A full day of exciting workshops that help high school students and their teachers explore all aspects of theatre including movement, lighting design and stage combat. This theatre festival is a great opportunity to enhance a high school students understanding of theatre.

23rd Annual High School Theatre Festival

November 18, 2019

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's

The Magic Flute

Noted as a precursor to today's modern musical, Mozart's popular masterpiece about the pursuit of wisdom and the triumph of good over evil has charmed and amused audiences of all ages since 1791. The Queen of the Night’s daughter has been kidnapped! Follow our heroes on their quest to save her as they face a series of trials and tests. This production is sung in English and features of some of Mozart's most famous tunes.

We hope to see you there!

23rd Annual High School Theatre Festival

Registration is open from September 16 - November 1.

Registration
2019 Workshops

The day begins with registration from 8:00-8:45 am. The festival will conclude by 2:30 pm.

Cost Option 1: Lunch is supplied by Simpson College
$15.00 per student and up to two teachers are free. The price includes workshops, hot lunch, and a ticket for The Magic Flute.

Cost Option 2: Lunch is brought by the students
$9.00 per student and teachers are free. The price includes workshops and a ticket for The Magic Flute
In order to take advantage of this lower cost, your entire class must bring their own lunch.

For more information contact Ann Woldt, assistant professor of theatre, at 515-961-1327 or ann.woldt@simpson.edu.

Or contact Nancy Kirkendall, Theatre Arts administrative assistant, at 515-961-1647 or nancy.kirkendall@simpson.edu

A. Relax and Spit it out! Physical and vocal warm-ups for the actor: Warm-up, relaxation, breathing, and articulation exercises for the actor.

B. Stage Combat: Learn the basics of a great stage fight.

C. Improvisation: Elements of individual and group improvisation to free the actor’s imagination.

D. Musical Theatre Techniques: Applying acting techniques to a song/musical theatre.

E. Stage Makeup: A hands-on workshop in which each participant will have the opportunity to apply one or more makeup techniques, such as aging, scars, face-paint

F. Costumes for the Stage: An interactive workshop for developing creative stage fashion. Led by Assistant Professor of Theatre, Heather Lesieur.

G. Lighting Techniques: A hands-on workshop in which the participant will experiment with various aspects of lighting, such as control, color, and illumination. Led by Instructor of Theatre, Rick Goetz

H. Speaking Shakespeare: Have some fun with Shakespearean insults and wooing techniques! Led by Associate Professor of Theatre, Mimi Kammer

I. Reader’s Theatre: Exploration of group performance techniques for literature

J. Playwriting: Students will participate in and discuss beginning playwriting exercises.

K. Directing: Strategies for putting words into actions on stage.

L.Admissions: Learn more about Simpson College by a current admissions counselor.

Open to teachers and students:

M. Who's Afraid of The Magic Flute? Is it musical theatre or opera? Professor of Music and professional opera singer, Matthew Lau, will introduce you to the plot and music of The Magic Flute and its influence on current Broadway musicals.