Dates & Venues:
June 26, 2021 - Atascocita High School 13300 Will Clayton Pkwy Humble, TX 77346 July 10, 2021 - Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts 3901 S Hulen St Fort Worth, TX 76109 July 31, 2021 - Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts, Bastrop 1401 Cedar St Bastrop, TX 78602 |
Info:
| ||
Atascocita High School Presenters:
Julia Krohn, Mini-Conference Friday Spotlight Speaker (Virtual)
Julia Krohn is a native Houstonian with an extensive background in the performing arts. Julia is the daughter of long-time Alley Theatre company member, Charles Krohn, but has forged her own path as a bonafide musical theatre powerhouse. Julia graduated from the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts where she received first place as a Presidential Scholar in the Arts and for the National Foundation for Advancement through the Arts. Julia has been fortunate enough to work in a classroom setting at both HSPVA and the St. John's School in Houston. As a professional actress, she starred in the original Las Vegas company of Jersey Boys (Lorraine); New York City credits include ABBA's Kristina (pre-Broadway workshop), Joy (Off-Broadway); Regional work includes Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Mack and Mable; Theatre Under the Stars: Anything Goes, Cats, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Camelot, Man of La Mancha, Spamalot, A Chorus Line, Elf, Hands on a Hardbody, World premier of Sweet Potato Queens, All Shook Up; The Alley Theatre: A Christmas Carol, Sherlock Holmes, Toward Zero, Quack, The Three Musketeers. She is thrilled to take part in Texas Thespians professional development and helping teachers strengthen their craft.
Julia Krohn is a native Houstonian with an extensive background in the performing arts. Julia is the daughter of long-time Alley Theatre company member, Charles Krohn, but has forged her own path as a bonafide musical theatre powerhouse. Julia graduated from the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts where she received first place as a Presidential Scholar in the Arts and for the National Foundation for Advancement through the Arts. Julia has been fortunate enough to work in a classroom setting at both HSPVA and the St. John's School in Houston. As a professional actress, she starred in the original Las Vegas company of Jersey Boys (Lorraine); New York City credits include ABBA's Kristina (pre-Broadway workshop), Joy (Off-Broadway); Regional work includes Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Mack and Mable; Theatre Under the Stars: Anything Goes, Cats, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Camelot, Man of La Mancha, Spamalot, A Chorus Line, Elf, Hands on a Hardbody, World premier of Sweet Potato Queens, All Shook Up; The Alley Theatre: A Christmas Carol, Sherlock Holmes, Toward Zero, Quack, The Three Musketeers. She is thrilled to take part in Texas Thespians professional development and helping teachers strengthen their craft.
Rena Cook, Vocal Authority
Workshop Title: Be a Directing Rock Star
In this experiential workshop, Rena Cook will share award winning strategies to deepen believability in your young actors, strengthen subtext and inner life, and personalizing given circumstances.
Workshop Title: Be a Directing Rock Star
In this experiential workshop, Rena Cook will share award winning strategies to deepen believability in your young actors, strengthen subtext and inner life, and personalizing given circumstances.
Crystal Smith, Kempner High School- Fort Bend ISD
Workshop Title: The Best Kept Secret- Student Stage Managers
How to train and empower your best kept secret, a student stage manager! In this workshop, we will discuss training and tips for a student stage manager to make your process (and your life) be effective and efficient!
Workshop Title: The Best Kept Secret- Student Stage Managers
How to train and empower your best kept secret, a student stage manager! In this workshop, we will discuss training and tips for a student stage manager to make your process (and your life) be effective and efficient!
Julio Morales, Sharpstown High School- Houston ISD
Workshop Title: Building a Department Invested in Their Community- Title 1 and Beyond
In this session, Julio will share his tips on how to create/build a theatre program in a title 1 school that focuses on creating a community within the department, campus, and surrounding neighborhoods through different avenues like Thespian troupe, department productions, and community service.
Workshop Title: Building a Department Invested in Their Community- Title 1 and Beyond
In this session, Julio will share his tips on how to create/build a theatre program in a title 1 school that focuses on creating a community within the department, campus, and surrounding neighborhoods through different avenues like Thespian troupe, department productions, and community service.
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts Presenters:
BK Goodman, Mini-Conference Friday Spotlight Speaker (Virtual)
BK Goodman serves as President and Festival Board Chairman for Texas Thespians.
BK holds a Master's Degree from Texas A&M University Commerce and a Bachelor's Degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He has 11 years of experience as a Theatre Director/Technical Director from several schools in Texas, and has appeared at the UIL State Meet three out of the 11 years of teaching and directing. He values his work with Texas Thespians and sees Thespians as the foundation of which educational theatre thrives, and the many benefits that the organization provides for both theatre students and their directors.
BK Goodman serves as President and Festival Board Chairman for Texas Thespians.
BK holds a Master's Degree from Texas A&M University Commerce and a Bachelor's Degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He has 11 years of experience as a Theatre Director/Technical Director from several schools in Texas, and has appeared at the UIL State Meet three out of the 11 years of teaching and directing. He values his work with Texas Thespians and sees Thespians as the foundation of which educational theatre thrives, and the many benefits that the organization provides for both theatre students and their directors.
Carolyn Reis Myers McCormick, KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts
Workshop Title: Your Camera Career ABC's
What can stage training bring to the film making process? How stage actors can be the HERO of the shoot. Think like a film director -Simple acting “tricks” that will make a great impression on film/TV auditors. Business of the Business FAQs: The Virtual Audition Request- Casting directors and casting platforms (Casting Networks and others), IMDB; Agents – what to ask, what to avoid; Marketing – Head shots, resumes, cover letters; Discovering your “brand,” Smart social media.
Workshop Title: Your Camera Career ABC's
What can stage training bring to the film making process? How stage actors can be the HERO of the shoot. Think like a film director -Simple acting “tricks” that will make a great impression on film/TV auditors. Business of the Business FAQs: The Virtual Audition Request- Casting directors and casting platforms (Casting Networks and others), IMDB; Agents – what to ask, what to avoid; Marketing – Head shots, resumes, cover letters; Discovering your “brand,” Smart social media.
Barry Yandell, Theatre Educator & UIL OAP Adjudicator
Workshop Title: In My Humble Opinion: Musings of an Adjudicator
As an OAP Adjudicator for over 25 years, Barry Yandell identifies mistakes /challenges on which he constantly finds himself commenting even though he suggests there are simple "fixes". Bring your questions, challenges & success stories as we share, solve & inspire.
Amy Jordan, Texas Thespians Chapter Director
Workshop Title: Texas Thespians 2021-2022: What's to Come and Bring Your Questions!
Amy will share the exciting upcoming changes for Texas Thespians, and will hold a Q & A time. Bring your questions and get ready to celebrate with us as we continue to evolve and grow.
Bastrop High School Presenters:
Marc Seriff, Mini-Conference Friday Spotlight Speaker (Virtual)
Mr. Seriff, raised in Austin, was a serial entrepreneur culminating when he became a co-founder of America Online (AOL). He served as a trustee of the Long Center for the Performing Arts, UT Austin’s Department of Theatre and Dance, and Zach Theatre. Seriff Productions has co-produced a number of commercial productions including Anastasia, Company, and Hadestown, for which they received a Tony Award in 2019.
Mr. Seriff, raised in Austin, was a serial entrepreneur culminating when he became a co-founder of America Online (AOL). He served as a trustee of the Long Center for the Performing Arts, UT Austin’s Department of Theatre and Dance, and Zach Theatre. Seriff Productions has co-produced a number of commercial productions including Anastasia, Company, and Hadestown, for which they received a Tony Award in 2019.
Cheryl Painter, Pflugerville High School Theatre Director
Workshop Title: "You need me to make WHAT?" Odd Props and Set Pieces
Simple materials to make unusual props and set pieces; creative methods with outstanding results.
Workshop Title: "You need me to make WHAT?" Odd Props and Set Pieces
Simple materials to make unusual props and set pieces; creative methods with outstanding results.
Ginger Morris, Summer Stock Austin
Workshop Title: Bringing a Musical Theatre Ensemble to Life
Using character development, back stories, given circumstances, and creative staging, breathe life into your musical theatre ensemble so they feel more connected, more excited, more ownership, and more creative. Exercises learned in this session may be used in classes and rehearsals with students.
Workshop Title: Bringing a Musical Theatre Ensemble to Life
Using character development, back stories, given circumstances, and creative staging, breathe life into your musical theatre ensemble so they feel more connected, more excited, more ownership, and more creative. Exercises learned in this session may be used in classes and rehearsals with students.
Annie Dragoo, Summer Stock Austin
Workshop Title: Managing Stress as a Theatre Educator
Annie Dragoo, a trained health coach and cardia arrest survivor, will share her story and battle with stress. This workshop offer practical tips for managing your stress and staying healthy.
Workshop Title: Managing Stress as a Theatre Educator
Annie Dragoo, a trained health coach and cardia arrest survivor, will share her story and battle with stress. This workshop offer practical tips for managing your stress and staying healthy.
For more information, contact Mandi Tapia.
