High School Theatre Festival

An opportunity for high school students and teachers to explore, learn and engage with the theatre.

Registration for the 2024 High School Theatre Festival is Now open until November 8, 2024

We would like to invite you to this year’s High School Theatre Festival on November 18th. Join us for a morning of workshops followed by a performance of Michael Ching’s comedic opera  Speed Dating Tonight! 

Workshops

These are the workshops we are offering for the 2024 High School Theatre Festival.

Physical and vocal warm-ups, relaxation, breathing, and articulation exercises for the actor.

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

An interactive workshop for developing creative stage fashion. Led by Assistant Professor of Theatre and costume designer, Caroline Frias.

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 Arts and lighting designer, Rick Goetz.

Learn the basics of stage management from creating a prompt book to calling a show. 

With this workshop you will learn about the use of masks in theatrical productions from the Ancient Greeks to commedia dell’Arte and even today. You will have a chance to express yourself through the painting of a simple mask. Led by Professor of Theatre, Jennifer Nostrala

 

Explore the basics of theatrical sound design.

Strategies for putting words into actions on stage. Led by Assistant Professor of Theatre, Kara Raphaeli.

A hands on workshop in which each participant will have the opportunity to apply one or more makeup techniques such as aging, wounds or scars. 

Learn the basics of developing a standard British dialect. Led by Associate Professor of Theatre, Ann Woldt

In this workshop we will go over some tips and tricks for making scenery look good from 50 ft away. We will touch on things like marble, wood grain and wallpaper textures. Open to Seniors only.  Teachers may observe the workshop without registering.  Led by Scenic Designer and Technical Director, Natalie Hining

One of the challenging things about acting for singers is repetitive text. How do you create a journey through song when you sing the same line of text four times in a row? In this workshop, students will choose from a list of well-known pop songs and learn the process of writing their own unique subtexts. Open to Seniors & teachers only. Led by Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, Jenny Creswell            

Get tips for a successful musical theatre audition. Learn how to prepare your sheet music, what to wear, what music to choose, and how to talk with your accompanist at the audition. Students are invited to bring 16-bar cuts for practice auditioning.  Open to Seniors & teachers only.  Led by Assistant Professor of Music, Dr. Damon Stevens     

This one-act comic opera explores the human desire for connection. We will meet many different characters, some bold, some shy, some ready to start a relationship, and some just recovering.

Speed Dating Tonight!

Costs

The cost and options have changed this year. We will no longer be providing lunch, but encourage you to bring your own coolers.

Option 1

$7.00 per student (with up to 2 teachers are free)  The price includes 2 workshops and a ticket to Michael Ching’s Speed Dating Tonight!

Option 2

$5.00 per student (with up to 2 teachers free). The price includes a ticket to Michael Ching’s Speed Dating Tonight!

Look forward to the day!

9:15-9:45- Arrive/check-in

9:45-10:00- Opening session/welcome

10:10-10:50- 1st Workshop

11:00-11:40 2nd Workshop

11:45-12:30 Lunch

12:45-2:00 Performance

2:00-2:15 Post Show Q & A

We are so looking forward to sharing this exciting show with you and your students!

Registration is now open!