KCACTF REGION 3 CONFERENCE/FESTIVAL 57 - 2025
KCACTF REGION 3 CONFERENCE/FESTIVAL 57 - 2025
KCACTF Region 3 Conference/Festival 57 at Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin
January 7 - 11, 2025  ·  Madison College Truax Campus




The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival showcases the finest in university theatre across the nation. Through eight regional festivals plus the national festival in Washington, D.C., the festival celebrates artistic excellence and offers students individual recognition through awards and scholarships in playwriting, acting, dramatic criticism, theatre management, directing, and design.


KCACTF renews commitment to Representation, Equity and Diversity (RED).

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MADISON COLLEGE TRUAX CAMPUS


Guest Artists, R3 Team & Workshop Leaders
KCACTF Region 3 Chair
Professor of Theatre, University of IL Springfield
KCACTF Region 3 RED Chair
Assistant Professor of Theatre, Hope College
Region 3 Vice Chair & Festival Host
Professor and Dept. Chair, Madison College
KCACTF Artistic Director
KCACTF Artistic Director
KCACTF National Vice Chair
Director of Theatre at Iowa State University
Keynote & Featured Guest Artist
Professional Actor/Playwright/Musician
Manager
Manager, KCACTF & Theater Education
KCACTF National RED Vice-Chair
Assoc. Prof. of Theatre, Cal State Fresno
KCACTF National DTM Chair; Gold Medallion Recipient
KCACTF National DTM Chair
Gold Medallion Recipient
Professor of Theatre; UW-Oshkosh
KCACTF Region 3 Immediate Past Chair
Professor of Theatre/Chair - Carthage College
Workshop Leader
Immediate Past National Chair / KCACTF Reg. 3 Financial Director
Professor of Theatre & Chair - Hope College
Irene Ryan Finals Selector; Workshop Leader
Open Jar Institute Guest Artist
MTI - Respondent/selector
DTM Allied Design Respondent
Workshop Leader
MTI Accompanist
Assoc. Teaching Prof. of Theatre - Ball State
Region 3 DTM Co-Vice Chair | Design, Technology, & Management
Region 3 DTM Co-Vice Chair | Design, Tech, Mgmt
DTM Costume Design Respondent
Reg. 3 Dramaturgy Coordinator
DTM Scenic Design Respondent
ASPIRE Respondent
Managing Director, Children's Theatre Company
DTM Lighting and Projection Design Respondent
DTM Respondent
DTM Stage Management Fellowship Respondent
Dramaturgy Respondent
DTM Respondent
DTM Sound Design Respondent
Region 3 Chair of National Playwriting Program
Region 3 Chair of National Playwriting Program
NPP Respondent | Workshop Leader
NPP Respondent | Workshop Leader
Guest Artist/Performer
Assoc. Prof. of Theatre; Oklahoma State University
Joan Korte is the solo actor, “The Player”, in The Gull; A Tragicomedy for One, after Chekhov, by Zachary Cohn.
KCACTF Program Assistant; ASPIRE
Producing Artistic Director, Theatre MidWest
Tom Woldt is the producing artistic director and the director for The Gull; A Tragicomedy for One, After Chekhov, by Zachary Cohn.
KCACTF National Co- Vice Chair | Workshop Leader
Guest Artist & Devising Co-Facilitator
Associate Professor of Lighting Design
Western Illinois University
Reg. 3 NPP Co-Vice Chair | Workshop Leader
Midwest Field Project Coordinator at ETC
Devin McFarlane is the coordinator for all workshops, ETC Factory Tours, and the ETC Light Lab at Festival 57.
Technical Support Engineer for ETC.
Theatre Critic
ITJA Respondent
Training Program Coordinator at ETC
Outreach and Training Specialist for ETC
Irene Ryan Semi-Final Selector | Workshop Leader
ASPIRE Coordinator
Instructor of Theatre - Eastern IL University
Artistic Producer
Milwaukee Rep
DTM Co-Vice Chair
DTM Co-Vice Chair
Actor, Broadway
RYAN Semi-Finals Selector
Region 6 NPP Chair / DTM Respondent
ETC Representative
Casting Director; Ryan Finals Selector
Irene Ryan Finals Selector / Workshop Leader
National Alliance of Acting Teachers
DTM Guest Artist
Irene Ryan co-coordinator
Monmouth College
Performance Faculty, Monmouth College
Stage Management Intensive Mentor from Santa Fe Opera
Stage Management Intensive Mentor
Production and Recruiting Coordinator for Santa Fe Opera
SMI Coordinator I Workshop Leader
SMI Coordinator I Workshop Leader
Assistant Professor of Theatre, Saginaw Valley State University
Devising Co-Facilitator
DTM Respondent - University of Oklahoma Head of Stage Management
DTM Stage Management Fellowship Respondent
Theatre Critic
Institute for Theatre Journalism and Advocacy
Guest Critic
Director, Actor, Producer
Shakespeare Behind Bars
Devising Coordinator & Co-Facilitator
University of Dayton (OH)
Region 3 DTM Co-Chair | Design, Technology, & Management
Region 3 DTM Co-Chair
Irene Ryan Assistant Coordinator/Workshop Leader
Heidi is an Associate Professor of Theater at Wabash College teaching Acting, Improvisation, and Community-Engaged Theater.
Coordinator
SDC Directing Program
Festival Technical Director
Festival Technical Director
Indiana State Chair
NPP Director Coordinator
Region 3 DTM Co-Chair
Region 3 DTM Co-Chair
Resident Costume/Hair/Make-up Designer and Assistant Professor of Costume Design, Department of Communication and Dramatic Arts at Central Michigan University
Region 3 NPP Co-Vice Chair
Professor & Chair, UW-Green Bay
DTM Respondent | Workshop Leader
DTM Scenic Design Respondent
DTM Respondent I Region 6 Co-Chair
DTM Costume Design Respondent
Theatre Designer/Manager
Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Karen Saari is an award-winning playwright and theatre artist who also carries 20+ years of marketing experience under her hat.
Reg. 3 Illinois State Chair
Western Illinois University
Reg. 3 Webmaster
Reg. 3 Webmaster
Terry is an assistant professor at Alma College.
Workshop Leader
Kerro Knox 3 is the Director of the School of Music, Theatre and Dance where he teaches lighting design.
Workshop Leader
Alma College
Kelli Crump - MFA (Acting) National Theatre Conservatory and studied Shakespeare at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. A KCACTF Region III Irene Ryan winner, recipient of the NAPAT Classical Acting Award and the VASTA Vocal Excellence Award.
Workshop Leader
Acting, Voice, Director, Principia College
Artistic Director of Theatre; Professor of Theatre Arts, Kalamazoo College
Assistant Professor of Theatre- Lake Superior State University
Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Paul is a member of the Theatre faculty at CMU from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Paul is a scenic and lighting designer for theatre, musical theatre, dance and opera.
Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Steve Wood teaches at Indiana Wesleyan University and studied mask with Doug Berky.
Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Instructor of design and technical theatre, Marian University
Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Erin Hisey is an assistant professor of scenic and lighting design at the UW Eau Claire.
Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Performer, Instructor at Bradley University
Workshop Leader
DTM Sound Design Respondent I Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Executive Director of the Upper Peninsula Shakespeare Festival

Joan Korte

Joan Korte is the solo actor, “The Player”, in The Gull; A Tragicomedy for One, after Chekhov, by Zachary Cohn.

Tom Woldt

Tom Woldt is the producing artistic director and the director for The Gull; A Tragicomedy for One, After Chekhov, by Zachary Cohn.

Devin McFarlane

Devin McFarlane is the coordinator for all workshops, ETC Factory Tours, and the ETC Light Lab at Festival 57.

Todd Quick

Performance Faculty, Monmouth College

Tracy Armagost

Production and Recruiting Coordinator for Santa Fe Opera

Tommy Wedge

Assistant Professor of Theatre, Saginaw Valley State University

Amanda Finn Haggerty

Guest Critic

Heidi Winters Vogel

Heidi is an Associate Professor of Theater at Wabash College teaching Acting, Improvisation, and Community-Engaged Theater.

Ann Dasen

Resident Costume/Hair/Make-up Designer and Assistant Professor of Costume Design, Department of Communication and Dramatic Arts at Central Michigan University

Larry Heyman

DTM Scenic Design Respondent

Biz Nelson

Theatre Designer/Manager

Karen Saari

Karen Saari is an award-winning playwright and theatre artist who also carries 20+ years of marketing experience under her hat.

Terry Dana Jachimiak II

Terry is an assistant professor at Alma College.

Kerro Knox

Kerro Knox 3 is the Director of the School of Music, Theatre and Dance where he teaches lighting design.

Kelli Crump

Kelli Crump - MFA (Acting) National Theatre Conservatory and studied Shakespeare at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. A KCACTF Region III Irene Ryan winner, recipient of the NAPAT Classical Acting Award and the VASTA Vocal Excellence Award.

Chrissy Calkins Steele

Acting, Voice, Director, Principia College

Paul Collins

Paul is a member of the Theatre faculty at CMU from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Paul is a scenic and lighting designer for theatre, musical theatre, dance and opera.

Steve Wood

Steve Wood teaches at Indiana Wesleyan University and studied mask with Doug Berky.

Kristopher Steege

Instructor of design and technical theatre, Marian University

Erin Hisey

Erin Hisey is an assistant professor of scenic and lighting design at the UW Eau Claire.

Dan Matisa

Performer, Instructor at Bradley University

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Register

Registration Type
Regular full Conference/Festival (Available after 12:00am EST, Dec. 16, 2024)
120.00 USD
On-site full Conference/Festival (Available beginning Jan. 7, 2025, at Registration Desk)
135.00 USD
On-site single day pass for Conference/Festival (Available at the Registration Desk - in person only)
40.00 USD
On-Site Day Production Ticket - General Public (Only Available on-site)
10.00 USD

Schedule - (workshops are currently being added!)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This where you pick-up your registration packets, festival day-passes and receive general information about the festival.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Dramaturgy participants will have 4' x 8' foam core panels to display work. Music stands will be provided upon request.
Check-in at the DTM Expo Center Registration/Information Table for a presentation time slot and number. Displays can be installed when the DTM Expo Center is open.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
One of three orientations for DTM presenters for the Preliminary Rounds. Attendance at one of the three orientations is recommended.
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
One of three orientations for DTM presenters for the Preliminary Rounds. Attendance at one of the three orientations is recommended.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Riffing on Anton Chekhov's classic "show about nothing," The Seagull, out at a dilapidated country estate populated by tortured artists, writers, and blowhards, dreams die, hopes are dashed, and everyone loves the wrong person! What could go wrong?
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
All Stage Management Intensive participants need to attend this meeting held by SMI Coordinator Tommy Wedge and SMI Super Mentor Tracy Armagost.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
This event is by invitation only for the Stage Management Intensive Participants and the Festival Guest Stage Management Respondents.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
SHUTTLE BUS INFO: Shuttles will DROP OFF & PICK UP at Madison College near the Cafeteria Entrance, where the DTM Expo is. (Our Registration/Check-in Desk is near that entrance, as well).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Production Load-in for U of Detroit Mercy
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This where you pick-up your registration packets, festival day-passes and receive general information about the festival.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Dramaturgy participants will have 4' x 8' foam core panels to display work. Music stands will be provided upon request.
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Holding Room and Check In for MTI Vocal Participants.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The DTM Expo Center and the DTM Media and Sound Room are the locations to see all of the design, technology, and stage management work from Festival conference participants.
Check-in at the DTM Expo Center Registration/Information Table for a presentation time slot and number. Displays can be installed when the DTM Expo Center is open.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This group of pre-selected participants will go over the goals and writing to be pursued throughout the festival.
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Approximately 16-32 bars (time limit of ninety-second maximum) Please arrive and check in with stage management at least 20 minutes before your scheduled audition slot.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Stop by any time to see and experiment with ETC consoles and light fixtures. No appointment necessary.
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
One of three orientations for DTM presenters for the Preliminary Rounds. Attendance at one of the three orientations is recommended.
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Want to audition in musical theatre but stress about the dreaded dance call? Dance anxiety--be gone!
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
We've all heard that getting your next job is all about who you know. But how do you break into the industry as you are starting out? How do you grow your network of contacts? And how do you manage and keep in touch over the years?
This workshop will introduce participants to the 10 elements of collaboration, explore strategies on how to plan a collaborative process, and also how to diagnose issues in order to get the project back on track.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Festival Guest Respondents will take time to look over DTM displays in preparation for presentations.
Take a short trip to the ETC Factory for a tour and exploration of one of the leading lighting companies. Limited to 30 people.
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Stage Management Fellowship Respondents take time to look over the participants materials in the DTM Expo Center.
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Using Michael Chekhov's Imaginary Body work, this workshop will explore various exercises an actor can use to naturally inhabit the body of a character.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
ALL INVITED PLAYWRIGHTS AND DIRECTORS REQUIRED. Our first official meetup to discuss the festival events, to meet each other and to get production teams coordinated before the auditions commence.
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Breath Without Limits! Head, Heart, Gut is a physical approach to finding the impulse of breath to fuel character.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Headed by an Equity stage manager with over 30 years in the professional theatre, we'll explore the human relations side of stage management.
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Participants will explore how directors and designers can communicate clearly verbally about visual designs without the use of drawings, draftings, research, etc.
Explore the creative and technical aspects of projection design in this engaging workshop. You'll gain insight into how projections can elevate storytelling and transform theatrical spaces.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This event is open to observers. NEW START TIME 1/6/25
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Using long-form and short-form consent protocols derived from theatrical intimacy, actors will explore them in a short, visceral knife fight.
Interested in creating an arts event or theatre company or some other arts organization? ASPIRE is the place to put your arts leadership skills to the test with The Creative Pitch! In the 2nd hour join us for the Mission, Vision, and Values workshop.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ALL ACTORS INVITED! Audition to read for one of our new works featured at the festival. We need all backgrounds and identities to bring these voices to life.
Take a short trip to the ETC Factory for a tour and exploration of one of the leading lighting companies. Limited to 30 people. NEW PICKUP LOCATION.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
All participants in the Costume Parade and Celebration of Scenes will attend this spacing and tech rehearsal for the event later in the evening.
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
The DTM Expo Center and the DTM Media and Sound Room are the locations to see all of the design, technology, and stage management work from Festival conference participants.
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
This event is open to observers.
This event is open to observers.
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
How can we ethically and boldly design for stories that are not our own? This session aims to explore the responsibilities of designing for and working with productions rooted in other cultures or perspectives.
Join the (1) Actor and the Producer/Director to find out more about developing a 1-woman, 10-character World Premiere (and special Festival Performance) of THE GULL; A TRAGICOMEDY FOR ONE, AFTER CHEKHOV, by Zachary Cohn.
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
The intention of this session is to assist performers in improving their audition technique and specificity for both self-taped as well as in-person auditions. Here we will work on crafting strong, professional, and creative auditions experiences.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
U of Detroit-Mercy: A fast-paced, hilarious, irreverent comedy/romp, where actors take on the challenge of performing all of William Shakespeare’s plays in just 97 minutes! Content Disclosure: Adult content and suggestive language; ages 15+.
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Closed Casting Session for NPP Directors and Playwrights.
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Discover the technical artistry of projection mapping with MadMapper in this hands-on workshop designed for theatre technicians and designers.
Join Emmy-winning Casting Director AJ Links, CSA (she/her) as she runs you through how the casting process works for commercials vs tv/features, how and why you might join SAG-AFTRA, and the difference between a talent agent and casting director.
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Breath Without Limits! Head, Heart, Gut is a physical approach to finding the impulse of breath to fuel character.
Exploring the similarities and differences in light for dance for those familiar with theatre.
This workshop is designed to demystify the process of performing in a Shakespearean play
Attendees will engage in a story-building technique focused on sounds as the main story-telling device.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Our orientation session will start with introductions and a brief overview of our schedule and how we will move through each devising session for the week, including alternative options for participation. We'll then begin ideating and creating!
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
The DTM Expo Center and the DTM Media and Sound Room are the locations to see all of the design, technology, and stage management work from Festival conference participants.
3:15 PM - 6:00 PM
3:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Dramaturgy participants will discuss their work in a closed session with Respondents.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
This event is open to observers.
This event is open to observers.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
This event is open to observers. NEW END TIME 1/7/25
MTI Dance Audition Registered students will learn 1 or 2 audition combinations. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time wearing proper dance attire. Bring dance shoes appropriate for a variety of dance styles.
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
In this session, we will take a look at common resume layouts of industry professionals, examine what should be included on a resume, and craft our own.
Droznin is a Russian movement style that originated at the Moscow Art Theater in Russia by Andrei Droznin. The goal of this work is to forge/identify a connection between body and mind as well as body and soul.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
RED Scholarship Recipients: Meet our RED Chair & Vice Chair.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Meeting for SDC Directors only - Assembly Room - Madison Concourse Hotel.
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
All locations will reopen on Thursday, January 9th at 9:00am.
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
All registered participants for Design Storm will attend this kick-off meeting for team assignments and details about this year's event. LOCATION UPDATE: D2632
This is a closed event for the Stage Management Intensive participants.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This a private dinner provided for festival guests and area coordinators held in the Gourmet Dining Room on first floor of the Truax building at Madison College near the Design Expo. Room 1285.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Featuring keynote guest-artist Brian Quijada. Quijada will share his insights into his creative process, followed by a Q-&-A. (Costume Parade/Celebration of Associate Scenes & announcements of semi-finalists for various events will follow).
10:00 PM - 11:55 PM
10:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Faculty and Guest Artists Only.
STUDENTS: an opportunity to dance, relax, and meet fellow students! A Non-Alcoholic Cash-Bar will be available. (Location: Wisconsin/Capitol A/B Ballrooms; 2nd floor Madison Concourse Hotel)
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Closed session with NPP Directors and Playwrights
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
An opportunity to get the day started with some breakfast and meet and greet with our wonderful DTM Respondents!
This event is open to observers.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Riffing on Anton Chekhov's classic "show about nothing," The Seagull, out at a dilapidated country estate populated by tortured artists, writers, and blowhards, dreams die, hopes are dashed, and everyone loves the wrong person! What could go wrong?
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Participants will share opinions and receive feedback on their interviews, articles, and critiques.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Stop by any time to see and experiment with ETC consoles and light fixtures. No appointment necessary.
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
2nd round of MTI Vocal Auditions TWO contrasting 16-32 bar cuts. Please check in with Stage Management at least 20 minutes before your scheduled audition time.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The DTM Expo Center and the DTM Media and Sound Room are the locations to see all of the design, technology, and stage management work from Festival conference participants.
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday - Saturday, the desk is in the Gateway lobby of the Truax building at Madison College. This where you pick-up your registration packets, festival day-passes and receive general information about the festival.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Production Load-In for Oakland University
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Reserve rehearsal time with Ansley Valentine
Reserve rehearsal time with Ansley Valentine
9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Stage Management Fellowship Respondents take time to look over the participants materials in the DTM Expo Center.
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Civic Dramaturgy is the process of engaging our political and social environment in our theatrical practice. Participants will learn to answer the questions, ""Why now?"" ""Why here?"" and ""Why us?""
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Navigating a career in the arts post-graduation can be daunting, so join us in this workshop to learn more about the many positions in the theater that foster exciting careers from Arts Leaders in the Field! Bring your questions!
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This event is open to observers.
Special Q & A session with Keynote speaker for invited NPP Playwrights and Directors only.
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Student will learn and put into practice several movement techniques ranging from Viewpoints to Laban
The intention of this session is to assist performers in improving their understanding of musical theatre acting. Here we will work on crafting strong, professional, and creative choices when acting through musical text.
Participants will be invited to celebrate the variety of ways they have developed skills around: critical thinking, time management and public speaking.
Shakespeare Behind Bars, a multiaward-winning documentary, follows a prison theater troupe consisting entirely of convicted felons while they prepare William Shakespeare's the Tempest for performace for a captive & public audience.
This workshops looks to introduce students to the potential of Rasa work. Rooted in a rich history of Indian religious and performance culture, the Rasas give actors a different language to unpacking emotions and performance potential.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This devised session will provide instruction on approaches to storytelling using physical theatre techniques. You may participate as an observer, pop-in participant, or devised project ensemble. We will conclude the session with a show & share.
Sign up at DTM desk (Madison College D1630). Take a short trip to the ETC Factory for a tour and exploration of one of the leading lighting companies. Limited to 30 people.
Bring your current resume and/or portfolio to get feedback from a Region 3 KCACTF Faculty member. Come to the DTM Registration/Information Table to sign up for a 10-15 minute time slot.
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Designated meeting and working space for Design Storm participants
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Semi-finalists: Check-in at least 15 minutes before the assigned performance time.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
This event is open to observers.
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
An opportunity for attendees who identify as Black, Indigenous, a Person of Color, or a member of the Global Majority to gather a build and share community to discuss our hopes for the future.
This fast-paced, on-your-feet workshop is perfect for both beginners and seasoned improvisers, focusing on the fundamentals of collaborative play.
Creating lists can be a tedious and repetitive process. In this workshop I'll teach you to use simple, off-the-shelf software to streamline the process and use simple tools to use lists to create labels, inventories, show books and more.
Discover the power of interactive projections in theatre with this hands-on introduction to TouchDesigner. This workshop demystifies the basics of real-time visual creation and projection mapping.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Milwaukee Rep Artistic Producer Jeffrey Mosser will share transparent information about the process, the major changes at the theater, and how Milwaukee Rep is leading the charge for career pathways.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This event is open to observers.
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
A roundtable seminar for stage managers and anyone who works with stage managers to discuss the importance of creating a healthy working environment and support network
"Students will be able to: 1. Learn and implement new exercises as inspiration for devising original works. 2. Create a rough timeline for a short play as an ensemble. 3. Devise an opening scene."
Using templates and colored pencils or any design program student's have available, this quick exercise in scenic design will ask participants to design at least 3 walls of a room based on a mystery client's choices in clothing.
If you want another dose of Meisner work, come to this workshop and we'll look at more techniques and exercises that focus on doing, behaving, active listening, and living truthfully under imaginary circumstances.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Come and learn how to communicate your ideas through “The Creative Pitch”. This can include pitching a theatre company, a multi-disciplinary arts organization, a festival or a creative theatrical initiative.
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Got an idea for a play but aren't sure where to start? Did you write a play but aren't sure what to do next? Learn tips on the creation, development and production processes in this informational session for any playwright.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sign up at DTM desk (Madison College D1630). Take a short trip to the ETC Factory for a tour and exploration of one of the leading lighting companies. Limited to 30 people.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
U of Detroit-Mercy: A fast-paced, hilarious, irreverent comedy/romp, where actors take on the challenge of performing all of William Shakespeare’s plays in just 97 minutes! Content Disclosure: Adult content and suggestive language; ages 15+.
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
This event is open to observers.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Production Load-In for UW La Crosse
12:50 PM - 2:30 PM
12:50 PM - 2:30 PM
Overture Center for the Arts is a gem in the heart of downtown Madison. You will not want to miss this tour of an amazing facility that hosts seven state-of-the-art performance spaces.
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Milwaukee Rep Artistic Producer Jeffrey Mosser will share transparent information about the process, the major changes at the theater, and how Milwaukee Rep is leading the charge for career pathways.
Participants will explore how directors and designers can communicate clearly verbally about visual designs without the use of drawings, draftings, research, etc.
Explore the creative and technical aspects of projection design in this engaging workshop. You'll gain insight into how projections can elevate storytelling and transform theatrical spaces.
Creating lists can be a tedious and repetitive process. In this workshop I'll teach you to use simple, off-the-shelf software to streamline the process and use simple tools to use lists to create labels, inventories, show books and more.
Join Hannah Joyce to hear about the ways Playwrights' Center can provide support to you on your playwriting journey and connect you to resources around the country.
Discover new ways to use movement to tell stories. Using devising techniques utilized by Frantic Assembly theatre company, participants will enjoy this exploratory and physical workshop as we learn tools for ensemble building and choreography work.
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
The intention of this session is to assist performers in improving their audition technique and specificity for both self-taped as well as in-person auditions. Here we will work on crafting strong, professional, and creative auditions experiences.
Ever needed to cross from SL to SR whilst sword fighting, but felt you didn't look as fabulous as possible? Let's unlock that next level of Slay together with some Hollywood stock phrases and character archetypes!
We'll walk funny, talk funny, act funny, and wear funny faces. It's serious business so come ready to play.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This event is open to observers.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Semi-finalists: Check-in at least 15 minutes before the assigned performance time.
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Learn how to take your costuming ideas from good to great. This workshop focuses on the costume design process, and how a designer elevates their designs through character analysis, collaboration, and a dash of creativity.
Participants will learn a number from Ride the Cyclone. Workshop will consist of a brief warm-up followed by character-driven choreography in a fast paced, no stress, rehearsal-like experience that calls for thinking on one’s feet & attentive observation
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Join theatre artist Brian Quijada, whose looping shows have been performed all across the country, for a workshop on using live-looping technology for performance on the stage.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bring your current resume and/or portfolio to get feedback from a Region 3 KCACTF Faculty member. Come to the DTM Registration/Information Table to sign up for a 10-15 minute time slot.
2:45 PM - 4:45 PM
2:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Production Load-out for U of Detroit Mercy
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
"The Business of Show Artistry and Economics | The Solveable Dilemma for the Working Artist Dreams and Visions | How to be an Artpreneuer"
In this session, we will take a look at common resume layouts of industry professionals, examine what should be included on a resume, and craft our own.
3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Allied/Costumes/Makeup/Scenic
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
This workshop will demystify the inner workings of the performing arts industry and help guide students in building a life for themselves that is financially stable and creatively fulfilling
Using outside-the-box prompts for physical gesture, participants will create a metaphor and story-evoking movement piece in 90 minutes.
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
SDC Preliminary Round. This is a closed event, only SDC Participants may attend.
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
This event is open to observers.
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Semi-finalists: Check-in at least 15 minutes before the assigned performance time
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
This event is open to observers.
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
This highly interactive presentation facilitates a creative discussion around cultural appropriation at multiple levels.
Droznin is a Russian movement style that originated at the Moscow Art Theater in Russia by Andrei Droznin. The goal of this work is to forge/identify a connection between body and mind as well as body and soul.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This event is open to observers.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
First day of Voices Out Loud! Come hang out with your fellow theatre students and brainstorm ideas for our poetry showcase on the last day of festival.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Dance Rehearsal for MTI Dance Finalists. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early, and be warmed up and ready to dance at 4:30.
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
All locations will reopen on Friday, January 10th at 9:00am.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Oakland University: Caribbean Dreamin' is a devised work that uses Caribbean folk tales to trace the development of the steel drum from African drumming through colonialism to the modern steel band.
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Light/Projections/Sound
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
All Stage Management Fellowship and Stage Management Intensive participants are invited to this closed event.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This a private dinner provided for festival guests and area coordinators held in the Gourmet Dining Room on first floor of the Truax building at Madison College near the Design Expo. Room 1285.
8:00 PM - 9:40 PM
8:00 PM - 9:40 PM
UW-La Crosse: A hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play. CONTENT DISCLOSURE: contains adult content and language, including descriptions of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and discussions of abortion and its stigmatization.
9:50 PM - 11:50 PM
9:50 PM - 11:50 PM
Production Load-Out for UW La Crosse
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Immediately following the announcement of the Irene Ryan finalists, the finalists will meet with the semi-finalist selectors for responses.
10:00 PM - 11:55 PM
10:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Faculty and Guest Artists Only.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Production Response for UW La Crosse
Production Pre-Load for Indiana University
8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Closed session for NPP 10 Min Play Festival Directors and Stage Management
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Production Response for U of Detroit - Mercy
Technical Response for UW La Crosse
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Prep time in space for One Act Readings
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
This event is open to observers. ADDED ROUND and NEW TIME.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Participants will share opinions and receive feedback on their interviews, articles, and critiques.
Response session for those MTI Vocal Participants who were not selected as Finalists.
SDC Finalists Interviews. This is a closed event.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Auditions for professional companies & graduate school programs.
9:00 AM - 3:45 PM
9:00 AM - 3:45 PM
The DTM Expo Center and the DTM Media and Sound Room are the locations to see all of the design, technology, and stage management work from Festival conference participants.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Stop by any time to see and experiment with ETC consoles and light fixtures. No appointment necessary.
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This where you pick-up your registration packets, festival day-passes and receive general information about the festival. Thursday - Saturday, the desk is in the Gateway lobby of the Truax building at Madison College.
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Reserve rehearsal time with Ansley Valentine
Reserve rehearsal time with Ansley Valentine
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
This event is open to observers. NEW TIME
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Participants will learn the connection between professional success and personal health, and how this reality is achieved through sharing one’s personal story with trusted individuals, to alleviate the struggle of suffering in silence.
What separates combat on stage from dance?Come pick up a sword and learn to tell stories of magnificent success and fantastic failures as we swash and buckle our way through the narrative together!
The first day of this workshop will be a review of Suzuki's basic forms - getting these movements solidified and creating a sense of community.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come practice your Creative Pitch before the Saturday Session- get feedback from ASPIRE coordinators or just check your tech ahead of time.
This devised session will provide experiential context to your play that will help shape your storytelling voice. You may participate as an observer, pop-in participant, or devised project ensemble. We will conclude the session with a show & share.
Bring your current resume and/or portfolio to get feedback from a Region 3 KCACTF Faculty member. Come to the DTM Registration/Information Table to sign up for a 10-15 minute time slot.
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Open Readings of "You Will Speak Again, Kapemba'tona" by Helena Aleluya Jose and "Honey, I'm Home" by Jasper Port
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
All Design Storm registered participants can use the Design Storm Workroom any time it is open.
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Technical Response for U of Detroit - Mercy
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
This session is open for observation. NEW TIME.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
This event is open to observers. ADDED ROUND and NEW TIME.
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
This event is open to observers. ADD ROUND and NEW TIME.
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
"This course starts with the basics of color and light. We discuss how light interacts with objects to create the colors we see, the difference between additive and subtractive color mixing, and different types of filters used in subtractive color.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn to tie the knots used in basic stagecraft and rigging.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Dance Rehearsal for MTI Dance Finalists
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
This event is open to observers. NEW TIME.
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Learn PR and marketing tips for making the most of social, digital and earned media on a tight budget.
Discover the technical artistry of projection mapping with MadMapper in this hands-on workshop designed for theatre technicians and designers.
Intimacy and Consent in the Creative Space for Faculty Workshop is for individuals who select, audition, cast, direct, and choreograph plays and musicals in the academic space.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Oakland University: Caribbean Dreamin' is a devised work that uses Caribbean folk tales to trace the development of the steel drum from African drumming through colonialism to the modern steel band.
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
This event is open to observers. ADD ROUND and NEW TIME.
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
This event is open to observers.
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Navigating the highs and lows of a creative arts career can take a toll on mental health. This workshop explores strategies to nurture well-being while pursuing your passion.
This highly interactive presentation facilitates a creative discussion around cultural appropriation at multiple levels.
Creating lists can be a tedious and repetitive process. In this workshop I'll teach you to use simple, off-the-shelf software to streamline the process and use simple tools to use lists to create labels, inventories, show books and more.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Learn about what it means to be a member of KCACTF's Student Council.
Closed session for NPP Directors, Playwrights, Stage Management and Actors only.
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
This event is open to observers. ADDED ROUND and NEW TIME.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Production Load-Out for Oakland University
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Student will learn and put into practice several movement techniques ranging from Viewpoints to Laban
Using long-form and short-form consent protocols derived from theatrical intimacy, actors will explore them in a short, visceral knife fight.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Callbacks for select students from Next Steps Auditions
Sign up at the DTM Registration/Information Table for a time slot to interview with one of the participating professional companies offering job opportunities.
Production Load-In for Indiana University
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
This event is open to observers. - MOVED to 1:15pm
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Coaching Sessions for MTI Vocal Finalists. **Finalists will be assigned time slots for individual coaching. Finalists may observe the Coaching Sessions of other Finalists
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Auditioning via self-tape is everywhere these days, so actors better know how to make a great one. In this seminar, you'll learn the Dos and Dont's of self-tapes, and you'll make your next self-tape soar!
Discover the power of interactive projections in theatre with this hands-on introduction to TouchDesigner. This workshop demystifies the basics of real-time visual creation and projection mapping.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Faculty and theater professionals are all welcome!
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Have you ever auditioned for film or TV and thought, I need more information? Do you want to learn how network teleplays work?
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bring your current resume and/or portfolio to get feedback from a Region 3 KCACTF Faculty member. Come to the DTM Registration/Information Table to sign up for a 10-15 minute time slot.
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Open Readings of "Tainted Blue" by Isabella Hernandez and "Haunted Hangover" by James Hyde III
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
This event is open to observers. ADDED ROUND and NEW TIME.
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
This is a closed session and for Festival Guest Respondents. (Stage Management Fellowship)
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Production Response for Oakland University
This class begins by defining troubleshooting. Next, we look at the concept of Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act (OODA Loop) and how this mental exercise can better prepare you to solve problems.
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Booking commercial work can help pay your bills and support your career in theatre - come sharpen those tools here! Join Emmy-winning Casting Director AJ Links, CSA (she/her) as she works with students on commercial copy
What separates combat on stage from dance?Come pick up a sword and learn to tell stories of magnificent success and fantastic failures as we swash and buckle our way through the narrative together!
You've already got a voice. This workshop is all about creating a Voice Over Business. Including how to get started, hardware & software, marketing etc.
This workshop will focus on some of the things we love about improv and ways it can help us become better active listeners, more imaginative & specific in our acting choices, & intentional in building ensemble.
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
This event is open to observers.
3:45 PM
3:45 PM
The DTM Expo Center and DTM Sound and Media Room will reopen Saturday, January 11th at 8:00am.
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
This is a closed session and for Festival Guest Respondents only. (Allied, Costumes, Lighting, Projections, Scenic, Sound)
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Technical Response for Oakland University
How does your performance change when you are in a close up on camera versus when you are on a large proscenium stage? In this workshop, we will explore the different elements of voice/speech you can play with to change the scale of your performance.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This is a STUDENT ONLY Student Council and DTM event. Festival guests from ETC will host an open discussion about industry related career paths.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Work Day for Voices Out Loud. Bring yourself and the things you've always wanted to say, and we will give you the outlet to turn it into spoken art! *You do not need to have attended yesterday's session to attend*
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
The Gold Medallion and Faculty Dinner celebrates our work, and honors faculty members from Region 3, along with our 2 Gold Medallion recipients. Cash bar & hors d'oeuvres @ 5:15pm; dinner will be served @ 5:45 pm. (Pre-registration required).
5:45 PM - 7:45 PM
5:45 PM - 7:45 PM
All Stage Management Intensive participants can sign up for a brief one on one conversation and feedback session with Super Mentor Tracy Armagost.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Indiana University: Two undocumented teenagers brought to America as children become one another’s sanctuaries from the harsh realities of a world changed for immigrants following the recent events of 9/11. CONTENT DISCLOSURE: Adult language.
9:45 PM - 11:45 PM
9:45 PM - 11:45 PM
Production Load-Out for Indiana University
10:00 PM - 11:55 PM
10:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Faculty and Guest Artists only.
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Time for Design Storm Participants to set up all of the fantastic designs created at the Festival!
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The DTM Expo Center and the DTM Media and Sound Room are the locations to see all of the design, technology, and stage management work from Festival conference participants.
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Production Response for Indiana University
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
This is a closed session for Stage Management Fellowship Finalists and the Stage Management Respondents only. NEW TIME
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This is the final session and group interaction for ITJA.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Open Reading of "Reckless Black Dropouts" by Kenndall Wallace
SDC Finalists will present their scenes. The performances of the scenes are open to the public.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This where you pick-up your registration packets, festival day-passes and receive general information about the festival. Thursday - Saturday, the desk is in the Gateway lobby of the Truax building at Madison College.
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Orientation for Design Storm participants - Required
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Learn how to take your costuming ideas from good to great. This workshop focuses on the costume design process, and how a designer elevates their designs through character analysis, collaboration, and a dash of creativity.
Technical Response for Indiana University
Join the National Alliance of Acting Teachers in a discussion about the challenges and strategies for training actors in today’s world.
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
The intention of this session is to assist performers in improving their understanding of musical theatre acting. Here we will work on crafting strong, professional, and creative choices when acting through musical text.
What are the special challenges of adapting Shakespeare to be performed by students and for audiences that may be unfamiliar or uncomfortable with Shakespeare? How do we manage those challenges? And why do we bother?
This workshops looks to introduce students to the potential of Rasa work. Rooted in a rich history of Indian religious and performance culture, the Rasas give actors a different language to unpacking emotions and performance potential
Ever needed to cross from SL to SR whilst sword fighting, but felt you didn't look as fabulous as possible? Let's unlock that next level of Slay together with some Hollywood stock phrases and character archetypes!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Students will present their visions of the future of creative endeavors to respondent Jill Anderson.
This event is open to observers.
The culmination and public dissemination of your performative research.
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
This is a closed session for Stage Management Fellowship Finalists and the Stage Management Respondents only. NEW TIME
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Intimacy and Consent in the Creative Space for Faculty Workshop is for individuals who select, audition, cast, direct, and choreograph plays and musicals in the academic space.
An opportunity for attendees who identify as LGBTQUIA+ to gather build and share community to discuss our hopes for the future, celebrate personal triumphs in a judgement-free environment. (Not intended for allies)
Mastering SketchUp allows scenic designers to quickly build everything from a full theatre model to a detailed prop. This workshop will lead participants through the basics of SketchUp by building furniture pieces
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Actors and Playwrights needed! If you have a play that you want people to read, we will assign you a group of actors and split off into groups for you to hear your play aloud and get feedback!
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
Join Emmy-winning Casting Director AJ Links, CSA (she/her) as she works with students on a short side from television.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Learn to compete in the Tech Olympics!
Tech for MTI/Awards Showcase
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Response to start following the conclusion of the reading of the Full Length Play
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Limited to those Respondents who registered in advance.
Closed session for NPP Directors, Playwrights, Stage Management and Actors only.
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Got an idea for a play but aren't sure where to start? Did you write a play but aren't sure what to do next? Learn tips on the creation, development and production processes in this informational session for any playwright.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Audition for the Open Jar Institute Summer Intensive! 90 second audition. This is "first come, first served." We will see as many people as we can! See Long Description for more details.
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Navigating the highs and lows of a creative arts career can take a toll on mental health. This workshop explores strategies to nurture well-being while pursuing your passion.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
All Tech Olympics volunteers will help set up for this exciting DTM event. NEW LOCATION
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Open Reading of - "After" by Katie Setzer - "Hanthana" by Sahit Liyanage - "Moving On From Your Death" by Lynn Faulkner - "Unfinished Business" by Tabitha Porter - "Fair" by Kristen Field
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
The intention of this session is to assist performers in improving their audition technique and specificity for both self-taped as well as in-person auditions. Here we will work on crafting strong, professional, and creative auditions experiences.
This writing workshop welcomes theatre creators of all disciplines to explore satire and how it can be used as a tool for positive social change.
What separates combat on stage from dance?Come pick up a sword and learn to tell stories of magnificent success and fantastic failures as we swash and buckle our way through the narrative together!
We'll walk funny, talk funny, act funny, and wear funny faces. It's serious business so come ready to play.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This is a closed session for Festival Guest Respondents. (Allied/Costumes/Lighting/Makeup/Projections/Sound/Special Awards/Design Storm)
Part 2 will be about taking Suzuki's basic forms adding on to them: how can we start to use these positions and movements to aid in storytelling?
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
MTI Vocal and Dance Rehearsal
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
Grab your Partner and head to the Madison College Gateway & Welcome Center to register for Tech Olympics. NEW LOCATION
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
This workshop will take a short script and dissect it in minute detail, trying to discern the writer's intentions and looking at how textual clues and the phrasing of stage directions contribute to the development of overall production style and needs.
This is a closed session for Festival Guest Respondents. (Stage Management Fellowship)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dramaturgy participants should strike presentations by 2 pm.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Head to the Madison College Gateway & Welcome Center for an exciting DTM event. You will not want to miss participating this year. NEW LOCATION
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Response to start following the conclusion of the 10 Minute Play Festival.
Response to start following the conclusion of the 10 Minute Play Festival.
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
In this session, we will take a look at common resume layouts of industry professionals, examine what should be included on a resume, and craft our own.
Participants will learn a number from Ride the Cyclone. Workshop will consist of a brief warm-up followed by character-driven choreography in a fast paced, no stress, rehearsal-like experience that calls for thinking on one’s feet & attentive observation
We welcome women+, students and allies for a meaningful roundtable conversation about the intersection of feminine identity and our experiences navigating professional/academic theatre spaces.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Get to know our process of devising CARIBBEAN DREAMIN' from folklore, history and music.
This will be a discussion based panel that discusses summer/early career employment.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
All student design, tech and stage management projects should be removed from the DTM Expo Center during this time
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
This workshop/lecture will cover the topics of binding, how to bind safely, how testosterone affects binding, and how to care for someone who is in distress.
Join an Equity stage manager with over 30 years experience in professional theatre to discuss/explore the art of calling a show—straight plays, musical theatre, and dance! Bring thoughts, ideas, and questions!
What separates combat on stage from dance?Come pick up a sword and learn to tell stories of magnificent success and fantastic failures as we swash and buckle our way through the narrative together!
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Closed session for KCACTF National Officers
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
An opportunity for attendees who identify as Black, Indigenous, a Person of Color, or a member of the Global Majority to gather a build and share community to discuss our hopes for the future.
Droznin is a Russian movement style that originated at the Moscow Art Theater in Russia by Andrei Droznin. The goal of this work is to forge/identify a connection between body and mind as well as body and soul.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Bring a piece of poetry or other spoken art to be read aloud (doesn't have to be one you've worked on in the past sessions) or come as an audience member to see what your fellow students have to say!
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
A closed session for KCACTF National Committee members.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Display panels, tables and all DTM Expo materials struck from the DTM Expo Center during this time
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Showcase for MTI Vocal and Dance Finalists.
9:10 PM - 10:00 PM
9:10 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us in Mitby Theatre to celebrate the accomplishments of the week.
10:00 PM - 11:55 PM
10:00 PM - 11:55 PM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Members of Region 3 Planning Team only.
LOCAL DISCOUNTS!


MAPS (Madison College, UW-Madison, & Main Hotel)
FEATURED PERFORMANCES
4 Invited Participating Productions & 1 Guest Production
Festival Host & Partner Institutions
FESTIVAL HOST
Festival Partner
Festival Event Sponsors
LOCATION
Madison College Truax Campus, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704
Map
Location: Madison College Truax Campus, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704

SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE (GoRiteWay Shuttles)

(IN ADDITION: THERE IS AMPLE FREE PARKING AT MADISON COLLEGE! - And UW-Madison Vilas Hall--821 University Ave.--is about a 15 min. walk from Madison Concourse Hotel)

Wed., Jan. 8, 2025:

·      8:45am - begin loading outside Madison Concourse Hotel

·      9am - 6pm

o   Mad. Concourse Hotel to UW-Madison to Madison College (on a loop)

·      6:30pm: 

o   Mad. Concourse Hotel to Madison College (on a loop)

·      11pm: last drop at Mad. Concourse Hotel from Madison College

Thurs., Jan. 9, 2025 & Fri., Jan. 10, 2025

·      7:45am - begin loading outside Madison Concourse Hotel

·      8am - 6pm

o   Mad. Concourse Hotel to UW-Madison to Madison College (on a loop)

·      6:30pm: 

o   Mad. Concourse Hotel to Madison College (on a loop)

·      11pm: 

o   last drop at Mad. Concourse Hotel from Madison College

Sat., Jan. 11, 2025:

·      7:45am - begin loading outside Madison Concourse Hotel

·      8am - 6pm

o   Mad. Concourse Hotel to UW-Madison to Madison College (on a loop)

·      6:30pm: 

o   Mad. Concourse Hotel to Madison College (on a loop)

·      12 midnight: 

o   last drop at Mad. Concourse Hotel from Madison College