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Wednesday, January 29
 

8:00am EST

Irene Ryan's Preliminary Round AM YELLOW Group Rehearsal
Wednesday January 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Ryan Participants
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
Wednesday January 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

9:00am EST

Irene Ryan's Preliminary Round AM YELLOW Group Performance
Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Ryan Participants
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
Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

11:00am EST

Irene Ryan's Preliminary Round PM YELLOW Group Rehearsal
Wednesday January 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Ryan Participants
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
Wednesday January 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

12:00pm EST

Irene Ryan's Preliminary Round PM YELLOW Group Performance
Wednesday January 29, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ryan Participants
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
Wednesday January 29, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

2:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Master Class
Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
MTSA participants
Speakers
JB

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership
KO

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States
avatar for Correy West

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 →
avatar for Dori Bryan-Ployer

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 →
avatar for Kathleen Castellanos

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 →
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 →
avatar for Natalie Toro

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent
Three decades of Broadway, Television, and Film. Concert work and Recording Artist and Headliner for major cruise lines around the world. I am open to anyone asking questions about anything business as well as the skillset that I coach privately and in masterclasses. The very skillset... Read More →
avatar for Jillian Zack

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 →
Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall
 
Thursday, January 30
 

9:30am EST

Portfolio Tips and Tricks
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am EST
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

11:00am EST

Re-Indigenize Your Learning Space
Thursday January 30, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
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
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 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

12:30pm EST

Designing and Devising
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EST
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
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 12:30pm - 1:45pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

2:00pm EST

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

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
 
Friday, January 31
 

9:30am EST

Shakespeare Verse to Character
Friday January 31, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am EST
General, open to all. In this workshop, you'll explore how the fundamentals of iambic pentameter can help you understand the inner workings of your character and find not-so-hidden clues that Shakespeare left for his actors. We'll also discuss how Shakespeare is for everyone--you'll come away knowing that you never need to sacrifice your identity to work on classic texts.
Speakers
BB

Bryn Boice

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
I am a cis white female, who is married, and a Bulldog mom.
Friday January 31, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

11:00am EST

Facing the Audience: Skills for Public Presentations and Facilitation
Friday January 31, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm EST
General, open to all.
Friday January 31, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

12:30pm EST

Aspire - The Creative Presentatation
Friday January 31, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EST
Aspire Participants
Speakers
avatar for Stefanie Sertich

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 →
avatar for Kelvin Dinkins Jr

Kelvin Dinkins Jr

Executive Director, American Repertory Theater (a.r.t.) at Harvard University
KELVIN DINKINS, JR. is the Executive Director of American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. Kelvin joined A.R.T. following his tenure as Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor Adjunct in Theater Management at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

2:00pm EST

Movement for Actors
Friday January 31, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EST
General, open to all. Using the the physical pedagogies of: Grotowski, Biomechanics, View Points, Suzuki, elements of clowning, acrobatics and Commedia dell'arte we will explore, sweat, create some theatre and play!
Speakers
avatar for Michael Mullen (Ze/Zem/Zir)

Michael Mullen (Ze/Zem/Zir)

Teaching Faculty_Acting Degree Program Coordinator, SUNY Nassau Community College
Michael Mullen is a Directing, Acting, Movement, Acting for Camera and Voice Professor at Nassau Community College.In addition to teaching Michael has been an actor, director and filmmaker for most of zir life.
Friday January 31, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

3:30pm EST

Aspire - Mission/Vision/Values
Friday January 31, 2025 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
Aspire Participants
Speakers
avatar for Stefanie Sertich

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 →
avatar for Kelvin Dinkins Jr

Kelvin Dinkins Jr

Executive Director, American Repertory Theater (a.r.t.) at Harvard University
KELVIN DINKINS, JR. is the Executive Director of American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. Kelvin joined A.R.T. following his tenure as Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor Adjunct in Theater Management at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall
 
Saturday, February 1
 

9:30am EST

Here and Now
Saturday February 1, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am EST
General, open to all. Join to create short, original etudes in the here and now that are a fusion of sport, art, and living newspaper. Taking inspiration from the award-winning and ever-changing Neo-Futurist form, which for over twenty years has energized audiences internationally with its solo and group material, workshop participants will dive head first into the nuts and bolts of non-illusory theatre. Led by a founding member of the New York ensemble. Expect chance, change, & chaos!
Speakers
MR

Marta Rainer

Workshop Presenter, Wellesley College
Marta is an internationally produced solo performer, award-winning actress and performance artist, founding ensemble member of the New York Neo-Futurists, guest author of the podcast Welcome to Night Vale, stage director, screenwriter, as well as a globally-based teaching artist... Read More →
Saturday February 1, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

11:00am EST

Characterization Through Movement
Saturday February 1, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm EST
General, open to all. This workshop offers exploration of Stella Adler's approach to acting. Participants will discuss the benefits of using the imagination and script analysis as the foundation for character development. Attendees will also have an opportunity to explore exercises on their feet.
Speakers
avatar for Raina Ames

Raina Ames

Former Region 1 Chair, University of New Hampshire
I started as a high school teacher who received a master's in Gifted Education before leaving K-12 to pursue an MFA in Theatre Pedagogy. This led to one of only a few jobs in the US training K-12 teachers. My MFA Thesis was based on Stella Adler's teaching techniques, and I recently... Read More →
Saturday February 1, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

12:30pm EST

Acting is Doing
Saturday February 1, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EST
General, open to all. This renown acting technique, developed at the world famous Neighborhood Playhouse, will be taught by faculty member Gary Kingston. Students will be guided through the exercises designed to ignite one's acting instincts and talent. Mr. Kingston trained as both an actor and a teacher under Sanford Meisner and has been teaching the technique at The Neighborhood Playhouse for over 20 years
Speakers
avatar for Gary Kingston

Gary Kingston

Meisner Acting Teacher, The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
My name is Gary Kingston. I am a native of California, where my passion for theater first took root as a member of LACT in San Francisco. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of appearing in a variety of plays, including "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest," "Present Laughter... Read More →
Saturday February 1, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

2:00pm EST

Filmmaking for Actors
Saturday February 1, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EST
General, open to all. In this workshop participants will explore the process of putting themselves on tape for an audition from a technical perspective. Students should come with a short monologue prepared as if they were at an audition; however this is a technical class. We will explore the basics of: framing, angles, lighting, sound, background, camera terminology and tricks to get the most our of any filming situation.

The goal for Filmmaking for the Actor is to create access; by eliminating the technological gatekeepers for young actors. So many great young actors are not equipped with the filmmaking demands being put on them by the industry. This workshop aims to provide participants with the tools to succeed regardless of means or background.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Mullen (Ze/Zem/Zir)

Michael Mullen (Ze/Zem/Zir)

Teaching Faculty_Acting Degree Program Coordinator, SUNY Nassau Community College
Michael Mullen is a Directing, Acting, Movement, Acting for Camera and Voice Professor at Nassau Community College.In addition to teaching Michael has been an actor, director and filmmaker for most of zir life.
Saturday February 1, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

3:30pm EST

Playwriting from the Margins: Demystifying Submissions
Saturday February 1, 2025 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
General, open to all. "Have you ever wanted to submit your playwriting work but not known where to start? Or are you an experienced playwright who wants more tools to talk about your work? The proposed workshop is devoted to demystifying the submissions process for playwrights of all experience levels in three parts: gaining knowledge, sharing resources/experiences, and creating work. This quick and basic session is built for those who might align with marginalized identities, as well as learning for those in a place of privilege. Overall, this workshop will aim to expand its attendees’ ideas about what sending out their work can look like and how to stay true to their values through that process.

The first thirty minutes would be devoted to sharing working knowledge. This segment would be carried out with my knowledge as a professional playwright as well as a reader for organizations like the Playwrights Foundation, the Leah Ryan Fund, the Alliance Theater, and more.

The second segment of the workshop (about ten minutes) would center sharing experiences and resources around sending out work. Folks would have a chance to speak in small groups about their personal experiences and success strategies, as well as ask questions of each other and the facilitator.

Finally, the workshop would culminate in a guided exercise meant to generate an artistic statement or goals statement based on the preceding segments. Participants would begin with a facilitated free-write, with an invitation to share out at the end of the free write.

The overall goal of the workshop is to create literacy around sharing original work, giving more students a chance to understand the professional playwriting industry while making space for creativity, centering playwrights of marginalized identities. "
Speakers
KM

Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin

Salem State University
Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin (they/she) is a writer, performer, educator, and new work advocate. They write from the intersections of size, queerness, mixed race Asian America, neurodivergence, and gender fluidity. Kaela's plays include Ping Pong Play (2024 Leah Ryan Fund Prize Winner... Read More →
Saturday February 1, 2025 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall
 
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