VA Thespians

Virginia State Thespian Conference 2008

x indicates that the workshop is available in that time slot. Please be sure to select six workshops in the order of desirability no matter how many you expect to be attending. Remember that the intensified session covers sessions 2 and 3. Still sign up for six! If the student is taking an intensified workshop it is still only one choice. It should not be entered twice! Registration for intensifieds is at the discretion of the teacher. See the registration instructions for details. If your school schedule will not permit you to attend a session (i.e., you won't be arriving until Saturday morning) e-mail me at VAThespian@aol.com to let me know not to schedule you in those sessions. STILL SELECT SIX! Submit your choices as soon as possible.

I recommend that you print this list for your students. Set your page setup on Landscape, print, then xerox several copies so that your students can select quickly.

When a workshop is filled, I will note that it is closed on this page as well as deleting it from the online availability. That process usually lags by 24 hours so some workshops that are filled may still be listed.

Check back here frequently as there is a possibility of workshops being added as we get closer to conference and workshops fill quickly!

See you at the conference! Bob Smith, State Conference Coordinator

Workshop # Title Artist Session1 Session2 Intensified Session3 Session4 Description
1 The Retreat Richards, Cam and Lee Kelly x



Veterans of State Conference can tell you that this is a very special workshop. During Session 1 students will work with a variety of techniques from Alexander to Linklater and will be divided between the two presenters. A group students will be invited to take part in the all-day session on Saturday. (Go ahead and sign up for the sessions you want on Saturday and then, if you are invited to the retreat, you will be given permission to attend this special session instead of the other workshops. Participants in the retreat will be announced in the all-conference evening in Jarman on Friday night.)
2 The Retreat 2 Richards, Cam and Lee Kelly

x
x Do not attempt to register for this workshop! It is by invitation only for participants selected from Workshop 1. If you select this, you will waste one of your choices!
3 FULL Comic Technique: How to Make Ôem Laugh Guest, Anthony x




4 FULL Stage Combat Guest, Anthony
x


Hand to Hand Combat
5 FULL The Short Lattimer, Charles and Nick Dickert

x

In this intensive workshop, learn how to produce, direct, and complete a short documentary film. The final product will be shown at conference and put up on YouTube. DonŐt miss this exciting experience to learn the basics of HD video production and crafting a digital media story!
6 FULL Audition Technique Guest, Anthony


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Practical Approaches to the Illusive Monologue: Participants must have a prepared monologue.
7 Costuming on a Budget Goodwin, Sam and Michelle Fisher x


x All the inŐs and outs of stretching your money as far as possible and where to find those incredible deals. Find out whatŐs important when preparing a costuming budget for a show and how to make those silhouettes work for multiple productions.
Samantha is a working costumer at Walt Disney World and is currently responsible for all of the costumes for the Spectral Magic Parade in the Magic Kingdom. She has also costumed the entertainers on DisneyŐs Mediterranean Cruise Line.
8 FULL Mask Making Goodwin, Sam and Michelle Fisher

x

Learn the art of mask making with Sam and Michelle.
9 CANX Construction Basics Blanchard, Dan x x
x x Got a board? Got a problem? Get a tool. Get it fixed.
10 Adjudication Taylor, Jo Ann x




11 FULL Special Effects Makeup Lambert, Ashlyn x x
x x Learn tricks and techniques from Ashlyn with Artistic Concepts Group.
12 FULL Improv Guest, Beth x CANX x CANX
x CANX x
13 FULL Design Out of the Box Lefko, Carl



x
14 Stage Management Mellides, CJ


x x How to and how to teach how to . . . .
15 Directing the One-Act Hayward, Kelsey x x
x x Get a start on that directing project.
16 FULL Charm School for the Actor Applebach, Chris x


x Dos and donŐts for the aspiring professional
17 FULL Directing: Creating a Vision Applebach, Chris
x
x
Techniques and stage tricks for the aspiring young director
18 Lighting Design - Practical Basics Hobson, Dan x x
x x
19 FULL Acting Valentine, Daniel x x
x x Suzuki Method of Actor Training
A routine developed by Tadashi Suzuki that emphasizes strength, discipline, and physical control.
We will use gravity and resistance with only our own bodies to develop a focus beneficial to any actor.
This is a work out so bring clothes that you can move in and don't mind sweating in. And don't forget your socks!
20 Physical Theatre Holland, Dorothy x x
x x
21 Physical Theatre Muto, Gene x x
x x Gymnastics, physicalization, physical improvisation
22 FULL Un-Theatre Von Kelsh, Beth x x
x x Stronger and angrier than ever, Untheatre turns theatre upside down and shakes the lunch money out of its pockets. Prepare for the logical revolution! Wear warm clothes.
23 FULL Power Acting Juul, Jennifer


x x Learn how to use the Verb-Action-Voice technique to create a compelling performance onstage! Verbs are the actorŐs vitamins, powerful and energizing. This workshop teaches actors how to play verbs through the heart, voice, mind, and body. Please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to move, improvise, and create characters.
24 Warming Up to Warm-ups Juul, Jennifer x




25 Intelligent Ligiting Sorrentino, Justin x


x FCPS graduate, professional designer and technician, Justin Sorrentio specializes in moving fixtures of all kinds.
26 Intelligent Ligiting - Intensified Sorrentino, Justin

x

FCPS graduate, professional designer and technician, Justin Sorrentio specializes in moving fixtures of all kinds.
27 Acting Technique Brown, Megan x x
x x Playing with Period Pieces

You're intrigued aren't you? Playing with Period Pieces?!? You're thinking, "I like to play, I like to act, and I'm not too familiar with period pieces." Well then this is the workshop for you! This workshop is designed for students to explore the world of acting with period plays. Students will explore the differences between contemporary and period shows. We will play with styles, dialects, and demeanor. You will perform one of three scenes that will allow you to try on your "period" shoes. This workshop will allow you to play with the unique, learn something new, and broaden those acting skills.
28 Portfolio Presentation for Designers Stegmeir, Johann x x
x x This workshop addresses all types of design and particularly focuses on costume design.
29 Sound Reinforcement Stevenson, Preston and CJ Mellides x x


Refresh on the basics and then move into more complex issues of ŇsoundingÓ a show.
30 Safe Power Tools Curtis, Mark x CANX x
x x CANX
31 CANX Safe Power Tools Shelton, Stirling
x


This session is for teachers only.
32 FULL Improvisational Comedy UR Comedy Troupe x x
x x
33 Sound Aesthetics for Theatre McKosky, Ted x x
x x
34 FULL Theatre Lore: Myths, Ghosts, and Superstitions Young, Wesley x




35 Theatre Etiquette Young, Wesley
x



36 *!@? if you do and Ň*!@? if you donŐt Young, Wesley


x
A panel discussion about dealing with censorship on the high school level for high school teachers.
37 Introduction to Catfart Guyotte, Chris x x


Stage movement for low comedy and clowning - Participants should wear movement clothes.
38 Words, words, words -- The Creation of a Life Rubenstein, Paul x x
x x Developing a character using writing and improvisation. In this workshop, you will begin to develop your own character from a base of three words. Using improvisation and a little bit of imagination, you will be able to create a character upon whom you can rely in many different situations.
39 Why You ArenŐt Getting Cast, or How to Make Your Audition Better Brooks, Allen and Daniel Devlin
x
x
This workshop focuses on creating a professional-level audition piece. Students will learn the Michael Shurtleff method of audition training, and how to form an audition as a whole-actor experience. Students will work with the instructors to develop the right attire, the right attitude, and the ability to take risks and make exciting choices as actors in the audition environment. Students attending this workshop should have at least one workable (off-book) audition prepared. This is an ACTING ONLY workshop, pleas DO NOT bring a song.
40 FULL Musical Theatre Capon, Carl x x
x x
41 Clowning Jo Jo the Clown x CANX x   x x Explore the finer points of the ancient art of clowning. We will learn some basic slapstick and physical comedy techniques and also practice using body language and facial expression to tell stories without words. We may even juggle a little!! Dress to move.
42 TOTS Eat Kellam Thespians         x EdTA sponsors TOTS Eat each year as a service project. Learn how to get your troupe involved from the experts from Kellam.
43 Basic Sound Florio, Chris       x x  
44 Comedia 'dell Arte Johnson, David   x   x