FALLFALL 2010 2010 FLORIDA FLORIDA THEATRE THEATRE CONFERENCE CONFERENCE NEWS NEWS Volume 55 Issue 2 Volume 57 Issue III Fall 2010 Fall 2012 Inside this issue: FLYING FX AT 2012 Individual Festival Registration Form ............................................. 3 Festival Workshop Application ....4 AWARDS CEREMONY FTC Scholarships .........................4 Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL Hotels in Gainesville ....................5 Festival Dining Options ...............6 October 24–27, 2012 Santa Fe Campus Attractions .......6 FTC Membership Form .............. 7 DraMature Division Registration Form ............................................. 8 DraMature Division ..................... 9 FTC Board of Directors ............ 10 Schedule of Florida Theatres .... 11 FLORIDATheatre is the offi cial newsletter of the Florida Theatre Confer- ence for theatres through- out the state of Florida. FLORIDATheatre is published three times a year and is free of charge. To be added to the mail- ing list, contact Robert Fairy Queen thanks the lost boys, Peter Pan. Flying FX performing in Taipei, Taiwan Ankrom at rankrom76@ BY RICK KERBY——Florida Theatre Festival 2012 will culmi- aol.com. nate with an exciting newly-formatted awards show. This fi nale on Saturday, October 27, will honor theatre advocates and leaders from www.fl atheatre.org all divisions from throughout our state. We have implemented your President suggestions and will kick off the excitement at a new earlier time of Rick Kerby 6:00 pm. The secondary and community theatre awards will imitate Executive Director the exhilaration of the Tony Awards with our presenters reading a list Robert E. Ankrom of nominees before presenting the major awards. Other surprises are Editor in the works, so you won’t want to miss this great event. Susan M. Smith We are also raising the entertainment value with a spectacular onstage demonstration by the team of fl ying professionals from Hall continued on Page 2 FALL 2012 FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE NEWS Flying FX Perform at Awards Ceremony continued from Page 1 Associates Flying Effects. Hall Associates Flying Effects has pioneered inno- vative fl ying systems to meet nearly any fl ying need. From simple pendulum systems to sophisticated track systems to fully automated motorized fl ying rigs, it is not just a fl ying company; Flying Effects becomes an artistic partner with your production. Their inventory includes the DAT track system, a modular fl ying track system that allows dozens of different fl ying effects to be created from one set of equipment. One of their latest developments was fl ying a 34-foot tall mari- onette, David, that was originally designed to walk on the ground. But for the 2011 Calgary Stampede, David fl ew at a height of 60 feet. The complex rigging included secure lifting systems for David’s hands so the puppet could lift performers and circus equipment with his fi ngers. In addition to supplying complete show packages, Flying Effects also rents harnesses, tracks and other fl ying system components to theatres that have the expertise, but not the equipment, to rig their own fl y- Human Castle, Speculum. Flying FX performing in ing effects. Barcelona, Spain With safety their primary concern, their equipment is specifi cally designed to handle the requirements rigging practices and thorough training remains at the of fl ying performers. They publish and follow strict core of their business ethic. The company is located Standards and Practices for Flying Performers for the in Cortland, Illinois. Its president, Tracy Nunnally, is design and use of the systems, and carry out destruc- a tenured professor who leads the Graduate Theatre tive testing and proof loading to ensure all compo- Technology program at Northern Illinois Univer- nents meet these standards, making the fl ying effects sity and is frequently called upon to present master both spectacular to watch and safe for the performers. classes around the world. The only company to con- The Hall Associates team is made up of classically tinually sponsor annual workshops on fl ying effects trained theatre professionals who are exceptional rig- by the North American Association of Flying Effects gers, not riggers who have learned certain shows. The Directors, Flying Effects holds annual workshops company recognizes that a successful theatre project across the country, attended by current and prospec- is greater than the sum of its parts. Their fl ying design tive employees of both Cirque de Soleil and Disney. and choreography should support the production, not Hall Associates Flying Effects has its roots in live eclipse it. As a result, they approach each project as a theatrical productions. If you are producing a play, collaboration between artists, each with a tremendous musical, opera, dance or pageant, adding realistic amount to contribute. fl ight to your production brings the story to your Hall Associates Flying Effects has supplied fl y- audience like never before. ing effects for the entertainment industry since 1991, We hope this new and exciting Awards Ceremony from high schools to Broadway theatres, from Europe will be entertaining. I look forward to seeing every- to Asia, and from California to Maine. It was formed one in Gainesville on October 24. through a strong commitment to education and re- Remember to register online and look for the search. After almost two decades of safely fl ying art- complete schedule of workshops, performances and ists, their dedication to the study and execution of safe auditions on our website by the middle of October. 2 FALL 2012 FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE NEWS Florida Theatre Conference FesƟ val RegistraƟ on - Individual Name of Individual / Group __________________________________________________ Contact Person (If Applicable) ________________________________________________ Address__________________________ City ____________ State ____ Zip __________ Evening Phone __________________________ Day Phone ______________________ Email Address ______________________________________________________ Division Choice: __Secondary School __Theatre For Youth __Professional Theatre __Community Theatre __College/University __DraMature Annual Membership Fee (required) Group $60.00 $ ________________ Adult $45.00 Student $35.00 LifeƟ me $400.00 FesƟ val RegistraƟ on Fee (required) Adult $45.00 $ ________________ Student $35.00 With the decrease in funding for the arts from the State of Florida, your contribuƟ ons are becoming increasingly important to allow us to conƟ nue providing services to theatre insƟ tuƟ ons of Florida. Please include any contribuƟ on you can. Charitable ContribuƟ on $ ________________ Total Due: $ ________________ Signature ______________________________________ Mail completed registraƟ on form with payment to: Florida Theatre Conference AƩ n: Robert Ankrom 9022 41st. Way N Pinellas Park, FL 33782 3 FALL 2012 FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE NEWS FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE FESTIVAL 2012 October 24–27, 2012 WORKSHOP APPLICATION Title of Workshop ______________________________________________________________ Presenter(s) and organization represented ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Division represented: ___ College/University ___ Community Theatre ___ Professional ___ Secondary Schools ___ Theatre for Youth Room Size: _____ Small _____ Medium ____ Large Address of Major Presenter ______________________________________________________ City/State/Zip ________________________Email ___________Phone Number ___________ Brief description of workshop for program: ________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Brief bio of each participant for program: __________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Any special needs for the workshop: _______________________________________________ Workshop appropriate for ___Secondary Students ___Adults ___Youth I understand that my services are donated as a part of my community service. ACCEPTED _____________________________________________ DATE __________ Fax completed form to: Robert E. Ankrom, FTC Executive Director, at (727) 579-9851 Deadline for entry is October 1, 2012 FTC Scholarships Available for High School Seniors The Florida Theatre Conference is committed to supporting the continuing arts education of the youth of Florida. They will again give two $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors who must attend college in the state of Florida. Students and teachers in- terested in these scholarships can fi nd the forms on our website, www.fl atheatre.org, on the secondary school tab. We will announce the winners of the Fran Walker and the Vern Bryant Scholarships at the closing ceremonies of our annual Festival. The Festival will again be hosted by Santa Fe College and we invite you to attend. 4 FALL 2012 FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE NEWS Hotels for Festival 2012 The following hotels/motels have rooms blocked at special rates for Florida Theatre Conference. Most of the rooms can accommodate up to four people per room. HOST HOTEL Best Western / Gateway Grand Hotel 4200 NW 97th Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida, 32606 Reservations: (877) 464-2378 or (352) 331-3336 Reservations must be made by September 24 to secure this rate