Schedule of Events Friday morning, April 8 9:30 – 12:30 p.m. Registration – OCC Exhibit Hall A Entrance 9:30 – 11:15 p.m. Info Booth open – OCC Exhibit Hall A Entrance Express Cafe open all day outside OCC Exhibit Hall A 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. IE Judges Sign In – OCC Main Hallway 10:00 – 12:00 noon Orientation for new Troupes only – upstairs North tables 10:00 a.m. Showcase sign‐ups begin ‐ Info Booth 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Chaperone Training 1 – Chaperone Table near the Info Booth 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Room Chair Orientation 1 – OCC 100A 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. IE Judges Training 1 – OCC 200A 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. The Scoop on College Interviews and Auditions (open workshop) – OCC 100B 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. Room Chair Orientation 2 – OCC 10oA 11:00 – 12:30 p.m. Open Workshops 1 – various locations 11:00 – 7:00 p.m. Individual Events, audience welcome – see below for locations 11:00 – 12:00 noon Playworks Student Interviews – OCC 107B 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Load in – OCC Exhibit Hall B 11:00 – 8:00 p.m. Upstairs Info Booth open 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. Chaperone Training 2 – Chaperone Table near the Info Booth 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. All State Tech Interviews – OCC 201A 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Playworks Auditions (no appt. necessary) – OCC 107B, 107C 12:00 – 5:45 p.m. All State Show Auditions: Act I – OCC 100A Act II – OCC 100B 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. Vendors and Thespian Store open for shopping – OCC Exhibit Hall A 12:00 – 11:30 p.m. Adult Hospitality Suite (closed during All Fest events) – Radisson Presidential Suite 12:30 p.m. Student State Board Candidate Meeting – Info Booth 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Undergrad Scholarship Auditions – OCC 202B 12:30 – 6:00 p.m. Senior Scholarship Auditions – OCC 202A Individual Event Monologue 1 OCC 200A Solo Musical 1 OCC 102 Monologue 2 OCC 200B Solo Musical 2 OCC 203B Monologue 3 OCC 200C Solo Musical 3 OCC 103 Monologue 4 OCC 105 Solo Musical 4 OCC 101 Monologue 5 OCC 202B Solo Musical 5 OCC 203 C west Monologue 6 OCC 104B Solo Musical 6 Radisson Grand Ballroom 3 Monologue 7 OCC107A Duet Acting 1 OCC 104A Monologue 8 OCC 106 Duet Acting 2 Radisson 321 Monologue 9 Radisson Mt. View Salon Duet Acting 3 Radisson Lecture Hall Monologue 10 Radisson Concierge Lnge Duet Acting 4 Radisson Grand Ballroom 1

Schedule of Events Friday afternoon, April 8 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. Open Workshops – Convention Center & Radisson Hotel 1:30‐5:30 p.m. Tech Challenge – no pre‐registration required – OCC Exhibit Hall A 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. IE Judges Training 2 – OCC 203A 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. College Auditions – OCC 201B 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Open Workshops 3 – Convention Center & Radisson Hotel 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Improv (no pre‐reg required) – OCC 203C 3:15 – 5:30 p.m. SceneFest, audience welcome (see page 11) – OCC 104B 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Senior Honor Thespian Interviews – OCC 104A 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. California Playwrights Meeting – OCC 107B 5:45 p.m. Senior Scholarship Callbacks posted – OCC main hallway 6:00 p.m. Individual Events Callbacks posted – OCC main hallway 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner – OCC Exhibit Hall A 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Senior Scholarship Callbacks – OCC 202A 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. Showcase 1, audience welcome – OCC 103 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Individual Events Callbacks – OCC 100A, 100B, 101 & 104B 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ALL FESTIVAL EVENT – OCC Exhibit Hall B 10:00 p.m. Posted as available: Cast and Crew lists for All State, Playworks, CA Playwrights – OCC main hallway 10:00 – 11:00 p.m. Twilight Dance – OCC Exhibit Hall A Playworks Rehearsal – OCC 107B, 107C California Playwrights Rehearsal – OCC 107A All State Show Rehearsals – OCC 100A, 100B Showcase 2, audience welcome – OCC 103 12:00 CURFEW ALL DELEGATES MUST BE IN ASSIGNED HOTEL ROOMS 12:30 a.m. Lights out Locations Group Acting OCC 200A OCC 200B Duet Musical OCC 203B Costume Construction OCC 106 Group Musical Radisson Lecture Hall Make Up OCC 107 IE Mime Radisson Grand Ballroom 2 Marketing Radisson Concierge Lnge Dance OCC 105 CALLBACKS DVD OCC 103 Monologue 1 OCC 104B Stage Management Radisson Concierge Lnge Monologue 2 OCC 100A Set Design Radisson Mt. View Salon Solo Musical OCC 100B Lighting Design Radisson Grand Ballroom 1 Duet Acting OCC 101 OCC 102 (Other categories do not have callbacks) 1

Schedule of Events Saturday, April 9 Breakfast with your troupe / Express Cafe open all day outside OCC Exhibit Hall A 7:00 – 9:15 a.m. Tech Work – OCC Exhibit Hall B All State Show Rehearsals – OCC 100A, 100B California Playwrights Rehearsal – OCC 107A Playworks Rehearsal – OCC 107B, 107C 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Vendors open for shopping – OCC Exhibit Hall A 8:00 a.m. Saturday Showcase Sign‐ups (until filled) – Information Booth 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Thespian Store open for shopping – OCC Exhibit Hall A 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. Information Booth Open – OCC Exhibit Hall A entrance 9:30 – 12:00 Noon ALL FESTIVAL EVENT– OCC Exhibit Hall B 12:00 p.m. Best of Fest Meeting for evening performances – OCC Exhibit Hall B Mainstage 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – OCC Exhibit Hall A Student Rep Meeting, SSB Candidate Speeches – OCC 203 (2 reps per troupe) Troupe Directors’ Luncheon – OCC 100AB Camp Bravo Reunion – TBA Thespian Store open for shopping – OCC Exhibit Hall A Posting at Information Booth: Best of Fest II 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Tech Challenge – Exhibit Hall A 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Workshops – OCC and Marriott Session 1 ‐ 1:30‐3:00 p.m. Session 2 ‐ 3:30‐5:00 p.m. 2:45 – 7:00 p.m. Tech Work – OCC Exhibit Hall B 3:30 – 5:00 Junior Thespian Individual Events – OCC 105 5:15 – 5:30 p.m. Junior Troupe Festival Closure – OCC 102 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Dinner, Thespian Store open for shopping – OCC Exhibit Hall A Tech Challenge – Exhibit Hall A 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. All State Show Rehearsals – OCC 100A, 100B California Playwrights Rehearsal – OCC 107A Playworks Rehearsal – OCC 107B, 107C 6:30 p.m. Best of Fest Meeting for Sunday performances – OCC Exhibit Hall B Mainstage 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. ALL FESTIVAL EVENT – OCC Exhibit Hall B 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. Tech Challenge – Exhibit Hall B 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. All State Show Rehearsals, Playworks Rehearsals, Tech Work – various Harry Potter Dance – OCC Exhibit Hall A Showcase, audience welcome – OCC 103 Thespian Store open for shopping – OCC Exhibit Hall A 12:00 CURFEW ALL DELEGATES IN ASSIGNED HOTEL ROOMS. 12:30 Lights out. 2

Schedule of Events Sunday, April 10 Check out of hotels. Breakfast with your troupe / Express Cafe open all day outside OCC Exhibit Hall A 6:00 – 10:00 a.m. All State Show Tech Work, All State Show Rehearsals – various 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Thespian Store open for shopping – OCC Exhibit Hall A 8:30 – 12:30 p.m. Information Booth open 10:00 – 12:30 p.m. ALL FESTIVAL EVENT – OCC Exhibit Hall B 12:30 p.m. Festival closes, Depart for home 12:45 Load out including student technician volunteers

2010‐2011 California Thespian State Student Board

President Secretary/Jr. Troupe Liaison Dylan Elhai Rachael Demendoza Claremont High School, Troupe #2129 Santa Fe High School, Troupe #1209

Vice President Jr. Troupe Liaison Matthew Galligan Geraldine Ramos Tri‐School Theatre, Troupe #4566 Alhambra High School, Troupe #2524

Treasurer Southern Representative Leean Gill McKenna Warde Tri‐School Theatre, Troupe #4566 St. Lucy’s Priory High School, Troupe #2527

Communications Southern Representative Allison Aoun Julianna LaFon OCHSA, Troupe #6826 Claremont High School, Troupe #2129

Secretary Northern & Central Representative, Historian Jessica Redmond Noelle Moore S.E. Burroughs High School, Troupe #1683 Salinas High School, Troupe #501 3

Honor Troupes These California Thespian troupes have been recognized for participation on the local, state and national levels and for excellence in theatre. Arroyo Grande High School, troupe #648 Claremont High School, Troupe #2129 El Dorado High School, Troupe #199 El Toro High School, Troupe #2823 Live Oak High School, Troupe #3202 Rancho Buena Vista High School, Troupe #4556 St. Lucy’s Priory High School, Troupe #2527 Tri‐School Theatre, Troupe #4566 Vintage High School, Troupe #3180 Westmont High School, Troupe #2904

California Thespian Hall of Fame “Theatre is our life” describes these adults who have been honored for outstanding participation in and contributions to California State Thespians. James Thomas Bailey J. David Krassner Kathleen Conner C. William Klipstine Artur Cybulski Cindy Little Diane de Julio June Mohler Billy Houck Kim O’Rourke Gai Jones Mark Scott Ellis Jordan Jacqueline Thompson‐Mercer John Kilpatrick Cary Trivanovich Marilynn Zeljeznjak 5

Technical Staff We are fortunate to have the assistance and cooperation of many professionals. We appreciate their commitment to educational theatre. Scott Peterson* ‐ Assistant Technical Director‐Disneyland Resort Technical Services Jamie Brown* ‐ Tech Staff Coordinator Resident Stage Manager‐ Highlander Auditorium, Wardrobe Tech II‐ Lewis Family Playhouse Tori Nagle* ‐ Production Stage Manager Entertainment Production‐ Disneyland Resort Christine Peterson ‐ Stage Management Workshop Teacher Stage Manager‐ Disneyland Resort KC Wilkerson ‐ Lighting Designer Lighting, Video Designer and Technical Director ‐Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment; Freelance Lighting and Video Designer Lowell Alcott ‐ ETC Workshop Teacher Field Project Coordinator‐ Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. Matt Ferguson ‐ Audio Engineer Tech Support Representative‐ Meyer Sound Kyle Cole ‐ Audio Engineer Senior Resident Audio Engineer & Show Control Specialist‐ Disneyland Resort Nestor Romero* ‐ A2 Assistant Manager ‐ Sound Productions Biz, Freelance Audio Engineer Lindsey Gassaway ‐ Set Designer Entertainment Technician‐ Disneyland Resort, Freelance Designer Adam Roth* ‐ Scenic Artist Freelance illustrator and Painter Anthony Robinson* ‐ House Manager Senior Guest Services Specialist – Disneyland Resort Travel Operations Mark Cope* ‐ Media Designer Production Manager and Editor‐ Papercut Films Kevin Koontz ‐ Tech Challenge Coordinator Freelance Technician Stage Crew: Phil Elhai, Karim Khalil, Maggie Guillen*, Nathan Kitch*, Carrie Miller, Josh Miller, Tyler Whitehead*, Kevin Sweetser, Mike Lyons, Maya Karon*, Colin Jaramillo*, Jack Talbot*, Jenn Crawford*, Helen Arase*, Michael Brookes*, Josue Barnes*

* Indicates State Festival Alumni who attended as high school students. 6

Festival Coordination Krista Carson Elhai – Registration & Communications Elena Villa ‐ Workshops Eleanor Packwood ‐ Scholarships Michele Richardson ‐ IE & All State Scheduling Alison Johnson – Playworks / All State Show Coordinator Gai Jones ‐ Judges, Best of Fest, California Playwright, California Thespian Honors Hillary Pearson ‐ IE Judges Tristan Kratz, Emily Coalson, Katie Distelrath & Sam Euper‐ IE Room Chairs Tom Fearon ‐ Chaperones & California Playwrights Frederick Ballo & Alumni ‐ Information Booth Wendy Tobiska – Playworks Jacqeline Thompson‐Mercer, Jeff Bengford, Tom Fearon ‐ California Playwrights Stacey Bailey ‐ Scenefest, Exhibitors & Adult Hospitality Pat McLoy ‐ Improvs Kim O’Rourke ‐ Play Marathon Nancy Bernhard ‐ Showcase, Orientation & Cleanup Emily Coalson – Program Tristan Kratz & Linda deBaun ‐ Dances Kathleen Conner ‐ Financial Operations Kim O’Rourke and Barbara Goodwin Masters – College Auditions Michele Richardson & Hilary Pearson ‐ Certificates Hillary Pearson & Michele Richardson ‐ Awards Brenda Moody ‐ Adult Hospitality & Thespian Store Items Diane de Julio – Thespian Stores, Publicity & Artwork Claremont Print & Copy, Ro‐Lin Consultants ‐ Printing Dylan Elhai & Leean Gill ‐ Cover and T‐Shirt Art Ron Morgan & Ro‐Lin Consultants ‐ Buyer & Guest Speaker Coordinator

Alumni Staff Frederick Ballo: Live Oak, #3202 (16) Beth Velasco: St. Lucy’s, #2527 (4) Pamela Everett: Mar Vista, #3144 (10) Marianne Wentworth: Ann Sobrato, #6847 (3) Erik Damaske: Mar Vista, #3144 (8) Brian Corral: Live Oak, 3202 #(3) Michael Aldama: Santa Fe, #1209 (6) Robert Dudley: Tri‐School, #4566 (1) Cheryle Honerlah: Live Oak, #3202 (5) Michael Cantu: Santa Fe, #1209 (1) Beatriz Rios: Bellflower, #1442 (4) Chelsie Romero: Cajon, #5691 (1) 7 Kevin Hofer: Martin Luther King Jr., #6209 (1)

California State Thespians Governing Board

Trustees Krista Carson Elhai Gai Jones Diane Carr

California Thespian State Board Members President – Krista Carson Elhai Secretary – Hillary Pearson Treasurer – Kathleen Conner Vice President of Membership & Communications – Gai Jones Vice President of Events: Festival – Michele Richardson Vice President of Events: Other – Kim O’Rourke Vice President of Development – Tamara Griffey Vice President of Northern Regional Outreach – Tom Fearon Alumni Coordinator – Frederick Ballo Stacey Bailey Nancy Bernhard Emily Coalson Linda deBaun Diane de Julio Tom Fearon Alison Johnson Tristan Kratz Barbara Goodwin Masters Michele Richardson Wendy Tobiska Elena Villa

A special Thespian welcome to Diane Carr, EdTA Home Office representative Joe Norton, Dir. Education & Outreach, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Jeremiah Light, Region II, International Thespian Officer. 8

CA STATE THESPIAN FESTIVAL 2011: WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS and GUEST ARTIST BIOS (organized alphabetically by workshop)

16th Century Combat presented by Peter Konopak Workshop Description: Participants will learn basic fencing skills, proper form, etiquette, safety, beginning attacks and defenses, and weapon construction for theatre safe weapons. Students will practice the techniques with other students and get a taste of steel on steel fencing. Guest Artist Bio: Peter has been fencing for 35 years, beginning in college where he was captain of his school’s fencing team. He was weapons master and fight coordinator for Burroughs HS Troupe 1683’s production of Cyrano de Bergerac. He has assisted with several productions at BHS and recently was “Jonathon” and “Rooney” in Ridgecrest CLOTA’s production of Arsenic and Old Lace. He is ably assisted by his son John Peter, himself an avid sabeurer. Advanced Audio Console Concepts, Techniques and Practice presented by Matt Ferguson & Kyle Cole Workshop Description: Will cover audio console EQ, compression, gating, mixing, sound effects and effects processors (reverb, delay), gain structuring, console routing, matrices, subgroups, feedback and etc. Geared for the students who are the usual A1's and A2's for their school shows and anyone who is looking at this field for their profession. For the kids who want to know more and will ask questions to fill gaps in their knowledge. i.e. 'how do they do it in the real world?' We will steer the workshop based on questions as well. Guest Artist Bio: Matt Ferguson works in Berkeley, CA for Meyer Sound and travels the world as their digital products specialist. Guest Artist Bio: Kyle Cole has been a professional audio engineer since the age of 15 working for a large southern California church and then the Disneyland Resort. During that time he has worked on several large shows, events and attractions including The Haunted Mansion and World of Color. Apart from Disneyland, Kyle contracts with several entertainment companies working on everything from television to permanent installs. Audition like a Pro! presented by Erik Stein Workshop Description: This workshop will give young and their teachers the techniques to create and execute auditions like a professional . We will discuss material, connection, focus, trigger, discovery, journey and much more. We will turn your auditions into one person shows that people should pay to see. Guest Artist Bio: Erik is the casting director for PCPA Theaterfest and the recruitment coordinator for The Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. He has performed on Broadway and in National Tours and sees over 2000 auditions a year.

Basic Introduction to Sound Systems presented by Matt Ferguson & Kyle Cole Workshop Description: Basically, how to coil cable, micing a performer, getting audio through a sound board, choir mic placement, what to do when feedback comes to town, what is feedback... Geared for the kids to are somewhat interested in sound, the ones already doing sound at their school and want to ask questions about stuff that will help them make it through the remainder of their high school years in theatre. 9 Guest Artist Bios: see Advanced Audio Console Concepts

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Build and Design your Tech Portfolio presented by Michael Dempsey Workshop Description: This workshop is designed to help young Theatre Technicians and their teachers learn how to create the most effective Technical portfolios. These portfolios will make you look like a pro when interviewing for University, College, and training programs. Guest Artist Bio: Michael Dempsey is the director of the Technical Conservatory at The Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts/PCPA Theaterfest. He has worked and designed with theatre companies all over the country including The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and PCPA Theaterfest. He is very involved with USITT. Building Audiences presented by C. Raul Espinoza Workshop Description: This is a hand on workshop in how‐to build your theatre audience and become a successful money machine! Guest Artist Bio: C. Raul Espinoza is a theatrical marketing consultant and producer. He has advised theatres such as Center Theatre Group (Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, Kirk Douglas Theatre), Pantages, Ford Amphitheatre and the Alex theatre. He has worked on National Broadway Tours and numerous midsize to small theatre organization and productions all in the Los Angeles area. Commedia dell’Arte presented by Ron Milts Workshop Description: This workshop will explore the stock characters of Commedia. Learn how to build the characters from the feet up and the history behind the most recognizable archetypes in the theatre. Mask work will be addressed as well. Come ready to use your body! Guest Artist Bio: Ron holds a BA in Theatre and History from University of California Riverside. For the last eleven years, he has made his living as an actor, director and teacher. He has performed throughout the western United States. He is currently directing Romeo and Juliet for the Redlands Shakespeare Festival. Creating a Character presented by Dr. Jeffrey du Cann Grenfell‐Hill Workshop Description: One of the strengths of good actors is they embody a character and make that character utterly believable. Yet creating a character can be difficult, especially when working with a text that leads you to specific character portrayals. This workshop will open up ways of approaching characterization for performance. It will present the students with a number of tools used by professional actors to help them create realistic three‐dimensional characters. The session will be predominantly practical and all participants will have the opportunity to explore how voice, posture and movement all help to bring a character to life. Guest Artist Bio: Dr. du Cann Grenfell‐Hill is an examiner for LAMDA Examinations, the UK’s leading communication and performance awarding organization. We offer specialized qualifications in acting, devising, miming and musical theatre. As part of the world‐renowned London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, LAMDA Examinations has access to the best industry professionals in all areas of theatre. 10

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Dance for the Musical Theatre Stage presented by Daniel Smith Workshop Description: This workshop is designed to educate the performer in musical theater dance technique through a warm‐up, center combination based on high‐energy athletic musical theatre dance movement and a discussion of successful performance and auditioning technique. This workshop seeks to provide an introduction for musical theater students to the skills necessary to successfully audition on a college or post‐grad professional level while leaving them with the practical knowledge of individual growth potential and skill development. Guest Artist Bio: Choreography/instruction credits include collaborations with: Inland Pacific Ballet, Chaffey College, The Musical Theatre Ensemble, Claremont HS, McCoy/Rigby Dance Academy, The Music Room of Orange County, Centre Stage Academy and Notre Dame HS. Performance credits include productions with: Musical Theatre West, Cabrillo Music Theatre, Moonlight Stage Productions, San Diego Musical Theatre, Disney Entertainment, the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium, The Long Beach Symphony, The Candlelight Pavilion, The Huntington Beach Playhouse and Performance Riverside. Determining and Marketing your Type presented by Andrew Reilly Workshop Description: This workshop explores the ways, past and present, that actors have been typed, and makes use of modern business practices such as market surveys as used by Gallop and Harris polls, to aid actors in deciding how best to present themselves in the modern market place, and how to create a small acting business. Guest Artist Bio: Andrew Reilly has been an actor, director and author for more than twenty years. He is the only graduate of the University of South Carolina’s MFA program in Acting to get all his union cards, SAG, AEA and AFTRA before receiving his degree, and has been twice‐awarded Distinguished Fulbright Lecturer in “Language Learning through Drama.” His book, An Actor’s Business, is now in its second edition. ETC Ion Console 101 presented by Lowell Olcott Workshop Description: The Ion 101 class will provide an overview of the Ion console and programming for conventional LEDs and moving light fixtures. This class will teach the basics to get the programmer up and running with this amazing console, with a hands on approach! No experience necessary, come learn how to play! Guest Artist Bio: Western Field Project Coordinator, Electronic Theatre Controls. Lowell started his professional career working as a freelance technician on the Central Coast. After working in Las Vegas for a year, Lowell now works for Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC). He is an expert on ETC’s console line Eos, Ion, and Element. Lowell graduated from the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts. Facebook, Twitter and Theatre Program Promotion presented by Daniel Smith Workshop Description: This workshop is designed to introduce the basics of utilizing social media networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, to successfully and efficiently promote a theatre or performing arts program. The workshop will focus on fan page account creation, site editing, safety and privacy parameters, page maintenance and guidelines for frequency and type of information shared on the sites. Guest Artist Bio: See Daniel Smith, Dance for the Musical Theatre Stage 11

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How to Audition According to the 12 Guideposts presented by Wynn Marlow Workshop Description: Based on the technique of Michael Shurtleff, students will cold read assigned audition sides (from theater, television, or film) following an introduction of “The Twelve Guideposts” for a successful audition, with feedback to follow. Guest Artist Bio: Wynn Marlow was a member of Michael Shurtleff’s maiden acting class in LA. She embraced his approach and has shared it in numerous classes and workshops as a teacher and casting person. She is also a theatre director (most recently of Island of Brilliance at Pacific Resident Theatre) and proud mother of a Junior BFA Musical Theater student at Emerson College who competed in these festivals. Intro to Moving Lights and LEDs presented by KC Wilkerson Workshop Description: This course introduces students to the basics of moving lights Topics include a brief history of the moving light, internal workings of a typical fixture and parameters (pan, tilt, color, gobo, etc). Also included is a brief discussion on lamp technology and subractive color mixing. These are all demonstrated using a lighting console. The LED section covers a brief history of the LED, advantages and disadvantages, and additive color mixing. Guest Artist Bio: A professional member of the Association of Lighting Designers, KC has worked on over 150 shows, projects and events around the world. He just recently received two LA Drama Critics Circle Awards, an Ovation Honors Award, and a Backstage Garland Award for lighting and video design of The Who’s “Tommy.” He is currently working with Walt Disney Imagineering on the new Disney resort in Hawaii. Introduction to Improvisation presented by Paul Tavianini Workshop Description: This workshop focuses on freeing the you from the constraints of inhibition and self‐ judgment when it comes to performing. It is directed toward giving you “permission,” to play openly, take chances and discover something new and interesting about your personality that you can then bring to any type of performance work, scripted or non‐scripted. Through a variety of games and exercises, you will develop a fresh approach to learning how to work individually and within an ensemble. When you spend less time thinking, and more time doing…that’s when the magic happens! Guest Artist Bio: Paul is an Adjunct Professor of Theatre at Chapman University in Orange, CA, where he teachers acting and improvisation. A professional actor for over 20 years, he has appeared on stage in regional theatre around the country, in films and television, and on the radio. He thoroughly enjoys training the next generation of performing artists. Lighting 101 presented by KC Wilkerson Workshop Description: This course covers the basics of theatrical lighting, discussing conventional fixtures and their properties (lens, lamp, reflector, etc) using the gear provided for the festival. Dimming, DMX control protocol, gobos/accessories, and subtractive color mixing are also discussed. Additional topics include an overview of light plot and basic electrical distribution. Guest Artist: See KC Wilkerson, Intro to Moving Lights and LEDs 12

CA STATE THESPIAN FESTIVAL 2011: WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS and GUEST ARTIST BIOS (organized alphabetically by workshop)

Makeup presented by Phil Elhai Workshop Description: This workshop will cover the basics of makeup application and design. Bring your questions, production problems and ideas! Guest Artist Bio: Phil has a degree in Theatre from UCLA. He has consulted with both Hemet and Claremont High Schools and designs sets for Claremont, Upland and Arlington High Schools. Over the years, he has worked as a member of the Tech Staff for the Festival for a total of twelve years (including this year!) and has taught make‐up for eight.

Mime For Actors presented by Judi Garratt and Dianne Bye Workshop Description: Learn basic mime techniques and how to create original stories. Participants work individually and with partners. Guest Artist Bio: Judi Garratt and Dianne Bye have been professional mimes for decades, performing throughout the world. They currently work for the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Arts Education Branch as credentialed theatre teachers and serve on the CETA Board of Directors. They are featured in the debut DVD of Theatre Keys, Inc. – “Teaching Mime.”

Movement for the Actor presented by Joshua McKinney Workshop Description: This class will explore the basics of movement. The class will start with a warm up and move into a short round of yoga then we will familiarize ourselves with the basics of movement with characterization. This workshop is for everyone. Actors, dancers and singers will learn how to connect movement with action. Learn to walk and step ball change with intention. Please dress in movement clothes.

Physical Theatre presented by Christopher Morrison Workshop Description: We all use our bodies to tell each other what we think of ourselves and what we think of everyone else too! Learn how to manipulate your status (and other people/actors) to tell the story of your character with specific and actionable choices. Learn the status game to elevate your acting (and get one over on everyone else you know!) For ANY level actor; this class will improve your performance guaranteed! Guest Artist Bio: Christopher is a multi‐talented director‐ writer‐actor who has worked on over 100 theatrical productions and films. His directing has been called “A brave move towards a different style of theatre,” and Cirque du Soleil called him “A huge asset to the creative process.” His direction has been seen on both coasts and in Chicago. 13

CA STATE THESPIAN FESTIVAL 2011: WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS and GUEST ARTIST BIOS (organized alphabetically by workshop)

Playwriting – Getting it on Paper presented by Billy Houck Workshop Description: We will work on different topics and practices in playwriting. We will be writing short plays in class. Please bring writing materials. This class is good for students, teachers, experienced writers and novices. Guest Artist Bio: Billy Houck teaches Theatre at Fremont High School in Sunnyvale. He believes that the performing arts have the ability to change lives. The two greatest tools he has found during a life spent in educational theatre are Shakespeare and new student‐written plays. Shakespeare is for everyone. Absolutely everyone. A theatrical education with Shakespeare at its core inspires, redeems and informs the student. The expressive and emotional nature of Shakespeare’s work compliments student writing. The performing arts are essential to excellent education. Billy’s collection of short play for high school students, A BOX OF PUPPIES, is available from the nice people at Theatrefolk. Playwright Bootcamp presented by Stephen Gregg Workshop Description: We’ll work on how to create characters, how to build scenes, how to construct plots, how to maintain tension. We’ll move fast and you’ll be writing a lot. Caffeinate. Guest Artist Bio: Stephen Gregg’s plays include This is a Test, Small Actors, Poor Little Lambs, S.P.A.R., Sunday Night, Wake‐up Call, and most recently, One Lane Bridge. He writes the Playwright Now blog at schooltheatre.org

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CA STATE THESPIAN FESTIVAL 2011: WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS and GUEST ARTIST BIOS (organized alphabetically by workshop) Put the FUN in Fundraising presented by Joe Norton Workshop Description: Raising money doesn’t have to be a chore. It’s more fun if we all work together! This workshop is for anyone interested in designing a campaign, putting on a show or hosting a special event to raise money. Discuss how to set goals and work as a team while remembering to keep it fun! The session offers a complete overview of fundraising from identifying a cause to establishing a working budget, involving others in your efforts, and overcoming obstacles. Please bring any notes from past efforts, or ideas for future events or campaigns. Open to all. Guest Artist Bio: Joe Norton has been an actor, playwright and producer for various companies in New York City, and is currently the Director of Education & Outreach for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the charity voice of the American Theatre industry. He has been a featured speaker for the American Association of Community Theatre conference, the Montana Theatre Educator’s Conference and the New Jersey Thespian Festival, as well as an invited panelist repeatedly for NYC’s annual Volunteer Opportunities in the Arts conference. Joe served on the governing board of the Educational Theatre Association from 2000 – 09 and now Joe sits on the New York Chapter Board and on the advisory board for the Northeast Thespian Festival (Hall of Fame recipient, 2009), and attends many chapter festivals as a guest artist and adjudicator. He is also on the advisory board for R’Evolucion Latina (founded by In The Heights cast members in NYC). Joe is a member of EdTA, NYSTEA, AACT, Theatre Communications Group and the Dramatists Guild. He is the recipient of the national HIV/AIDS Partnership’s annual Red Ribbon Leadership Award (2006) and EdTA’s President’s Award (2007) and Standing Ovation Award (2006) for BC/EFA. His play, School Night, is published through Playscripts, Inc.

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CA STATE THESPIAN FESTIVAL 2011: WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS and GUEST ARTIST BIOS (organized alphabetically by workshop)

Putting Yourself into the Shoes of your Character presented by Cherie Brown Workshop Description: An exploration of the Stanislavski Method through the use of short open scenes. There will be a strong focus on character behavior and how the actor must apply his or her own personal tools to create a more fully realized characterization. Responding “in the moment,” living in the silences, exploring the character’s environment, relaxation, concentration and imagination are all areas of study in this interactive workshop. Guest Artist Bio: Cherie Brown received her BA from Cal State Fullerton and her MFA in Acting from UC Irvine. She has taught theatre at Cal State Fullerton, Pasadena City College and Chapman University. She co‐founded and was co‐Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Troupe, Theatre in Education and toured the classics to schools along the CA coast. Acting credits include performances at The Globe Theatre, The Grove Shakespeare Company, The Gem Theatre and in LA’s longest running hit show, Tamara.

Rockin’ Motion Ensemble Theatre Training presented by Corky Dominguez Workshop Description: With this session you will work with physical theatre acting techniques, games, and exercises to build a strong ensemble. We will explore the dynamics of how we connect to ourselves, others, and the space in which we create and express ourselves. Come prepared to move and groove! Guest Artist Bio: Mr. Dominguez teaches Cultural/Social Theatre Studies and Theatre for Young Audiences and serves as a guest director at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA). Mr. Dominguez is also on the teaching staff with Camp Bravo/Bravo Student Tours. He has directed and choreographed many theatre productions in Southern California.

Singing for Musical Theatre presented by M. Grayce Charles Workshop Description: In this workshop students will learn technique and presentation as well as focus that will help them get a head start in the musical theatre world. Guest Artist Bio: Grayce Charles is a graduate of the very competitive and well‐respected B.F.A. Musical Theatre program at Cal State Fullerton. She has an extensive background in dance, acting and singing. Since graduating she has performed in many musicals and plays. She is a member of Consuming the Arts theatre company in Hollywood.

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CA STATE THESPIAN FESTIVAL 2011: WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS and GUEST ARTIST BIOS (organized alphabetically by workshop) Tai Chi for the Actor presented by Peter Chen Workshop Description: Tai Chi is perhaps the most effective way to develop Calmness of mind, Suppleness, strength, coordination, balance and agility and improves overall health, both physically and spiritually. Enhancing relaxation and freedom from stress, promoting self healing and inner harmony. Tai Chi uses circular and rounded movements that are slow, graceful and ever so gentle yet powerful, all parts of your body will be subtly exercised and strengthened achieving both external and internal balance. Instructions will also cover deep breathing techniques using "Chi Qong," which is useful in promoting self healing and inner harmony. Guest Artist Bio: Peter Chen is a director, , actor, comedian, filmmaker, producer, VO actor, martial artist, stunts, action choreographer, editor. 25 years of experience in acting in film/tv, performing standup comedy. Received 3 short film awards. Won a True Documentary in 2000 called "Saving Fave." www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi4095214105/ Directed 24 Cable TV shows. www.peterchen.info Wrote/Directed also as Actor, Editor & stunts from www.absolutelyamericanmovie.com Taught over 12 years in Improv, Acting techniques, camera workshop & Tai Chi in Monterey Park & Alhambra. Theatre As A Social Voice presented by Joe Norton Workshop Description: Since its inception, live theatre has served as a forum for presenting social issues; as a result, theatre has always been a catalyst for social change. In this workshop, participants will identify and discuss social themes in plays and musicals, and discuss how the work they are doing in their schools addresses the social issues where they live. Participants will learn how the theatre community is one of the strongest and most committed overall to social causes. This workshop discussion will include a brief review of theatre’s role in the fight against AIDS, and how Broadway Cares involves theatre communities of all levels in fulfilling its mission. Songs, scenes and monologues certainly encouraged, but not mandatory. Open to all. Guest Artist Bio: see Put the FUN in Fundraising

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Chapter Select Showcase 30 minute performances Saturday morning Saturday morning Starmites The Least Offensive Play in By Barry Keating and Stuart Ross the Whole Darn World Samuel French, Inc. By Jonathan Rand Claremont, Troupe #2129 Playscripts, Inc. Directed by Krista Carson Elhai Notre Dame, Troupe #2792 Choreography by Daniel Smith Directed by Tamara Griffey

Saturday night Saturday night Slide / Over Nunsense By Melanie Marnich By Dan Goggin Playscripts, Inc. Tams Whitmark Westmont, Troupe #2094 Nipomo, Troupe #6686 Directed by Matt Fernandes Directed by Robyn Metchik

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Scenefest Ten minute Performances, Friday afternoon 3:15 Poor Little Lambs, by Steven Gregg Wodcreek, Troupe #6055 3:30 Mustardseed, by Doug Cloony Bellflower, Troupe #1442 3:45 Night Visits, by Simon Fell Westmont, Troupe #2904 4:00 The Children’s Hour, by Lillian Hellman Upland, Troupe #4712 4:15 Anything Goes, by Cole Porter OCHSA, Troupe #6826 4:30 The Devil in Sherman Marsh, by Don Zolidis Mirman School, Troupe #6973 4:45 Baby Food, by David Lindsey‐Abairre Pacific Collegiate, Troupe #6231 5:00 Hark Where the Lemons Grow, by Jonathan Goldberg Palo Alto, Troupe #909 5:15 Goodnight, Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet, by Ann‐Marie Mac Donald Wilcox, Troupe #6072

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Playworks Student‐written one acts

Dinner Etiquette Fortune’s Fools By Andrew Keohane By Lauren Velasco Notre Dame HS OCHSA Troupe #2792 Troupe #6826 Directed by Billy Houck Directed by Emily E. Coalson

June Hennix Mohler Memorial Fund June Hennix Mohler was a beloved teacher, friend, and State Board Member who passed away in 2010. June always loved the technical side of theatre, and in her memory the June Hennix Mohler Memorial Fund is supporting the technicians here at State Festival by covering the cost of their stipends. We are grateful for this gift, and for everything June brought to the Festival during her time with us. Colleges American Academy of Dramatic Arts Northern Arizona University Exhibitors Central Washington University AMDA Citrus College Camp Bravo LAMDA, Theatre of Arts Comedy Sportz Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts Costume Holiday House University of Redlands University of Southern California Enchanted Attic Santa Fe University LAMDA Fashion Institute of Design and 20 Merchandising

Thespian Pledge

I promise to uphold the aims and ideals of the International Thespian Society. I am a student of theatre and excellence is my ideal. I promise to perform my part as well as I can; to accept praise and criticism with grace; to cooperate with my fellow Thespians and work for the good of the troupe; and to share my love of theatre.

Some reminders

Safety First Please be safe when crossing the street to the Radisson, and do not walk alone to your hotels. Make sure your Troupe Director or a chaperone knows when you leave the Convention Center at the end of the day. First Aid The First Aid Station is located on the first floor of the Convention Center near the south entrance by Exhibit Hall B. Lost & Found Lost items should be turned in to the Information Booth. Any items unclaimed at the end of Festival will be left with Convention Center Security. Parking Parking at the Convention Center is $8.00 per entry. There is no overnight parking. Electrical Restriction California Thespians is charged for each usage of any electrical outlet. Please do not plug your devices in at the Convention Center. Use battery‐operated devices only.

EXCITING AND NEW ‐ REGIONAL PLAY MARATHONS Starting this festival, Troupes can now enter the Festival Play Marathon by participating in the new Thespian Regional One‐Act Festivals. The winner of the Regional Festival gets a Festival mainstage performance. This year, the Southern Regional Festival was held November 13 at Arlington High School with 5 schools participating while the Northern Festival was held at Westmont High School in San Jose on January 29th with 7 schools participating. Contact any State Board member for details about next year’s regional festivals. See more details on our website: www.cetoweb.org/cst_pages 22

California State Thespian Code of Conduct Each delegate has promised to abide by these agreements. Observing the Code of Conduct will ensure a pleasurable experience for all participants. Each adult and student should take responsibility for reminding offenders of this contract.

I realize that • attending the State Thespian Festival is a privilege. • I am representing not only my school and my troupe, but also my school district. • I need to be attentive, cooperative, and appropriate at all times. • the proper theatre response is applause with laughter (or tears) at appropriate moments, showing appreciation for all. • I must respect all festival participants, hotel personnel and site staff. • I may not destroy, damage, steal, take or rearrange any property that does not belong to me. • I MAY NOT bring food or drinks inside meeting rooms at festival and will pick up any trash. • I may not use a cell phone or music player in any meeting room (unless required by the workshop, audition or rehearsal). • I must attend all festival events, and I will support all performers. • I must keep my feet on the auditorium floor. • I may not take flash photos during All Festival Events. • if I am late, I must wait quietly until the ushers allow me to go to my seat. • if I must leave during a performance, I must wait until an appropriate time to exit. • I must abide by the California Thespian Policy on Appropriate Material. • I must treat all workshop leaders as professionals and with courtesy and respect. • I may not leave the Festival site at any time without the approval of my sponsor and understand that I must turn over my room‐key to my sponsor each morning. • I must be in my assigned hotel room with the door shut and QUIET by midnight with lights out by 12:30 a.m. • every adult has the right to collect my badge, remove me from any activity, and report me to the State Board for discipline if I am rude, uncooperative or discourteous. • delegates who do not follow the Code of Conduct may be sent home without refund of fees, and a parent or guardian will be required to pick me up. • my sponsor can bar me from further theatre activities at my school if I break any rules at the festival. I may also lose Thespian points and/or stars. • students/troupes causing a disturbance (on site or at a hotel) and/or not participating in festival events will be excluded from future festivals and reported to their administrator in charge of discipline. • I may not bring or use any drugs, alcohol or tobacco. I understand that breaking this rule will result in my IMMEDIATE removal from the festival and a referral by the state board to my school’s administrator in charge of discipline. 23

2011 Alhambra #2524 Emily Coalson, Alhambra (S) Alvarez #6175 Natasha Castro* Salinas (C) Arlington #3621 Elena Villa Riverside (S) Arroyo Grande #648 Jeff Locke* Arroyo Grande (C) Arvin #7036 Heather Brandon Arvin (C) Bakersfield #824 Jacquelyn Thompson‐Mercer Bakersfield (C) Beckman #7342 Antonio Moon Irvine (S) Bellflower #1442 Eleanor Packwood Bellflower (S) S. E. Burroughs #1683 Tristan Kratz Ridgecrest (C) Cabrillo #1319 Jennifer Fritsche Lompoc (C) Cajon #5691 Carol Griffitts San Bernardino (S) Cantwell Sacred Heart #6561 Lucie Zuniga Montebello (S) Century Community Charter #88807 Nalani Redira Inglewood (S) Claremont #2129 Krista Carson Elhai Claremont (S) Fremont* #2753 Billy Houck Sunnyvale (N) Golden Valley* #6881 Sheila McClure Bakersfield (C) John Glenn #2006 Pat McLoy Norwalk (S) M. L. King #6209 Roberta Pipitone Riverside (S) La Costa Canyon #5657 Sue Raley 24 Encinitas (S)

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS 25 Leigh #7618 Bryan Ringstad Santa Fe #1209 Alison Johnson San Jose (N) Santa Fe Springs (S) Live Oak* #3202 Mark Masoni Saratoga #6354 Kerry Mohnike* Morgan Hill (N) Saratoga (N) Manual Arts #4070 Katy Groskin Shafter* #7027 Carla Stanley* Los Angeles (S) Shafter (C) Mirman School* #6973 Sheila Simmons* Ann Sobrato #6847 Sheila Sanchez* Los Angeles (S) Morgan Hill (N) Nipomo #6686 Robyn Metchik St. Lucy’s Priory #2527 Kim O’Rourke Nipomo (C) Glendora (S) Notre Dame #2792 Tamara Griffey Tri School Theatre #4566 Riverside (S) Tri School Theatre #88379 Jenna Nellesen Ontario #3816 Jeremy Hansen Anaheim (S) Ontario (S) Trinity Lutheran #88725 Sheri Mtchell Orange Cty Schl of Arts #6826 Wendy Tobiska Whittier (S) Orange Cty Schl of Arts #88726 Wendy Tobiska Upland #4712 Michele Richardson Santa Ana (S) Upland (S) Pacific Collegiate #6231 Cynthia Gorski Vintage #3180 Susan Davis Santa Cruz (C) Napa (N) Pacific Hills #5204 Mickey Blaine Vista #5119 Alex Houck Pacific Hills #88395 Kathleen Conner Vista (S) West Hollywood (S) West Valley #5104 Stacey Bailey Palo Alto #909 Kathleen Woods Hemet (S) Palo Alto (N) Westmont #2094 Jeff Bengford Rancho Buena Vista #4556 Mark Scott Campbell (N) Vista (S) Whitney #3908 Jodi Improta Redlands East Valley #5847 Kathleen Johnson Cerritos (S) Redlands (S) Wilcox #6072 Chris Mahle Redlands #567 Corinne Soto‐Gonzales Santa Clara (N) Redlands (S) Woodcreek #6055 Tom Fearon Rim of the World #145 Steve Wallace Roseville (N) Lake Arrowhead (C) Yucaipa #960 Linda deBaun Sacramento Country Day Brian Frishman Yucaipa (S) Sacramento (N) italics identifies Junior Troupes Salinas #501 Nancy Bernhard (C) – Central (N) – Northern (S) ‐ Southern Salinas (C) *INDICATES Troupes or Directors at Festival for the first time – Welcome! 25

Guest Passes (must be over 18)

1 Day (no meals) $20.00 cash 1 Day / 1 meal $30.00 cash 1 Day / 2 meals $55.00 cash Friday includes the All Festival Event Saturday includes 2 All Festival Events Sunday includes All State Show/Awards

Scholarships

The Thespian Store ‐ Shop to help the scholarship fund grow! Profits from your purchases at the California Thespian Store all go toward Senior and Undergrad Scholarships. The Thespian Store offers a variety of California Thespian merchandise. Check it out.

The California State Thespian Board awards thousands of dollars in California State Thespian Scholarships each year to Thespians attending Festival. Seniors compete for scholarships in three categories: Performance, Technical Theatre, and Theatre Education. Undergrad Scholarships are awarded to assist with the cost of summer theatre programs

California Senior Honor Thespian Scholarships 2009 was the inaugural year of a scholarship for seniors who are Honor Thespians. One Honor Thespian per troupe may be apply to be interviewed at State Festival. California Senior Honor Thespians are recognized during the Awards at Festival.

ComedySportz Gives Scholarships You can win partial scholarships to the ComedySportz Summer Camp by participating in Festival Improvs Friday night. Procedures have changed to allow groups from the same or different schools to compete and situations will be given immediately before the performance. The folks from ComedySportz award scholarships to first, second and third place winners. Stop by and thank them at the ComedySportz Booth in the Exhibit Hall. 26

Candidates for California Thespian State Student Board

Candidates will be introduced at the Saturday morning All‐Festival Event. They will deliver speeches to the troupe representatives at the Saturday lunch‐time Student Rep Meeting. Remember to check out the candidates’ posters in the lobby.

Candidates run as members‐at‐large, and the board will agree by consensus on offices of each student member.

Allison Aoun, Orange County High School for the Arts, Troupe #6826

Vlada Bazilevskaya, Woodcreek High School, Troupe #6055

Jacqueline Cisneros, Tri‐School Theatre, Troupe #4566

Alicia Chavez, Claremont High School, Troupe #2129

Eleanor Harnett, Ann Sobrato High School, Troupe #6847

Cameron La Brie, S.E. Burroughs High School, Troupe #1683

Giana Marini, Alhambra High School, Troupe #2524

Laura Miller, St. Lucy’s Priory High School, Troupe #2527

Sarah Prata, St. Lucy’s Priory High School, Troupe #2527

Audrey Sechrest, Claremont High School, Troupe #2129

Kelsey Stewart, Woodcreek High School, Troupe #6055

Danielle Velasco, Tri‐School Theatre, Troupe #4566

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Michael O’Keefe

As an actor Michael O'Keefe has garnered both Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. He's appeared in the films Michael Clayton, Frozen River, The Pledge, Ironweed, The Great Santini and Caddyshack. Television audiences will remember him as "Fred" on Roseanne. He's appeared on Broadway in Reckless, Side Man, The Fifth of July and Mass Appeal, for which he received a Theater World Award. As a writer his lyrics were in the Grammy winning song, Longing in their Hearts, which was composed and sung by Bonnie Raitt. He's also written with Irish singer songwriter Paul Brady and numerous other composers. His writing has appeared in BOMB, Lake Affect and Chaparral. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Bennington College.

“I've been a professional actor for over thirty years now and have moved between film, tv, and theater. Along the way I've been nominated for both the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award. In 1980 I was the recipient of the Theatre World Award. Over the years I've appeared in numerous feature films like "The Great Santini," "Caddyshack," "Ironweed," "The Pledge."

I've always thought of acting as an art form, commerce, and a spiritual path. One of the reasons I got into Zen was to find a way to integrate all of that. Acting has paid my bills, given me a chance to explore interpretive expression, and opened up all sorts of training, study, and worlds I've entered in order to prepare for roles. Some of the folks I've studied with include firefighters, journalists, lawyers, gymnasts, baseball players, and priests, to mention a few, all in an effort to bring verisimilitude to my performances. I have no qualms about being in silly comedies (i.e. "Caddyshack" or "The Hot Chick") and have been fortunate to be in great dramas (i.e. "The Great Santini" or "The Pledge").” 28

Performance Standards and Responsibilities

The privilege of performing main‐stage at the California State Thespian Festival is not to be taken lightly. Work at the Festival represents what is best in California educational theatre, and it represents what is best about us as an organization.

Although the ultimate responsibility for any Troupe’s work lies with the Troupe Director, it is up to all of us to see that what we do on main‐stage reflects our values, ideas, and beliefs as California State Thespians. This includes (but is not limited to) the following:

 The State Board has set standards for content for main stage work and expects all Troupe Directors to adhere to those standards. What is acceptable in one community does not make it acceptable to the entire state. Let your work be creative, daring, and bold while following festival guidelines for appropriate performance material.  Securing rights is not only the law; it is what is right. It is the job of the Troupe director to be sure that his/her main stage work has the permission of the playwright or publisher to be performed.  Work at State can qualify students for competition at the International Festival and as such must follow all International Festival guidelines. (www.schooltheatre.org)  No explicit sexual language or profanity is allowed. (Language found in Shakespeare’s plays is acceptable.)  Suggestive acting that denotes sexual activity of any kind except kissing and embracing is strictly forbidden.  Performers should remain true to the author’s intent in characterizations.  Interpretations should not be offensive in regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, or culture.  Please use good judgment in choosing performance material. If you question the appropriateness of any material, please contact the State Director. Let us all work together to see that what is best in California theatre also shows what is best in us as Thespians. 30

Get Organized at Thespian Leadership & Tech Conference

Wonder why some troupes are so organized? Thespian Leadership Conferences let troupe officers enhance leadership skills in goal‐setting, stress management, troupe management, public relations, and fund‐raising. Leadership is a great place to plan for the upcoming school year. Fall Leadership is one Saturday and offered in both Northern and Southern California. Troupes get to meet fellow Thespians, share ideas and learn skills that will pay off in better managed troupe meetings and in a clearer understanding of responsibilities. Troupes usually bring officers, but regular members can benefit, too. In order to run for California Thespian Student State Board, candidates must have taken a leadership training, and this is the best.

Registration forms will be out soon. Fall Leadership is September 17th (Southern) and 24th (Northern). Start your field trip paperwork, and plan now to attend. Mark your calendars! See our website for more details: www.cetoweb.org/cst_pages

Mark your calendars now! EdTA Conference Sep 22‐25, 2011 in Chicago, IL

California Educational Theatre Association Conference October 6‐9, 2011 in Asilomar, CA www.cetoweb.org/ceta_pages/

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Dance Themes and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Thank you to those troupes who raised funds at home to support this year’s chosen charity, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This year we are happy to have Joe Norton, Associate Director of Education and Outreach of BC/EFA at the California State Thespian Festival. California Thespians will be able to present a check to Mr. Norton main stage at State Festival. The Friday and Saturday night dances are centered on the opposing forces dueling it out for bragging rights for BC/EFA. Friday night’s dance theme is Twilight, and Saturday night’s dance theme is Harry Potter. While we encourage creative outfits and costumes, we enforce a strict dress code which includes no navel, cleavage, or excessive exposure of skin‐ legs, back, shoulders, etc. Students love these dances, so as to ensure the continuation of the dances, crowd‐surfing, mosh pits and fighting are strictly prohibited. We also ask for minimal public displays of affection and to keep the activities to dancing and talking. For one’s comfort, we encourage comfortable shoes. Buckets of two colors will be available to add money, representing either Harry Potter or Twilight. Our goal this year is not only to raise as much money as possible, but also to raise awareness in a way that enables students of this generation to connect to the cause. This competition allows a little bit of healthy competition to ultimately come together as California Thespians to fundraise money and awareness for BC/EFA.

Talented Thespians

If you are not a senior, you can audition for a Thespian scholarship to attend the 12th Annual CALIFORNIA YOUTH IN THEATRE DAY March 2012 Auditions are held at the one‐day Southern and Northern Thespian Leadership Conferences. Solo, duet and group acts are accepted. Contact your Thespian Director for information.

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