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Festival Forty-Five & New West Drama Conference February 18-22, 2013 American River College Sacramento, California The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, part of the Rubenstein Arts Access Program, is generously funded by David and Alice Rubenstein. Additional support is provided by The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E. Bernstein; Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation; the National Committee for the Performing Arts; The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; and Beatrice and Anthony Welters and the AnBryce Foundation. Gifts and grants to education at the Kennedy Center are provided by Adobe Foundation; Sandra K. & Clement C. Alpert; AnBryce Foundation; Bank of America; Bernstein Family Foundation; The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E. Bernstein; Capital One Bank; Carter and Melissa Cafritz Charitable Trust; Centene Charitable Foundation; Citibank; The Charles Engelhard Foundation; Clark Charitable Foundation; Community Advisory Board; Mike and Julie Connors; CVS Caremark; DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities; Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation; Fight for Children, Inc.; David Gregory and Beth Wilkinson; Harman Family Foundation; The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Harris Corporation; Hilton Worldwide; The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation; The Jacob and Charlotte Lehrman Foundation; Mr. James V. Kimsey; The Kiplinger Foundation; The Kirstein Family Foundation; Natalie and Herb Kohler and Kohler Co.; Kenneth and Lucy Lehman; The Macy*s Foundation; Margaret A. Cargill Foundation; The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.; Jaylee M. Mead†; Linda and Tobia Mercuro; The Meredith Foundation; The Morningstar Foundation; The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; The National Committee for the Performing Arts; National Endowment for the Arts; National Trustees of the National Symphony Orchestra; Newman's Own Foundation; Paul M. Angell Family Foundation; Park Foundation, Inc.; Mrs. Irene Pollin; President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts; Prince Charitable Trusts; Rose Mary Kennedy Education Fund; Dr. Deborah Rose and Dr. Jan A. J. Stolwijk; Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation; Share Fund; Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Small; Target; Thomas W. Haas Foundation; U.S. Department of Education; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; Sherry and Eddie Wachs; Washington Gas; Wells Fargo; Beatrice and Anthony Welters; William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust; generous contributors to the Abe Fortas Memorial Fund, and by a major gift to the fund from the late Carolyn E. Agger, widow of Abe Fortas. The College of Fine Arts at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas PLAYWRITING AND TRANSITION TO THE SCREEN June 10 – 14, 2013 Work with Professionals to become a Professional! An excellent practical environment for playwrights or faculty looking to strengthen their background to inform their curriculum, this seminar will be held on the UNLV campus - two sessions per day, including practical classes, panel discussions and a workshop component in which participants develop their plays as work for the screen. There will be “nuts-and-bolts” sessions ranging from a contemporary, professional, on-page formatting to elements of “the pitch” and how to conduct a story development meeting. Attention will be paid to how to protect and maintain the playwright’s “voice” and character as a transition to other media is considered. There will also be a workshop component that will consist of presenting pitches and scripts in a supportive small group or one-on-one environment with one or more of the event’s professionals. Instructors for this seminar are screenwriters, playwrights, and teachers all with deep experience in theatre arts, television and feature motion pictures. The seminar will be led by SEAN CLARK, an award-winning playwright whose screenwriting career includes the television series: Early Edition; Sliders; Sirens; Man of the People; Evening Shade; Northern Exposure; Coach and several series pilots, as well as the plays: Eleven-Zulu; Dog Explosion; and The Angeles Crest. He wrote the screenplay for the feature film, Lenin and Us, which was released in Europe in 2009. Sean is currently the head of UNLV Graduate Screenwriting and Writing for Dramatic Media. The cost of the seminar is $950 and includes on-campus private housing, courses and mentoring. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE! Contact either Sean Clark at 702-895-2442 or [email protected] Or Lori at 702-895-2455 or [email protected] THE WINNER OF NAPAT’S PLAYWRITING EXCELLENCE AWARD RECEIVES AN EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO THIS SEMINAR. EACH REGION WILL HAVE A PLAYWRIGHT ENTERED FOR CONSIDERATION. A very warm welcome to all students, faculty and guests to our Region 7 Festival here on the beautiful campus of American River College! Many thanks to the wonderful and committed faculty, staff, and student volunteers from ARC. An exciting week is ahead for all, as we gather to celebrate the work of our best and brightest collegiate theatre artists, and that of our peers. We’re so pleased you could make the trip and share in the celebration that is KCACTF and NWDC. We look forward to rekindling old friendships, meeting new colleagues, and acknowledging the accomplishments of both students and peers over the course of the past year. With an exciting array of workshops, guests from across the country, and a diverse schedule of invited and showcase productions, we’re sure there is something for everyone! I sincerely hope during this busy week you can find just a moment to congratulate a student, catch up with a colleague, engage in exciting discussion/debate, or simply revel in the theatrical community that is formed when we come together each year. As I complete my final year as Regional Chair, a sincere note of thanks is due to all of my partners in theatre that make up the regional executive committee. It’s been both a pleasure and an honor to serve with you. HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK, DO GOOD WORK, AND ENJOY! Leigh Selting Chair, KCACTF Region 7 Professor and Chair Department of Theatre and Dance University of Wyoming Welcome to the 2013 New West Drama Conference (NWDC) and the KCACTF Region VII Festival here in Sacramento. We are excited to be a part of this Celebration of Theatre. A lot of hard work has gone into making this an exciting week of workshops, shows, exhibits, readings, auditions, competitions, and so much more. NWDC extends its gratitude to all who have had a hand in the creation of this wonderful celebration, especially our gracious hosts; the amazing students, faculty and administration of American River College and the Department of Theatre and Film. Make the best of your time here; meet students from around the region, introduce yourself to some of the fine teachers here, attend a workshop out of your area of focus, but most importantly enjoy and celebrate who we are and what we do. Sincerely, Patrick Dizney, President Ron Campbell, Vice President; Tammi Doyle, Outreach Director; Alicia Bickley, Treasurer, George Caldwell, editor of the Western States Theatre Review American River College Welcome to American River College where our vision is to be “a premier learning community that transforms and enriches people’s lives.” Serving around 35,000 students each semester, we are one of the largest community colleges in the country. With over 100 associate degrees and 150 certificates programs we are very comprehensive and serve well our six-county Sacramento Metropolitan Region. We are proud to host the 2013 Region VII Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. We view the ARC performing arts programs as an integral part of our curriculum and of “transforming and enriching people’s lives” – our students’ and our communities’. We recognize our students enrolled in the performing arts are gaining skills, training, and education that will serve them for a lifetime, lead to success in their career pursuits, and help them engage as citizens in a diverse society. Our premier faculty and staff at American River College wish you the best in all your festival activities and know you will have an enriching and transforming experience over the next few days. Dr. David Viar President American River College On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students of the Fine and Applied Arts division, I extend you a warm welcome to American River College. We are honored and delighted to be hosting the 45th KCACTF Region VII Festival. With support from their neighboring colleagues in Art, Art New Media, Fashion, Hospitality Management, Interior Design, and Music, the Theatre department has worked diligently to facilitate an outstanding program of activities, workshops, and productions. Also, we greatly appreciate the support we have received from the college community at large. Encompassing venues from our remodeled theatre and music building to our brand new ARC Student Center, this year’s festival promises to reward your active participation and challenge your artistic pursuits. We are proud to share this exciting week with you and hope you enjoy your week in Sacramento. Dr. Adam Karp Dean, Fine and Applied Arts American River College 2012 Festival Productions Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Icarus Teenage Blockhead by Elise Forier-Edie and Kevin Salfen by Bert V. Royal directed by George Bellah directed by Michael Navarra Central Washington University Ohlone College Spring Awakening Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter music by Duncan Sheik, book and lyrics by by Julie Marie Myatt Steven Sater directed by Robert Caisley directed by Reid Davis University of Idaho Saint Mary's College of California 2012 Festival Alternate Productions Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of The Broken Fleet Street devised by Rhett Luedtke and The Company music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, directed by Rhett Luedtke libretto by Hugh Wheeler George Fox University directed by Nancy Silva American River College For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf by Ntozake Shange directed by Melinda Wilson Ramey California State University-Sacramento Tickets for Festival Productions will be available daily, each morning at the information counter.