KCACTF Region 1 Conference 57

KCACTF Region 1 Conference 57

3:00pm EST

The Revolutionists Load In

Tuesday January 28, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST

Load In, Invited Production

Speakers

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 →

Jo Nazro

Festival Technical Assistant, KCACTF

Tuesday January 28, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall

Invited Production

5:00pm EST

The Revolutionists Tech

Tuesday January 28, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm EST

Tech, Invited Production

Speakers

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 →

Jo Nazro

Festival Technical Assistant, KCACTF

Tuesday January 28, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall

Invited Production

9:00pm EST

SDC Kickoff

Tuesday January 28, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EST

Kickoff, SDC participants

Speakers

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.

Sasha Bratt

KCACTF Region 1 Board, KCACTF Chair, SDC Directing Initiative

Tuesday January 28, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall

SDC

7:00am EST

The Revolutionists Rehearsal

Wednesday January 29, 2025 7:00am - 1:00pm EST

Rehearsal, Invited Production

Speakers

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 →

Jo Nazro

Festival Technical Assistant, KCACTF

Wednesday January 29, 2025 7:00am - 1:00pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall

Invited Production

2:30pm EST

The Revolutionists Performance

Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:30pm - 4:30pm EST

Show, Invited Production

Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:30pm - 4:30pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall

Invited Production

7:00pm EST

The Revolutionists Performance

Wednesday January 29, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST

Show, Invited Production

Wednesday January 29, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall

Invited Production

9:00pm EST

The Revolutionists Load Out

Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00pm - 11:00pm EST

Load Out, Invited Production

Speakers

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 →

Jo Nazro

Festival Technical Assistant, KCACTF

Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00pm - 11:00pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall

Invited Production

8:00am EST

Irene Ryan's Semi Final Round AM Group Rehearsal

Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EST

Rehearsal, Ryan particiapnts

Speakers

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 →

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

10:00am EST

Irene Ryan's Semi Final Round AM Group Performance

Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EST

Semi Final, Ryan particiapnts

Speakers

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 →

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

1:00pm EST

Irene Ryan's Semi Final Round PM Group Rehearsal

Thursday January 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

Rehearsal, Ryan particiapnts

Speakers

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 →

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

3:00pm EST

Irene Ryan's Semi Final Round PM Group Performance

Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST

Semi Final, Ryan particiapnts

Speakers

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 →

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

5:00pm EST

Invited Scene Rehearsal

Thursday January 30, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm EST

Invited Scenes Only

Speakers

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 →

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

Invited Scenes

Thursday January 30, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST

Scenes, Invited Productions

Speakers

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 →

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

7:00am EST

Watermelon Alligator Rehearsal/Tech

Friday January 31, 2025 7:00am - 11:00am EST

Production cast and crew

Speakers

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 →

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 →

Rachael Kenneally

Actor, Watermelon Alligator Theatre Company

Rachael is thrilled to be reprising this role and working again with Watermelon Alligator and participating in this prestigious event! Rachael has performed on various stages on Cape Cod and Plymouth. Recent credits include 'Sweet Charity,' 'Elf the Musical,’ 'Hello Dolly!’ and... Read More →

Tony Ferriera

Stage Manager, Watermelon Alligator Theatre Company

Friday January 31, 2025 7:00am - 11:00am EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall

Rehearsal

11:00am EST

Watermelon Alligator Production The Way It Is

Friday January 31, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST

General, open to all

Speakers

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 →

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 →

Rachael Kenneally

Actor, Watermelon Alligator Theatre Company

Rachael is thrilled to be reprising this role and working again with Watermelon Alligator and participating in this prestigious event! Rachael has performed on various stages on Cape Cod and Plymouth. Recent credits include 'Sweet Charity,' 'Elf the Musical,’ 'Hello Dolly!’ and... Read More →

Tony Ferriera

Stage Manager, Watermelon Alligator Theatre Company

Friday January 31, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall

Performance

2:30pm EST

NPP One Act Tech Rehearsal (both shows)

Friday January 31, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST

Rehearsal, NPP participants

Speakers

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 →

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 →

Friday January 31, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall

NPP

3:30pm EST

NPP One Acts & Talkback (both shows)

Friday January 31, 2025 3:30pm - 6:00pm EST

Talkback, NPP particiapnts

Speakers

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 →

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 →

Friday January 31, 2025 3:30pm - 6:00pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall

Performance

9:00am EST

Irene Ryan's Final Rehearsal

Saturday February 1, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EST

Rehearsal, Ryan particiapnts

Speakers

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 →

Justin Pesce

Irene Ryan Vice-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leasdership

Saturday February 1, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall

Irene Ryans

11:00am EST

Irene Ryan's Finals

Saturday February 1, 2025 11:00am - 1:30pm EST

Finals, Ryan Participants

Speakers

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 →

Justin Pesce

Irene Ryan Vice-Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leasdership

Saturday February 1, 2025 11:00am - 1:30pm EST
FA 114 Maloney Hall

Irene Ryans