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Thursday, January 30
 

8:00am EST

Irene Ryan's Semi Final Round AM Group Rehearsal
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EST
FA 114
Rehearsal, Ryan particiapnts
Speakers
avatar for Christie Maturo

Christie Maturo

Professor of Theatre, Region 1 Vice Chair, Region 1 Ryan's Chair
Christie Maturo is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Central Connecticut State University where she teaches acting and directing. Christie has worked across the country as an actor, director, and producer. Most recently she worked with Undermain Theatre in Dallas and on the award-winning... Read More →
avatar for Justin Pesce

Justin Pesce

Irene Ryan Vice-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leasdership
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall
  Irene Ryans

8:00am EST

DTM Respondent Review Times (private)
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Bellin
DTM Respondents
Speakers
avatar for Michael Lounello

Michael Lounello

DTM Co Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 DTM Vice-Chair
As the Technical Director of College Events, Production Design, and Experience at Siena College, my journey through theatre has been an exploration of more than bright lights and applause. I've found purpose in design, technology, and management, turning stages into living experiences... Read More →
avatar for Anya Sokolovskaya

Anya Sokolovskaya

DTM Co-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 DTM Chair
ANYA SOKOLOVSKAYA (Costume Designer) holds an MFA in Theatre Costume Design from University of Connecticut (UCONN). Anya has taught Costume design and technology at ACT Magnet High School and at Eastern Connecticut State University. She designed and costumed about 80 shows. Anya's... Read More →
avatar for Max Ponticelli

Max Ponticelli

DTM Co-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 DTM Co-Chair
avatar for mark rocheteau

mark rocheteau

Region 1 DTM Board Member, Massasoit Community College
SS

Shannon Slaton

Sound Designer/Software Developer, Independent Artist
Shannon Slaton on Broadway has designed Melissa Etheridge: My Window and The Illusionists as well as being the Associate Designer for The Humans, Blackbird and serval other shows. He has also designed more than fifty national tours including: Shrek, The Producers, Kiss Me Kate, Noise/Funk... Read More →
CK

Cassie King

KCACTF Regional Exchange, KCACTF Region 2 Chair
Cassie is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Technical Director at Muskingum University, and teaches in all areas of Design, Tech, and Management (among other things). She is the current Chair of Region II of KCACTF, and will drop everything to look at a photo of your dog or show... Read More →
avatar for Ann Dasen

Ann Dasen

KCACTF Regional Exchange, KCACTF Region 3 DTM Co-Chair
Ann Dasen is the faculty Costume, Hair, and Makeup Designer in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Central Michigan University. Ann has managed and designed costumes for various theatres in Michigan, Philadelphia and New York. Ann’s areas of interest focus on SFX Make-up and... Read More →
avatar for Matt Guminski

Matt Guminski

Lighting / Production Designer, Independent Artist
Matt is a Boston native and a NYC based lighting/production designer. A graduate of Boston University with a BFA in lighting design, he has industry experience spanning over twenty years and includes lighting/production design, direction, and programming for concert touring, theater... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Bellin Student Center
  DTM

8:00am EST

Admission Table
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm EST
Lobby
Stop by with any festival questions or needs.  We look forward to seeing you!
Speakers
avatar for Emmett Buhmann

Emmett Buhmann

KCACTF Region 1 Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Chair
Emmett H. Buhmann (BFA, University of Wyoming, 2002; MFA University of California-Irvine, 2009) is the Lighting Design Faculty Member for the Bridgewater State University Department of Theatre. Freelance Design: Company ONE (peerless), The Un-Common Theater Company (Carrie: The Musical... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm EST
Lobby Student Center
  General

8:00am EST

Irene Ryan's Semi-Final Holding Room
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm EST
FA 019
Holding Room, Ryan particiapnts
Speakers
avatar for Christie Maturo

Christie Maturo

Professor of Theatre, Region 1 Vice Chair, Region 1 Ryan's Chair
Christie Maturo is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Central Connecticut State University where she teaches acting and directing. Christie has worked across the country as an actor, director, and producer. Most recently she worked with Undermain Theatre in Dallas and on the award-winning... Read More →
avatar for Justin Pesce

Justin Pesce

Irene Ryan Vice-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leasdership
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm EST
FA 019 Maloney Hall
  Irene Ryans

8:00am EST

Community Space
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 7:00pm EST
EB 208
General, open to all
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Lopez-Barkl

Jessica Lopez-Barkl

Co-Chair RED, SUNY Sullivan
Jessica is an AEA actor and SDC director, in addition to being a founding member of In Strange Company. She is currently the Professor of Theater and Speech at SUNY Sullivan. She is also a dramaturg, playwright, and designer. Recently featured as Watson in HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES... Read More →
JL

Jenna Lourenco

RED Co-Chair, RED Region 1 Co-Chair
Jenna Lourenco, MFA, is the RED Region 1 Co-Chair for the 2024-25 year. Jenna is an autistic educator and theatre multi-hyphenate, currently studying the accessibility of the theatrical industry for autistic theatre makers from all disciplines. Jenna’s work also looks at the representation... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 7:00pm EST
EB 208 Ebenezer D. Bassett Hall
  RED

8:00am EST

Sanctuary /Tranquility Space
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 7:00pm EST
VAC 106
General, open to all
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Lopez-Barkl

Jessica Lopez-Barkl

Co-Chair RED, SUNY Sullivan
Jessica is an AEA actor and SDC director, in addition to being a founding member of In Strange Company. She is currently the Professor of Theater and Speech at SUNY Sullivan. She is also a dramaturg, playwright, and designer. Recently featured as Watson in HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES... Read More →
JL

Jenna Lourenco

RED Co-Chair, RED Region 1 Co-Chair
Jenna Lourenco, MFA, is the RED Region 1 Co-Chair for the 2024-25 year. Jenna is an autistic educator and theatre multi-hyphenate, currently studying the accessibility of the theatrical industry for autistic theatre makers from all disciplines. Jenna’s work also looks at the representation... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 7:00pm EST
VAC 106 Vance Academic Center
  RED

9:00am EST

The Revolutionists Response
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Founders
Response, Invited Production
Speakers
avatar for Anjalee Hutchinson

Anjalee Hutchinson

KCACTF Regional Exchange, KCACTF Region 2 RED Chair
Anjalee Deshpande Hutchinson teaches at Bucknell University where in 2019 she received the Bucknell Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence and in 2022 received the Bucknell Diversity and Inclusion Award. A graduate of the MFA directing program at Northwestern University, Anjalee... Read More →
avatar for KCACTF Region 1

KCACTF Region 1

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Founders Davidson Hall
  Invited Production

9:00am EST

All In Improv
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Constitution
General, open to all. Neuroscience shows that exposure to improvisation and other creative imagination exercises increases adaptability, improves creative thinking, and breaks people out of old habits and learned behaviors! This workshop reviews the art of improvisation and demonstrates how participants can apply its principles to become stronger performers and build a culture of bravery and agility. Improv is the ultimate inclusive practice, allowing each performer to come as they are and create a space where “yes, and” is the ultimate answer. Course work includes games and exercises exploring awareness, relaxation, observation, the senses, voice, and physicality. Students should dress comfortably and be prepared to move, because anything can happen in improv!
Speakers
GO

Garrett Olson

Associate Artistic & Technical Director of Watermelon Alligator, Watermelon Alligator Theatre Company
Garrett Olson (he/him) is a professional working actor, director, screenwriter, film maker, song writer, seasoned fight director/stunt coordinator, intimacy director/choreographer captain and safety/accessibility consultant for stage and screen. He is currently the Technical Director... Read More →
avatar for Jess Wilson

Jess Wilson

Managing and Artistic Director, WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company
Jess Wilson (they/she) is a former C-level executive leader with extensive experience as an actor, director, playwright, intimacy director, stage manager, tech, designer, and producer, and is the Managing and Artistic Director of the WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company. They are an... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Constitution Memorial Hall
  Workshop

9:00am EST

Beyond Stage Combat: Being a Professional Stunt Person
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Connecticut Room
General, open to all. Devin Sanchez has worked as a professional stunt performer and actor in film and television for roughly 15 years. Devin will cover the basics of what it means to be a stunt double, how to get into the world of stunts, and all the nuts and bolts of being on set. From call sheets to reading sides to staying safe, Devin will give a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of stunts and working on professional film sets.
Speakers
DS

Devin Sanchez

Stunt Performer/Actress, Independent Artist
Devin Sanchez is a multi-talented actor and stunt performer who had the unique opportunity to perform the on-set acting of the role of Blossom alongside Ryan Reynolds in the film IF. With extensive experience in television and film, Devin has performed stunts in major productions... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Connecticut Room Memorial Hall
  Workshop

9:00am EST

NPP 10 Minute Play Rehearsal, An Honest Lesson
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Blue & White
Rehearsal, NPP Participants
Speakers
CM

Cassie M. Seinuk

Vice chair npp, Region 1 Npp co-chair
Cassie M. Seinuk is a Jewish Cuban playwright, AEA Stage Manager, visual artist and educator in Boston, MA. Her play From the Deep has won multiple awards including The Pestalozzi New Play Prize, the Latinidad Playwrights Award at the Kennedy Center, and was a recipient of the Boston... Read More →
avatar for Shawna Mefferd Kelty

Shawna Mefferd Kelty

UP Next Play Respondent, KCACTF Region 1 NPP Co-Chair
Dr. Shawna Mefferd Kelty is a director, dramaturg, and chair of the Theatre Department at SUNY Plattsburgh (SDC Associate member and LMDA member). She teaches directing, dramatic lit (including Canadian Theatre, African American Dramas, and Contemporary Women Playwrights), history... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Blue & White Student Center
  NPP

9:00am EST

NPP 10 Minute Play Rehearsal, Hermione
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
1849 Room
NPP participants
Speakers
CM

Cassie M. Seinuk

Vice chair npp, Region 1 Npp co-chair
Cassie M. Seinuk is a Jewish Cuban playwright, AEA Stage Manager, visual artist and educator in Boston, MA. Her play From the Deep has won multiple awards including The Pestalozzi New Play Prize, the Latinidad Playwrights Award at the Kennedy Center, and was a recipient of the Boston... Read More →
avatar for Shawna Mefferd Kelty

Shawna Mefferd Kelty

UP Next Play Respondent, KCACTF Region 1 NPP Co-Chair
Dr. Shawna Mefferd Kelty is a director, dramaturg, and chair of the Theatre Department at SUNY Plattsburgh (SDC Associate member and LMDA member). She teaches directing, dramatic lit (including Canadian Theatre, African American Dramas, and Contemporary Women Playwrights), history... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
1849 Room Student Center
  NPP

9:00am EST

NPP 10 Minute Play Rehearsal, Mumble Bumble
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Philbrick
NPP participants
Speakers
CM

Cassie M. Seinuk

Vice chair npp, Region 1 Npp co-chair
Cassie M. Seinuk is a Jewish Cuban playwright, AEA Stage Manager, visual artist and educator in Boston, MA. Her play From the Deep has won multiple awards including The Pestalozzi New Play Prize, the Latinidad Playwrights Award at the Kennedy Center, and was a recipient of the Boston... Read More →
avatar for Shawna Mefferd Kelty

Shawna Mefferd Kelty

UP Next Play Respondent, KCACTF Region 1 NPP Co-Chair
Dr. Shawna Mefferd Kelty is a director, dramaturg, and chair of the Theatre Department at SUNY Plattsburgh (SDC Associate member and LMDA member). She teaches directing, dramatic lit (including Canadian Theatre, African American Dramas, and Contemporary Women Playwrights), history... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Philbrick Student Center
  NPP

9:00am EST

NPP 10 Minute Play Rehearsal, Parts Undiscovered
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Sprague
Rehearsal, NPP Participants
Speakers
CM

Cassie M. Seinuk

Vice chair npp, Region 1 Npp co-chair
Cassie M. Seinuk is a Jewish Cuban playwright, AEA Stage Manager, visual artist and educator in Boston, MA. Her play From the Deep has won multiple awards including The Pestalozzi New Play Prize, the Latinidad Playwrights Award at the Kennedy Center, and was a recipient of the Boston... Read More →
avatar for Shawna Mefferd Kelty

Shawna Mefferd Kelty

UP Next Play Respondent, KCACTF Region 1 NPP Co-Chair
Dr. Shawna Mefferd Kelty is a director, dramaturg, and chair of the Theatre Department at SUNY Plattsburgh (SDC Associate member and LMDA member). She teaches directing, dramatic lit (including Canadian Theatre, African American Dramas, and Contemporary Women Playwrights), history... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Sprague Student Center
  NPP

9:00am EST

NPP 10 Minute Play Rehearsal, The Queue
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Camp
NPP participants
Speakers
CM

Cassie M. Seinuk

Vice chair npp, Region 1 Npp co-chair
Cassie M. Seinuk is a Jewish Cuban playwright, AEA Stage Manager, visual artist and educator in Boston, MA. Her play From the Deep has won multiple awards including The Pestalozzi New Play Prize, the Latinidad Playwrights Award at the Kennedy Center, and was a recipient of the Boston... Read More →
avatar for Shawna Mefferd Kelty

Shawna Mefferd Kelty

UP Next Play Respondent, KCACTF Region 1 NPP Co-Chair
Dr. Shawna Mefferd Kelty is a director, dramaturg, and chair of the Theatre Department at SUNY Plattsburgh (SDC Associate member and LMDA member). She teaches directing, dramatic lit (including Canadian Theatre, African American Dramas, and Contemporary Women Playwrights), history... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Camp Student Center
  NPP

9:00am EST

NPP 10 Minute Play Rehearsal, Who's There
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Carlton
Rehearsal, NPP Participants
Speakers
CM

Cassie M. Seinuk

Vice chair npp, Region 1 Npp co-chair
Cassie M. Seinuk is a Jewish Cuban playwright, AEA Stage Manager, visual artist and educator in Boston, MA. Her play From the Deep has won multiple awards including The Pestalozzi New Play Prize, the Latinidad Playwrights Award at the Kennedy Center, and was a recipient of the Boston... Read More →
avatar for Shawna Mefferd Kelty

Shawna Mefferd Kelty

UP Next Play Respondent, KCACTF Region 1 NPP Co-Chair
Dr. Shawna Mefferd Kelty is a director, dramaturg, and chair of the Theatre Department at SUNY Plattsburgh (SDC Associate member and LMDA member). She teaches directing, dramatic lit (including Canadian Theatre, African American Dramas, and Contemporary Women Playwrights), history... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Carlton Student Center
  NPP

9:00am EST

NPP One Act Rocky Rehearsal
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Marcus White Living Room
NPP participants
Speakers
CM

Cassie M. Seinuk

Vice chair npp, Region 1 Npp co-chair
Cassie M. Seinuk is a Jewish Cuban playwright, AEA Stage Manager, visual artist and educator in Boston, MA. Her play From the Deep has won multiple awards including The Pestalozzi New Play Prize, the Latinidad Playwrights Award at the Kennedy Center, and was a recipient of the Boston... Read More →
avatar for Shawna Mefferd Kelty

Shawna Mefferd Kelty

UP Next Play Respondent, KCACTF Region 1 NPP Co-Chair
Dr. Shawna Mefferd Kelty is a director, dramaturg, and chair of the Theatre Department at SUNY Plattsburgh (SDC Associate member and LMDA member). She teaches directing, dramatic lit (including Canadian Theatre, African American Dramas, and Contemporary Women Playwrights), history... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Marcus White Living Room Macus White
  NPP

9:00am EST

Carburetor: A Ghost Sonata Rehearsal
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Torp Theatre
Rehearsal, Invited Production
Speakers
JD

Jim Dougherty

Festival Technical Director, KCACTF Region I leadership
Jim Dougherty (Festival Technical Director) is the Production Manager and Properties Designer at Middlebury College. He has been involved with KCACTF Region I as a presenter, as a member of participating productions, and with Festival leadership and is proud to support the message... Read More →
JN

Jo Nazro

Festival Technical Assistant, KCACTF
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Torp Theatre Davidson Hall
  Invited Production

9:00am EST

Carburetor: A Ghost Sonata - Dressing Room
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 11:00pm EST
LD 123
Dressing Room, Invited Production
Speakers
JD

Jim Dougherty

Festival Technical Director, KCACTF Region I leadership
Jim Dougherty (Festival Technical Director) is the Production Manager and Properties Designer at Middlebury College. He has been involved with KCACTF Region I as a presenter, as a member of participating productions, and with Festival leadership and is proud to support the message... Read More →
JN

Jo Nazro

Festival Technical Assistant, KCACTF
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 11:00pm EST
LD 123 Davidson Hall
  Invited Production

9:15am EST

Graceful Feedback
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:15am - 10:45am EST
FA 109
General, open to all. How do you offer feedback with specificity that empowers the other? How do you stay open and available to listen on the receiving end? Our requirement to give feedback should never be clouded by one's own sense of agenda. In this workshop you’ll cultivate conscious communication skills to develop grace in your feedback. Gain clarity on how you can reinforce your listening to authentically support your scene partner, director, students, friends, loved ones, and yourself by using the gift of words. If you can change your language, you can change your story. Please bring a journal with an open mind and heart. Be prepared to gain a new sense of community!
Speakers
avatar for Malia'Kekia Nicolini

Malia'Kekia Nicolini

B4 The Other Creations Co-Founder, B4 The Other Creations
Malia’Kekia Nicolini (‘O ia/she/they) is kanaka maoli (Native Hawaiian), they received their inoa (name) traditionally from an inoa po (mothers dream) that held both an inoa ho’ailona (symbol) and their inoa ulaleo (ancestors voice). Malia’Kekia is an internationally... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:15am - 10:45am EST
FA 109 Maloney Hall
  Workshop

9:30am EST

I Hope I Get It
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am EST
Welte Auditorium
General, open to all. "“I Hope I Get It-MTA: Musical Theatre Auditions”
Musical Theatre Audition technique For everyone, everywhere, and all the things!

Ever wonder what the audition is like from the accompanists perspective? Here, we can talk through presentation, 16-32 bar cuts, and what’s REALLY being discussed behind the audition panel table. There are NEVER small questions, as this is a chance for you to ask! Sing! Present!
We will talk about the how to’s of resume, headshots, and most of all, how to get the music to sound the way that will feature you the best.
For this workshop, attendees are encouraged to bring 16/32 bar cuts of their sheet music for auditioning for musical theatre, as the major part of the workshop – be prepared to be on your feet (if you so choose)!

Bring questions, courage, and let’s jam!"
Speakers
avatar for Kathryn Krull

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist
Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am EST
Welte Auditorium Welte
  Workshop

9:30am EST

Portfolio Tips and Tricks
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am EST
HB 101
General, open to all. You have the projects, now learn how to sell them! This session goes over everything from basic portfolio building to more advanced formatting and layout advice for those seeking to create or improve their design/ tech portfolios.
Speakers
CK

Cassie King

KCACTF Regional Exchange, KCACTF Region 2 Chair
Cassie is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Technical Director at Muskingum University, and teaches in all areas of Design, Tech, and Management (among other things). She is the current Chair of Region II of KCACTF, and will drop everything to look at a photo of your dog or show... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall
  Workshop

10:00am EST

Irene Ryan's Semi Final Round AM Group Performance
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
FA 114
Semi Final, Ryan particiapnts
Speakers
avatar for Christie Maturo

Christie Maturo

Professor of Theatre, Region 1 Vice Chair, Region 1 Ryan's Chair
Christie Maturo is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Central Connecticut State University where she teaches acting and directing. Christie has worked across the country as an actor, director, and producer. Most recently she worked with Undermain Theatre in Dallas and on the award-winning... Read More →
avatar for Justin Pesce

Justin Pesce

Irene Ryan Vice-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leasdership
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall
  Irene Ryans

10:00am EST

Stage Management Expo Response Sessions
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm EST
Alumni Loft
Response, DTM participants
Speakers
avatar for Michael Lounello

Michael Lounello

DTM Co Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 DTM Vice-Chair
As the Technical Director of College Events, Production Design, and Experience at Siena College, my journey through theatre has been an exploration of more than bright lights and applause. I've found purpose in design, technology, and management, turning stages into living experiences... Read More →
avatar for Anya Sokolovskaya

Anya Sokolovskaya

DTM Co-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 DTM Chair
ANYA SOKOLOVSKAYA (Costume Designer) holds an MFA in Theatre Costume Design from University of Connecticut (UCONN). Anya has taught Costume design and technology at ACT Magnet High School and at Eastern Connecticut State University. She designed and costumed about 80 shows. Anya's... Read More →
avatar for Mallory Prucha

Mallory Prucha

National Exchange, KCACTF National Vice DTM Chair
www.malloryprucha.com
avatar for Max Ponticelli

Max Ponticelli

DTM Co-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 DTM Co-Chair
avatar for mark rocheteau

mark rocheteau

Region 1 DTM Board Member, Massasoit Community College
avatar for Jim Clark

Jim Clark

Resident Stage Manager, Ivoryton Playhouse
Jim's credits include serving as a teaching artist, director, actor, or stage manager for Ivoryton Playhouse (where he is currently the Resident Stage Manager), Long Wharf Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Foote Summer Theater, Synapse Theatre Ensemble, Columbia University... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm EST
Alumni Loft Student Center
  DTM

10:00am EST

Break Room for Presenters (lunch 11-2)
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
105
Festival guests -By Invitation Only
Speakers
avatar for Christie Maturo

Christie Maturo

Professor of Theatre, Region 1 Vice Chair, Region 1 Ryan's Chair
Christie Maturo is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Central Connecticut State University where she teaches acting and directing. Christie has worked across the country as an actor, director, and producer. Most recently she worked with Undermain Theatre in Dallas and on the award-winning... Read More →
avatar for Emmett Buhmann

Emmett Buhmann

KCACTF Region 1 Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Chair
Emmett H. Buhmann (BFA, University of Wyoming, 2002; MFA University of California-Irvine, 2009) is the Lighting Design Faculty Member for the Bridgewater State University Department of Theatre. Freelance Design: Company ONE (peerless), The Un-Common Theater Company (Carrie: The Musical... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
105 Maria Sanford
  Festival Guests, By Invitation Only

10:00am EST

DTM Expo Response Sessions
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm EST
Bellin
DTM participants
Speakers
avatar for Michael Lounello

Michael Lounello

DTM Co Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 DTM Vice-Chair
As the Technical Director of College Events, Production Design, and Experience at Siena College, my journey through theatre has been an exploration of more than bright lights and applause. I've found purpose in design, technology, and management, turning stages into living experiences... Read More →
avatar for Anya Sokolovskaya

Anya Sokolovskaya

DTM Co-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 DTM Chair
ANYA SOKOLOVSKAYA (Costume Designer) holds an MFA in Theatre Costume Design from University of Connecticut (UCONN). Anya has taught Costume design and technology at ACT Magnet High School and at Eastern Connecticut State University. She designed and costumed about 80 shows. Anya's... Read More →
avatar for Max Ponticelli

Max Ponticelli

DTM Co-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 DTM Co-Chair
avatar for mark rocheteau

mark rocheteau

Region 1 DTM Board Member, Massasoit Community College
SS

Shannon Slaton

Sound Designer/Software Developer, Independent Artist
Shannon Slaton on Broadway has designed Melissa Etheridge: My Window and The Illusionists as well as being the Associate Designer for The Humans, Blackbird and serval other shows. He has also designed more than fifty national tours including: Shrek, The Producers, Kiss Me Kate, Noise/Funk... Read More →
CK

Cassie King

KCACTF Regional Exchange, KCACTF Region 2 Chair
Cassie is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Technical Director at Muskingum University, and teaches in all areas of Design, Tech, and Management (among other things). She is the current Chair of Region II of KCACTF, and will drop everything to look at a photo of your dog or show... Read More →
avatar for Ann Dasen

Ann Dasen

KCACTF Regional Exchange, KCACTF Region 3 DTM Co-Chair
Ann Dasen is the faculty Costume, Hair, and Makeup Designer in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Central Michigan University. Ann has managed and designed costumes for various theatres in Michigan, Philadelphia and New York. Ann’s areas of interest focus on SFX Make-up and... Read More →
avatar for Matt Guminski

Matt Guminski

Lighting / Production Designer, Independent Artist
Matt is a Boston native and a NYC based lighting/production designer. A graduate of Boston University with a BFA in lighting design, he has industry experience spanning over twenty years and includes lighting/production design, direction, and programming for concert touring, theater... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm EST
Bellin Student Center
  DTM

10:00am EST

DTM Vendor Fair
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm EST
Alumni Hall
General, open to all
Speakers
avatar for Michael Lounello

Michael Lounello

DTM Co Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 DTM Vice-Chair
As the Technical Director of College Events, Production Design, and Experience at Siena College, my journey through theatre has been an exploration of more than bright lights and applause. I've found purpose in design, technology, and management, turning stages into living experiences... Read More →
avatar for Anya Sokolovskaya

Anya Sokolovskaya

DTM Co-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 DTM Chair
ANYA SOKOLOVSKAYA (Costume Designer) holds an MFA in Theatre Costume Design from University of Connecticut (UCONN). Anya has taught Costume design and technology at ACT Magnet High School and at Eastern Connecticut State University. She designed and costumed about 80 shows. Anya's... Read More →
avatar for Max Ponticelli

Max Ponticelli

DTM Co-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 DTM Co-Chair
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mark rocheteau

Region 1 DTM Board Member, Massasoit Community College
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm EST
Alumni Hall Student Center
  DTM

10:30am EST

Community Conversations: Embracing Inclusion, Accessibility, and Consent-Based Practices
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:30am - 11:45am EST
Constitution
General, open to all. Join the conversation on how we embrace inclusion and accessibility and consent-based practices in our classrooms, departments, productions, and communities. Share best practices, brainstorm solutions to challenges you're encountered, and ask all the questions you need to further your understanding!
Speakers
GO

Garrett Olson

Associate Artistic & Technical Director of Watermelon Alligator, Watermelon Alligator Theatre Company
Garrett Olson (he/him) is a professional working actor, director, screenwriter, film maker, song writer, seasoned fight director/stunt coordinator, intimacy director/choreographer captain and safety/accessibility consultant for stage and screen. He is currently the Technical Director... Read More →
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Jess Wilson

Managing and Artistic Director, WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company
Jess Wilson (they/she) is a former C-level executive leader with extensive experience as an actor, director, playwright, intimacy director, stage manager, tech, designer, and producer, and is the Managing and Artistic Director of the WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company. They are an... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:30am - 11:45am EST
Constitution Memorial Hall
  Workshop

10:30am EST

From College in WY to Working in Film and TV
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:30am - 11:45am EST
Connecticut Room
General, open to all. Devin Sanchez has worked as a professional stunt performer and actor in film and television for roughly 15 years, which is a world away from her roots, in Casper, Wyoming. In the middle of a state with hardly any professional theatre at all, Devin started her journey at a two-year community college, then went on to earn a BFA at the University of Wyoming. Today she finds herself regularly on sets such as “Stranger Things,” amassing a pile of work, making industry connections, and having had the experience of acting opposite Ryan Reynolds. It didn’t happen overnight. Back in the community college in Wyoming, the entertainment industry felt so far away. Devin will give an overview of her relatable journey, connecting with students from all walks of life, and talk about how we get from A to Z in this unique industry of showbusiness.
Speakers
DS

Devin Sanchez

Stunt Performer/Actress, Independent Artist
Devin Sanchez is a multi-talented actor and stunt performer who had the unique opportunity to perform the on-set acting of the role of Blossom alongside Ryan Reynolds in the film IF. With extensive experience in television and film, Devin has performed stunts in major productions... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:30am - 11:45am EST
Connecticut Room Memorial Hall
  Workshop

10:30am EST

Intro to Moving Lights and LEDs on the EOS Family Control Consoles Part 1
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Alumni Hall
General, open to all. This class is an introduction for moving light programming on the ETC Eos family consoles. Participants do not need to have used moving lights before. They will work on a board and follow along with the instructors on how to use moving lights and make several moving light cues.
Speakers
RA

Rui Alves

DTM Presenter, 4Wall Entertainment
PD

Paul DeRocher

Applications Engineer, 4Wall
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Alumni Hall Student Center
  Workshop

11:00am EST

Re-Indigenize Your Learning Space
Thursday January 30, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
HB 101
General, open to all. How might one re-indigenous their learning space to create a more inclusive environment for all peoples to thrive in? Intelligence lives not only in what is written but also in the body. In this workshop players will be guided through light theater/clown games, written exercises, and discussion that blends observation, reflection, and bubble popping questions. Participants will be led to create their own games/support systems to re-indigenize their classroom environment, walking away with tangible strategies to implement. Please bring a journal with an open mind and heart. Be prepared to gain a new sense of community!
Speakers
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Malia'Kekia Nicolini

B4 The Other Creations Co-Founder, B4 The Other Creations
Malia’Kekia Nicolini (‘O ia/she/they) is kanaka maoli (Native Hawaiian), they received their inoa (name) traditionally from an inoa po (mothers dream) that held both an inoa ho’ailona (symbol) and their inoa ulaleo (ancestors voice). Malia’Kekia is an internationally... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall
  Workshop

11:00am EST

SDC Candidates Interview
Thursday January 30, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm EST
Clock Tower
SDC participants
Speakers
SB

Sasha Bratt

KCACTF Region 1 Board, KCACTF Chair, SDC Directing Initiative
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Sarah Ploskina

KCACTF Region 1 SDC Vice Chair
Sarah is Theatre maker, director, and educator. She specializes in Forum Theatre, devising, and Shakespeare.  At Bridgewater State University, Sarah is an Assistant Professor. 
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Moira O'Sullivan

Literary & Artistic Coordinator, Barrington Stage Company
Moira O'Sullivan is a director and dramaturg and the Literary & Artistic Coordinator at Barrington Stage Company. Previously, she worked in the literary department at Portland Stage and was the Director of New Works at Playhouse on Park for two seasons. She has served on the script... Read More →
EO

Eric Ort

Independent Artist
Eric Ort is a freelance director, arts educator, and nonprofit administrator. Formerly an artistic producer at TheaterWorks Hartford, Eric directed THE WOLVES and EVERY BRILLIANT THING and served as line producer for new play workshops. Other directing includes projects at The University... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm EST
Clock Tower Student Center
  SDC

11:00am EST

Food Trucks
Thursday January 30, 2025 11:00am - 7:00pm EST
Lot ML
Open to all
Speakers
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Christie Maturo

Professor of Theatre, Region 1 Vice Chair, Region 1 Ryan's Chair
Christie Maturo is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Central Connecticut State University where she teaches acting and directing. Christie has worked across the country as an actor, director, and producer. Most recently she worked with Undermain Theatre in Dallas and on the award-winning... Read More →
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Emmett Buhmann

KCACTF Region 1 Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Chair
Emmett H. Buhmann (BFA, University of Wyoming, 2002; MFA University of California-Irvine, 2009) is the Lighting Design Faculty Member for the Bridgewater State University Department of Theatre. Freelance Design: Company ONE (peerless), The Un-Common Theater Company (Carrie: The Musical... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 11:00am - 7:00pm EST
Lot ML Maloney Hall
  Food

12:00pm EST

Mirrored Illusions: Intimacy and Violence in the Performing Arts
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EST
Constitution
General, open to all. This is a specialized training designed to go hand in hand with the performance of The Way It Is, offering the rare opportunity to learn about intimacy, violence, consent, safety, and best practices through not only discussion, Q&A, and hands-on activities, but seeing it demonstrated by highly trained professional actors in performance. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity that creates a safe environment to see, experience, and discuss the dynamics of intimacy and violence in storytelling, how closely they mirror one another, and how to use them effectively in rehearsal and performance.
Speakers
GO

Garrett Olson

Associate Artistic & Technical Director of Watermelon Alligator, Watermelon Alligator Theatre Company
Garrett Olson (he/him) is a professional working actor, director, screenwriter, film maker, song writer, seasoned fight director/stunt coordinator, intimacy director/choreographer captain and safety/accessibility consultant for stage and screen. He is currently the Technical Director... Read More →
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Jess Wilson

Managing and Artistic Director, WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company
Jess Wilson (they/she) is a former C-level executive leader with extensive experience as an actor, director, playwright, intimacy director, stage manager, tech, designer, and producer, and is the Managing and Artistic Director of the WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company. They are an... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EST
Constitution Memorial Hall
  Workshop

12:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Full Rehearsal
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Welte Auditorium
Rehearsal, MTSA participants
Speakers
JB

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership
KO

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States
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Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute
Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →
EC
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Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist
Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →
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Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist
J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →
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Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist
Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →
NT

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent
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Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist
Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Welte Auditorium Welte
  MTSA

12:00pm EST

NPP One Act Schrodinger Rehearsal
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Marcus White Living Room
NPP participants
Speakers
CM

Cassie M. Seinuk

Vice chair npp, Region 1 Npp co-chair
Cassie M. Seinuk is a Jewish Cuban playwright, AEA Stage Manager, visual artist and educator in Boston, MA. Her play From the Deep has won multiple awards including The Pestalozzi New Play Prize, the Latinidad Playwrights Award at the Kennedy Center, and was a recipient of the Boston... Read More →
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Shawna Mefferd Kelty

UP Next Play Respondent, KCACTF Region 1 NPP Co-Chair
Dr. Shawna Mefferd Kelty is a director, dramaturg, and chair of the Theatre Department at SUNY Plattsburgh (SDC Associate member and LMDA member). She teaches directing, dramatic lit (including Canadian Theatre, African American Dramas, and Contemporary Women Playwrights), history... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Marcus White Living Room Macus White
  NPP

12:15pm EST

DTM Design Storm Workspace
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:15pm - 5:00pm EST
Camp
DTM Participants
Speakers
SO
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Anya Sokolovskaya

DTM Co-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 DTM Chair
ANYA SOKOLOVSKAYA (Costume Designer) holds an MFA in Theatre Costume Design from University of Connecticut (UCONN). Anya has taught Costume design and technology at ACT Magnet High School and at Eastern Connecticut State University. She designed and costumed about 80 shows. Anya's... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:15pm - 5:00pm EST
Camp Student Center
  DTM

12:30pm EST

Adaptation and Inspiration
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EST
Founders
General, open to all. A comprehensive look at adaptation across genres using different forms of primary texts to study how to create successful adaptations. This course will combine reading and watching of existing adaptations, and writing assignments where students are able to practice and develop their own adaptations. This class will ask you to look at source material in a new way, sometimes challenging the faults of the material from its time and place in History, and finding ways to explore new relationships to the story through adaptation. There will be a writing exercise at the end of class, please bring a laptop or writing instruments.
Speakers
CM

Cassie M. Seinuk

Vice chair npp, Region 1 Npp co-chair
Cassie M. Seinuk is a Jewish Cuban playwright, AEA Stage Manager, visual artist and educator in Boston, MA. Her play From the Deep has won multiple awards including The Pestalozzi New Play Prize, the Latinidad Playwrights Award at the Kennedy Center, and was a recipient of the Boston... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EST
Founders Davidson Hall
  Workshop

12:30pm EST

Boundaries: Consent and Respect in the Costume Fitting Room
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EST
Philbrick
General, open to all. This workshop is designed for both performers and costume technicians/designers to consider the ways we interact when taking measurements and performing costume fittings. Through discussion and role play, we will consider what it means to be respectful of boundaries and differences when working with our bodies to create safe spaces for all to do their work in a meaningful, productive manner.
Speakers
TC

Tamara Cooper

St. Lawrence University
I have been working in costume design and as a shop manager for 20 years. I started as a performer, but fell in love with costuming when my high school drama teacher let me design Sweeney Todd. I love working with students and feel so fortunate to be able to collaborate with them... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EST
Philbrick Student Center
  Workshop

12:30pm EST

Designing and Devising
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EST
HB 101
General, open to all. SUNY Plattsburgh DTM students will share their experience working on the devised theatre piece "this is how we walk on the moon" - a performance that explored our love of outer space, astronauts, and space travel. Attendees will watch an excerpt from the show and hear from members of the show's design, tech, and management team about their perspective, experience, and process.
Speakers
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Julia Devine

Acting/Directing Lecturer, State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Julia Devine is an experimental theatre director, culture maker, and interdisciplinary arts practitioner. She's an Acting/Directing Lecturer in the Theatre Department at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. She's also co-founder of the avant pop art collective Famous Letter... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall
  Workshop

1:00pm EST

Irene Ryan's Semi Final Round PM Group Rehearsal
Thursday January 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
FA 114
Rehearsal, Ryan particiapnts
Speakers
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Christie Maturo

Professor of Theatre, Region 1 Vice Chair, Region 1 Ryan's Chair
Christie Maturo is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Central Connecticut State University where she teaches acting and directing. Christie has worked across the country as an actor, director, and producer. Most recently she worked with Undermain Theatre in Dallas and on the award-winning... Read More →
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Justin Pesce

Irene Ryan Vice-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leasdership
Thursday January 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall
  Irene Ryans

1:30pm EST

Rethinking Theatre
Thursday January 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EST
Constitution
General, open to all. "That’s how we’ve always done it” should no longer be the standard practice. This workshop looks at how to dismantle that thought process, from show choices to casting to production values, as well as accessibility in our creative spaces. Let’s talk about bias: what it is, who has it, and how it can affect thoughts, behaviors, and actions. Please come with every question you've been afraid to ask, every strategy you use to check your own biases, and any challenges you'd like to brainstorm solutions for!
Speakers
GO

Garrett Olson

Associate Artistic & Technical Director of Watermelon Alligator, Watermelon Alligator Theatre Company
Garrett Olson (he/him) is a professional working actor, director, screenwriter, film maker, song writer, seasoned fight director/stunt coordinator, intimacy director/choreographer captain and safety/accessibility consultant for stage and screen. He is currently the Technical Director... Read More →
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Jess Wilson

Managing and Artistic Director, WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company
Jess Wilson (they/she) is a former C-level executive leader with extensive experience as an actor, director, playwright, intimacy director, stage manager, tech, designer, and producer, and is the Managing and Artistic Director of the WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company. They are an... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EST
Constitution Memorial Hall
  Workshop

1:45pm EST

Play Filled Devising
Thursday January 30, 2025 1:45pm - 3:15pm EST
Founders
General, open to all. How might one integrate Play into their process to further collaboration and bolster creativity for an authentic community? B4TheOther believes Play is the process of becoming. This is a on your feet somatic exploration into the unknown world of Play. In this workshop players will be guided through light theater/clown games, written exercises, and discussion that blends observation, reflection, and bubble popping questions. Please be prepared to move, get messy, and to gain a new sense of community!
Speakers
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Malia'Kekia Nicolini

B4 The Other Creations Co-Founder, B4 The Other Creations
Malia’Kekia Nicolini (‘O ia/she/they) is kanaka maoli (Native Hawaiian), they received their inoa (name) traditionally from an inoa po (mothers dream) that held both an inoa ho’ailona (symbol) and their inoa ulaleo (ancestors voice). Malia’Kekia is an internationally... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 1:45pm - 3:15pm EST
Founders Davidson Hall
  Workshop

2:00pm EST

Financial Wellness in the Arts
Thursday January 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EST
Sprague
General, open to all.
Speakers
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Julia Devine

Acting/Directing Lecturer, State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Julia Devine is an experimental theatre director, culture maker, and interdisciplinary arts practitioner. She's an Acting/Directing Lecturer in the Theatre Department at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. She's also co-founder of the avant pop art collective Famous Letter... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EST
Sprague Student Center
  Workshop

2:00pm EST

Aspire Panel
Thursday January 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
HB 101
General, open to all
Speakers
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Stefanie Sertich

National Exchange, KCACTF National ASPIRE Coordinator
National ASPIRE Chair, Professor of Theatre at LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York, in Queens, NY. Mellon Foundation, CUNY Graduate Center and LaGuardia Humanities Alliance Scholar’s Coordinator. Stefanie directs new works, musicals and creates devised theatre... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall
  ASPIRE

2:00pm EST

Intro to Moving Lights and LEDs on the EOS Family Control Consoles Part 2
Thursday January 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Alumni Hall
General, open to all. This class is continuation of Part 1. We will go into more detail with the function of pallets, effects and other more advanced functions. Participants will work on console with the instructors to create moving light effects.
Speakers
RA

Rui Alves

DTM Presenter, 4Wall Entertainment
PD

Paul DeRocher

Applications Engineer, 4Wall
Thursday January 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Alumni Hall Student Center
  Workshop

2:30pm EST

NPP Bake-Off 2
Thursday January 30, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Philbrick
NPP Participants
Speakers
CM

Cassie M. Seinuk

Vice chair npp, Region 1 Npp co-chair
Cassie M. Seinuk is a Jewish Cuban playwright, AEA Stage Manager, visual artist and educator in Boston, MA. Her play From the Deep has won multiple awards including The Pestalozzi New Play Prize, the Latinidad Playwrights Award at the Kennedy Center, and was a recipient of the Boston... Read More →
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Shawna Mefferd Kelty

UP Next Play Respondent, KCACTF Region 1 NPP Co-Chair
Dr. Shawna Mefferd Kelty is a director, dramaturg, and chair of the Theatre Department at SUNY Plattsburgh (SDC Associate member and LMDA member). She teaches directing, dramatic lit (including Canadian Theatre, African American Dramas, and Contemporary Women Playwrights), history... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Philbrick Student Center
  NPP

3:00pm EST

Irene Ryan's Semi Final Round PM Group Performance
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
FA 114
Semi Final, Ryan particiapnts
Speakers
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Christie Maturo

Professor of Theatre, Region 1 Vice Chair, Region 1 Ryan's Chair
Christie Maturo is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Central Connecticut State University where she teaches acting and directing. Christie has worked across the country as an actor, director, and producer. Most recently she worked with Undermain Theatre in Dallas and on the award-winning... Read More →
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Justin Pesce

Irene Ryan Vice-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leasdership
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall
  Irene Ryans

3:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Semi Final
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Welte Auditorium
Semi Final, MTSA participants
Speakers
JB

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership
KO

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States
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Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute
Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →
EC
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Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist
Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →
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Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist
J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →
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Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist
Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →
NT

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent
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Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist
Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Welte Auditorium Welte
  MTSA

3:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Semi Final-Holding Room
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
HW 107
Holding Room, MTSA participants
Speakers
JB

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership
KO

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
HW 107 Welte
  MTSA

3:30pm EST

Power-Up Your Voice and Characters!
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
Founders
General, open to all. Want to make more creative character voices? Wondering how the new Nosferatu makes those sounds without wrecking his voice? In this practical and playful voice workshop, you get experiences with the physiology of breath opening and the essential coordination of healthy breath support–for expressive characters and transformations. You can apply these tools to speaking or singing. The exercises weave together methods from Fitzmaurice Voicework®, Alexander work, and Chuck Jones’s resonance exercises. If possible, dress for movement/comfort and bring a yoga mat, towel, or blanket if you’d like to use it for floor or seated activities. Participants of all abilities will be offered multiple ways to engage in the exercises and discussion fully.
Speakers
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Ginger Eckert

Professor, Salem State University
Ginger Eckert’s vocal coaching and teaching features all the sounds and vocal dynamics of global languages, with the goal to arrive at communication that is honest, expansive, inclusive, accessible, and culturally-sustaining for each person. She currently brings her experience as... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
Founders Davidson Hall
  Workshop

3:30pm EST

Devising, Bringing Your Story to Life Session 2
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Sprague
Discover a new and unique way of telling your story through the intersection of movement, story, music, gesture, and words. Bring a real story from your life. Bring an object that either relates to the story or is just something you like. Over the course of each session we will move, we will sing, we will write, and through proposals and assignments from the workshop teachers, each student will create a short solo performance piece.
Speakers
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jerome yorke

KCACTF Regional Exchange, KCACTF Exchange - Region 3 Devising Project Coordinator
Jerome is a devised theatre maker and educator specializing in storytelling through movement, puppetry, mask performance, and clowning. His physically based play and approach to theatre-making blends styles ranging from eccentric characterization to acrobatic dance. He is an Associate... Read More →
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Tannis Kowalchuk

Devising Leader, KCACTF Region 1 Devising Board Member
Tannis Kowalchuk is the founding artistic director of Farm Arts Collective and the co-owner of Willow Wisp Organic Farm in Damascus, PA. She is a theatre artist, flower farmer, and community organizer. She has directed and performed in over 30 original theatre productions in the US... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Sprague Student Center
  Devising

3:30pm EST

ITJA 1st Session
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
1849 Room
ITJA participants
Speakers
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Billy McEntee

ITJA Instructor, KCACTF Region 1 ITJA
Billy McEntee is a Brooklyn-based writer. As Theater Editor of the Brooklyn Rail, he contributes monthly essays analyzing new plays, particularly experimental works with shorter runs that receive less coverage. These responses aim to crack open a work, revealing its dramaturgy, rigor... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
1849 Room Student Center
  ITJA

4:00pm EST

Making Friends with Your Character
Thursday January 30, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EST
FA 109
General, open to all. No person exists solely in stereotypes or emotional values. While it is easy to write off a stranger, coworker or acquaintance as being just a jerk, a sociopath, psycho, idiot, racist, control freak, from the perspective of a theater maker it makes for a boring, surfaced level rehearsal process. What makes our characters who they are? Why do they do the things they do? What do they want? What is getting in their way? How do they move thru the world? In this workshop, participants will be given a scene from a play and asked to unpack who the people in that scene are? We will look at objectives, obstacles and tactics to decipher how these characters navigate the world to get what they want.
Speakers
BO

Bridget O'Leary

NPP Respondent, Independent Artist
Bridget Kathleen O'Leary is a freelance director, dramaturg and theater educator. Since 2022 she has been the Director of New Play Development for Moonbox Productions where she curates and oversees the annual Boston New Works Festival. From 2008-2018 she served as the Associate artistic... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EST
FA 109 Maloney Hall
  Workshop

5:00pm EST

Medallion Dinner
Thursday January 30, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Connecticut Room
Festival guests -By Invitation Only
Speakers
avatar for Christie Maturo

Christie Maturo

Professor of Theatre, Region 1 Vice Chair, Region 1 Ryan's Chair
Christie Maturo is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Central Connecticut State University where she teaches acting and directing. Christie has worked across the country as an actor, director, and producer. Most recently she worked with Undermain Theatre in Dallas and on the award-winning... Read More →
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Emmett Buhmann

KCACTF Region 1 Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Chair
Emmett H. Buhmann (BFA, University of Wyoming, 2002; MFA University of California-Irvine, 2009) is the Lighting Design Faculty Member for the Bridgewater State University Department of Theatre. Freelance Design: Company ONE (peerless), The Un-Common Theater Company (Carrie: The Musical... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Connecticut Room Memorial Hall
  Festival Guests, By Invitation Only

5:00pm EST

Invited Scene Rehearsal
Thursday January 30, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm EST
FA 114
Invited Scenes Only
Speakers
avatar for Margaret Swick

Margaret Swick

Production Manager/Lighting Designer, SUNY Plattsburgh
Margaret is the Production Manager and Lighting Designer for the SUNY Plattsburgh Theatre Department. A journeyman with IATSE 919, they bring over ten years of experience in lighting design, programming, and operations. Margaret combines technical expertise with creative vision to... Read More →
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Julia Devine

Acting/Directing Lecturer, State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Julia Devine is an experimental theatre director, culture maker, and interdisciplinary arts practitioner. She's an Acting/Directing Lecturer in the Theatre Department at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. She's also co-founder of the avant pop art collective Famous Letter... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall
  Rehearsal

7:00pm EST

Carburetor: A Ghost Sonata Performance
Thursday January 30, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Torp Theatre
Show, Invited Production
Thursday January 30, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Torp Theatre Davidson Hall
  Invited Production

7:00pm EST

Invited Scenes
Thursday January 30, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
FA 114
Scenes, Invited Productions
Speakers
avatar for Margaret Swick

Margaret Swick

Production Manager/Lighting Designer, SUNY Plattsburgh
Margaret is the Production Manager and Lighting Designer for the SUNY Plattsburgh Theatre Department. A journeyman with IATSE 919, they bring over ten years of experience in lighting design, programming, and operations. Margaret combines technical expertise with creative vision to... Read More →
avatar for Julia Devine

Julia Devine

Acting/Directing Lecturer, State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Julia Devine is an experimental theatre director, culture maker, and interdisciplinary arts practitioner. She's an Acting/Directing Lecturer in the Theatre Department at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. She's also co-founder of the avant pop art collective Famous Letter... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall
  Performance

9:00pm EST

Drag Show
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm EST
Welte Auditorium
Show, open to all
Speakers
avatar for Emmett Buhmann

Emmett Buhmann

KCACTF Region 1 Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Chair
Emmett H. Buhmann (BFA, University of Wyoming, 2002; MFA University of California-Irvine, 2009) is the Lighting Design Faculty Member for the Bridgewater State University Department of Theatre. Freelance Design: Company ONE (peerless), The Un-Common Theater Company (Carrie: The Musical... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm EST
Welte Auditorium Welte
  Performance

9:00pm EST

Carburetor: A Ghost Sonata Load Out
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00pm - 11:00pm EST
Torp Theatre
Load Out, Invited Production
Speakers
JD

Jim Dougherty

Festival Technical Director, KCACTF Region I leadership
Jim Dougherty (Festival Technical Director) is the Production Manager and Properties Designer at Middlebury College. He has been involved with KCACTF Region I as a presenter, as a member of participating productions, and with Festival leadership and is proud to support the message... Read More →
JN

Jo Nazro

Festival Technical Assistant, KCACTF
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00pm - 11:00pm EST
Torp Theatre Davidson Hall
  Invited Production

9:00pm EST

The Minutes Load In
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00pm - 11:00pm EST
Torp Theatre
Load In, Invited Production
Speakers
JD

Jim Dougherty

Festival Technical Director, KCACTF Region I leadership
Jim Dougherty (Festival Technical Director) is the Production Manager and Properties Designer at Middlebury College. He has been involved with KCACTF Region I as a presenter, as a member of participating productions, and with Festival leadership and is proud to support the message... Read More →
JN

Jo Nazro

Festival Technical Assistant, KCACTF
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00pm - 11:00pm EST
Torp Theatre Davidson Hall
  Invited Production

10:00pm EST

Hospitality Suite
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00pm - Friday January 31, 2025 12:00am EST
Sheraton Hotel
Faculty Guests/Presenters
Speakers
avatar for Todd Canedy

Todd Canedy

Hospitality Host, Middlebury College
Todd P. Canedy is descended from of Irish and Swedish Gods and Goddesses, placed here in Region 1 to provide the hospitality that only the elite like yourselves are worthy of !!!!!As Ted and Todd meet you at the Pearly Gates of Region 1 's Hospitality Suite know as Valhalla............WE... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00pm - Friday January 31, 2025 12:00am EST
Sheraton Hotel Sheraton Hotel
  Festival Guest/Presenters
 
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