8:30am CST
9:00am CST
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 CST
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9:30am CST
9:30am CST
9:30am CST
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 CST
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1:30pm CST
1:30pm CST
2:00pm CST
2:00pm CST
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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3:00pm CST
3:00pm CST
3:30pm CST
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...
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4:00pm CST
4:00pm CST
4:00pm CST
4:00pm CST
8:30am CST
9:00am CST
10:00am CST
10:00am CST
10:00am CST
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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10:30am CST
10:30am CST
Resume Tune-up
Speakers MO
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 CST
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11:00am CST
2:00pm CST
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 CST
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2:00pm CST
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 CST
SM (EXPO 3)
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2:00pm CST
2:00pm CST
3:30pm CST
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...
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3:30pm CST
3:30pm CST
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 CST
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3:30pm CST
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 CST
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3:30pm CST
4:00pm CST
8:30am CST
9:00am CST
9:00am CST
9:00am CST
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 CST
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9:00am CST
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 CST
CC-II
10:00am CST
10:00am CST
10:00am CST
10:00am CST
1:30pm CST
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 CST
SM (EXPO 3)
66
2:00pm CST
2:00pm CST
2:00pm CST
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 CST
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2:00pm CST
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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2:30pm CST
3:00pm CST
3:00pm CST
3:00pm CST
3:30pm CST
3:30pm CST
3:30pm CST
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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Wednesday February 26, 2020 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
US CONF ROOM
4:00pm CST
4:30pm CST
9:00am CST
9:00am CST
9:00am CST
11:00am CST
Life Budgeting for the Free Lance Professional
Speakers
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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Thursday February 27, 2020 11:00am - 12:30pm CST
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11:00am CST
1:00pm CST
Resumes and Cover Letters for Designers and Technicians
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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Thursday February 27, 2020 1:00pm - 2:15pm CST
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2:00pm CST