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2020 SETC Convention

Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) - Connecting You to Opportunities in Theatre Nationwide
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Family Room
SETC’s Women+ in Theatre Committee and the Parent Artist Advocacy League are collaborating once again to bring attendees with children a quiet, tucked-away room designated for relaxation and re-connection during the convention. In addition, a Parent & Caregiver Resource Packet has been created to help you prepare for your visit to Louisville, Ky. Wed./Thur./Fri. | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sat. | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

University of Southern Indiana

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University of Southern Indiana

Providing conservatory training in a liberal arts atmosphere, USI Performing Arts offers students a strong artistic and academic education while preparing them for the world after college. The program runs a four show season on its brand new 297-seat thrust stage and a two show student produced season in its black box space. Connected to the New Harmony Theatre, a LORT D regional theatre, USI also provides the opportunity for students to join the Equity Membership Candidacy Program and earn weeks toward their Equity card. Offering competitive out-of-state scholarships, USI is one of the best values for professional theatre training.

8:30am EST

Undergraduate Auditions CC - M 104/107Cadie Burks • Jamey Strawn • Anthony McMurray • Actor's Connection

9:00am EST

Theatre for Youth Festival Performance: The Odyssey CC - Ballroom D-E Thinking Theatrically: Putting Your Own Twist on Classic Disney Stories CC - LO 12Disney Theatrical Group Dream On! Educational Touring for College Recruiting CC - LO 03Paul Crook Healthy Tips for Managing Stress CC - LO 08Kathryn Rohe Actors Theatre of Louisville Tour Actors Theatre of LouisvilleActors Theatre of Louisville

10:30am EST

Theatre for Youth Festival Performance: "Huck Finn" CC - Ballroom D-E Thinking Beyond "The Model Is Broken": New Theatre Organizational Structures CC - LO 08Preston Lane • Katie O'Kelly Podcasting: Extending the Conversation CC - LO 16Padraic Lillis

12:00pm EST

Theatre for Youth Festival Performance: "Once on this Island" CC - Ballroom D-ENorcostco What Is Intimacy Direction? Intimate Insights CC - LO 11Allison Bibicoff

1:00pm EST

Introduction to Intimacy for Educators CC - LO 09/05Daniel Granke • Jessica Morgan New York to L.A.: The Business of Acting on the Coasts CC - LO 07Johnny Yoder • Christa Jones • Kern McFadden Life After College: From Undergrad to the Profession With URTA CC - LO 08Brackley Frayer • Kristy Leigh Hall • Jenny Wales • Jim Wren

2:00pm EST

Undergraduate Audition Callback Interviews CC - Exhibit HallCadie Burks • Anthony McMurray

4:00pm EST

Sensory-Friendly Theatre: Crafting an Inclusive Experience for All Ages CC - LO 16Johannah Maynard Edwards A Casting Conversation/RoundTable Discussion with the Professional Division CC - M 112Mark Catlett • Katie Proctor • Erika Holmes • Ginger Poole Audiobooks: Play ALL the Parts! CC - LO 03James Cronin • Julie McKay Woke or the Great Awakening? Problem Plays in a Time of Great Sensitivity CC - LO 17/18Darren Michael • Steven Burch

5:30pm EST

Never Schedule a Rehearsal on Mother's Day: Directing Children's Theatre CC - LO 27Rosina Whitfield KCACTF Respondent Training: Speaking to Young Artists (Part 1) CC - LO 07Joel Williams Muppets & Marvel & Mice, Oh My! Casting Q&A With Feld Entertainment CC - LO 04Ryan Cowles Consent in Performance CC - LO 19/15Daniel Granke • Jessica Morgan

9:00am EST

Exhibit Hall Open: Commercial Exhibits & Education Expo CC - Exhibit HallVictoria Fisher Presence and the Art of Voice-Over: Part 1 CC - LO 20Lesley Mendenhall • Andrew Hopson Walking a Tabletop Puppet CC - LO 17/18Robin Vest • Tom Burch

10:00am EST

Undergraduate School Design/Technical Student Interviews CC - Exhibit HallCadie Burks • Anthony McMurray • Actor's Connection

10:30am EST

Click.Click.Done. Must-Have Google Analytics Settings and Reports CC - LO 16Ceci Dadisman • Drew McManus An Insider's Guide to Booking Film and TV CC - LO 02Gabrielle Berberich • Brett Goldstein • Greg Chwerchak Presence and the Art of Voice-Over: Part 2 CC - LO 20Lesley Mendenhall • Andrew Hopson Take 1: The Art of the Self-Tape CC - LO 07Addy Green Actors Theatre of Louisville Tour Actors Theatre of LouisvilleActors Theatre of Louisville

12:00pm EST

Higher Education and Professional Theatre Collaboration at Its Best! CC - LO 27Jaclyn Faircloth • Anthony Rodriguez It Takes More Than Hustle: Finding Success in the Southeast TV/Film Business CC - LO 02Elisa Carlson • Susan Reid • Mary Emily Deal • Angelica Lawrence

1:00pm EST

Connecting With Community Through Programming and Partnerships CC - LO 16Christian Elser • Jenna Elser Steal Like a Director: La MaMa Umbria International Symposium for Directors CC - LO 27Tosha Fowler • Sarah Provencal Meisner Acting: Living in the Moment CC - LO 01Gary Kingston Writing the Good Read: Aspiring Screenwriters' Questions Answered CC - LO 06Charles Pogue

4:00pm EST

Conversation With a Disney Casting Director: Audition Tips CC - M 112Mark Catlett Writing for Children and Winning Their Adults CC - LO 06Alaska Vance Zero to Brand in 60 Seconds: How to Build Your Brand CC - LO 20Talon Beeson

5:30pm EST

Actor's Crash Course: Filmmaking CC - LO 01Greg Chwerchak

9:00am EST

Exhibit Hall Open: Commercial Exhibits & Education Expo CC - Exhibit HallVictoria Fisher Seven Simple Steps to a Sensory-Friendly Production CC - LO 10/14Matthew Belopavlovich Act Like It's Your Business: Branding and Marketing Skills for Artists CC - LO 27Jonathan Flom

10:30am EST

Ways to Start a Children's Theatre Program at Your College or University CC - LO 11Kim Correll

11:30am EST

Devised Theatre for Change: Opioid Addiction CC - Ballroom D-E

12:00pm EST

Arts Marketing on TikTok: A Beginner’s Guide CC - LO 20Shawn Ward • Emily Pritchard Auditioning: Self-Tape Like a Pro CC - LO 01Peter Stone