2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
4:00pm
DTM Respondent Walkthru
Moderators
Speakers 
Misti is thrilled to be a part of the UW-Parkside Theatre Arts Company as a professional artist/educator. Misti is a member of the United Scenic Artist, Local 829 and has extensive professional design and academic theatre experience, and has recently taught courses in costume design...
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Erica Richie currently runs StageSpot LLC, an online lighting supplier and owns Olden Lighting, an Austin lighting rental and install company with her husband. She started at her local theater at 14 learning electrics, all the way from hang and focus up to lighting design. Erica attended...
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Billy Wilburn is an Associate Professor of Theatre at South Dakota State University and KCACTF Vice-Chair of Design Technology and Management - Region 5. He received his MFA in Production Design from Michigan State University and his BA in Theatre from Morehead State University...
Read More →
John holds an MFA in design and an MA in history from Syracuse University. He is the resident designer/TD for Saint Michael's College in Vermont. His professional design credits include work with Saint Michael's Playhouse, Moonbox Productions, Lost Nation Theater, Vermont Stage...
Read More →
Ashley Flowers is a Props Master based in Los Angeles. She graduated from Ball State University then continued her education at Yale University, after graduating she became staff Props Assistant. Ashley has done props for on/off Broadway in NYC, short films/tv shows in LA. Ashley...
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Cynthia Kocher is the Chair of Stage Management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Previously, she taught at the University of Miami. Broadway Stage Management credits include King Hedley II, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Drowning Crow. Regionally, she has worked at...
Read More →
Faculty, Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas
Casey teaches theatre at the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas, Los Angeles Pierce College, and at East Los Angeles College. She has designed theatrical lighting for the Taper Too, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Los Angeles Theatre Center among others, and has designed Architectural...
Read More →
Michael Ortiz is the Associate Technical Director at the Santa Fe Opera. This is his 17th season with the company in various capacities. His biggest drive is helping to teach and encourage the next generation of theatrical technicians. He holds a BA in Theatre from the University...
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Sunday February 23, 2020 4:00pm - 10:00pm
EXPO HALL
5:00pm
VIP Dinner
Moderators 
Region 6 Chair, KCACTF Region 6
Sunday February 23, 2020 5:00pm - 6:30pm
TBD
7:00pm
8:30pm
8:30pm
Arts Admin/ASPIRE Initiative Meeting
Speakers
Region 6 Chair, KCACTF Region 6
I am a recent MFA Arts Administration graduate from Texas Tech University and I had the privilege to participate in the regional and national Equity Diversity Initiative/Arts Leadership track in 2019. Currently I work as the Director to the TTU Presidential Lecture & Performance Series...
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Ryan Duncan-Ayala is a Latinx early career arts administrator from South Texas. He was the recipient of the KCACTF Region VI 'Excellence in Arts Administration' Award which allowed him to be a part of the 2019 National LORT ASIRE Arts Leadership program that took place at the Kennedy...
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Sunday February 23, 2020 8:30pm - 9:15pm
203/204
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8:30pm
8:30pm
8:30pm
Dramaturgy - Orientation
Moderators
Speakers 
Heather Helinsky is a freelance dramaturg based in Philadelphia and the Literary Manager for Playwrights Foundation. For the Kennedy Center: guest dramaturg various KCACTF regional festivals since 2012, VSA Discovery Series, past reader for Steinberg/David Mark Cohen award, and Undergraduate...
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8:30pm
8:30pm
8:30pm
8:30pm
10:00pm
6:30am
8:00am
8:00am
DTM Continental Breakfast
Moderators
Speakers
Misti is thrilled to be a part of the UW-Parkside Theatre Arts Company as a professional artist/educator. Misti is a member of the United Scenic Artist, Local 829 and has extensive professional design and academic theatre experience, and has recently taught courses in costume design...
Read More →
Erica Richie currently runs StageSpot LLC, an online lighting supplier and owns Olden Lighting, an Austin lighting rental and install company with her husband. She started at her local theater at 14 learning electrics, all the way from hang and focus up to lighting design. Erica attended...
Read More →
Billy Wilburn is an Associate Professor of Theatre at South Dakota State University and KCACTF Vice-Chair of Design Technology and Management - Region 5. He received his MFA in Production Design from Michigan State University and his BA in Theatre from Morehead State University...
Read More →
John holds an MFA in design and an MA in history from Syracuse University. He is the resident designer/TD for Saint Michael's College in Vermont. His professional design credits include work with Saint Michael's Playhouse, Moonbox Productions, Lost Nation Theater, Vermont Stage...
Read More →
Ashley Flowers is a Props Master based in Los Angeles. She graduated from Ball State University then continued her education at Yale University, after graduating she became staff Props Assistant. Ashley has done props for on/off Broadway in NYC, short films/tv shows in LA. Ashley...
Read More →
Cynthia Kocher is the Chair of Stage Management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Previously, she taught at the University of Miami. Broadway Stage Management credits include King Hedley II, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Drowning Crow. Regionally, she has worked at...
Read More →
Faculty, Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas
Casey teaches theatre at the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas, Los Angeles Pierce College, and at East Los Angeles College. She has designed theatrical lighting for the Taper Too, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Los Angeles Theatre Center among others, and has designed Architectural...
Read More →
Michael Ortiz is the Associate Technical Director at the Santa Fe Opera. This is his 17th season with the company in various capacities. His biggest drive is helping to teach and encourage the next generation of theatrical technicians. He holds a BA in Theatre from the University...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 8:00am - 9:00am
EXPO HALL
8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
8:30am
8:30am
8:30am
Dramaturgy Initiative Meeting #1
Moderators
Speakers
Heather Helinsky is a freelance dramaturg based in Philadelphia and the Literary Manager for Playwrights Foundation. For the Kennedy Center: guest dramaturg various KCACTF regional festivals since 2012, VSA Discovery Series, past reader for Steinberg/David Mark Cohen award, and Undergraduate...
Read More →
8:30am
DTM Responses - Allied Crafts - Session 1
Moderators
Speakers
Ashley Flowers is a Props Master based in Los Angeles. She graduated from Ball State University then continued her education at Yale University, after graduating she became staff Props Assistant. Ashley has done props for on/off Broadway in NYC, short films/tv shows in LA. Ashley...
Read More →
Michael Ortiz is the Associate Technical Director at the Santa Fe Opera. This is his 17th season with the company in various capacities. His biggest drive is helping to teach and encourage the next generation of theatrical technicians. He holds a BA in Theatre from the University...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 8:30am - 10:00am
EXPO HALL
8:30am
DTM Responses - Costumes - Session 1
Moderators
Speakers
Misti is thrilled to be a part of the UW-Parkside Theatre Arts Company as a professional artist/educator. Misti is a member of the United Scenic Artist, Local 829 and has extensive professional design and academic theatre experience, and has recently taught courses in costume design...
Read More →
Billy Wilburn is an Associate Professor of Theatre at South Dakota State University and KCACTF Vice-Chair of Design Technology and Management - Region 5. He received his MFA in Production Design from Michigan State University and his BA in Theatre from Morehead State University...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 8:30am - 10:00am
EXPO HALL
8:30am
DTM Responses - Lighting - Session 1
Moderators
Speakers
Erica Richie currently runs StageSpot LLC, an online lighting supplier and owns Olden Lighting, an Austin lighting rental and install company with her husband. She started at her local theater at 14 learning electrics, all the way from hang and focus up to lighting design. Erica attended...
Read More →
John holds an MFA in design and an MA in history from Syracuse University. He is the resident designer/TD for Saint Michael's College in Vermont. His professional design credits include work with Saint Michael's Playhouse, Moonbox Productions, Lost Nation Theater, Vermont Stage...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 8:30am - 10:00am
EXPO HALL
9:00am
9:00am
Irene Ryans Preliminary Round 1
Moderators
Speakers 
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
Read More →
Ka-Ling is a NY-based actor and an adjunct acting professor at NYU Tisch, New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and SUNY Purchase. Her acting credits include the Broadway tour of "War Horse" and the National Tour of "The King and I”. Regional credits include: American Conservatory...
Read More →
Colin is a Seattle-based producer, director, and photographer. He served as artistic director of Theater Alliance in DC. He has directed at Theater Alliance, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, WSC, Rorschach, Solas Nua, Perseverance...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am
CC-II
9:00am
9:00am
ITJA Orientation
Moderators
Speakers 
Andy Propst is an arts journalist and author of biographies of composer Cy Coleman and writer-performers Betty Comden & Adolph Green, in addition to the recently released The 100 Most Important People in Musical Theatre. His reviews have appeared in The Village Voice, Time Out/NY...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am
GREEN ROOM
9:00am
Arts Admin/ASPIRE Initiative Session 1
Moderators
I am a recent MFA Arts Administration graduate from Texas Tech University and I had the privilege to participate in the regional and national Equity Diversity Initiative/Arts Leadership track in 2019. Currently I work as the Director to the TTU Presidential Lecture & Performance Series...
Read More →
Ryan Duncan-Ayala is a Latinx early career arts administrator from South Texas. He was the recipient of the KCACTF Region VI 'Excellence in Arts Administration' Award which allowed him to be a part of the 2019 National LORT ASIRE Arts Leadership program that took place at the Kennedy...
Read More → 
Gregg Henry is artistic director of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. He is artistic associate for New Works and Commissions for Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences and is director of the Kennedy Center/Kenan Trust Performing Arts Fellowship Program. Gregg...
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Michelle has designed costumes for over 150 productions for professional theatre, colleges, and even in prison through her work with Shakespeare Behind Bars(SBB). Michelle has toured in the United States, Switzerland, Australia, Poland, India, Ireland, and New Zealand with her husband...
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National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
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An accomplished actor/writer/director/activist/educator, Sonja has worked nationally and internationally at many notable venues including: The Public Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company-London, The Kennedy Center, The New Victory Theatre, Playwrights’ Horizon, The Guthrie Theatre...
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Monday February 24, 2020 9:00am - 10:30am
203/204
36
9:00am
The Building Blocks of Action
Speakers 
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
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Monday February 24, 2020 9:00am - 10:30am
207/208
60
9:00am
On Site Devised Rehearsal
Moderators
Speakers 
Originally from Mumbai, Pratik Motwani is faculty/recruitment director/company member with Dell’Arte International. Pratik is also an independent artist/producer/educator who creates/produces/tours original works of devised physical theatre (More info:
www.embeddedtheshow.com/...
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9:30am
9:30am
9:30am
9:30am
The Writer's Mixtape | Exercises in Rhythm
Speakers 
he/him/his.Chicago playwright, screenwriter, Associate Board Member (BUILD Chicago), and Journeyman (IATSE, Chicago Local 476, Studio Mechanics). Currently finishing candidacy in the Dramatic Writing MFA Program at The University of New Mexico. Studying under Gregory S. Moss,Dominika...
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Monday February 24, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am
201/202
54
10:00am
10:00am
Irene Ryans Preliminary Round 2
Moderators
Speakers
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
Read More →
Ka-Ling is a NY-based actor and an adjunct acting professor at NYU Tisch, New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and SUNY Purchase. Her acting credits include the Broadway tour of "War Horse" and the National Tour of "The King and I”. Regional credits include: American Conservatory...
Read More →
Colin is a Seattle-based producer, director, and photographer. He served as artistic director of Theater Alliance in DC. He has directed at Theater Alliance, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, WSC, Rorschach, Solas Nua, Perseverance...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
CC-II
10:00am
10:00am
10:00am
ITJA Session 1
Moderators
Speakers
Andy Propst is an arts journalist and author of biographies of composer Cy Coleman and writer-performers Betty Comden & Adolph Green, in addition to the recently released The 100 Most Important People in Musical Theatre. His reviews have appeared in The Village Voice, Time Out/NY...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
GREEN ROOM
10:15am
10:30am
11:00am
11:00am
Irene Ryans Preliminary Round 3
Moderators
Speakers
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
Read More →
Ka-Ling is a NY-based actor and an adjunct acting professor at NYU Tisch, New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and SUNY Purchase. Her acting credits include the Broadway tour of "War Horse" and the National Tour of "The King and I”. Regional credits include: American Conservatory...
Read More →
Colin is a Seattle-based producer, director, and photographer. He served as artistic director of Theater Alliance in DC. He has directed at Theater Alliance, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, WSC, Rorschach, Solas Nua, Perseverance...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 11:00am - 1:00pm
CC-II
11:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:00pm
Irene Ryans Preliminary Round 4
Moderators
Speakers
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
Read More →
Ka-Ling is a NY-based actor and an adjunct acting professor at NYU Tisch, New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and SUNY Purchase. Her acting credits include the Broadway tour of "War Horse" and the National Tour of "The King and I”. Regional credits include: American Conservatory...
Read More →
Colin is a Seattle-based producer, director, and photographer. He served as artistic director of Theater Alliance in DC. He has directed at Theater Alliance, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, WSC, Rorschach, Solas Nua, Perseverance...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
CC-II
1:00pm
1:00pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
1:30pm
1:30pm
1:45pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
Irene Ryans Preliminary Round 5
Moderators
Speakers
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
Read More →
Ka-Ling is a NY-based actor and an adjunct acting professor at NYU Tisch, New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and SUNY Purchase. Her acting credits include the Broadway tour of "War Horse" and the National Tour of "The King and I”. Regional credits include: American Conservatory...
Read More →
Colin is a Seattle-based producer, director, and photographer. He served as artistic director of Theater Alliance in DC. He has directed at Theater Alliance, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, WSC, Rorschach, Solas Nua, Perseverance...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
CC-II
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
Faculty/Staff Only Town Hall
Speakers 
Jim Wood is the Chair of KCACTF Region 5 and an Associate Professor of Theatre at South Dakota State University, where he also serves as Supervisor of Business for the department. Recent productions at SDSU include Jekyll & Hyde, True West, Rent and Next Fall. During the summer...
Read More →
Michelle has designed costumes for over 150 productions for professional theatre, colleges, and even in prison through her work with Shakespeare Behind Bars(SBB). Michelle has toured in the United States, Switzerland, Australia, Poland, India, Ireland, and New Zealand with her husband...
Read More →
National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
209/210
55
2:00pm
Student Advisory Board - 1st meeting
Speakers
I am a recent MFA Arts Administration graduate from Texas Tech University and I had the privilege to participate in the regional and national Equity Diversity Initiative/Arts Leadership track in 2019. Currently I work as the Director to the TTU Presidential Lecture & Performance Series...
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Ryan Duncan-Ayala is a Latinx early career arts administrator from South Texas. He was the recipient of the KCACTF Region VI 'Excellence in Arts Administration' Award which allowed him to be a part of the 2019 National LORT ASIRE Arts Leadership program that took place at the Kennedy...
Read More →
Region 6 Chair, KCACTF Region 6
An accomplished actor/writer/director/activist/educator, Sonja has worked nationally and internationally at many notable venues including: The Public Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company-London, The Kennedy Center, The New Victory Theatre, Playwrights’ Horizon, The Guthrie Theatre...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
203/204
36
2:00pm
Dramaturgy New Script Office Session
Moderators
Speakers
Heather Helinsky is a freelance dramaturg based in Philadelphia and the Literary Manager for Playwrights Foundation. For the Kennedy Center: guest dramaturg various KCACTF regional festivals since 2012, VSA Discovery Series, past reader for Steinberg/David Mark Cohen award, and Undergraduate...
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2:00pm
Light Lab - Q&A and Open Session
Speakers 
Kevin Richie is a proud IA member from Austin, TX who has spent his professional life (and much of his childhood) working in the lighting industry. His first paying “gig” was as a spotlight operator for Marvin Hamlisch. Too many productions to count and after over a decade touring...
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2:00pm
2:00pm
Light Lab - Q&A and Open Session
Speakers
Kevin Richie is a proud IA member from Austin, TX who has spent his professional life (and much of his childhood) working in the lighting industry. His first paying “gig” was as a spotlight operator for Marvin Hamlisch. Too many productions to count and after over a decade touring...
Read More →
2:30pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
NPP One Act Play Concert Readings - Session 1 - Reading
Moderators
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
Read More → 
Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 3:00pm - 3:30pm
CC-I
3:00pm
3:00pm
Irene Ryans Preliminary Round 6
Moderators
Speakers
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
Read More →
Ka-Ling is a NY-based actor and an adjunct acting professor at NYU Tisch, New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and SUNY Purchase. Her acting credits include the Broadway tour of "War Horse" and the National Tour of "The King and I”. Regional credits include: American Conservatory...
Read More →
Colin is a Seattle-based producer, director, and photographer. He served as artistic director of Theater Alliance in DC. He has directed at Theater Alliance, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, WSC, Rorschach, Solas Nua, Perseverance...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CC-II
3:00pm
3:00pm
3:00pm
3:00pm
DTM Responses - Scenic - Session 1
Moderators
Speakers
Billy Wilburn is an Associate Professor of Theatre at South Dakota State University and KCACTF Vice-Chair of Design Technology and Management - Region 5. He received his MFA in Production Design from Michigan State University and his BA in Theatre from Morehead State University...
Read More →
Michael Ortiz is the Associate Technical Director at the Santa Fe Opera. This is his 17th season with the company in various capacities. His biggest drive is helping to teach and encourage the next generation of theatrical technicians. He holds a BA in Theatre from the University...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm
EXPO HALL
3:00pm
DTM Responses - Sound - Session 1
Moderators
Speakers
John holds an MFA in design and an MA in history from Syracuse University. He is the resident designer/TD for Saint Michael's College in Vermont. His professional design credits include work with Saint Michael's Playhouse, Moonbox Productions, Lost Nation Theater, Vermont Stage...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm
EXPO HALL
3:00pm
DTM Responses - Stage Management - Session 1
Moderators
Speakers
Cynthia Kocher is the Chair of Stage Management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Previously, she taught at the University of Miami. Broadway Stage Management credits include King Hedley II, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Drowning Crow. Regionally, she has worked at...
Read More →
Faculty, Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas
Casey teaches theatre at the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas, Los Angeles Pierce College, and at East Los Angeles College. She has designed theatrical lighting for the Taper Too, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Los Angeles Theatre Center among others, and has designed Architectural...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm
EXPO HALL
3:00pm
3:30pm
NPP One Act Play Concert Readings - Session 1 - Response
Moderators
Speakers
Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
Read More →
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 3:30pm - 4:00pm
CC-I
3:30pm
3:30pm
Dramaturgy Casebook Reviews
Moderators
Speakers
Heather Helinsky is a freelance dramaturg based in Philadelphia and the Literary Manager for Playwrights Foundation. For the Kennedy Center: guest dramaturg various KCACTF regional festivals since 2012, VSA Discovery Series, past reader for Steinberg/David Mark Cohen award, and Undergraduate...
Read More →
3:30pm
ITJA Session 2
Moderators
Speakers
Andy Propst is an arts journalist and author of biographies of composer Cy Coleman and writer-performers Betty Comden & Adolph Green, in addition to the recently released The 100 Most Important People in Musical Theatre. His reviews have appeared in The Village Voice, Time Out/NY...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 3:30pm - 5:00pm
GREEN ROOM
3:30pm
Intensive: Lift Our Voices: LGBTQ+ Stories
Speakers
Jim Wood is the Chair of KCACTF Region 5 and an Associate Professor of Theatre at South Dakota State University, where he also serves as Supervisor of Business for the department. Recent productions at SDSU include Jekyll & Hyde, True West, Rent and Next Fall. During the summer...
Read More →
National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 3:30pm - 5:00pm
207/208
60
3:30pm
Face Casting
Speakers
Ashley Flowers is a Props Master based in Los Angeles. She graduated from Ball State University then continued her education at Yale University, after graduating she became staff Props Assistant. Ashley has done props for on/off Broadway in NYC, short films/tv shows in LA. Ashley...
Read More →
3:30pm
4:00pm
NPP One Act Play Concert Readings - Session 2 - Reading
Moderators
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
Read More →
Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 4:00pm - 4:30pm
CC-I
4:00pm
4:00pm
Irene Ryans Preliminary Round 7
Moderators
Speakers
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
Read More →
Ka-Ling is a NY-based actor and an adjunct acting professor at NYU Tisch, New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and SUNY Purchase. Her acting credits include the Broadway tour of "War Horse" and the National Tour of "The King and I”. Regional credits include: American Conservatory...
Read More →
Colin is a Seattle-based producer, director, and photographer. He served as artistic director of Theater Alliance in DC. He has directed at Theater Alliance, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, WSC, Rorschach, Solas Nua, Perseverance...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CC-II
4:00pm
4:00pm
4:00pm
4:00pm
4:00pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
NPP One Act Play Concert Readings - Session 2 - Response
Moderators
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
Read More →
Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 4:30pm - 5:00pm
CC-I
4:30pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
NPP One Act Play Concert Readings - Session 3 - Reading
Moderators
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
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Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
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Monday February 24, 2020 5:00pm - 5:30pm
CC-I
5:00pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
Irene Ryans Preliminary Round 8
Moderators
Speakers
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
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Ka-Ling is a NY-based actor and an adjunct acting professor at NYU Tisch, New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and SUNY Purchase. Her acting credits include the Broadway tour of "War Horse" and the National Tour of "The King and I”. Regional credits include: American Conservatory...
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Colin is a Seattle-based producer, director, and photographer. He served as artistic director of Theater Alliance in DC. He has directed at Theater Alliance, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, WSC, Rorschach, Solas Nua, Perseverance...
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Monday February 24, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm
CC-II
5:00pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
NPP One Act Play Concert Readings - Session 3 - Response
Moderators
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
Read More →
Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
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Monday February 24, 2020 5:30pm - 6:00pm
CC-I
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:00pm
6:00pm
6:00pm
VIP Dinner
Moderators
Region 6 Chair, KCACTF Region 6
Monday February 24, 2020 6:00pm - 7:45pm
TBD
6:30pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
Irene Ryans Preliminary Round 9
Moderators
Speakers
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
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Ka-Ling is a NY-based actor and an adjunct acting professor at NYU Tisch, New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and SUNY Purchase. Her acting credits include the Broadway tour of "War Horse" and the National Tour of "The King and I”. Regional credits include: American Conservatory...
Read More →
Colin is a Seattle-based producer, director, and photographer. He served as artistic director of Theater Alliance in DC. He has directed at Theater Alliance, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, WSC, Rorschach, Solas Nua, Perseverance...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 7:00pm - 8:00pm
CC-II
7:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
8:00pm
Irene Ryans Preliminary Round 10
Moderators
Speakers
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
Read More →
Ka-Ling is a NY-based actor and an adjunct acting professor at NYU Tisch, New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and SUNY Purchase. Her acting credits include the Broadway tour of "War Horse" and the National Tour of "The King and I”. Regional credits include: American Conservatory...
Read More →
Colin is a Seattle-based producer, director, and photographer. He served as artistic director of Theater Alliance in DC. He has directed at Theater Alliance, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, WSC, Rorschach, Solas Nua, Perseverance...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 8:00pm - 9:00pm
CC-II
8:00pm
8:00pm
8:00pm
9:00pm
9:00pm
Irene Ryans Preliminary Round 11
Moderators
Speakers
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
Read More →
Ka-Ling is a NY-based actor and an adjunct acting professor at NYU Tisch, New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and SUNY Purchase. Her acting credits include the Broadway tour of "War Horse" and the National Tour of "The King and I”. Regional credits include: American Conservatory...
Read More →
Colin is a Seattle-based producer, director, and photographer. He served as artistic director of Theater Alliance in DC. He has directed at Theater Alliance, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, WSC, Rorschach, Solas Nua, Perseverance...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 9:00pm - 10:00pm
CC-II
9:00pm
9:00pm
10:00pm
Irene Ryans Preliminary Round 12
Moderators
Speakers
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
Read More →
Ka-Ling is a NY-based actor and an adjunct acting professor at NYU Tisch, New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and SUNY Purchase. Her acting credits include the Broadway tour of "War Horse" and the National Tour of "The King and I”. Regional credits include: American Conservatory...
Read More →
Colin is a Seattle-based producer, director, and photographer. He served as artistic director of Theater Alliance in DC. He has directed at Theater Alliance, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, WSC, Rorschach, Solas Nua, Perseverance...
Read More →
Monday February 24, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm
CC-II
10:00pm
10:00pm
10:00pm
10:30pm
11:00pm
7:30am
8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
On Site Devised Rehearsal
Moderators
Speakers
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
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Originally from Mumbai, Pratik Motwani is faculty/recruitment director/company member with Dell’Arte International. Pratik is also an independent artist/producer/educator who creates/produces/tours original works of devised physical theatre (More info:
www.embeddedtheshow.com/...
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8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
8:30am
Dramaturgy Initiative Meeting #2
Moderators
Speakers
Heather Helinsky is a freelance dramaturg based in Philadelphia and the Literary Manager for Playwrights Foundation. For the Kennedy Center: guest dramaturg various KCACTF regional festivals since 2012, VSA Discovery Series, past reader for Steinberg/David Mark Cohen award, and Undergraduate...
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8:30am
DTM Responses - Allied Crafts - Session 2
Moderators
Speakers
Ashley Flowers is a Props Master based in Los Angeles. She graduated from Ball State University then continued her education at Yale University, after graduating she became staff Props Assistant. Ashley has done props for on/off Broadway in NYC, short films/tv shows in LA. Ashley...
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Michael Ortiz is the Associate Technical Director at the Santa Fe Opera. This is his 17th season with the company in various capacities. His biggest drive is helping to teach and encourage the next generation of theatrical technicians. He holds a BA in Theatre from the University...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 8:30am - 10:00am
EXPO HALL
8:30am
DTM Responses - Costumes - Session 2
Moderators
Speakers
Misti is thrilled to be a part of the UW-Parkside Theatre Arts Company as a professional artist/educator. Misti is a member of the United Scenic Artist, Local 829 and has extensive professional design and academic theatre experience, and has recently taught courses in costume design...
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Billy Wilburn is an Associate Professor of Theatre at South Dakota State University and KCACTF Vice-Chair of Design Technology and Management - Region 5. He received his MFA in Production Design from Michigan State University and his BA in Theatre from Morehead State University...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 8:30am - 10:00am
EXPO HALL
8:30am
DTM Responses - Lighting - Session 2
Moderators
Speakers
Erica Richie currently runs StageSpot LLC, an online lighting supplier and owns Olden Lighting, an Austin lighting rental and install company with her husband. She started at her local theater at 14 learning electrics, all the way from hang and focus up to lighting design. Erica attended...
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John holds an MFA in design and an MA in history from Syracuse University. He is the resident designer/TD for Saint Michael's College in Vermont. His professional design credits include work with Saint Michael's Playhouse, Moonbox Productions, Lost Nation Theater, Vermont Stage...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 8:30am - 10:00am
EXPO HALL
8:30am
DTM Responses - Stage Management - Session 2
Moderators
Speakers
Cynthia Kocher is the Chair of Stage Management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Previously, she taught at the University of Miami. Broadway Stage Management credits include King Hedley II, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Drowning Crow. Regionally, she has worked at...
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Faculty, Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas
Casey teaches theatre at the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas, Los Angeles Pierce College, and at East Los Angeles College. She has designed theatrical lighting for the Taper Too, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Los Angeles Theatre Center among others, and has designed Architectural...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 8:30am - 10:00am
EXPO HALL
8:30am
9:00am
Dramaturgy Casebook Interviews
Moderators
Speakers
Heather Helinsky is a freelance dramaturg based in Philadelphia and the Literary Manager for Playwrights Foundation. For the Kennedy Center: guest dramaturg various KCACTF regional festivals since 2012, VSA Discovery Series, past reader for Steinberg/David Mark Cohen award, and Undergraduate...
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9:00am
Red - Response
Speakers
Michelle has designed costumes for over 150 productions for professional theatre, colleges, and even in prison through her work with Shakespeare Behind Bars(SBB). Michelle has toured in the United States, Switzerland, Australia, Poland, India, Ireland, and New Zealand with her husband...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am
201/202
54
9:00am
9:00am
NPP Full Length Play Concert Readings - Session 1 - Reading
Moderators
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
Read More →
Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2020 9:00am - 10:30am
CC-I
9:00am
Arts Admin/ASPIRE Initiative Session 2
Moderators
I am a recent MFA Arts Administration graduate from Texas Tech University and I had the privilege to participate in the regional and national Equity Diversity Initiative/Arts Leadership track in 2019. Currently I work as the Director to the TTU Presidential Lecture & Performance Series...
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Ryan Duncan-Ayala is a Latinx early career arts administrator from South Texas. He was the recipient of the KCACTF Region VI 'Excellence in Arts Administration' Award which allowed him to be a part of the 2019 National LORT ASIRE Arts Leadership program that took place at the Kennedy...
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Angela Gieras joined KCRep as Executive Director in 2013 and co-leads with the artistic director to fulfill KCRep’s vision and mission. She is a passionate change-agent and fierce advocate of EDI and female leadership. Since arriving at KC Rep, the organization has completed $10...
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Brandon Kahn joined Alley Theatre in 2018 as General Manager. Brandon came to the role from Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts, where he served over six seasons as Resident Production Stage Manager, Associate Line Producer and most recently Producing Manager. During his...
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Jeffrey Woodward is the Managing Director of the Dallas Theater Center. He has worked for: Syracuse Stage, McCarter Theater Center, , Northlight Theater, Hartford Stage, and the Mark Taper Forum. He has served on the Theater Communications Group board of trustees; was president...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 9:00am - 11:00am
203/204
36
9:00am
ITJA Session 3
Moderators
Speakers
Andy Propst is an arts journalist and author of biographies of composer Cy Coleman and writer-performers Betty Comden & Adolph Green, in addition to the recently released The 100 Most Important People in Musical Theatre. His reviews have appeared in The Village Voice, Time Out/NY...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 9:00am - 11:00am
GREEN ROOM
9:00am
9:30am
10:00am
Side Man - Response
Speakers
National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
201/202
54
10:00am
10:00am
Light Lab - Q&A and Open Session
Speakers
Kevin Richie is a proud IA member from Austin, TX who has spent his professional life (and much of his childhood) working in the lighting industry. His first paying “gig” was as a spotlight operator for Marvin Hamlisch. Too many productions to count and after over a decade touring...
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10:00am
10:00am
Light Lab - Q&A and Open Session
Speakers
Kevin Richie is a proud IA member from Austin, TX who has spent his professional life (and much of his childhood) working in the lighting industry. His first paying “gig” was as a spotlight operator for Marvin Hamlisch. Too many productions to count and after over a decade touring...
Read More →
10:30am
NPP Full Length Play Concert Readings - Session 1 - Response
Moderators
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
Read More →
Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2020 10:30am - 11:00am
CC-I
10:30am
10:30am
Resume Tune-up
Speakers
Michael Ortiz is the Associate Technical Director at the Santa Fe Opera. This is his 17th season with the company in various capacities. His biggest drive is helping to teach and encourage the next generation of theatrical technicians. He holds a BA in Theatre from the University...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 10:30am - 12:00pm
207/208
60
11:00am
11:00am
Women and Allies Meet & Greet
Speakers
An accomplished actor/writer/director/activist/educator, Sonja has worked nationally and internationally at many notable venues including: The Public Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company-London, The Kennedy Center, The New Victory Theatre, Playwrights’ Horizon, The Guthrie Theatre...
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Michelle has designed costumes for over 150 productions for professional theatre, colleges, and even in prison through her work with Shakespeare Behind Bars(SBB). Michelle has toured in the United States, Switzerland, Australia, Poland, India, Ireland, and New Zealand with her husband...
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Victoria P. Lantz is an Assistant Professor of Theatre and Musical Theatre at Sam Houston State University. Recent work includes dramaturging at American Players Theatre, an article on fandom performance in The Journal of Popular Culture, and a book chapter on First Nation Identity...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
209/210
55
11:00am
11:15am
11:15am
11:45am
12:00pm
MTI Prelim Orientation
Moderators 
Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre, Texas Tech University
Tuesday February 25, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm
CC-II
12:00pm
1:00pm
MTI Prelim Round 1
Moderators
Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre, Texas Tech University
National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
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Angelique Ilo (Choreographer/Director) Under the dynamic direction of Michael Bennett, Angelique began her theatre career in the landmark Broadway musical, A Chorus Line. A veteran of the Broadway stage, she has 5 Broadway shows to her credit; Crazy For You, Steel Pier, Contact, Wedding...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
CC-II
1:00pm
1:15pm
1:30pm
1:50pm
2:00pm
Dramaturgy Casebook Reviews
Moderators
Speakers
Heather Helinsky is a freelance dramaturg based in Philadelphia and the Literary Manager for Playwrights Foundation. For the Kennedy Center: guest dramaturg various KCACTF regional festivals since 2012, VSA Discovery Series, past reader for Steinberg/David Mark Cohen award, and Undergraduate...
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2:00pm
MTI Prelim Round 2
Moderators
Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre, Texas Tech University
National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
Read More →
Angelique Ilo (Choreographer/Director) Under the dynamic direction of Michael Bennett, Angelique began her theatre career in the landmark Broadway musical, A Chorus Line. A veteran of the Broadway stage, she has 5 Broadway shows to her credit; Crazy For You, Steel Pier, Contact, Wedding...
Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
CC-II
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
Students Only Town Hall
Speakers
I am a recent MFA Arts Administration graduate from Texas Tech University and I had the privilege to participate in the regional and national Equity Diversity Initiative/Arts Leadership track in 2019. Currently I work as the Director to the TTU Presidential Lecture & Performance Series...
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Ryan Duncan-Ayala is a Latinx early career arts administrator from South Texas. He was the recipient of the KCACTF Region VI 'Excellence in Arts Administration' Award which allowed him to be a part of the 2019 National LORT ASIRE Arts Leadership program that took place at the Kennedy...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
209/210
55
2:00pm
Documentary Playwriting: "Say it right, say it correct"
Speakers
Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
207/208
60
2:00pm
Stage Management for Opera
Speakers
Cynthia Kocher is the Chair of Stage Management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Previously, she taught at the University of Miami. Broadway Stage Management credits include King Hedley II, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Drowning Crow. Regionally, she has worked at...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
SM (EXPO 3)
66
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
Arts Admin/ASPIRE Initiative Session 3
Moderators
I am a recent MFA Arts Administration graduate from Texas Tech University and I had the privilege to participate in the regional and national Equity Diversity Initiative/Arts Leadership track in 2019. Currently I work as the Director to the TTU Presidential Lecture & Performance Series...
Read More →
Ryan Duncan-Ayala is a Latinx early career arts administrator from South Texas. He was the recipient of the KCACTF Region VI 'Excellence in Arts Administration' Award which allowed him to be a part of the 2019 National LORT ASIRE Arts Leadership program that took place at the Kennedy...
Read More →
Angela Gieras joined KCRep as Executive Director in 2013 and co-leads with the artistic director to fulfill KCRep’s vision and mission. She is a passionate change-agent and fierce advocate of EDI and female leadership. Since arriving at KC Rep, the organization has completed $10...
Read More →
Brandon Kahn joined Alley Theatre in 2018 as General Manager. Brandon came to the role from Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts, where he served over six seasons as Resident Production Stage Manager, Associate Line Producer and most recently Producing Manager. During his...
Read More →
Jeffrey Woodward is the Managing Director of the Dallas Theater Center. He has worked for: Syracuse Stage, McCarter Theater Center, , Northlight Theater, Hartford Stage, and the Mark Taper Forum. He has served on the Theater Communications Group board of trustees; was president...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm
203/204
36
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
SDC Preliminary Round - Performances
Moderators
Speakers
Gregg Henry is artistic director of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. He is artistic associate for New Works and Commissions for Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences and is director of the Kennedy Center/Kenan Trust Performing Arts Fellowship Program. Gregg...
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S. Denise O'Neal, Executive Director - Named a recipient of the Mary McCloud Bethune Award (National Council of Negro Women, 2015) and one of the “100 Creatives” of 2014 by the Houston Press, Ms. O'Neal has been a writer, director, and producer for over twenty years and has most...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm
CC-IV
2:30pm
3:00pm
NPP One Act Play Concert Readings - Session 4 - Reading
Moderators
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
Read More →
Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
Read More → 
Raul Garza is an Austin-based playwright who tells stories that resound with culture and sense of place. His full-length play Fantasmaville received the National Latino Playwriting Award. When not writing, Raul explores kundalini yoga, devours pop culture, and serves as creative director...
Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2020 3:00pm - 3:30pm
CC-I
3:00pm
MTI Prelim Round 3
Moderators
Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre, Texas Tech University
National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
Read More →
Angelique Ilo (Choreographer/Director) Under the dynamic direction of Michael Bennett, Angelique began her theatre career in the landmark Broadway musical, A Chorus Line. A veteran of the Broadway stage, she has 5 Broadway shows to her credit; Crazy For You, Steel Pier, Contact, Wedding...
Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CC-II
3:00pm
3:00pm
SAFE SPACE
Speakers
Michelle has designed costumes for over 150 productions for professional theatre, colleges, and even in prison through her work with Shakespeare Behind Bars(SBB). Michelle has toured in the United States, Switzerland, Australia, Poland, India, Ireland, and New Zealand with her husband...
Read More → VL
Victoria P. Lantz is an Assistant Professor of Theatre and Musical Theatre at Sam Houston State University. Recent work includes dramaturging at American Players Theatre, an article on fandom performance in The Journal of Popular Culture, and a book chapter on First Nation Identity...
Read More →
An accomplished actor/writer/director/activist/educator, Sonja has worked nationally and internationally at many notable venues including: The Public Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company-London, The Kennedy Center, The New Victory Theatre, Playwrights’ Horizon, The Guthrie Theatre...
Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
209/210
55
3:00pm
Dramaturgy Lit/Office
Speakers
Heather Helinsky is a freelance dramaturg based in Philadelphia and the Literary Manager for Playwrights Foundation. For the Kennedy Center: guest dramaturg various KCACTF regional festivals since 2012, VSA Discovery Series, past reader for Steinberg/David Mark Cohen award, and Undergraduate...
Read More →
3:00pm
DTM Responses - Stage Management - Session 3
Moderators
Speakers
Cynthia Kocher is the Chair of Stage Management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Previously, she taught at the University of Miami. Broadway Stage Management credits include King Hedley II, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Drowning Crow. Regionally, she has worked at...
Read More →
Faculty, Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas
Casey teaches theatre at the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas, Los Angeles Pierce College, and at East Los Angeles College. She has designed theatrical lighting for the Taper Too, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Los Angeles Theatre Center among others, and has designed Architectural...
Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm
EXPO HALL
3:30pm
NPP One Act Play Concert Readings - Session 4 - Response
Moderators
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
Read More →
Raul Garza is an Austin-based playwright who tells stories that resound with culture and sense of place. His full-length play Fantasmaville received the National Latino Playwriting Award. When not writing, Raul explores kundalini yoga, devours pop culture, and serves as creative director...
Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2020 3:30pm - 4:00pm
CC-I
3:30pm
Financial Planning for the Theatre Artist
Speakers
Misti is thrilled to be a part of the UW-Parkside Theatre Arts Company as a professional artist/educator. Misti is a member of the United Scenic Artist, Local 829 and has extensive professional design and academic theatre experience, and has recently taught courses in costume design...
Read More →
3:30pm
3:30pm
ITJA Session 4
Moderators
Speakers
Andy Propst is an arts journalist and author of biographies of composer Cy Coleman and writer-performers Betty Comden & Adolph Green, in addition to the recently released The 100 Most Important People in Musical Theatre. His reviews have appeared in The Village Voice, Time Out/NY...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 3:30pm - 5:00pm
GREEN ROOM
3:30pm
Dive into Devising: Theatrical Text
Speakers
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 3:30pm - 5:00pm
205/206
74
3:30pm
Props Round Table
Moderators
Speakers
Ashley Flowers is a Props Master based in Los Angeles. She graduated from Ball State University then continued her education at Yale University, after graduating she became staff Props Assistant. Ashley has done props for on/off Broadway in NYC, short films/tv shows in LA. Ashley...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 3:30pm - 5:00pm
207/208
60
3:30pm
3:30pm
4:00pm
NPP One Act Play Concert Readings - Session 5 - Reading
Moderators
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
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Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 4:00pm - 4:30pm
CC-I
4:00pm
MTI Prelim Round 4
Moderators
Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre, Texas Tech University
National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
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Angelique Ilo (Choreographer/Director) Under the dynamic direction of Michael Bennett, Angelique began her theatre career in the landmark Broadway musical, A Chorus Line. A veteran of the Broadway stage, she has 5 Broadway shows to her credit; Crazy For You, Steel Pier, Contact, Wedding...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CC-II
4:00pm
4:00pm
Latinx and Allies Meet & Greet
Speakers
Raul Garza is an Austin-based playwright who tells stories that resound with culture and sense of place. His full-length play Fantasmaville received the National Latino Playwriting Award. When not writing, Raul explores kundalini yoga, devours pop culture, and serves as creative director...
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Georgina Escobar is a NYC-based Playwright and Director born and raised in México. She has participated in residencies including the MacDowell Colony, the Djerassi Artists Residency and is a recipient of the Theatre For Young Audiences National Award from the Kennedy Center. Her...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
203/204
36
4:00pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
NPP One Act Play Concert Readings - Session 5 - Response
Moderators
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
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Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 4:30pm - 5:00pm
CC-I
5:00pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
Oklahoma State Meeting
Moderators 
Assistant Professor of Theatre Design, Oklahoma Baptist University
Jake is the KCACTF State Chair for Oklahoma (want to respond to a production?) and Assistant Professor of Theatre Design at Oklahoma Baptist University, were he regularly serves as Technical Director, Scenic Designer, Lighting Designer, and all-around production manager. Prior to...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 5:00pm - 5:30pm
205/206
74
5:00pm
5:00pm
NPP One Act Play Concert Readings - Session 6 - Reading
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
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Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
Read More →
Raul Garza is an Austin-based playwright who tells stories that resound with culture and sense of place. His full-length play Fantasmaville received the National Latino Playwriting Award. When not writing, Raul explores kundalini yoga, devours pop culture, and serves as creative director...
Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2020 5:00pm - 5:30pm
CC-I
5:00pm
5:00pm
MTI Prelim Round 5
Moderators
Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre, Texas Tech University
National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
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Angelique Ilo (Choreographer/Director) Under the dynamic direction of Michael Bennett, Angelique began her theatre career in the landmark Broadway musical, A Chorus Line. A veteran of the Broadway stage, she has 5 Broadway shows to her credit; Crazy For You, Steel Pier, Contact, Wedding...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CC-II
5:00pm
5:30pm
5:30pm
NPP One Act Play Concert Readings - Session 6 - Response
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
Read More →
Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2020 5:30pm - 6:00pm
CC-I
6:00pm
6:00pm
MTI Prelim Round 6
Moderators
Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre, Texas Tech University
National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
Read More →
Angelique Ilo (Choreographer/Director) Under the dynamic direction of Michael Bennett, Angelique began her theatre career in the landmark Broadway musical, A Chorus Line. A veteran of the Broadway stage, she has 5 Broadway shows to her credit; Crazy For You, Steel Pier, Contact, Wedding...
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Tuesday February 25, 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CC-II
6:00pm
6:00pm
VIP Dinner
Moderators
Region 6 Chair, KCACTF Region 6
Tuesday February 25, 2020 6:00pm - 7:45pm
TBD
7:00pm
7:30pm
MTI Dance Auditions
Moderators
Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre, Texas Tech University
Angelique Ilo (Choreographer/Director) Under the dynamic direction of Michael Bennett, Angelique began her theatre career in the landmark Broadway musical, A Chorus Line. A veteran of the Broadway stage, she has 5 Broadway shows to her credit; Crazy For You, Steel Pier, Contact, Wedding...
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8:00pm
9:00pm
10:00pm
10:00pm
Open Mic
Moderators
Tuesday February 25, 2020 10:00pm - 11:45pm
CC-II
10:00pm
7:00am
8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
8:30am
Dramaturgy Initiative Meeting #3
Moderators
Speakers
Heather Helinsky is a freelance dramaturg based in Philadelphia and the Literary Manager for Playwrights Foundation. For the Kennedy Center: guest dramaturg various KCACTF regional festivals since 2012, VSA Discovery Series, past reader for Steinberg/David Mark Cohen award, and Undergraduate...
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8:30am
DTM Responses - Scenic - Session 2
Moderators
Speakers
Michael Ortiz is the Associate Technical Director at the Santa Fe Opera. This is his 17th season with the company in various capacities. His biggest drive is helping to teach and encourage the next generation of theatrical technicians. He holds a BA in Theatre from the University...
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Billy Wilburn is an Associate Professor of Theatre at South Dakota State University and KCACTF Vice-Chair of Design Technology and Management - Region 5. He received his MFA in Production Design from Michigan State University and his BA in Theatre from Morehead State University...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 8:30am - 10:00am
EXPO HALL
8:30am
DTM Responses - Sound - Session 2
Moderators
Speakers
John holds an MFA in design and an MA in history from Syracuse University. He is the resident designer/TD for Saint Michael's College in Vermont. His professional design credits include work with Saint Michael's Playhouse, Moonbox Productions, Lost Nation Theater, Vermont Stage...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 8:30am - 10:00am
EXPO HALL
8:30am
DTM Responses - Stage Management - Session 4
Moderators
Speakers
Cynthia Kocher is the Chair of Stage Management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Previously, she taught at the University of Miami. Broadway Stage Management credits include King Hedley II, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Drowning Crow. Regionally, she has worked at...
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Faculty, Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas
Casey teaches theatre at the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas, Los Angeles Pierce College, and at East Los Angeles College. She has designed theatrical lighting for the Taper Too, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Los Angeles Theatre Center among others, and has designed Architectural...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 8:30am - 10:00am
EXPO HALL
8:30am
8:30am
Arts Admin/ASPIRE Initiative Session 4
Moderators
I am a recent MFA Arts Administration graduate from Texas Tech University and I had the privilege to participate in the regional and national Equity Diversity Initiative/Arts Leadership track in 2019. Currently I work as the Director to the TTU Presidential Lecture & Performance Series...
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Ryan Duncan-Ayala is a Latinx early career arts administrator from South Texas. He was the recipient of the KCACTF Region VI 'Excellence in Arts Administration' Award which allowed him to be a part of the 2019 National LORT ASIRE Arts Leadership program that took place at the Kennedy...
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Angela Gieras joined KCRep as Executive Director in 2013 and co-leads with the artistic director to fulfill KCRep’s vision and mission. She is a passionate change-agent and fierce advocate of EDI and female leadership. Since arriving at KC Rep, the organization has completed $10...
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Brandon Kahn joined Alley Theatre in 2018 as General Manager. Brandon came to the role from Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts, where he served over six seasons as Resident Production Stage Manager, Associate Line Producer and most recently Producing Manager. During his...
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Jeffrey Woodward is the Managing Director of the Dallas Theater Center. He has worked for: Syracuse Stage, McCarter Theater Center, , Northlight Theater, Hartford Stage, and the Mark Taper Forum. He has served on the Theater Communications Group board of trustees; was president...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 8:30am - 11:00am
203/204
36
8:30am
SDC Finalist Interviews
Moderators
Speakers
Gregg Henry is artistic director of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. He is artistic associate for New Works and Commissions for Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences and is director of the Kennedy Center/Kenan Trust Performing Arts Fellowship Program. Gregg...
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S. Denise O'Neal, Executive Director - Named a recipient of the Mary McCloud Bethune Award (National Council of Negro Women, 2015) and one of the “100 Creatives” of 2014 by the Houston Press, Ms. O'Neal has been a writer, director, and producer for over twenty years and has most...
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9:00am
Student Body - Response
Speakers
Michelle has designed costumes for over 150 productions for professional theatre, colleges, and even in prison through her work with Shakespeare Behind Bars(SBB). Michelle has toured in the United States, Switzerland, Australia, Poland, India, Ireland, and New Zealand with her husband...
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Jim Wood is the Chair of KCACTF Region 5 and an Associate Professor of Theatre at South Dakota State University, where he also serves as Supervisor of Business for the department. Recent productions at SDSU include Jekyll & Hyde, True West, Rent and Next Fall. During the summer...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am
201/202
54
9:00am
9:00am
9:00am
9:00am
Oral Kaleidoscopes: Using the Voice to Tell the Story
Speakers 
Kim James Bey has been the vocal and dialect consultant for numerous productions in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. As an actor, she has performed Off-Broadway, and at multiple regional theaters. Kim is a Professor of Acting at Howard University (DC), and certified in Fitzmaurice...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 9:00am - 10:30am
207/208
60
9:00am
On Site Devised Rehearsal
Moderators
Speakers
The National Theatre Institute
Janyce Caraballo (NMTI Spring ‘16) is a working actor and educator based in Chicago.Some of her Chicago acting credits include work with Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Emerald City Theatre, and Theo Ubique. Regional work with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and First...
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Originally from Mumbai, Pratik Motwani is faculty/recruitment director/company member with Dell’Arte International. Pratik is also an independent artist/producer/educator who creates/produces/tours original works of devised physical theatre (More info:
www.embeddedtheshow.com/...
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9:00am
ITJA Session 5
Moderators
Speakers
Andy Propst is an arts journalist and author of biographies of composer Cy Coleman and writer-performers Betty Comden & Adolph Green, in addition to the recently released The 100 Most Important People in Musical Theatre. His reviews have appeared in The Village Voice, Time Out/NY...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 9:00am - 11:00am
GREEN ROOM
9:00am
Open Jar Auditions
Moderators
Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre, Texas Tech University
Angelique Ilo (Choreographer/Director) Under the dynamic direction of Michael Bennett, Angelique began her theatre career in the landmark Broadway musical, A Chorus Line. A veteran of the Broadway stage, she has 5 Broadway shows to her credit; Crazy For You, Steel Pier, Contact, Wedding...
Read More →
Wednesday February 26, 2020 9:00am - 11:00am
CC-II
9:00am
NPP Full Length Play Concert Readings - Session 2 - Reading
Moderators
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
Read More →
Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
Read More →
Raul Garza is an Austin-based playwright who tells stories that resound with culture and sense of place. His full-length play Fantasmaville received the National Latino Playwriting Award. When not writing, Raul explores kundalini yoga, devours pop culture, and serves as creative director...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 9:00am - 11:00am
CC-I
9:00am
Open Jar Broadway Workshop/Auditions
Speakers
Angelique Ilo (Choreographer/Director) Under the dynamic direction of Michael Bennett, Angelique began her theatre career in the landmark Broadway musical, A Chorus Line. A veteran of the Broadway stage, she has 5 Broadway shows to her credit; Crazy For You, Steel Pier, Contact, Wedding...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 9:00am - 11:00am
CC-II
10:00am
10:00am
LGBTQ+ and Allies Meet & Greet
Speakers
An accomplished actor/writer/director/activist/educator, Sonja has worked nationally and internationally at many notable venues including: The Public Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company-London, The Kennedy Center, The New Victory Theatre, Playwrights’ Horizon, The Guthrie Theatre...
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Georgina Escobar is a NYC-based Playwright and Director born and raised in México. She has participated in residencies including the MacDowell Colony, the Djerassi Artists Residency and is a recipient of the Theatre For Young Audiences National Award from the Kennedy Center. Her...
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National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
205/206
74
10:00am
10:00am
10:00am
DTM Dramaturgy thru Design Presentations
Moderators
Speakers
Erica Richie currently runs StageSpot LLC, an online lighting supplier and owns Olden Lighting, an Austin lighting rental and install company with her husband. She started at her local theater at 14 learning electrics, all the way from hang and focus up to lighting design. Erica attended...
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John holds an MFA in design and an MA in history from Syracuse University. He is the resident designer/TD for Saint Michael's College in Vermont. His professional design credits include work with Saint Michael's Playhouse, Moonbox Productions, Lost Nation Theater, Vermont Stage...
Read More →
Michael Ortiz is the Associate Technical Director at the Santa Fe Opera. This is his 17th season with the company in various capacities. His biggest drive is helping to teach and encourage the next generation of theatrical technicians. He holds a BA in Theatre from the University...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am
EXPO HALL
10:00am
10:00am
10:00am
10:00am
HEADSHOTS
Speakers
Colin is a Seattle-based producer, director, and photographer. He served as artistic director of Theater Alliance in DC. He has directed at Theater Alliance, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, WSC, Rorschach, Solas Nua, Perseverance...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 10:00am - 2:00pm
EXPO HALL
10:15am
DTM Dramaturgy by Design - Presentations
Moderators
Speakers
Erica Richie currently runs StageSpot LLC, an online lighting supplier and owns Olden Lighting, an Austin lighting rental and install company with her husband. She started at her local theater at 14 learning electrics, all the way from hang and focus up to lighting design. Erica attended...
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John holds an MFA in design and an MA in history from Syracuse University. He is the resident designer/TD for Saint Michael's College in Vermont. His professional design credits include work with Saint Michael's Playhouse, Moonbox Productions, Lost Nation Theater, Vermont Stage...
Read More →
Michael Ortiz is the Associate Technical Director at the Santa Fe Opera. This is his 17th season with the company in various capacities. His biggest drive is helping to teach and encourage the next generation of theatrical technicians. He holds a BA in Theatre from the University...
Read More →
Wednesday February 26, 2020 10:15am - 11:15am
EXPO HALL
11:00am
NPP Full Length Play Concert Readings - Session 2 - Response
Moderators
Speakers
Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
Read More →
Raul Garza is an Austin-based playwright who tells stories that resound with culture and sense of place. His full-length play Fantasmaville received the National Latino Playwriting Award. When not writing, Raul explores kundalini yoga, devours pop culture, and serves as creative director...
Read More →
Wednesday February 26, 2020 11:00am - 11:30am
CC-I
11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
1:00pm
1:00pm
1:00pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
1:30pm
1:30pm
SAFE SPACE
Speakers
Michelle has designed costumes for over 150 productions for professional theatre, colleges, and even in prison through her work with Shakespeare Behind Bars(SBB). Michelle has toured in the United States, Switzerland, Australia, Poland, India, Ireland, and New Zealand with her husband...
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An accomplished actor/writer/director/activist/educator, Sonja has worked nationally and internationally at many notable venues including: The Public Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company-London, The Kennedy Center, The New Victory Theatre, Playwrights’ Horizon, The Guthrie Theatre...
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Victoria P. Lantz is an Assistant Professor of Theatre and Musical Theatre at Sam Houston State University. Recent work includes dramaturging at American Players Theatre, an article on fandom performance in The Journal of Popular Culture, and a book chapter on First Nation Identity...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm
205/206
74
1:30pm
So you're the ASM . . . now what?
Speakers
Cynthia Kocher is the Chair of Stage Management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Previously, she taught at the University of Miami. Broadway Stage Management credits include King Hedley II, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Drowning Crow. Regionally, she has worked at...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm
SM (EXPO 3)
66
1:30pm
1:30pm
1:50pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
Demystifying Shakespeare With The Actor's Toolbox
Speakers 
Krystel Lucas received her MFA from the NYU Graduate Acting Program after attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and attaining her BA from UNC-Asheville. She has been a freelance actor and teaching artist for over a decade. Some of her favorite credits include Shakespeare...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm
209/210
55
2:00pm
Get that light in my board!
Speakers
Erica Richie currently runs StageSpot LLC, an online lighting supplier and owns Olden Lighting, an Austin lighting rental and install company with her husband. She started at her local theater at 14 learning electrics, all the way from hang and focus up to lighting design. Erica attended...
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Kevin Richie is a proud IA member from Austin, TX who has spent his professional life (and much of his childhood) working in the lighting industry. His first paying “gig” was as a spotlight operator for Marvin Hamlisch. Too many productions to count and after over a decade touring...
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2:00pm
Arts Admin/ASPIRE Initiative Interviews
Moderators
I am a recent MFA Arts Administration graduate from Texas Tech University and I had the privilege to participate in the regional and national Equity Diversity Initiative/Arts Leadership track in 2019. Currently I work as the Director to the TTU Presidential Lecture & Performance Series...
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Ryan Duncan-Ayala is a Latinx early career arts administrator from South Texas. He was the recipient of the KCACTF Region VI 'Excellence in Arts Administration' Award which allowed him to be a part of the 2019 National LORT ASIRE Arts Leadership program that took place at the Kennedy...
Read More →
Angela Gieras joined KCRep as Executive Director in 2013 and co-leads with the artistic director to fulfill KCRep’s vision and mission. She is a passionate change-agent and fierce advocate of EDI and female leadership. Since arriving at KC Rep, the organization has completed $10...
Read More →
Brandon Kahn joined Alley Theatre in 2018 as General Manager. Brandon came to the role from Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts, where he served over six seasons as Resident Production Stage Manager, Associate Line Producer and most recently Producing Manager. During his...
Read More →
Jeffrey Woodward is the Managing Director of the Dallas Theater Center. He has worked for: Syracuse Stage, McCarter Theater Center, , Northlight Theater, Hartford Stage, and the Mark Taper Forum. He has served on the Theater Communications Group board of trustees; was president...
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2:30pm
2:30pm
2:45pm
2:55pm
3:00pm
3:00pm
Irene Ryan Semi Final Round 1
Moderators
Speakers
Kim James Bey has been the vocal and dialect consultant for numerous productions in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. As an actor, she has performed Off-Broadway, and at multiple regional theaters. Kim is a Professor of Acting at Howard University (DC), and certified in Fitzmaurice...
Read More →
Michelle has designed costumes for over 150 productions for professional theatre, colleges, and even in prison through her work with Shakespeare Behind Bars(SBB). Michelle has toured in the United States, Switzerland, Australia, Poland, India, Ireland, and New Zealand with her husband...
Read More →
National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
Read More →
Wednesday February 26, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CC-II
3:00pm
3:00pm
3:00pm
3:00pm
3:00pm
HEADSHOTS
Speakers
Colin is a Seattle-based producer, director, and photographer. He served as artistic director of Theater Alliance in DC. He has directed at Theater Alliance, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, WSC, Rorschach, Solas Nua, Perseverance...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm
EXPO HALL
3:20pm
3:30pm
DTM Award Deliberation
Moderators
Speakers
Misti is thrilled to be a part of the UW-Parkside Theatre Arts Company as a professional artist/educator. Misti is a member of the United Scenic Artist, Local 829 and has extensive professional design and academic theatre experience, and has recently taught courses in costume design...
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Erica Richie currently runs StageSpot LLC, an online lighting supplier and owns Olden Lighting, an Austin lighting rental and install company with her husband. She started at her local theater at 14 learning electrics, all the way from hang and focus up to lighting design. Erica attended...
Read More →
Billy Wilburn is an Associate Professor of Theatre at South Dakota State University and KCACTF Vice-Chair of Design Technology and Management - Region 5. He received his MFA in Production Design from Michigan State University and his BA in Theatre from Morehead State University...
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John holds an MFA in design and an MA in history from Syracuse University. He is the resident designer/TD for Saint Michael's College in Vermont. His professional design credits include work with Saint Michael's Playhouse, Moonbox Productions, Lost Nation Theater, Vermont Stage...
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Ashley Flowers is a Props Master based in Los Angeles. She graduated from Ball State University then continued her education at Yale University, after graduating she became staff Props Assistant. Ashley has done props for on/off Broadway in NYC, short films/tv shows in LA. Ashley...
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Cynthia Kocher is the Chair of Stage Management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Previously, she taught at the University of Miami. Broadway Stage Management credits include King Hedley II, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Drowning Crow. Regionally, she has worked at...
Read More →
Faculty, Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas
Casey teaches theatre at the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas, Los Angeles Pierce College, and at East Los Angeles College. She has designed theatrical lighting for the Taper Too, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Los Angeles Theatre Center among others, and has designed Architectural...
Read More →
Michael Ortiz is the Associate Technical Director at the Santa Fe Opera. This is his 17th season with the company in various capacities. His biggest drive is helping to teach and encourage the next generation of theatrical technicians. He holds a BA in Theatre from the University...
Read More →
Wednesday February 26, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SOUND ROOM
3:30pm
3:30pm
Intensive: Lift Our Voices: LGBTQ+ Stories
Speakers
Jim Wood is the Chair of KCACTF Region 5 and an Associate Professor of Theatre at South Dakota State University, where he also serves as Supervisor of Business for the department. Recent productions at SDSU include Jekyll & Hyde, True West, Rent and Next Fall. During the summer...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 3:30pm - 5:00pm
209/210
55
3:30pm
3:30pm
Broadway Bootcamp Dance
Speakers
Angelique Ilo (Choreographer/Director) Under the dynamic direction of Michael Bennett, Angelique began her theatre career in the landmark Broadway musical, A Chorus Line. A veteran of the Broadway stage, she has 5 Broadway shows to her credit; Crazy For You, Steel Pier, Contact, Wedding...
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3:30pm
Dramaturgy Workshop - Off Campus Museum Dramaturgy
Moderators
Speakers
Heather Helinsky is a freelance dramaturg based in Philadelphia and the Literary Manager for Playwrights Foundation. For the Kennedy Center: guest dramaturg various KCACTF regional festivals since 2012, VSA Discovery Series, past reader for Steinberg/David Mark Cohen award, and Undergraduate...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 3:30pm - 5:30pm
TBD
3:30pm
NPP Full Length Play Concert Readings - Session 3 - Reading
Moderators
Speakers
Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
Read More →
Raul Garza is an Austin-based playwright who tells stories that resound with culture and sense of place. His full-length play Fantasmaville received the National Latino Playwriting Award. When not writing, Raul explores kundalini yoga, devours pop culture, and serves as creative director...
Read More →
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
Read More →
Wednesday February 26, 2020 3:30pm - 5:30pm
AUDITORIUM
3:30pm
NPP Full Length Play Concert Readings - Session 3 - Reading
Moderators
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
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Dr. Becky K. Becker is professor of theatre and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University. A director and dramaturg, Becky has directed a wide range of established and new works, and conceived, written, and directed several documentary plays. Becky is Chair...
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Raul Garza is an Austin-based playwright who tells stories that resound with culture and sense of place. His full-length play Fantasmaville received the National Latino Playwriting Award. When not writing, Raul explores kundalini yoga, devours pop culture, and serves as creative director...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 3:30pm - 5:30pm
AUDITORIUM
4:00pm
Irene Ryan Semi Final Round 2
Moderators
Speakers
Kim James Bey has been the vocal and dialect consultant for numerous productions in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. As an actor, she has performed Off-Broadway, and at multiple regional theaters. Kim is a Professor of Acting at Howard University (DC), and certified in Fitzmaurice...
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Michelle has designed costumes for over 150 productions for professional theatre, colleges, and even in prison through her work with Shakespeare Behind Bars(SBB). Michelle has toured in the United States, Switzerland, Australia, Poland, India, Ireland, and New Zealand with her husband...
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National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CC-II
4:00pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
ITJA Session 6
Moderators
Speakers
Andy Propst is an arts journalist and author of biographies of composer Cy Coleman and writer-performers Betty Comden & Adolph Green, in addition to the recently released The 100 Most Important People in Musical Theatre. His reviews have appeared in The Village Voice, Time Out/NY...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 4:30pm - 5:30pm
GREEN ROOM
4:30pm
Differently Abled and Allies Meet & Greet
Speakers
An accomplished actor/writer/director/activist/educator, Sonja has worked nationally and internationally at many notable venues including: The Public Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company-London, The Kennedy Center, The New Victory Theatre, Playwrights’ Horizon, The Guthrie Theatre...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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4:30pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
Irene Ryan Semi Final Round 3
Moderators
Speakers
Kim James Bey has been the vocal and dialect consultant for numerous productions in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. As an actor, she has performed Off-Broadway, and at multiple regional theaters. Kim is a Professor of Acting at Howard University (DC), and certified in Fitzmaurice...
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Michelle has designed costumes for over 150 productions for professional theatre, colleges, and even in prison through her work with Shakespeare Behind Bars(SBB). Michelle has toured in the United States, Switzerland, Australia, Poland, India, Ireland, and New Zealand with her husband...
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National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CC-II
5:00pm
5:30pm
NPP Full Length Play Concert Readings - Session 3 - Response
Moderators
Speakers
Georgina Escobar is a NYC-based Playwright and Director born and raised in México. She has participated in residencies including the MacDowell Colony, the Djerassi Artists Residency and is a recipient of the Theatre For Young Audiences National Award from the Kennedy Center. Her...
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KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 5:30pm - 6:00pm
CC-I
6:00pm
6:00pm
6:00pm
VIP Dinner
Moderators
Region 6 Chair, KCACTF Region 6
Wednesday February 26, 2020 6:00pm - 7:45pm
TBD
6:30pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
Faculty/Staff Town Hall: Supporting Our Students
Speakers
National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
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Region 6 Chair, KCACTF Region 6
Michelle has designed costumes for over 150 productions for professional theatre, colleges, and even in prison through her work with Shakespeare Behind Bars(SBB). Michelle has toured in the United States, Switzerland, Australia, Poland, India, Ireland, and New Zealand with her husband...
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An accomplished actor/writer/director/activist/educator, Sonja has worked nationally and internationally at many notable venues including: The Public Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company-London, The Kennedy Center, The New Victory Theatre, Playwrights’ Horizon, The Guthrie Theatre...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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9:00pm
Genderosity & Festival Drag Show
Speakers 
Donald C. Shorter Jr. is an activist, writer, actor, dancer, choreographer, drag queen, and professor. These labels are interchanged on a daily basis but aren't the only words used to describe them. Donald was a former principal dancer with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company...
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Victoria P. Lantz is an Assistant Professor of Theatre and Musical Theatre at Sam Houston State University. Recent work includes dramaturging at American Players Theatre, an article on fandom performance in The Journal of Popular Culture, and a book chapter on First Nation Identity...
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Billy Wilburn is an Associate Professor of Theatre at South Dakota State University and KCACTF Vice-Chair of Design Technology and Management - Region 5. He received his MFA in Production Design from Michigan State University and his BA in Theatre from Morehead State University...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 9:00pm - 10:30pm
AUDITORIUM
9:00pm
Genderosity & Festival Drag Show
Speakers
Donald C. Shorter Jr. is an activist, writer, actor, dancer, choreographer, drag queen, and professor. These labels are interchanged on a daily basis but aren't the only words used to describe them. Donald was a former principal dancer with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company...
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Victoria P. Lantz is an Assistant Professor of Theatre and Musical Theatre at Sam Houston State University. Recent work includes dramaturging at American Players Theatre, an article on fandom performance in The Journal of Popular Culture, and a book chapter on First Nation Identity...
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Billy Wilburn is an Associate Professor of Theatre at South Dakota State University and KCACTF Vice-Chair of Design Technology and Management - Region 5. He received his MFA in Production Design from Michigan State University and his BA in Theatre from Morehead State University...
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Wednesday February 26, 2020 9:00pm - 10:30pm
AUDITORIUM
10:00pm
8:00am
8:00am
8:30am
Arts Admin/ASPIRE Initiative Wrap-up
Moderators
I am a recent MFA Arts Administration graduate from Texas Tech University and I had the privilege to participate in the regional and national Equity Diversity Initiative/Arts Leadership track in 2019. Currently I work as the Director to the TTU Presidential Lecture & Performance Series...
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Ryan Duncan-Ayala is a Latinx early career arts administrator from South Texas. He was the recipient of the KCACTF Region VI 'Excellence in Arts Administration' Award which allowed him to be a part of the 2019 National LORT ASIRE Arts Leadership program that took place at the Kennedy...
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Thursday February 27, 2020 8:30am - 10:00am
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9:00am
9:00am
9:00am
Everybody - Response
Speakers
KCACTF NPP National Chair, KCACTF / Unviersity of Central Missouri
Richard “Buzz” Herman is Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri. Buzz currently serves as the NPP National Chair for KCACTF. He is past Region V Chair of NPP, has served a member of the Region V Selection Team. He has received three KCACTF...
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John holds an MFA in design and an MA in history from Syracuse University. He is the resident designer/TD for Saint Michael's College in Vermont. His professional design credits include work with Saint Michael's Playhouse, Moonbox Productions, Lost Nation Theater, Vermont Stage...
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Thursday February 27, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am
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9:00am
9:00am
9:00am
Lift Our Voices: LGBTQ+ Stories
Speakers
Jim Wood is the Chair of KCACTF Region 5 and an Associate Professor of Theatre at South Dakota State University, where he also serves as Supervisor of Business for the department. Recent productions at SDSU include Jekyll & Hyde, True West, Rent and Next Fall. During the summer...
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National Vice Chair, KCACTF National Vice Chair
Brad Dell (he/him/his) is the Interim Co-National Vice Chair of KCACTF and the immediate past Chair of KCACTF Region 5. He is also Director of Theatre at Iowa State University, where he teaches classes in directing, performing arts, and script analysis. Since 2005, Brad has directed...
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Thursday February 27, 2020 9:00am - 10:30am
CC-IV
9:00am
9:00am
9:00am
9:00am
ITJA Session 7
Moderators
Speakers
Andy Propst is an arts journalist and author of biographies of composer Cy Coleman and writer-performers Betty Comden & Adolph Green, in addition to the recently released The 100 Most Important People in Musical Theatre. His reviews have appeared in The Village Voice, Time Out/NY...
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Thursday February 27, 2020 9:00am - 11:00am
GREEN ROOM
9:00am
9:30am
10:00am
10:00am
