for use within the shop. Students, teachers and professionals welcome.

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Design South: Lighting CC - LO 12 Maranda DeBusk; Will Lowry; Kevin Frazier; Miriah Borden Lighting designers present their work and answer questions related to typical problems encountered in theatre. Belting With Freedom to Keep Your Voice Healthy CC - LO 04 Matt Edwards Participants will come away with a strategic plan to build their belt voice from any stage. We’ll cover registration, vowel adjustments, respiratory strategies and articulation exercises to make singing easier. We will also discuss building stamina and versatility. Differences in Stage Management Across the Pond CC - LO 11 Karen Baker; Ian Evans Want to stage manage abroad? Learn the similarities and differences of stage management in the United States vs. the United Kingdom. Expanding Michael Chekhov: CC - M 108 Exploring Intersections With Other Techniques Christie Maturo; Paul Hurley Chekhov’s technique will be explored in conjunction with other methodologies (including Meisner, Decroux and Laban) to create new and innovative approaches to acting. For acting, movement and voice instructors/coaches.

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F R I D AY S C H E D U L E 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM (CONT.) Summer Stock Design/Tech: Do! Don’t! and Why? CC - LO 27 Darren Levin; Amber Marisa Cook; Christopher Haug Summer stock is often your first professional technical experience. Learn some do’s and don’ts from management and designers to make the most of your experience in summer stock employment. Actor’s Perfect Package: Bulletproof Auditions for Success Today CC - LO 02 J. Winters The ingredients of a good audition are the same for everyone! University-bound and professional actors will all learn how to find great material, build an exciting package, and rehearse and perform a bulletproof audition. Bring your monologues and best 16 bars! #bAboss

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Practical Mentorship for Women+ in Theatre CC - LO 13 Rowen Haigh; Molly Claassen; Johannah Maynard Edwards; Brittany Bodley The desire for mentorship is strong among female and marginalized gender theatremakers and facilitators. Let’s talk about it, AND let’s do something about it. We’ll look at existing mentorship opportunities and create individual plans for both being and recruiting mentors in our own communities. Developing Characters for the Sketch Comedy Audition CC - LO 19/15 Canedy Knowles If you have ever wanted to be on Saturday Night Live, then this workshop is for you. Participants will create an original comedic character through improvisation; face, body and voice work; and written exercises. Zero to Brand in 60 Seconds: How to Build Your Brand CC - LO 20 Talon Beeson Take the first step to understanding how to market yourself in a crowded entertainment marketplace. Participants will be led through the process of personal brand creation, resulting in a tagline/branding statement. Bring paper and a pencil!

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Storytelling Through Bharatanatyam: CC - Ballroom A South Indian Classical Dance Akila Iyer; Shyama Iyer Explore the intricate hand gestures, the nine expressions, and the stylistic movement of Indian classical storytelling. This workshop is intended for those with any movement experience. Come ready to move in comfortable clothing and no shoes. Inspired Acting: Playing With the Fantastic CC - M 111 Lionel Walsh; Meaghen Quinn Engage your imagination so your acting choices are inspired by images from myth, the constellations, nature and architecture. Bring a monologue to play and experiment with these elements. Audio Description: Welcome Audience Members Who Are Blind CC - LO 16 Joel Snyder Audio description allows potential audience members who are blind to meaningfully enjoy your performances. Learn how at this interactive workshop. Writing for Children and Winning Their Adults CC - LO 06 Alaska Vance Theatre for youth can speak to all ages. We will use exercises, activities and prompts to create multi-dimensional characters and unique stories that will delight children and challenge adults. Improv for the Ensemble: CC - Ballroom C Exploring Group Mind Through Sound and Movement Tavish Forsyth Long-form improv techniques are ideal for strengthening an ensemble’s devising ability, kinesthetic awareness and dramatic composition. Long-form improv’s non-hierarchical and organic structure empowers ensembles to co-create pieces of theatre and offers directors a powerful template for devising. Applied Theatre Interest Group CC - LO 01 Tenika Dye Burgess Applied Theatre is an umbrella term to describe theatre practices used in community, educational, therapeutic, and/or service contexts. It is often created with people who do not consider themselves artists. Commonly know formats are Playback Theatre, Theatre of the Oppressed, Drama Therapy, Devised Theatre, Prison Theatre and so much more! This group is to support current practitioners, to educate SETC members about Applied Theatre, to encourage collaboration between traditional and non-traditional theatre artists, and to motivate future generations to consider making Applied Theatre part of their career, craft, and art. Theatre for Youth Division Meeting CC - LO 07 Laura Byland Annual meeting of SETC’s Theatre for Youth Division. This meeting, discussion and planning session is open to all individuals connected with high schools, youth theatre or training programs. Voice and Speech Interest Meeting CC - LO 03 Ryan Long; Rebecca Covey Annual meeting for anyone interested in voice and speech to discuss topics of interest to the membership.

F R I D AY S C H E D U L E 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Publications Committee Southern Theatre Editorial Board Meeting CC - LO 24 J.K. Curry; Deanna Thompson Annual meeting of the Publications Committee with the Southern Theatre Editorial Board. Open to all. College/University Unconference & Networking (Part 2) CC - LO 09/05 Kevin Kern; Robert Homer-Drummond This sequence of events will give college/university theatre faculty and administrators a chance to explore pressing issues in theatre programs and on campuses across the country while sharing ideas, solutions and support. 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Fringe Festival Performance: The Attic CC - Ballroom D-E Aaron Gotlieb; The Fool Errant Facing an attic full of abandoned belongings, a man recalls his family’s stories. Through movement and puppetry, the audience discovers the story, piecing together the past through the mementos left behind. The attic is a bittersweet, comic exploration of the things we hold on to, and those we leave behind.

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Lighting provided by 4Wall Entertainment Sound provided by XS Lighting & Sound 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Ready to Publish Reading: A Singular They by Aliza Goldstein CC - LO 26 Laura King Enjoy a reading of the 2020 SETC/Stage Rights Ready to Publish Award-winning play. Sponsored by Stage Rights 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM Finding Funds: CC - LO 03 Working Together to Locate Friends and Cultivate Support David Balthrop; Lucy Love Finding continual financial support for the theatre is a study in people. We’ll discuss ways to identify supporters, research their interests, cultivate relationships, solicit donor gifts, and continue the stewardship to keep the financial support alive and well for your theatre.

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Outside the Box Thinking in Theatre Production CC - LO 11 F. Randy deCelle; David Glenn Outside the Box is a periodic column in Southern Theatre magazine where unique solutions to production problems are posed. Examples of Outside the Box problemsolving will be presented. Participants can also bring problems they need solved; select ones will be put up for discussion. Blood and Tattoo Effects for Stage: CC - LO 07 Create That Bad Boy Look for Your Show Gary Weatherly Demonstrations of safe and reliable tattoo methods for stage, with some demos on audience volunteers. Discussion and demonstration of proven techniques for delivery of blood on stage. Products will be discussed as well as safety of costumes and the actors. Gandersheim: A New Play About Women in Theatre CC - LO 02 Scott Hayes; Amy Dunlap Programs are looking to provide more opportunities for their female populations. We will read and discuss a new play for all-female companies about the medieval playwright Hrotsvit, considering recent scholarship about Hrotsvit, her works and Gandersheim Abbey, and connecting medieval and contemporary issues. Shining Your Stars: Troubleshooting Actor Problems as a Director CC - LO 08 Ryan Long; Michael Wainstein Learn to bring out the best in your actors! Explore techniques and exercises for overcoming common actor problems. Intended for directors with some experience.

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In Someone Else’s Skin: CC - LO 19/15 Practicing Empathy to Create Stageable Writing Tori Averett Collaboratively write a short poetic script and add staging and performance ideas. Taking a look at the world from someone else’s perspective, participants connect to sensory images in order to create rich, actable original writing with an emphasis on sense-driven creative movement. Storytelling in Motion: Creating Ensemble Through Movement CC - Ballroom C Kelley Schoger Come explore how we can begin to tell a story with the body and expand our expressive capabilities. Actors and directors can use the universal language of the body to create a sense of trust and play within an ensemble. All levels welcome. Come dressed to move! Designing for Devised Theatre CC - LO 16 Casey Watkins How do you design something when there isn’t a script to start from? This workshop explores ways to engage designers in the devising process. Exercises and techniques to create a design that can be applied to the devised process will be given and hands-on activities will be shared with participants. Creative Solutions for Stage Managers CC - LO 20 Julie A. Richardson; Stacy Blackburn; Jeffery Cochran; Karen Baker; George Hamrah; Cherrie Sciro Do you have questions about the challenges a stage manager faces? Ask this panel of AEA stage managers and get their advice and opinions on how to conquer this profession. Ready Stagehand One: How to Start Building a Scenery Robot CC - LO 12 Thomas Fagerholm What is a scenery robot, and how do you make one? This session provides a road map to researching, purchasing, building and implementing your own wireless scenery robot without breaking the bank and without advanced automation experience. Examples and demonstrations will be provided. Actor’s Crash Course: Filmmaking CC - LO 01 Greg Chwerchak Set yourself apart from the pack, and learn how to create and act in your own short film. It’s time for you to make your own work. Building a Strong Ensemble: CC - M 108 Quickly Creating a Safe Space to Experiment Jemma Levy This participatory physical workshop uses sticks and balls to quickly create bonds between performers; establish a safe working space that encourages creativity and play; and reduce or relieve physical and emotional tensions. Skills for directors and/ or educators working with performers at any level. Introduction to Dance Lighting CC - LO 13 Aaron Mooney From The Nutcracker to Alvin Ailey’s Revelation, from A Chorus Line to Martha Graham, the lighting design of dance has a long and storied history. This workshop will discuss various terms and equipment, lighting of various backdrops, laying out a space for dance, and basic lighting techniques. Theatre Goes to Mars: CC - LO 10/14 How Theatre and Systems Engineering Collaborate Amy Guerin A detailed exploration of the STEAM collaboration between UAH’s Theatre Program and Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering that will assist engineers as they build the next stage of the U.S. Space Program. Find out how to create your own STEAM collaboration. Practice Better to Perform Better: CC - LO 04 Training the Musical Theatre Singer Charlie Gilbert; D’Arcy Webb To achieve peak performance in musicals, you must train like an athlete and “work on the singer, not just the song.” This workshop for musical theatre performers, teachers and directors introduces innovative, effective exercises for the practice room, the classroom and the rehearsal room.

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Getting Your Costumes in a Row: CC - LO 27 Wardrobe Paperwork to Ensure Smooth Sailing Meaghan Carlo Take a look at the many different forms of paperwork that a wardrobe supervisor may use when getting the costume designer’s design from the rack to the stage. Intended audience includes college students and professors/educators.

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F R I D AY S C H E D U L E The Foundation of Fantastical Faces CC - LO 17/18 Sarah Berland Discover the tools, techniques and skills required for creating various fantasy, old age and horror theatrical makeup designs. Demos and hands-on activities will be included. National Meeting of Alpha Psi Omega/Delta Psi Omega CC - M 112 Annual business meeting of the National Theatre Honor Societies APO and DPO. Members from all chapters and faculty sponsors are encouraged to attend and network. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM College/University Reception & Meeting CC - Ballroom B Robert Homer-Drummond Meet and network with others who understand the day-to-day challenges of making college level theatre programs happen. Snacks and cash bar. Sponsored by Barbizon Lighting Company and Concord Theatricals. 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM Christians in Theatre Arts (CITA) Networking Session CC - LO 19/15 Joe Frost This annual gathering of CITA is an opportunity for Christians at SETC to meet and network. 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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Getchell New Play Reading: 25 Light Years From Now CC - LO 26 Enjoy the staged reading of SETC’s 2020 Charles M. Getchell New Play Contest award-winning play. An in-depth response session and critique immediately follows. 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM Women+ in Theatre Reception CC - Ballroom B Come join SETC’s Women+ in Theatre Committee for a cocktail and conversations surrounding Women+ in Theatre initiatives. 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Design/Tech Competition Ceremony CC - Ballroom D-E Matthew Leckenbusch; Emily Strickland; Krista Franco; Kate Goodwin Join the design/technical community to celebrate the achievements of all Design Competition award winners. Open to all. Cash bar. Lighting provided by 4Wall Entertainment Sound provided by XS Lighting & Sound 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM Fringe Festival Performance: Big Top CC - Ballroom D-E David Gaines One actor creates a whole circus world: aerial ballerina, brutal ringmaster, pooperscooper, the mayhem, the fight, the thrilling escape across the high wire, the faithful dog, the monkey, the clowns! Lighting provided by 4Wall Entertainment Sound provided by XS Lighting & Sound 11:15 PM – 12:00 AM Fringe Festival Performance: This Is My Heart for You CC - Ballroom D-E The Little Company Love and acceptance are the same thing. You can’t have one without another. The small Appalachian town of Troublesome is being rocked by a crisis of conscience that causes a vivid cast of characters to examine their own beliefs, fears and prejudices during one hot and profound summer that will change them all. Lighting provided by 4Wall Entertainment Sound provided by XS Lighting & Sound

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S AT U R D AY S C H E D U L E Saturday, February 29, 2020 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM SETC Check-In and Registration Desk CC - S. Pre-function Upper Concourse Visit this booth for general convention information, schedule changes, directions, and our lost and found. Learn more about restaurants, places of interest and activities at the Louisville, Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau Table. Sponsored by Disney Auditions 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Inspiration: The Pure Movement Work of Trish Arnold CC - Ballroom C Roxanne Wellington This movement workshop focuses on using stretches and swings to free the body and breath as well as connecting breath to movement. These seemingly simple stretches and swings help stimulate organic awareness of the body and breath. The work encourages emotional and truthful connection. Theatre for Youth Forecast CC - LO 07 Laura Byland Respondents discuss innovations and interesting issues in the field of theatre for young audiences. 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Exploding Gender CC - M112 Creating Space for Gender Diverse Theatre John Meredith; JD Stokely Transgender and non-binary artists are here – and we’re ready to work! As theaters pivot towards topics of gender-inclusivity, many are asking what they can actually do – beyond retweeting Laverne Cox quotes on the company account – to make theatrical spaces truly more inclusive. It may seem like a big task, but we promise you, it’s easier than you think to begin making the theatre sector more welcoming for your trans siblings. From running rehearsals, to marketing, to facilities – join StageSource’s Gender Explosion Initiative, to discuss the current status quo for gender inclusion in the arts, and actions you can take right now to move it forward. Have a question that’s been bugging you, but you’re nervous to ask in person? Submit anonymously at tinyurl.com/AskExplosion Putting Together a Touring Show CC - LO 02 for Schools and Community Organizations Rosina Whitfield A touring show can be a lot of fun, but it also takes organization and planning: what shows work best, how to create bookings, role of audience participation, finding actors available during the day, logistics, set and prop parameters, scheduling, costs and fees, royalties, creating accompanying study guides, connecting to school curriculum, adapting to spaces and more. You Can Juggle! An Actor’s Juggling Primer CC - Ballroom A Sam Wallace Participants will experience a hands-on introduction to three-ball juggling with equipment provided for all. No experience necessary! Digital Prompt Books for Stage Managers Shawn Paul Evans Discuss applications for maintaining a digital prompt book.

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Collaborative Goal Setting for Theatre Directors CC - LO 17/18 Amy White Set your next production up for success by learning practical strategies to ignite communal and individual artistic growth among your actors and your production team – and within yourself! Musical Journeys: The Musical Workshop for CC - M 107 Secondary Students and Educators Susan Pike An interactive workshop allowing students and educators to access their creative and artistic selves. The workshop will utilize discussion, group exercises and games along with the practical advice on how to audition for and produce a successful musical. Musicals require acting and singing skills. Pedagogies of Playwriting CC - LO 12 David Beach; Laura King; Kimberly Patterson Examine effective playwriting pedagogies for three different groups: high school, undergraduate and adult writers. The Magical Moment Before CC - LO 09/05 Rebecca Covey; Lesley-Ann Timlick Does self-consciousness prevent you from connecting until halfway through your performance? Is starting your work the hardest part? Experts in Feldenkrais, Linklater, Stanislavsky, Meisner and Chekhov offer skills to create a vital “moment before” to launch you into your best work right away!

Seven Simple Steps to a Sensory-Friendly Production CC - LO 10/14 Matthew Belopavlovich Have you thought about offering an accessible theatre experience through your school’s drama program? This hands-on workshop will guide you through seven easily achieved, budget-friendly steps you can take to turn your school performance into a sensory-friendly event. Aging Made Easy CC - LO 03 Gene Flaharty The hardest makeup to do is Old Age. Learn to blend shadows and highlights to create a three-dimensional wrinkle. This demonstration will cover the different stages of aging and show new techniques to accomplish the look on an actor of any age, on any stage. Musical Makers: CC - LO 06 Integrating Devised Music Theatre Into Performance Training Jeremiah Downes Educators, students and professional performers will have the opportunity to investigate and discuss how to successfully integrate the creative and development processes of making new music theatre work as an integral part of performance training in the 21st century. Act Like It’s Your Business: CC - LO 27 Branding and Marketing Skills for Artists Jonathan Flom Figuring out how to be authentic in the room is perhaps one of the most important keys to success in auditions and interviews. This workshop will explore exactly what personal branding is and how it can work to make artist-entrepreneurs more memorable and successful. Email Marketing Makeover CC - LO 16 Ceci Dadisman Are you maximizing your email campaigns to drive open rates, engagement and conversions? Learn best practices, and explore email automation functionality that will revolutionize the way you think about and deploy your email campaigns. What Do You Want From Me?! What Colleges Are Looking For CC - LO 20 Rachel Black; Jacob Allen What should I sing? What monologue should I choose? What should I wear? What is the difference between a BA and a BFA? This panel of professors and industry professionals will tackle these questions and more. African Diasporic Dance Styles of Broadway CC - Ballroom B Madia Cooper-Ashirifi This engaging movement class aligns with the practices of the call-and-response method utilized within the West African performing arts pedagogy structure. All levels are welcome. Meisner and the Miller Voice Method: An “In the Moment” Warm-Up CC - M 108 Andrew Bryce Participants will experience a new way to prepare for performance: one that bridges the gap between vocal preparation and engaging an actor’s imagination. Let’s Improvise! Creative Physical Solutions CC - M 104 to Staging and Text Interpretation Kathy Morath Using Anne Bogart’s seven Viewpoints, we will explore space, tempo, architecture, duration, and other applications for total immersion in physical reality. Young performers will find creative solutions to theatrical challenges in acting, singing and dance applications. Wear loose clothing and comfortable footwear.

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_________________________________________________________________________________________ President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Gibson Vice-President of Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maegan McNerney Azar Vice-President of Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee Crouse Vice-President of Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan Michaelsen Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca Beasley Elected Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Benjamin Vice-President of States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kris Rau McIntyre Vice-President of Divisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Booth

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Denise Halbach Fund for graduate study in performance John Spiegel Theatrical Artist Award Fund for design/technology Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise (KEAP) Awards Leighton M. Ballew Fund for graduate study in directing Marian A. Smith Fund for graduate study in costume design Robert Porterfield Fund for graduate study in theatre Steve Bayless Fund for college-bound theatre students Tom Behm Fund for people working in Theatre for Youth William E. Wilson Fund for secondary school theatre educators

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S E TC L I F E M E M B E R S Life Members are some of SETC's most loyal and dedicated alumni. Thank you to all the current SETC Life Members: Katie Arjona Maegan McNerney Azar Jerry Bangham Caroline Barmettler Adanma Barton Jack Benjamin John Bromels Martha Brown Edward Bryant Stancil Campbell Robert Canon Judith Chang Susan Cole Franklin Coleman Donald Creason Donald Drapeau Chip Egan Anna Filippo Joe Filippo Virginia Francisco John E.R. Friedenberg Tara Gaige Jeff Gibson Glen Gourley G. David Grantham

Megan Greenlee Potts John Gulley Denise Halbach Regina Harbour Charles Hayes Charlotte Headrick Phil Hill Matthew Hoch Betsey Horth Ruth Howell Mike Hudson Robert James Julius John Ron Keller Martha Keravuori Hardy Koenig Donald Loeffler Charles Lytle Diana Marshall-Shoaf Virginia McChesney Lloyd Meeker Jonathan Michaelsen Herman Middleton Mike Murphy W.L. Newkirk

Eric Nielsen Tom Orr James Panowski Scott Parker Mary Pentz Edward Powers Courtland “Pete” Raby Shannon Robert Cynthia Samuelson Timothy Scott Anne Sherman Walter Shipley Creighton Sloan Dean Slusser Tripp Smith Samuel Sparks John Spiegel Marshall St. Clair Thomas Stephens David Thompson Robert Thurston Edmond Williams David Wohl

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S AT U R D AY S C H E D U L E 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM (CONT.) What to Do With Trauma: CC - LO 11 Performing Arts Program and Instructor Response Dana Branson Research involving adverse childhood experiences reveals interesting concentrations of trauma suffered by students in the performing arts majors. How can the relationship between trauma and interest in creative outlets be harnessed to assist students with their growth and development as artists? Creating New Theatre: Engaging the Personal and Political CC - LO 19/15 Dan Bacalzo Create theatrical performances that have personal and/or political significance through improvisation, storytelling and directed writing techniques. While appropriate for all skill levels, participants should be prepared to share autobiographical stories. Trusting Impulse: CC - Ballroom C An Introduction to Physical Freedom on Stage Dustin Whitehead By utilizing ensemble dance, gestural impulse, written text, and a Chicago-based technique called Movement to Music, we will explore the heart of truthful human connection in performance. Transforming the Face: Crafting Characters From the Neck Up CC - LO 04 Erin Parsons Participants will gain strength, articulation and increased mobility in their facial muscles. This innovative practice has never been applied to theatre but promises to become a reliable system for crafting unique characters, starting with the most expressive part of the body, the face. Secondary School Festival Debrief CC - LO 07 Elaine Malone All directors who participated in the festival are invited to share your thoughts and opinions to help SETC make the High School Theatre Festival the best it can be! SETC Young Scholars Panel Presentation Sarah McCarroll Young Scholars Award recipients present their winning papers. www.setc.org/young-scholars-awards

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Design & Technology Committee and Interest Meeting Matthew Leckenbusch; Emily Strickland; Krista Franco; Kate Goodwin Open to anyone interested in design and technical theatre.

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Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise Meeting III Donald Fann Daily orientation for KEAP recipients.

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Make That Picture Move: CC - LO 10/14 Effective Use of Projection Design in Production Cody Stockstill Scared of projections? You’re not alone. Learn tips, techniques and tested practices in enhancing your scenic design using Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and QLab. Transitioning to Digital Stage Management: CC - LO 13 You Want to Use an App for THAT? Shawn Paul Evans; Ken White Explore the dynamics of transitioning into the world of digital stage management. Discussion topics will include managing risk, cost, training, benefits, timelines and more. Mental Health and the Character Within Us CC - M 104 Joe Hernandez; Philip Searcy Highlighting the powerful connection between mental health and professional theatre, this workshop invites artists and educators to comprehend how mental health is a part of human development and human nature. Making Gobos With No Budget CC - LO 20 Terri Becker With an exacto knife and a cookie sheet, attendees will make their own unique custom gobo and get to see it in a unit. Collaboration in the Digital Age CC - LO 27 Sarah Maines In the modern age, design teams must effectively collaborate and communicate across vast distances without missing a beat or creative impulse. This session explores tools and techniques for collaboration spanning states or even continents. Mapping Gender Parity CC - LO 17/18 Rowen Haigh There are individuals, groups, theatres and performing arts organizations throughout the country (and the world) that focus on empowering women+ artists. But, often, we don’t know where they are. Join this workshop to crowdsource data and create an interactive map of gender parity-focused theatre. Five Common Unarmed Combat Skills for the Stage CC - Ballroom A Caitlyn Herzlinger Learn to safely perform a push, falls (forward and backward), a punch and a slap. Playwriting Intensive: CC - LO 16 Generating Vivid, Dynamic and Memorable Characters Jeff Day Engage in provocative, stimulating and exploratory exercises aimed at unearthing characters who are challenging for the actors and memorable for the audience.

Theatre Job Fair CC - Exhibit Hall April J’C Marshall; Constance Smith Registered job candidates meet and interview with employers for off-stage jobs. All materials removed by 12:15 PM

Undergraduate Winner: Falan Buie-Madden

Design Competition: Displays Open View student design, technology and craftsmanship displays.

Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief, Materialist Feminism, and Female Spaces

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9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open: Commercial Exhibits & Education Expo CC - Exhibit Hall Victoria Fisher Stop by the Exhibit Hall to view commercial and educational displays. Network with commercial exhibitors and college, university and training program representatives. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fringe Festival Performance: A Different Way of Thinking CC - Ballroom D-E Cody Clark Magic Cody combines magic with comedy and storytelling to share what being autistic is like. By placing his magic effects within formative life experiences, Cody shows how autism makes him different, yet not so different from most people. By the time his show ends, Cody hopes you’ll think differently about autism. Lighting provided by 4Wall Entertainment Sound provided by XS Lighting & Sound 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Testimony Reminiscence Project: CC - LO 19/15 Uniting Seniors and Students as Family Scott Hayes Churches call themselves “families,” but programming separates generations from each other. This workshop teaches a model based on reminiscence theatre, using verbatim memories of seniors to create scripts performed by college-aged members that promote empathy and community.

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Falan Buie-Madden is a senior BFA Musical Theatre student at Auburn University who is planning to pursue a masters in directing or applied theatre studies this fall. She currently serves as the assistant director of a devised social justice performance group, Mosaic Theatre Company.

Graduate Winner: Teresa Simone Performing Monkeys in Rococo France Teresa Simone is a second-year PhD student in Theatre at Florida State University. Teresa was an ensemble actor/director for the educational theatre company Stories That Soar (Tucson, AZ). She is a graduate of the Dell’Arte International School for Physical Theatre, and has an MA in Gender Studies with a concentration in Performance Studies from the University of Arizona. Teresa has trained with Augusto Boal, the San Francisco Mime Troupe, and Cornerstone Theatre. About the Award: Each year, the SETC History/Theory/Criticism/Literature Committee invites submissions in all topics related to the broad categories of history, theory, criticism, and literature from graduate and undergraduate students. Winners receive a cash prize and participate in a panel presentation.

Learn more at www.setc.org/young-scholars-awards. SETC Young Scholars Panel Presentation Saturday, Feb. 29, 9:00 AM CC - LO 28 45

S AT U R D AY S C H E D U L E 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM (CONT.) Taking the Mystery out of Auditioning CC - LO 01 Illinois Wesleyan University Many students have been inspired by screen acting but don’t know where to go from there. This workshop is crafted for those who are interested in film acting but have only been exposed to stage acting in high school. We’ll explore the many differences between theatre and film acting for auditions. Delving Deeper Into Shakespeare Using the First Folio CC - Ballroom C Paul Hurley This experiential presentation will lead participants through a piece of text and unlock the secrets of Shakespeare through tools found in the First Folio. Ways to Start a Children’s Theatre Program CC - LO 11 at Your College or University Kim Correll This general talkback and Q&A session is designed to help educators start a children’s theatre program with their theatre students at their college or university. Though geared towards teachers, students are more than welcome to attend. Wake Up Your Resonators! CC - M 107 Anne Swedberg; Brittany Bara A Linklater warm-up for your whole body and voice. Undo habitual tensions that prevent effective communication. Participate in imagery-based exercises that will awaken and enliven all your resonators – from chest to skull! Inclusive Costuming, Hair and Makeup CC - LO 06 Allison Amidei; Kyla Kazuschyk; Hali Hutchinson A panel of designers and technicians will discuss methods to be inclusive when designing and executing costumes, hair and makeup for a performance, from the research stage to opening night. Simple Clarity in Performance: The Lecoq Approach CC - LO 09/05 David Gaines Focus on achieving clarity through an understanding and application of articulation in both physical exercises and improvised interactions. Training Today’s Action Actor CC - M 108 Andrew Ray; Robert Aronowitz; Jason Tate Join us for a discussion and demonstration of new pedagogical approaches to training today’s physical performer. Inspired by principles and technologies of stunt performance, motion capture and other new media, these methods teach performers to succeed before an audience educated by film.

P R O F E S S I O N A L T H E AT R E C O M PA N Y G R A N T S SETC Convention Grant Awarded to non-member organizations, this grant provides a trial SETC membership, convention registration, and funds to assist with lodging and travel for up to four theatre staff members attending the SETC convention.

SETC is pleased to welcome our 2019–2020 Recipients: RhinoLeap Productions l Asheboro, NC Theatre West Summer Repertory l Scottsbluff, NE

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Staffing Development Matching Grant Awarded to current SETC organizational members, grant funds may be used to support existing programs or to develop new programs that provide emerging professionals in the field with experiential learning opportunities.

Congratulations to our 2019–2020 Recipients: Chautauqua Theater Company l Chautauqua, NY Hangar Theatre Company l Ithaca, NY Mill Mountain Theatre l Roanoke, VA Montford Park Players l Asheville, NC

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Betsey Horth Arts Administration Advancement Grant Awarded to current SETC members, grant funds may be used to support individuals in leadership development, specialized training, or experiential learning or to support organizations in hiring newly graduated professionals or to develop its staff/leadership as a group which might include training in fundraising, strategic planning, etc.

Applications for 2020–2021 grants will be accepted from June 1 – July 31, 2020. www.setc.org/theatre-company-grants 46

“Ding It” Before You Sing It: Song Analysis for Singing Actors CC - LO 04 Charlie Gilbert; D’Arcy Webb What’s the most effective way to improve your performance in a musical theatre song? You’ve got to “ding it” – break it down into phrases – before you sing it. Learn a step-by-step process that will transform your approach to singing onstage. For musical theatre performers and educators. Living in the Song and Dance CC - Ballroom B General Hambrick Focusing on musical theatre dance, this is an opportunity to sing, dance and act — learning to breathe efficiently while performing all three. Actors too self-conscious to dance and dancers too shy to sing and act will see how their natural tendencies can lead to becoming a triple threat. History/Theory/Literature/Criticism Interest Group CC - LO 08 Sarah McCarroll; Steven Burch This is a forum for those interested in theatre history, theory, criticism and/or literature. The first hour will function as a forum, with the last 15 minutes as our annual meeting. Secondary School Division Meeting CC - LO 07 Elaine Malone; Cody Willets Annual meeting for anyone interested in the field of secondary school teaching. Auditioning for Corporate Entertainment CC - M 112 Katie Proctor Join Katie Proctor, RWS Entertainment Group Casting Director, for a Q&A session on corporate entertainment. 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM Actors Theatre of Louisville: Teching & Opening a Show 316 W Main S Robert Barry Fleming (Executive Artistic Director) Watch a last tech rehearsal and hear from Actors Theatre of Louisville Executive Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming in the final moments of tech/prep for ATL’s Professional Training Company showcase. Limited free tickets are available at On-Site Registration & Check-In. 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Devised Theatre for Change: Opioid Addiction CC - Ballroom D-E Gulfport HS (MS), Long Beach HS (MS), & Valley HS (KY) Experience a thought-provoking play devised over several months by students from three high schools in different states. This pilot program funded by the extraordinary generosity of the O’Connor/McMullan Family Fund gives students from three Title I schools the opportunity to collaborate in the same room and across the airwaves, putting their personal marks on a play about the national crisis of opioid addiction. During this process students study Sam Quinones Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic and Moment Work: Tectonic Theater Project’s Process of Devising Theater by Moisés Kaufman and Barbara Pitts McAdams. Each school works individually and shares their readings, ideas, and creativity with one another via Skype and video. Once in Louisville, the schools will come together to present their unified artistry and promise.

12:00 PM – 12:50 PM So, You Want to Be a Department Chair? CC - LO 02 David Hartmann; Robin Roberts This panel-led discussion about working as a college/university performing arts department chair will cover topics including, but not limited to, job preparation, professional and personal work-life balance, and hiring/reviewing of personnel. Oberammergau Passion Play: CC - LO 16 World’s Longest Running Religious Play Sam Wallace This workshop will examine the origin and controversial history of the longest continuously running community religious play performed every decade since 1634 (with a few notable exceptions) which will experience its 42nd performance in the summer of 2020. Remembering Kathi: CC - LO 19/15 The Importance of Female Mentors in Theatre Adanma Barton; Megan Burnett In July 2019, the Kentucky theatre family lost Kathi E.B. Ellis to breast cancer. In her honor, we’ll hold a roundtable discussion to talk about the importance of female mentors in all aspects of theatre. Please join us and let us know about yours!

S AT U R D AY S C H E D U L E 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM Collaborating With Student Designers CC - LO 10/14 David Navalinsky Guide new designers through the production process as a director and mentor. Looking at several productions that included new designers, this workshop will discuss strategies for collaboration and getting the best out of a student who has “never done this before.” Filling the Gaps: CC - LO 11 Students From Novice to Beyond Advanced in the Scene Shop Ryan Patterson Often students working in the scene shop come with no knowledge, but sometimes you have engineering students who know too much for their own good. An open discussion on what works and what doesn’t to fill the gaps, led with real-life examples of successes, failures and a current collaboration. Auditioning: Self-Tape Like a Pro CC - LO 01 Peter Stone Take your self-taping to the professional level. This workshop will focus on how to build an inexpensive home self-taping studio and the self-taping process. Topics covered: backdrops, lighting, sound, camera options, tripods, framing and readers. Creating the Soul of the Play: Chekhov’s Atmospheres CC - Ballroom C Paul Hurley Atmospheres are the soul of the performance. Create strong ensembles and unique characters through the exploration of Michael Chekhov’s Overall Atmospheres and Personal Atmospheres.

Being Alive: The Journey of a Song CC - LO 04 Chelsea Nicholson How do you help your character experience their journey to the fullest in the course of a musical theatre song? How do you do the same thing with a 16-bar cut? Bring a song, and learn tools to deepen your character, create a meaningful story arc, and help those characters use you to tell their story. Out of Your Head!: CC - Ballroom B Vocal Tactics to Open Up Any Performance or Monologue Nathaniel McIntyre Learn to use vocal techniques that will set you apart and crack open any audition piece or scene work. These techniques began at the Old Globe with Jan Gist and have been simplified over the course of a professional career that has gone from small professional theatres in Boston to War Horse on Broadway. Theatre Etiquette 101: Behavior Tips to Get Rehired CC - LO 08 Matt Reynolds Professionals recount their own gaffes to discuss etiquette, from broad tenets (how can I help?) to minutiae (wear underwear to fittings). Hear their stories and learn from their mistakes. Vocalizing the Body/Physicalizing the Voice: CC - M 108 Integration Techniques Kylene Stephens; Julie Lyn Barber By using techniques to integrate singing and dancing skills, performers can build on their stronger skill set to improve both. Dress to dance, and learn movement exercises to release the voice and vocal exercises to improve dance skills.

Linklater Voice and Laban Movement CC - Ballroom A Lynnae Lehfeldt; Roxanne Wellington; Anne Swedberg Experience a Linklater voice warm-up, and then discover how Laban movement work can enliven text. Dress for movement.

Theatrical Unions: Stage Managers, Designers and Stage Hands CC - LO 13 Jeffery Cochran How can union membership affect a career in the entertainment industry? During our time together, we will explore the ins and outs of membership and how our work is influenced by Actors’ Equity Association, United Scenic Artists and IATSE.

Directing Strategies: Conversation and Questions CC - LO 27 Herb Parker; Bruce Speas; Richard St. Peter; Stephanie Earl Join in on a discussion of directing strategies and techniques led by a panel of experienced university and professional directors. Beginning directors, actors and theatre educators of all levels are welcome.

How to Hustle and Make a Life for Yourself in Professional Theatre CC - LO 12 Karen Sabo This workshop helps up-and-coming artists and technicians learn branding and marketing techniques to help them make a life in professional theatre. Figure out how to sell the qualities that make you unique to find the best employment matches for you.

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Directing Disability in the Classroom CC - LO 09/05 Matt Greenberg Educators will learn games, techniques and tools that will aid with the teaching of students with physical and emotional disabilities in the classroom without calling attention to those students or ostracizing the rest of the class.

Vulnerability, Love Languages, and How They Impact the Team CC - M 104 Sarah Chandler; Liz Haynes Learn to improve your creative work culture through an intimate conversation around hiring practices, love languages and vulnerability.

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Difficult Conversations: CC - LO 07 Classic Musical Theatre and the Modern Audience Jenna Elser; Lisa Odom How do we reconcile our love of classic musicals with their often problematic treatment of marginalized groups and social issues? We will discuss strategies for starting the conversation with our students and audiences about how to approach classic musicals and if/how we can perform them today.

Arts Marketing on TikTok: A Beginner’s Guide CC - LO 20 Shawn Ward; Emily Pritchard A basic overview on how to use the social media app TikTok to market for arts organizations. Topics include an app tutorial, content creation, young generation trends, and audience engagement.

Founded in 1979 by Larry Leon Hamlin, the North Carolina Black Repertory Company is the first professional Black theatre company in North Carolina. NC Black Rep is committed to exposing diverse audiences to Black classics, the development of new works, improving artistic quality, and sustaining Black theatre internationally. The Company is universally recognized for its artistic and administrative achievements and its international outreach program, the National Black Theatre Festival. The Festival host upwards of 120 performances, attracts 65,000 visitors to Winston-Salem, and has contributed over $230 million to the Winston-Salem economy since its inception in 1989.

The Colder Side of Dyeing: Using Ice to Dye Fabrics CC - LO 17/18 Cynthia Overton Discuss the history of textile dyeing and the difference between shibori, batik and tie-dyeing. Participants will be able to take home ice-dyed fabric created in the workshop.

D I S T I N G U I S H E D C A R E E R AWA R D 2020 Award Recipient:

About the Award: SETC’s Distinguished Career Award is presented annually to a theatre, professional, advocate, administrator or educator who during his or her career has made outstanding contributions to the theatrical arts field. See Page 35 for a list of past recipients of SETC’s highest honor. Keynote Presentation - Open to All Sat., February 29, 2:30 PM CC Ballroom D-E Award Presentation at Banquet Gala - Pre-Reserved Tickets Required Sat., February 29, 8:00 PM CC Ballroom C

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM KCACTF Respondent Training: Speaking to Young Artists (Part 2) CC - LO 07 Joel Williams Now that you’ve attended Part 1 and a Community Theatre Festival production, let’s discuss your perceptions and practice a response or two within the group. Navigating the Business: CC - M 112 Making Your LIved Experience an Asset Christine Bruno Get the practical tools and resources you need to help you navigate the business as an artist of color and/or performer with a disability from one of the country’s leading advocates for full diversity and inclusion in theatre, film and television. During this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss the importance of being your own advocate; auditions – before, during and after; creating professional relationships with agents and casting directors; and developing strategies and resources to give you the edge you need!

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S AT U R D AY S C H E D U L E 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM (CONT.) Motion Capture Performance CC - Ballroom A Andrew Ray Learn about a fast-growing industry and what to expect if you find yourself in a motion capture studio. This character-building workshop goes beyond stunts and stage combat. Why Choose a Community College Theatre Program CC - LO 11 Michael Williams; Christopher Flynn; Jessica Gaffney Community college theatre can be a first choice, not a last resort. With the increasing cost of tuition and ever mounting student debt, community colleges are becoming many students’ first destination in their college career. Let’s Get Musical! CC - LO 04 Phrasing Tips to Take Your Singing to the Next Level Matt Edwards Learn how to style songs by playing with rhythm, phrase weighting, word coloring and onsets/releases. Concepts will be applied within a masterclass, and participants will leave with a guide for how to do this work on their own songs. Bring music if you would like to sing. A Grassroots Guide to Great Theatre: CC - LO 08 Making Something out of Nothing Maranda DeBusk; Shelby Mays; Joel Coady This cross-disciplinary panel will examine the how-tos of grassroots and selfproduced theatre, featuring specific discussion of immersive and site-specific work. From development to directing and design to guest experience, discuss how to go from a big dream to a great reality. My Career Year: 12 Steps to Booking Your Best Jobs Yet CC - LO 03 J. Winters This hands-on career-building workshop shows actors 12 steps they can use to take control of their career in 2020! Whether you’re auditioning for college or you’re a professional ready to take the next step, this is for you. #bAboss How to Make Cold Reading Auditions Sizzle CC - LO 19/15 Ashley Butler Stand out and make a great impression in a cold reading audition. Learn and practice suggestions for engaging with text, connecting with partner, and taking direction in a limited time frame. This workshop is geared toward actors and those who teach/ coach actors. Costume High Tech! CC - LO 16 Victoria Elise Depew How can the maker movement be used in costume technology? We’ll look at micro controllers, LEDs, software and 3D printers. A pair of radio-controlled flapping fiberoptic wings will be present for hands-on demonstration. Partnering Basics: Salsa and Social Dance for the Stage CC - Ballroom B Brianna Larson Come join in for an exploration of the non-verbal communication that is used between dance partners. Your success for the stage will start with our look at Salsa. Music-Inspired Design: Free Your Creativity! CC - LO 09/05 Kyla Kazuschyk; Suellen da Costa Coelho; Emma Arends Come learn to design costumes, sets and lights inspired by music! All are welcome to this interactive session: new designers, designers looking for a creative boost, anyone interested in ways to communicate ideas visually (performers, directors, playwrights, technicians, students, teachers)! Mind and Body on Stage: Getting Actors’ Bodies CC - M 107 in Sync With Their Brains Dan Buck Struggling to help your actors’ performances be more physical? Do they seem stuck in their heads? Are you an actor who lives under the tyranny of overthinking? This workshop will model and discuss exercises designed to bring the body and mind into the same space on stage. Joining Forces: Contact Improvisation for Everyone CC - Ballroom C Todd Fisher; Christine Fisher An introduction to contact improvisation for absolute beginners to practiced veterans. This movement form is based around transferring energy through physical touch and presence. Increase your awareness through guided exercise in a safe, fun atmosphere. Bring movement clothes! Musical Scene Study on Film CC - LO 12 Tom Alsip Better understand the history of musical scenes on film, and gain a greater appreciation for successful methods of dealing with the stage-to-screen transition. We’ll pay special attention to the way musicals are thriving in contemporary mainstream television.

Project Compassion: A Game Confronting Genocide CC - M 108 Stephen Davis Learning through layered theatre techniques, students will play a game that confronts the horrors of genocide in an imagined society. Participants will select from a deck of cards to determine their characters’ social status and navigate pitfalls of choices and random acts in an imagined world. Dive Into Devising: Interpreting Non-Theatrical Media CC - M 104 Carrigan O’Brian Through a series of games, ensemble building practices and multimedia analysis, students will explore how to turn a non-theatrical source (an image, poem, song lyrics, interviews) into a theatre piece. This introduction to devising is perfect for theatremakers dedicated to developing their voices. The Student Has Become the Teacher: CC - LO 27 Transitioning From Student to Professor Rebecca Huguet; Dylan Bollinger; Todd Siff; Christie Connolly; Lauren Carlton; Bill West-Davis Finishing grad school? Have dreams of being a professor? This panel discusses the journey from grad school to staff, lecturer, visiting professor and assistant professor positions. Panel members field questions about making the transition. Acting and Auditioning for Anime Voice-Overs CC - LO 10/14 Leraldo Anzaldua This class offers tips, tricks, techniques and tools for the anime voice-over business. The Power of Partnerships in New Play CC - LO 01 Development and Production Idris Goodwin; Derek Green; Pamela DiPasquale How can different theatre organizations collaborate to create new work that is mutually beneficial? Learn how Cleveland Play House and StageOne Family Theatre developed Jacked, a TYA play that uses fairy tale and music to explore the impact of the opioid crisis on a community. A Bloody Good Time! Effects for Stage and Film CC - LO 13 Jennifer Baker Explore how to concoct different mixes of stage blood for theatre and film using a wide range of materials. There will be some edible bloods and special effects as well as some non-edible versions. This workshop is hands-on, so get ready to mix and taste! Arts Administration Interest Group CC - LO 20 Dominic Yeager Meeting for those interested in arts administration, management and producing. Religion & Theatre Interest Group CC - LO 02 Scott Hayes Calling all students, educators and professionals who are interested in the intersection of faith and theatre. This is our opportunity to discuss potential topics of interest for future SETC conventions. Stage Management Interest Meeting Stacy Blackburn; Karen Baker All SETC members interested in stage management are welcome.

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Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Maegan Azar Annual meeting of SETC’s Strategic Planning Committee.

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Playwright’s Corner CC - LO 28 Laura King The Playwriting Interest Group will be sharing readings of short works and scenes from longer works by playwrights from around the region. 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Distinguished Career Award Keynote: CC - Ballroom D-E North Carolina Black Repertory Company Presider: Lee Crouse Jackie Alexander, Artistic Director of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company, SETC’s 2020 Distinguished Career Award winner, will discuss the evolution of the company, which produces the National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) in addition to its own seasons. He will be joined by Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin, Executive Producer of the NBTF and widow of founder Larry Leon Hamlin, for a Q&A session after the keynote. 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM SETC Annual Business Meeting CC - Ballroom D-E Jeff Gibson The annual business meeting of the Southeastern Theatre Conference will include the induction of the next class of SETC Hall of Fame honorees. All convention attendees are welcome.

S AT U R D AY/ S U N D AY S C H E D U L E 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Down and Dirty Knife Fighting: CC - M 107 Basic Knife Meets Unarmed Combat Michael Hill-Kirkland Students will be taught a select range of fundamental cuts, grips, thrusts, postures and movement, proper distance/measure, blocks and transport, unarmed techniques, wounds, kills and storytelling within the specific demands of this up-closeand-personal martial form of performance. Performing on the Fringe or What I Did on My Summer Vacation CC - LO 13 Dawn Larsen Fringe Festivals are incredible opportunities for artists with few resources and/ or those whose work does not fit within the “norm.” This workshop will present an introduction to the genre, creating a show, marketing and touring.

Distress Yourself! The Art of Aging Costumes for the Stage CC - LO 20 Jennifer Baker Explore various techniques in distressing and aging costume garments for theatre, opera and film. There will be some opportunities for hands-on work with costumes and makeup. If you have your own stage makeup or supplies, bring them with you! 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Secondary School Theatre Festival Award Ceremony CC - Ballroom D-E Awards start here! Celebrate the achievements of high school theatre groups who participated in this year’s festival. Sponsored by Norcostco, Inc. 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Physical Approaches to Character: The Laban Technique CC - M 104 Gregg Lloyd Laban Effort Shapes allow actors to give characters a range of physicality and differentiate characters for both performance and auditions.

President’s Reception CC - South Pre-function Upper Concourse Jeff Gibson Everyone welcome! SETC President Jeff Gibson hosts the annual pre-banquet cocktail hour. Cash bar.

New Play Writing Workshop: Generating New Ideas CC - LO 06 Josh Hartwell Through a series of writing exercises, an award-winning playwright will guide other writers to generating new ideas and inspirations for upcoming “to-be-written” plays.

Community Theatre Division Meeting CC - Ballroom B and Recognition Ceremony Tom Booth; Lynn Nelson Anyone interested in community theatre is encouraged to attend. We’ll hold our annual Community Theatre Division Meeting and begin our celebration of this year’s festival productions. Cash Bar.

Actorbatics: An Introduction to Droznin Russian Movement CC - M 108 Carrigan O’Brian Welcome to Droznin, the movement technique taught at Moscow Art Theatre School and the cornerstone of the National Theater Institute’s movement curriculum. Through a series of rigorous physical exercises, stretches, balance poses and partner acrobatics, students slowly unlock the body, freeing them up for the work they will need to do on stage. The Bridge: Where Stage Craft Meets the Technique of CC - LO 09/05 On-Camera Acting Marcus Giamatti Designed for college students and professors, attendees will learn to apply the specifics of theatre craft to acting for the camera. Using film sides, volunteer participants will work to apply Stanislavski’s Five Questions and Emotional Empathy while gaining a confident approach to this valuable skill set.

Sponsored by Dramatists Play Service 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Gala: 71st Annual Award Ceremony CC - Ballroom C Open to all! An evening of comradery, dinner, celebration and SETC awards! Ticket required. Reserve when you register for convention. Lighting provided by 4Wall Entertainment Sound provided by XS Lighting & Sound Projector provided by Broadway Media Distribution 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Going Rogue: DIY Captioning CC - LO 16 Matthew Blevins; Lindsay Drexler; Alison Kendrick Captioning your live performance can seem daunting and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be! Join us as we highlight easy-to-use technology and best practices for DIY captioning on a budget in spaces of all shapes and sizes.

Gala Afterparty Dance Dance the night away immediately following the gala.

Student Forum CC - LO 07 Kyla Kazuschyk Attention all students (high school, college, university, graduate school)! Have something to say? Want your voice to be heard? Come meet other students, and share your feedback on all aspects of SETC with members of the SETC board.

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Thursday Performances - Feb. 27, 2020 - Block 1 1:00 PM – 2:35 PM JUST OUTSIDE THE DOOR Florida – Gainesville Community Theatre Written by Esteban R. Alvarez III, Directed by Leannis Crutchfield The story of Robert and his abuela. When Robert finds out that his abuela is dying, he does the most reasonable thing he could possibly imagine ... he kidnaps her. While he does so in an effort to help her get better, Robert must also learn how to deal with grief, depression, and self-acceptance before it is too late. 2:35 PM – 4:10 PM THE 39 STEPS South Carolina – The Market Theatre Company Written by Patrick Barlow, John Buchan, Directed by Drew Whitley The play’s concept calls for the entirety of the 1935 adventure film The 39 Steps to be performed with a cast of only four. One actor plays the hero, Richard Hannay, an actress (or sometimes actor) plays the three women with whom he has romantic entanglements, and two other actors play every other character in the show: heroes, villains, men, women, children and even the occasional inanimate object. This often requires lightning fast quick-changes and occasionally for them to play multiple characters at once. Thus the film’s serious spy story is played mainly for laughs, and the script is full of allusions to (and puns on the titles of) other Alfred Hitchcock films, including Strangers on a Train, Rear Window, Psycho, Vertigo and North by Northwest. 4:10 PM – 5:45 PM THE LION IN WINTER Georgia – Dalton Little Theatre Written by James Goldman, Directed by Melissa Adams Christmas 1183 at Henry II of England’s castle in Chinon, Anjou,. Tthe play opens with the arrival of Henry’s wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, whom he has had imprisoned since 1173. The story concerns the gamesmanship between Henry, Eleanor, their three surviving sons Richard, Geoffrey, and John, and their Christmas Court guest, the King of France, Philip II Augustus, (son of Eleanor’s ex-husband, Louis VII of France). Also involved is Philip’s half-sister Alais (by Louis VII’s second wife Constance), who has been at court since she was betrothed to Richard at age eight, but has since become Henry’s mistress.

Saturday Events - Feb. 29, 2020 Community Theatre Division Meeting and Recognition Ceremony 7:00PM – 8:00PM CC Ballroom B Presiders: Tom Booth (SETC Community Theatre Division Chair), Lynn Nelson (Vice Chair)

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Friday Performances - Feb. 28, 2020 - Block 2 1:00PM – 2:35PM THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

North Carolina – Bean Stalk Community Theatre Written by Rachel Sheinkin and William Finn, Directed by Andrea McDonough With an engaging, tuneful score by William Finn and a sweet, funny book by Rachel Sheinkin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee causes audiences to fall in love, both with the show itself and its “perspicacious,” “jocular,” and “effervescent” spellers. 2:35PM – 4:10PM THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Alabama – SPARK Theatre Company Written by Rachel Sheinkin and William Finn, Directed by Caleb Brooks With an engaging, tuneful score by William Finn and a sweet, funny book by Rachel Sheinkin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee causes audiences to fall in love, both with the show itself and its “perspicacious,” “jocular,” and “effervescent” spellers.

Friday Performances - Feb. 28, 2020 - Block 3 6:30 PM – 8:05 PM

‘NIGHT, MOTHER

Mississippi – Tupelo Community Theatre Written by Marsha Norman, Directed by Tom Booth Jessie’s father is dead; she is epileptic and unemployable, her loveless marriage ended in divorce; her absent son is a petty thief and ne’er-do-well; her last two jobs failed and, in general, her life is stale and unprofitable. As the play begins Jessie asks for her father’s service revolver and calmly announces that she intends to kill herself. At first her mother refuses to take her seriously, but as Jessie sets about tidying the house and making lists of things to be looked after, her sense of desperate helplessness begins to build. 8:05 PM – 9:40 PM

YOUR’E A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

Kentucky – Paramount Players Written by Clark Gesner and John Gordon, Directed by Melanie Cornelison-Janotta The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn’t give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blankettoting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse, and “blockhead” himself, Charlie Brown, is in rare form. Brief vignettes span the months from Valentine’s Day to Beethoven Day, from wild optimism to utter despair. Whether you’re keen to fly with the Red Baron, moon over the Moonlight Sonata, or just do your best to find “Happiness.” 9:40 PM – 11:15 PM THE GULF Alabama – South City Theatre Written by Audrey Cefaly, Directed by Lisa Ponder The divide between Kendra and Betty mimics the very world that devours them: a vast and polarizing abyss. On a quiet summer evening, somewhere down in the Alabama Delta, Kendra and Betty troll the flats looking for red fish. After Betty begins diagnosing Kendra’s dead-end life with career picks from What Color is Your Parachute, their routine fishing excursion takes a violent turn. The play takes place on a fishing boat in the state of Alabama.

Saturday Performances - Feb. 29, 2020 - Block 4 9:50AM – 11:25AM

STRANGER, DANGER, PROMISE AND PLEDGE

Kentucky – Village Players of Fort Thomas Written by A.K. Forbes, Directed by Angela Klocke Forbes Stranger – or are they? Danger – but who is at risk? Promise and Pledge – new journeys begin with something as formal as an oath or as simple as a shared understanding. Four scenes, all taking place within the intimate space of a shared bed, explore mostly humorous connections and disconnections between couples at various stages of attachment. Note: adult language and themes. A PUBLIC READING OF AN UNPRODUCED 11:25AM – 1:00PM SCREENPLAY ABOUT THE DEATH OF WALT DISNEY

Mississippi – Starkville Community Theatre Written by Lucas Hnath, Directed by Gabe Smith Tonight, Walt is going to read you a screenplay he wrote. It’s about his last days on earth. It’s about a city he’s going to build that’s going to change the world. And it’s about his brother. It’s about everyone who loves him so much, and it’s about how sad they’re going to be when he’s gone. Right? I mean, how can they live without him? How can anyone live without him?

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UNDERGRADUATE Presiders: Anthony McMurray, Cadie Burks Accompanist: Jamey Strawn WEDNESDAY CC – M 104/107

THURSDAY

Auditions 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM – NOON NOON – 1:15 PM 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Auditionee Warm-Up CC – M 113 School Rep Check-In CC – S. Pre-function Professor Briefing CC – M 104/107 First Flight Mandatory Briefing CC – M 105/106 Auditions CC – M 104/107 Actors Briefings & Holding Room CC – M 105/106 Actor Callback Postings CC – Exhibit Hall Callback Auditionee Interviews CC – Exhibit Hall Lunch Break Auditions Continue CC – M 104/M 107 Callback Interviews CC – Exhibit Hall, Ed Expo

*Please note that auditionees will check-in during their mandatory briefing 30 minutes prior to their scheduled flight time.

Design/Tech Interviews 10:00 AM – NOON

Interviewee Table Set-up

10:00 AM – NOON

CC – Exhibit Hall Design/Tech Interviews*

Interview Table Strike*

CC – Exhibit Hall

*Please note that interviews can take place Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, according to the student’s schedule. Interviews can take place either at the student’s display table or at the school’s Ed Expo booth.

CC – M 104/107

Presiders: Anthony McMurray, Cadie Burks Accompanist: Jamey Strawn FRIDAY

Auditions 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Auditionee Check-In CC – M 105/106 Professor Check-In CC – South Pre-function Professor Briefing CC – M 107 Auditionee Mandatory Briefing CC – M 105/106 Auditions CC – M 107 Holding Room/Briefings CC – M 105/106 Callback Postings CC – M 115 Callback Interviews Various Locations

Design/Tech Presentations & Interviews NOON – 12:30PM 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Wed. Feb. 26, 2020, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tectonic Theater Project is dedicated to developing innovative works that explore theatrical language and form and to fostering an artistic dialogue on the social, political and human issues that affect us all.

D E V I S E D T H E AT R E F O R C H A N G E

SATURDAY 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CC - Ballroom D-E FEATURING SUDENTS FROM

GRADUATE Graduate School Auditions & Design Interviews

Grant James Varjas works extensively as a writer/ performer with Moises Kaufman’s Tectonic Theatre Project. He is a Teaching Artist in their Moment Work Conservatory. He acted in the HBO film The Laramie Project, and the Los Angeles production of 33 Variations with Jane Fonda. He is the playwright of 33 To Nothing and Accidentally, Like a Martyr (‘Top 10 Best Plays Of 2015’-TimeOut Chicago), both produced by Chicago’s A Red Orchid Theatre.

OPIOID ADDICTION

SATURDAY 1:00 PM – 2:00PM

Barbara Pitts McAdams is co-author of MOMENT WORK: Tectonic Theater Project’s Process of Devising Theater. Barb was in the original company of The Laramie Project and appears in the HBO film version (shared Emmy Nomination, Best Adapted Screenplay). She has created the national #HereToo Project, a play devised from stories of activism and gun violence, weaving national, regional and local interview source material (current versions: #HereToo-Western Washington University and #HereToo-Penn State).

CC – Exhibit Hall

FRIDAY

Interviews

We’re thrilled to welcome Tectonic Theater Project to lead our 15th annual Teachers Institute in a day of Moment Work training.

MOMENT WORK TRAINING LEADERS

Undergraduate School Auditions & Interviews

7:00PM Undergraduate Auditionee briefing

T E C TO N I C T H E AT E R P RO J E C T

CC – M 104 Interviewee Check-In, Display Setup & Briefing Professor Check-In, Display Viewing Student Presentations & Interviews **Some interviews may take place in the Ed Expo

Gulfport HS (MS), Long Beach HS (MS), and Valley HS (KY) Experience a thought-provoking play devised over several months by students from three high schools in different states. This pilot program funded by the extraordinary generosity of O’Connor/McMullan Family Fund gives students from three Title I schools the opportunity to collaborate in the same room and across the airwaves, putting their personal marks on a play about the national crisis of opioid addiction. During this process students study Sam Quinones’ Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic and Moment Work: Tectonic Theater Project’s Process of Devising Theater by Moisés Kaufman and Barbara Pitts McAdams. Each school works individually and shares their readings, ideas, and creativity with one another via Skype and video. Once in Louisville, the schools will come together to present their unified artistry and promise.

SETC’s deepest thanks go to the O’Connor/McMullan Family Fund, instructors Tonya Hays, Carrie Bellew, Kevin Gose, and collaborator Jane Dewey, Director of Arts Education at Danville Independent Schools, for her help in bringing these groups together.

S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L T H E AT R E F E S T I VA L Secondary School Theatre Festival programs will be available at The Kentucky Center. Check the festival program for show descriptions.

FESTIVAL SITE _____________________________________ Kentucky Center’s Bomhard Theater 501 W. Main St