KCACTF REGION III FESTIVAL 56 2024
Festival 56 University of Michigan - Flint
January 10 - 14, 2024
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Riverfront Conference Center
The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival showcases the finest in university theater 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, theater management, directing, and design.
KCACTF renews commitment to Representation, Equity and Diversity (RED).
Register
Registration Type
Early-bird full Festival (until 11:59pm, Dec. 15, 2023)
100.00 USD
Regular full Festival (after 12:00am Dec. 16, 2023)
110.00 USD
On-site full Festival (available at Festival registration beginning Jan. 9, 2024)
125.00 USD
On-site single day pass (beginning Jan. 9, 2024)
40.00 USD
Single Production Ticket - General Public
10.00 USD
Gold Medallion and Faculty Dinner
Faculty Dinner/Gold Medallion Dinner
40.00 USD
Schedule (EST): SUBJECT TO CHANGE--Check Daily
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Festival volunteers and the DTM team will be setting up the Expo Center in preparation for the 3:00pm Registration and Load- In
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Guest Stage Management Respondents will be taking time to look over all Stage Management Fellowship books
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Students will arrange materials on music stands and 4' x 8' foam panels.
All registered DTM participants, stop at the DTM Registration table in the Expo Concourse to check in, receive a display board number, and choice of presentation time slot
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:30 PM - 9:15 PM
7:30 PM - 9:15 PM
"Host School Featured Event." A high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and ‘90s pop culture. CONTENT DISCLOSURE: contains flashing lights and stage violence, as well as themes of grief, courage, and LGBTQ+ identities.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Volunteers meet in the UMF Theatre Lobby
New Location 1/10/24
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Students will arrange materials on music stands and 4' x 8' foam panels.
All registered DTM participants, stop at the DTM Registration table in the Expo Concourse to check in, receive a display board number, and choice of presentation time slot. All DTM entries must be completely loaded in no later than 11am
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Thursday seminar at 9-11:30am will be the first gathering and orientation for the group due to conflicts.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Faculty-led responses to Irene Ryan preliminary round video submissions. Schedule TBA
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Also Thur @ 1:00 PM
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
In this workshop you will understand how to expand your performative self through inanimate objects...and give them breath.
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
During this time, only DTM Respondents will be allowed into the Expo Center Area.
11:00 AM - 11:50 PM
11:00 AM - 11:50 PM
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Also Thur. @ 10:00 AM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Mandatory for invited Playwrights, NPP Directors and SMs
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Also Sat. 10:00 AM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
"Host School Featured Event." A high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and ‘90s pop culture. CONTENT DISCLOSURE: contains flashing lights and stage violence, as well as themes of grief, courage, and LGBTQ+ identities.
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
All actors welcome: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and Spanish speaking actors are especially encouraged to audition.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Meet at the DTM registration table in the Expo Concourse
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
LMDA/KCACTF Student Dramaturgy Award
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Also Wed @ 4:00 PM and Thur @ 10:00 AM
Also Wed. @ 3:00 PM, Thur @ 3:00 PM, Fri @ 10:00 AM
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Also Thur @ 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:50 PM
2:00 PM - 4:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Casting session for NPP Ten Minute Play Festival and Rehearsed Readings
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Learn about creating your Artistic Vision! ASPIRE is a Leadership Fellows Program for a new generation of artistic and administrative leaders.
Not open to the public.
Let's begin! Come with an open heart and mind. We'll find our individual styles of creation and build upon these strengths to establish a strong ensemble. Available to Devised Onsite participants and curious theatre makers to experience or observe.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Closed Discussion
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Also Thur @ 10:00 AM
This session canceled. Please join us Sat @ 1:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Previous registration for MTI is required. Registered dancers should attend the full time.
All KCACTF students are welcome to chat and socialize with your peers!
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Open to all Stage Management Intensive participants
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Pre-registration on the DTM webpage or at the DTM Registration table in the Expo Concourse is required to participate in Design Storm
NEW LOCATION! 1/10/24
7:00 PM - 8:20 PM
7:00 PM - 8:20 PM
Join us for our Opening/Welcome Event & Keynote Speaker, playwright Lydia R. Diamond! After the keynote & Q-&-A, we will have our first invited participating production performance!
8:30 PM - 10:10 PM
8:30 PM - 10:10 PM
This play explores queer joy & breaks down preconceived notions about gender, sexuality, & identity. It underscores & salutes the endless human journey of self-discovery. CONTENT DISCLOSURE: Strobe light, Haze, Loud noises, Strong language, Yearning
10:15 PM
10:15 PM
Announcement of Irene Ryan Semi-Finalists
Immediately after Wednesday night's performance, the Semi-Finalists for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships will be announced.
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Meet at the DTM registration table in the Expo Concourse
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Students, please join us for an opportunity to meet the Guest Responders and enjoy a continental breakfast
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Production Response for Company Members of THE GENDERLESS PLAY PROJECT only.
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 - 4:30 PM
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Previous registration for MTI is required. Audition appointments have been sent to email used for event registration. Please arrive at the start of your 30 minute appointment block to check in with stage management.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Also Sat @ 4:00 PM
Technical Response for Company Members of THE GENDERLESS PLAY PROJECT only.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Semi-finalists: Check-in 15 minutes before the assigned performance time in the Happenings Room, across from the Kiva Theatre.
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Also Thur @ 2:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This room has ample space for working on your project and has computers for your use.
Pre-registration at the DTM Registration table in the Expo Concourse is required
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Explore your current physical status and discover how to expand your body into a performative state. Available to Devised Onsite participants and curious theatre makers to experience or observe.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This room has ample space for working on your project, but does not have computers.
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Open to all who identify! A safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for discussion and to build community.
Also Sat @ 10:00 AM
Also Sat. 12:00 PM
Also Fri @ 11:00 AM and Sat @ 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
11:00 AM - 11:50 PM
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Meet at the DTM Registration Table in the Expo Concourse
NEW TIME!! 1/11/24
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Also Thur. @ 1:00 PM
Open to all KCACTF student participants.
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Work with theatre professionals to help create your theatrical vision and craft your pitch for the ASPIRE program.
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Meet at the DTM Registration table in the Expo Concourse
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Semi-finalists for the KCACTF Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions will perform one monologue and one scene with their partner. Semi-finalists will be announced Wednesday evening's performance.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Updated day and time, as of 1/10/24.
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This is preliminary round of scenes. Open to SDC Participants only.
1:15 PM - 2:40 PM
1:15 PM - 2:40 PM
This rehearsal is a walk-through of the space in performance order for all participants of the Costume Parade.
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
NEW LOCATION announced on 1/10/24! Suite E.
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What does it mean to create a character, and how do they relate with others? We'll explore how to write on our feet by using games and improvisation to craft a character that arrives from your personal joy.
Have a 15 minute portfolio and resume feedback session with a Theatre professional. Pre-registration required, no later than 5pm Wednesday. Register at DTM registration table.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Semi-finalists for the KCACTF Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions will perform one monologue and one scene with their partner. Semi-finalists will be announced Wednesday evening's performance.
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM
New ending time, as of 1/10/24.
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Also Sat. @ 3:00
Also Fri @ 10:00 AM
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
NPP Playwrights have a special meetup with Lydia Diamond
Also Sat @ 2:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The play follows Desmond, who is kicked out of his home for not finishing his dinner and hating everything. He embarks on a whimsical journey with various characters and adventures. CONTENT DISCLOSURE: Brief discussion of parental and spousal deaths.
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
All KCACTF students are welcome to chat and socialize with your peers!
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Open to all festival attendees interested in devising.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This room has ample space for working on your project and has computers for your use.
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
All registered Stage Management Fellowship and Stage Management intensive participants are invited to this question and answer session led by the two Stage Management Guest Responders
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
For finalists from the MTI dance call, MTI Guest Artists will teach the final combinations to performed in Saturday's showcase.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
THE BOY WHO HATES EVERYTHING is an original devised play with music following 22 year old Desmond, who is kicked out of his home for not finishing his dinner and hating everything. He embarks on a whimsical journey with various characters and adventures.
9:30 PM
9:30 PM
Announcement of Irene Ryan Finalists
Immediately after Thursday night's performance, the Finalists for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships will be announced.
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Region 3 Student Dance Party with SMUVI DJ SERVICES at The North Bank Center Grand Ballroom.
DANCE PARTY THEME: A STARRY NIGHT!
No formal dress code: come as you are!!
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Meet at the DTM registration table in the Expo Concourse
Meet in the DTM Expo Center
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Production Response for Company Members of THE BOY WHO HATES EVERYTHING only.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Individual feedback for MTI Participants who did not advance to the Final Round.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
All Irene Ryan finalists will receive feedback from the semi-final selectors. Finalists announced following Thursday evening's performance.
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.
Individual interviews for those SDC participants selected to move on to the final round.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Auditions for professional companies and graduate school programs.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Scenic Design Presentations - Preliminary Round 2
New day and time, as of 1/10/24
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Technology Response for Company Members of THE BOY WHO HATES EVERYTHING only.
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Also Fri @ 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pre-registration at the DTM Registration table in the Expo Concourse is required
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
"Fishbowl" by Gabriel Armstrong
"Waiting for Hecate" by ek Doolin
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Vault is a unique space. There are ways the architecture creates an environment and can become a unique character itself, providing a valuable storytelling device. We'll explore how.
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This room has ample space for working on your project, but does not have computers.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
For finalists from the MTI Dance, MTI Guest Artists will teach the second final combination to performed in Saturday's showcase.
10:45 AM - 1:15 PM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Open to all who identify! A safe, inclusive, and welcoming space to build community.
Sat @ 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
Due to impending weather, this workshop has been canceled.
11:00 AM - 11:50 PM
11:00 AM - 11:50 PM
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Also Sat @ 2:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
New time, as of 1/10/24
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Present your pitch for your final interview & conceptual theatre company. This serves as the application for the National ASPIRE program in Washington DC.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Next Steps: DTM
Companies and graduate schools will be interviewing for those involved in design, technology, management, and more!
Come to the Music Practice Rooms on the 1st floor of French Hall.
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Finalists will receive individual 15 minute coaching sessions with Guest Artists. Appointments will be sent .
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Also Fri @ 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Have a 15 minute portfolio and resume feedback session with a Theatre professional. Pre-registration required, no later than 5pm Wednesday. Register at DTM registration table.
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
"Momma's Boy" by Kenndall Wallace
"The Zoo We Found Beneath the Blankets " by Annalise Cain
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
There comes a time in the devising process when we transition from ideation to craft. This is that time. Let's pop some bubbles.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Finalists: Check-in 15 minutes before the assigned performance time in the Blackbox, back stage left of the MainStage Theatre.
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This room has ample space for working on your project and has computers for your use.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
All KCACTF students are welcome to chat and socialize with your peers!
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Gold Medallion and Faculty Dinner celebrates our work, and honors faculty members from Region III, along with our 2 Gold Medallion recipients. Cash bar begins @:5:00 pm; buffet dinner begins @ 5:30 pm. (Pre-registration required).
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After all we've done, we now get to see the work turn to play.
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
"Into the Light of the Dark, Black Night" by Donovan Rogers
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Come and join in celebrating scenes and costumes from various productions across Region III. Event is open to the public. (This event will immediately follow the NPP Full-length play reading)
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
All Design Storm teams will have this time to install their projects on display boards in the Expo Center
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Companies and grad schools present will have an hour to host a workshop-style callback.
Virtual participants will hold their own callbacks or request more materials at their convenience.
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
For all MTI Finalists (Voice and Dance), this will be the spacing rehearsal in advance of the Showcase. Please bring all attire for showcase.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
KCACTF Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Audition Semi-finalists (non-finalists) receive feedback from the semi-final selectors.
Final presentation of SDC scenes. This event is open to SDC Directors, Faculty Advisors, and actors participating in the scenes.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Stop in and see behind the scenes, where technicians play a crucial role in making the magic happen without stealing the spotlight!
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Design Storm teams meet in the Expo Concourse for this brief orientation
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Open to all Festival attendees
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Open to All! A safe, inclusive, and welcoming space.
Also Sat @ 1:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
This final performance for the MTI Finalists is open to all KCACTF attendees
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Does theatre exist without an audience? All festival participants are welcome to this presentation.
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Closed Session
New time, as of 1/11/24
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Our work is finished, we've played. Here we find how our performance research was received. All are welcome for this response session.
All Design Storm Faculty/Staff and student volunteers arrive on the UM-Flint Mainstage to set up the event
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Irene Ryan Finalists will receive feedback from Final Round Selectors.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Staged-readings of six student-written Ten-Minute plays followed by separate responses for Playwrights and Directors.
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Irene Ryan Round Table Discussion (students & faculty)
Join the current Irene Ryan Coordinators & previous Irene Ryan Coordinators to discuss the new format, and share thoughts/ideas about moving forward. Students & faculty are welcome. We'll meet in the lobby area of the Riverfront Residence Hall.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
All respondents are enthusiastically encouraged to attend.
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
An audition for Open Jar Institute's summer program - open to all students who did not participate in MTI. Must preregister (link in description).
Flex your technical theatre muscles in a fast-paced hands-on event.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Please collect all materials from your Design or Stage Management entries from the Expo Center and Suite E between 3:00pm and 6:30pm
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Meeting for National Executive Committee members, along with Festival Exchange guests, and Reg. 3 Executive Team
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
For Stage Management Intensive Participants. We will gather and evaluate the week. Please bring your ideas and suggestions as we move forward.
New time, as of 1/10/24
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Students showcase work they've created throughout the week. Special feature: Collaboration Quilt!
7:30 PM - 9:15 PM
7:30 PM - 9:15 PM
This play is a dark comedy based on the 1903 Iroquois Theatre fire in Chicago that killed over 600 people in 15 minutes. CONTENT DISCLOSURE: The production includes fog, haze, strobing lights, a lighter, and an actor loudly exclaiming “FIRE!”
9:30 PM - 10:45 PM
9:30 PM - 10:45 PM
Join us in The Capitol Theatre following tonight's performance to celebrate the accomplishments of the week!
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Members of Region 3 Planning Team only.
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
BURNING BLUEBEARD- Production Response (virtual)
Production Response for Company Members of BURNING BLUEBEARD only.
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
BURNING BLUEBEARD - Technology Response (virtual)
Production Response for Company Members of BURNING BLUEBEARD only.
Guest Artists and Festival Guests
Incoming KCACTF Region 3 RED Vice Chair, Assistant Professor of Theatre
KCACTF Region RED Vice-Chair, Hope College
National Playwriting Program National Vice-Chair -KCACTF
NPP National Vice Chair | Workshop Leader
Actor, Choreographer, Movement Consultant - Education Director, Co-founder of Bechdel Project
Bechdel Project | Devised Respondent | Workshops
Devised Coordinator | Workshop Leader
Assistant Professor of Physical Theatre
University of Dayton
jyorke1@udayton.edu
jeromeyorke.com
Assistant Professor of Physical Theatre University of Dayton jyorke1@udayton.edu jeromeyorke.com
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Region III Team
Region 3 Chair
Region 3 Vice Chair; Workshop Coordinator
Region 3 RED Chair
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre - Oakland University
Student Council President
Region 3 Immediate Past Chair
KCACTF Immediate Past National Chair; Region 3 Financial Director
Region 3 NPP Chair
Region 3 NPP Co-Vice Chair
Region 3 DTM, Co Chair
DTM Co Vice-Chair
DTM Co-Vice Chair
DTM Co-Vice Chair
Illinois State Chair
Indiana State Chair
Ohio State Chair
Michigan State Chair;
Workshop Co-Coordinator
WI State Chair; Coordinator SDC Directing Program
Irene Ryan Coordinator
Irene Ryan Assistant Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Goshen College
NPP Directors Mentor
National Playwriting Program
ASPIRE Chair
Coordinator
Devised Theatre Program
Music Theatre Intensive Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Coordinator of Musical Theatre
Festival Technical Director
Technical Respondent
Next Steps Coordinator
Dramaturg Coordinator
Professor, Theatre History and Criticism
University of Evansville
photo by John Behlmann
Region 3 Student Council Secretary
Region 3 Student Council Vice President
ITJA Coordinator
Music Theatre Intensive Coordinator Assistant Professor of Theatre Coordinator of Musical Theatre
Dramaturg Coordinator Professor, Theatre History and Criticism University of Evansville photo by John Behlmann
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Student Council President: Liv Lutz
Liv Lutz (she/they) is a second-year student at Bowling Green State University and is the KCACTF Region 3 Student Council President. They are obtaining specializations in musical theatre, acting, and directing, as well as a dance minor. As president, Liv hopes to bring inclusivity and acceptance to all people at KCACTF by creating a safe and productive learning space for all artists.
Student Council Vice President: Kena McCance
Kena McCance (she/her) is a Sophomore Musical Theatre Major at Western Illinois University who dreams of making theatre accessible to all artists. She sees theatre as an avenue for all forms of expression and hopes to create a space where every voice is both heard and respected.
Student Council Secretary: Ash Ritter
Ash Ritter (He/They) is a sophomore at Oakland University. He hopes to create an accessible and fun environment for artists to create and share their work. He is getting a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology.
Food, Glorious Food!
here are on-campus options, as well as local restaurants...some of which are providing discounts to Festival attendees! Simply show your festival badge!
Click here (& scroll down) for a list of on-campus & local restaurants: Lodging & Food
UM- Flint Campus Map
Link to active UM-Flint Campus/Area Map
Primary Campus/Area locations for Festival include:
- Riverfront Conference Center
- Theatre Bldg
- French Hall
- University Pavillion (food vendors/restaurants)
- Northbank Center (includes Ballroom, dance studio, The Vault)