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9:00am CST

Acting: The Transition from Student to Professional

Information for educators on how to help prepare their students for a professional career in acting throughout school and after.

Speakers

Thom Goff

Director of Operations, East Coast, Breakdown Services

Mr Goff started working for Breakdown Services in 1989, eventually taking over the running of the New York office in 1995. As Director of East Coast Operations for Breakdown Services and Actors Access, he oversees all aspects of the company's subsidiaries in the New York market and... Read More →

Thursday March 6, 2014 9:00am - 10:15am CST
CC 202 A/B

College-University Teaching Strategies

9:00am CST

Theatre Appreciation: New Delivery Approaches

Using a large-enrollment, web-assisted format as a case study, the session presents course design, administrative benefits and an analysis of student learning.

Speakers

Jeff Gibson

SETC President, Middle Tennessee State University

Jeff Gibson currently serves as Chair of Theatre and Dance at Middle Tennessee State University. He is President of SETC and is a past chair of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region IV. Prior to MTSU, Jeff worked at Watkins College of Art&Design and the Alabama... Read More →

Kristi Shamburger

Associate Professor of Theatre, Middle Tennessee State U

Kristi Shamburger is an Equity Actress and Associate Professor of Theatre at Middle Tennessee State University and specailizes in Musical Theatre. She is orginially from Murfreesboro, TN but has lived and performed not only in Tennessee but also in Las Vegas, NV, New York, NY, Los... Read More →

Thursday March 6, 2014 9:00am - 10:15am CST
BH Midtown

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience Expert

12:00pm CST

KCACTF Info Session

This program gives faculty and students new to KCACTF insight into the only festival that celebrates college theatre student work. We'll discuss the regional and national opportunities that the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival offers students and faculty.

Speakers

Jeff Green

KCACTF Region IV - Immediate Past Chair, Georgia Southwestern

Jeffrey Green (Immediate Past Chair, KCACTF Region IV), Professor and Chair of Theater,Communication & Media Arts at Georgia Southwestern, Artistic Director of the RylanderTheater/CP Productions, faculty advisor/producer for GSW-TV16 student television productions.A member of Actors... Read More →

Thursday March 6, 2014 12:00pm - 12:50pm CST
BH Ashland Place B

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience General

1:00pm CST

'This Is My Space!' Managing Limited Space in Academics

Explorations of the challenges in running an academic program alongside a road house and how to keep the peace among faculty and staff.

Speakers

Middle Tennessee State University

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MTSU Theatre and Dance aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully enter professional fields of dance and theatre, within the context of a comprehensive liberal arts education. Our training programs emphasize performance and production, with students... Read More →

Thursday March 6, 2014 1:00pm - 2:15pm CST
BH Midtown

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience Intermediate

1:00pm CST

KCACTF Respondent Training Session

Share your insights on responding to shows! Learn how to respond to shows! This session is for the veteran respondent and the faculty member new to KCACTF. Veteran respondents, come meet colleagues new to the region. New respondents, come hear the stories of respondents who are enriched by the KCACTF experience. Be a part of the most exciting regional festival to celebrate college/university theatre student and faculty work!

Speakers

Jeff Green

KCACTF Region IV - Immediate Past Chair, Georgia Southwestern

Jeffrey Green (Immediate Past Chair, KCACTF Region IV), Professor and Chair of Theater,Communication & Media Arts at Georgia Southwestern, Artistic Director of the RylanderTheater/CP Productions, faculty advisor/producer for GSW-TV16 student television productions.A member of Actors... Read More →

Thursday March 6, 2014 1:00pm - 2:15pm CST
BH Ashland Place B

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience General

4:30pm CST

The MFA Artist as Teacher: The Initial Plunge

A panel discussion of challenges that face the teaching MFA artist, particularly those teaching for the first time in higher education.

Speakers

Ashley

Actress

I am a working actor in Los Angeles. I have acted in several commercials, plays and TV shows. Also, dance is one of my passions! I love ballroom dance especially swing and salsa. In the meantime, I also am learning to be a better writer and love to journal and write poetry.

Amy Dunlap

Associate Dean of the School of the Arts; Chair of Theatre Department, North Greenville University

Amy Dunlap, Assistant Professor, is the Associate Dean of the School of the Arts and Chair of the Theatre Department at North Greenville University in South Carolina. She earned a BFA in Drama with a Directing concentration from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA in Acting from... Read More →

Kaja Dunn

California State University San Marcos

Andy Geffken

Associate Professor, Liberty University

Andy Geffken is an Associate Professor of Theatre Arts at Liberty University, currently serving as Vice Chair of SETC\\'s Religion and Theatre Committee. After receiving his MFA in Acting at Regent University he helped start the Americana Theatre Company in Plymouth, Massachusetts... Read More →

Dr. Scott Hayes

Dean, School of Communication & the Arts, Liberty University

Scott Hayes is the dean for the School of Communication & the Arts and a professor of Theatre Arts at Liberty University. Dr. Hayes has an MFA in Theatre and a Ph.D. in Communication, and his academic research explores the connections between applied theatre and communication theory... Read More →

Marji Peters

Visiting Professor of Theatre, Regent University

Marji Peters is the Visiting Professor of Theatre in Regent University'’s College of Arts & Sciences. She was offered the position shortly after graduating from Regent'’s MFA in Acting program (May 2013). Before earning her terminal degree, Ms. Peters completed a BA in Interpreta... Read More →

Michael Salsbury

Southeastern University

Thursday March 6, 2014 4:30pm - 5:20pm CST
BH Bienville Square

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience General

5:30pm CST

ALCs Caudill Players: A Model for Performing Shakespeare in Appalachia

ALCs Caudill Players presents a model for undergraduate and graduate school theatre programs for performing Shakespeare to audiences of all ages in Appalachia.

Speakers

Megan Burnett

Alice Lloyd College

Megan Burnett, Assistant Professor of Speech and Theatre at Alice Lloyd College. Megan received her MFA in Theatre at the University of Louisville in 1991. She received the ALC Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award in 2012. She was an English Speaking Union Teaching Scholar... Read More →

Thursday March 6, 2014 5:30pm - 6:45pm CST
BH Midtown

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience Advanced

9:00am CST

Ensemble Performance, Pedagogy, & Practice

How to facilitate an ensemble and create new work. Introduction to the Network of Ensemble Theaters Symposium to be held in Buffalo, NY, June 13-15, 2014.

Speakers

Kali Quinn

Stateside University Relations Director, Accademia dell'Arte

Kali Quinn teaches at Brown/Trinity Rep and as Stateside Faculty for Accademia dell'Arte. She has created two solo shows and devised, directed, performed or taught with: Williams College, Here Arts Center, Bucknell, Mississippi University for Women, Pearl Theatre Company, Bloomsburg... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2014 9:00am - 10:15am CST
CC 203 B

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience General

9:00am CST

From Student to Teacher: Making the Switch

Workshop presents and discusses the expectations, issues, and pitfalls of transitioning from being a graduate student to becoming a teacher/professor.

Speakers

Jared Cole

Asst. Professor, TD, Scenic and Lighting Designer, Francis Marion U

Jared is in his 2nd year of teaching a FMU with 9 years of university teaching under his belt. He has a MFA in Scenic design but is Jack-of-all-trades theatre artist enjoying building, lighting, acting, and directing. When not doing theatre things, he enjoys spending time with his... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2014 9:00am - 10:15am CST
BH Midtown

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience Basic

10:30am CST

Become a Writer or Editorial Board Member for Southern Theatre, SETC's Popular Magazine

This meeting will provide general information on Southern Theatre magazine, including types of stories sought, submission methods, and how to become an editorial board member for SETC's year-round publication. Participants are encouraged to bring story ideas to the meeting. Open to all.

Speakers

Denise Halbach

Freelance Director and Actress

Carpe Diva!

Deanna Thompson

Publications Editor, SETC

Friday March 7, 2014 10:30am - 11:45am CST
RV Bay Pointe Suite

Administration-Management College-University Teaching Strategies Design-Technology History-Theory-Literature-Criticism Professional Theatre

Audience General

10:30am CST

Theatre for Social Change: Course Design and Pedagogies

Create a course in theatre for social change exploring best practices in syllabus and assignment design. For instructors and college students interested in the diverse genre of theatre for social change.

Speakers

Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead

St. Lawrence U

Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead is an Associate Professor and Co-Chair of Performance and Communication Arts at St. Lawrence University where she teaches acting, directing, children's theatre, and theatre for social change. Ann Marie is also an actor, director and author of the... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2014 10:30am - 11:45am CST
BH Midtown

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience Basic

12:00pm CST

An Investigation of Timelines in the Design Process

Panelists discuss common problems found in the production process and will offer workable templates to improve team collaboration, presentation expectations, and timeline efficiency.

Speakers

Robert Coleman

Florida State U

David Navalinsky

Director of Undergraduate Production, U of North Carolina Chapel Hill

David is the Director of Undergraduate Production at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill overseeing the Kenan Theatre Company in the Department of Dramatic Art. David has taught at The University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Mississippi where he served as technical... Read More →

Kenneth John Verdugo

Associate Professor, Scene Design, Alabama State University

Kenneth John Verdugo is an Associate Professor in Scene Design (resident designer and scenic charge) at Alabama State University. Mr. Verdugo has designed for the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre (2000); Shakespeare Dallas (2008); Cara Mia Theatre Company (2009-2011); The African-American... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2014 12:00pm - 12:50pm CST
CC 107 A

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience Advanced

12:00pm CST

Teaching Contextualized Mathematics in Theatre Technology

A discussion of the stagecraft techniques used and initial results in an ongoing pilot program teaching math and quantitative reasoning skills in a learning community.

Speakers

Scott Cally

City U of New York - Kingsborough

Is an Assistant Professor of Design and Technology at the City University of New York Kingsborough in Brooklyn, NY and an Adjunct Professor of Lighting Design at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT. He is also a New York City based Professional Lighting Designer. He... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2014 12:00pm - 12:50pm CST
BH Midtown

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience General

1:00pm CST

Trading Places: Shifting Learning Responsibility

Student engagement can be enhanced by shifting from what we teach to what students learn. Presenters discuss implementing self-directed learning practices in theatre. For college/U professors.

Speakers

Virginia Donnell

Professor of Theatre, Middle Tennessee State U

Dr. Virginia Donnell is currently a Professor at Middle Tennessee State University. Dr. Jette Halladay is Professor of Theatre at Middle Tennessee State University where she teaches Theatre Education, Child Drama, and Storytelling. She also produces and tours original theatre productions... Read More →

Jette Halladay

Middle Tennessee State U

Friday March 7, 2014 1:00pm - 2:15pm CST
BH Midtown

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience Intermediate

5:30pm CST

The Art of Service: Teaching Applied Theatre through Service Learning

Discussion focused on incorporating applied theatre projects and service learning into your courses. Bring your questions and answers, ideas and examples of projects or syllabi to share.

Speakers

Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead

St. Lawrence U

Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead is an Associate Professor and Co-Chair of Performance and Communication Arts at St. Lawrence University where she teaches acting, directing, children's theatre, and theatre for social change. Ann Marie is also an actor, director and author of the... Read More →

Celeste Morris

Gainesville Theatre Alliance

Celeste Morris is an Associate Professor with the University of North Georgia (Gainesville Theatre Alliance.) She worked for 12 years as a professional scenic artist throughout the southeast. Though she teaches in all areas of theatre, she is most happy when found with paintbrush... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2014 5:30pm - 6:45pm CST
CC 201 A/B

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience General

7:00pm CST

If I Knew Then What I Know Now

A panel of theatre professionals currently working in academe share insights and experience based on their collective experience as actors, designers, directors, stage managers and teachers.

Speakers

Janet Gray

Winthrop University

Stephen Gundersheim

Professor, Winthrop University

Stephen Gundersheim received his B.S. in theatre from Northwestern University with a concentration in acting and musical theatre and earned his M.F.A. is in Theatre for Youth from Arizona State University with an emphasis in directing. He is a professor in the Theatre and Dance Department... Read More →

Edward Journey

Associate Professor, Alabama A&M U

Edward Journey is an associate professor of communication arts at Alabama A&M University. Prior to joining the Alabama A&M faculty, he worked in regional professional theatres as an artist, administrator, and educator. He worked with Alabama Shakespeare Festival, New Stage Theatre... Read More →

Russell Luke

Adjunct Professor/Box Office Manager, Winthrop University

Is on the faculty at Winthrop University where he teaches Stage Managment, Directing and directs departmental productions. He is a memeber of AEA.

Friday March 7, 2014 7:00pm - 8:15pm CST
RV Commodore Suite

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience General

7:00pm CST

Plays for Women: No Excuses

Selecting a season that includes strong female roles shouldn't be difficult or rare. This workshop highlights contemporary plays, including short readings, featuring a range of female roles.

Speakers

Sarah Provencal

Winthrop U

Sarah Provencal earned her MFA in Theatre Pedagogy (Directing emphasis) at Virginia Commonwealth University. She has worked and trained internationally_while in London, England she trained with physical theatre companies and directed two premieres: Cutting Edge: An Interactive Fairytale... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2014 7:00pm - 8:15pm CST
BH Old Dauphin Way

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience General

9:00am CST

Utilizing Theatre Degrees in Unexpected Ways

Professionals discuss how career paths can go in unexpected directions and give hints and advice about making the most of your theatre degree in this competitive world.

Speakers

Karen Brewster

East Tennessee State University, 721

Karen Brewster co-authored Fundamentals of Theatrical Design: A Guide to the Basics of Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Design with a new book titled Theatrical Genre and Style: A Guide for Designers, Directors, and Performers, due out by 2019. She continues to freelance design at the... Read More →

Barbizon Lighting Company

Barbizon

Barbizon, in business since 1947, is the one-stop source for sales, service, installation and integration of lighting equipment and accessories for the Performing Arts, Themed Environments, Live Productions, Film and Television. We have more than 20,000 products in stocking locations... Read More →

Gillian Egan

Burr & Forman Law Firm

Betsey Horth

SETC Executive Director, Southeastern Theatre Conference

Prior to becoming the Executive Director of SETC in 1999,Betsey taught costuming at Buffalo State College for 11 years and worked in marketing and/or development for professional theatres in Wisconsin and at Buffalo, New York as well as in the ski and gift industries. She has... Read More →

Ben McCarthy

Program Manager, Leadership Development, Seattle Works

Now based out of Seattle, WA, Ben is a training facilitator and Program Manager, Leadership Development at Seattle Works. Types of trainings he facilitates include basics in nonprofit board service, advanced board leadership, practices of leadership, and volunteer management. This... Read More →

Melissa Shafer

Lighting Designer/Technical Director, East Tennessee State University

Saturday March 8, 2014 9:00am - 10:15am CST
CC 107 A

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience General

12:00pm CST

Get a Job, Cassie! Empowering Students to Make Work

Don't wait for a chance to work. Train as an entrepreneur and start your own company. That's the challenge for today's theatre student. Learn about theatre programs built around an empowerment model.

Speakers

R Cliff Thompson

Director of Theatre, Freed-Hardeman University

R. Cliff Thompson serves the university as director of theatre. He studied at the University of Memphis (MFA) and the University of Mississippi (PhD). In 2004, he spent a summer with the Abingdon Theatre, an Off-Broadway company in NYC. Favorite directing credits at FHU include, “Macbeth... Read More →

Scott Walters

U of North Carolina Asheville

Saturday March 8, 2014 12:00pm - 12:50pm CST
RV Clipper Suite

College-University Teaching Strategies

Audience General