ACTF Region IV - Festival 59: Full Schedule

Orientation: What is ASPIRE? We will review what the program is, workshops, and the fellowship week in DC during the National Festival (selected students will be announced at the Awards Ceremony).

Saturday September 12, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

ASPIRE Arts Leadership, Workshop

3:00pm EDT

DEVISED THEATRE INITIATIVE ORIENTATION

Saturday September 12, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Devising Theatre Initiative Orientation

Saturday September 12, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Devised

4:00pm EDT

Irene Ryan Volunteer Orientation

Saturday September 12, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 222

Orientation for volunteers who have signed up as Irene Ryan Timekeepers and House Manager/Doorkeepers.

Saturday September 12, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 222

Acting / Irene Ryan, Orientation

4:00pm EDT

Invited Production Tour - Venue Walkthrough - ASF Festival Stage

Saturday September 12, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Production teams bringing shows to the Municipal Auditorium will tour the facility and meet with tech staff.

Saturday September 12, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Venue Walkthrough

4:00pm EDT

ITJA Institute Theatre Journalism & Advocacy Introduction

Saturday September 12, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

Here we set the table for a week exploring the wilds of arts journalism and criticism. It’s a realm where everyone from all disciplines and experience levels is more than welcome to come explore and learn and find your voice. This introductory session is all about getting acquainted and easing into the process. You'll have a chance to meet each other and your instructor, share what you hope to...
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Saturday September 12, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

ITJA

4:00pm EDT

Stage Directors and Choreographers Orientation

Saturday September 12, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Saturday September 12, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

SDC, Orientation

4:30pm EDT

Stage Management Orientation

Saturday September 12, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Saturday September 12, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Stage Management, Expo

5:00pm EDT

Irene Ryan Prelim Respondent Orientation

Saturday September 12, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 222

Orientation for Preliminary Round Respondents

Saturday September 12, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 222

Acting / Irene Ryan, Orientation

5:00pm EDT

Dramaturgy Meet and Greet/Orientation

Saturday September 12, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Our first session is an opportunity to meet fellow dramaturgs as we gear up for the week. We will talk about the role of the dramaturg, working on the ten-minute plays, a what kinds of work you are doing in your programs currently. We will use this session for introductions as well as some preliminary explanations of what the week will look like.

Saturday September 12, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Dramaturgy

5:00pm EDT

NPP Orientation (Playwrights, Directors, AND Dramaturgs)

Saturday September 12, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Orientation for Ten Minute Play Festival playwrights, directors, and dramaturgs.

Saturday September 12, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Playwriting, Ten Minute Play Festival

5:30pm EDT

DTM Expo Orientation

Saturday September 12, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Orientation for DTM students.

Saturday September 12, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM, Expo

6:00pm EDT

Stage Management - Respondent Book Reviews

Saturday September 12, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Saturday September 12, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Stage Management, Response

7:00pm EDT

Conference Opening / Welcome Session - House Opens

Saturday September 12, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Festival welcome session - Doors open at 7pm. To include: RED Dance Party introduction, awarding of certificates for invited productions, Irene Ryan Semifinalist announcements, MTI Semi-finalist announcement, Medallion awards

Saturday September 12, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

General

7:30pm EDT

Conference Opening / Welcome Session

Saturday September 12, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Saturday September 12, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

General

8:30pm EDT

Irene Ryan Orientation

Saturday September 12, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Orientation for Irene Ryan Nominees and Partners.

Saturday September 12, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Acting / Irene Ryan, Orientation

8:30pm EDT

Musical Theatre Initiative Orientation

Saturday September 12, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Orientation for Musical Theatre Initiative participants.

Saturday September 12, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Musical Theatre Initiative, Orientation

9:00pm EDT

Hospitality Suite - Faculty and Guest Artists Only

Saturday September 12, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT

Fairfield Inn & Suites

For conference team, faculty, and conference guests: evening Hospitality - festival Hotel

Saturday September 12, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Fairfield Inn & Suites

General, Hospitality Suite

8:00am EDT

NPP - Set Up Ten Minute Play Auditions with SMs and Directors

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT

Goodwyn 307

Set-up for Ten Minute Play auditions.

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Goodwyn 307

Playwriting, Ten Minute Play Festival

8:00am EDT

DEVISED Workshop

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Goodwyn 109

Come and support the Devised Theatre Initiative! Students in the devised initiative build an original piece during the KCACTF festival. Come enjoy the collaboration.

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Goodwyn 109

Devised

8:00am EDT

Stage Management - Respondent Book Reviews continued

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 9:45am EDT

Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Stage Management, Response

8:00am EDT

VIP Room Guests, Faculty, Staff

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 219 Global Education Center

Need a pick me up? Need some assistance? Stop by our VIP Room. (No students, please.)

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 219 Global Education Center

General, Guests, Faculty, Staff

8:00am EDT

Sensory Relief Space

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 147 CDS

Quiet spaces to decompress

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 147 CDS

General

8:00am EDT

NEXT STEPS - Professional Company Display Tables

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Professional Companies are welcome to display information at a limited number of tables.

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Next Steps

8:00am EDT

Festival Registration and Information Desk

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 6:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 219 Global Education Center

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 219 Global Education Center

General, Registration

8:00am EDT

Irene Ryan Preliminary Round Audition Rooms

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 7:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 221 & 223

Nominees and partners should check the flight schedules.

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 221 & 223

Acting / Irene Ryan, Preliminary

8:00am EDT

Irene Ryan Preliminary Round Holding Room

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 7:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 222

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 222

Acting / Irene Ryan, Preliminary

8:00am EDT

Performers Warm Up Room

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 7:00pm EDT

Education 100

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Education 100

General

8:30am EDT

NPP - Ten Minute Play Auditions

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:30am - 11:15am EDT

Goodwyn 307

Student auditions for Ten Minute Plays. Come with a short prepared monologue.

Sunday September 13, 2026 8:30am - 11:15am EDT
Goodwyn 307

Playwriting, Ten Minute Play Festival

9:00am EDT

DTM Respondent Walkthrough

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Expo closed to public. time for respondents to view physical exhibits

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM, Expo

9:00am EDT

FIRST SEMESTER - Load In & Tech

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

NPP

9:00am EDT

Stage Management - Respondent / Student Interviews

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Interviews will take place in-room as well as in adjacent hallway / lobby areas.

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Stage Management, Response

9:00am EDT

Help Desk

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 219 Global Education Center

For information on the campus, restaurants and our host city, please visit our Help Desk

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 219 Global Education Center

General

9:00am EDT

TWELFTH NIGHT- Load In & Tech - ASF Festival Stage

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Load-in & Tech

9:30am EDT

Dramaturgy Session

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am EDT

ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Dramaturgy Room, boardroom for 15-20

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Dramaturgy

9:30am EDT

Musical Theatre Initiative Preliminary Round Warm Up & Holding Room

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:30am - 2:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 112

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:30am - 2:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 112

Musical Theatre Initiative, Preliminary

10:00am EDT

ASPIRE - Arts Leadership Program Session

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

This workshop is an introduction to positions in the theatre outside of acting, directing, designing and playwriting. We all know it takes more than just the actors on stage to bring a show to life. Navigating the world of theater post-graduation can feel overwhelming, but knowing that there are

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

ASPIRE Arts Leadership, Workshop

10:00am EDT

ACTF RESPONDENT TRAINING - Region IV Leadership

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Goodwyn 109

THIS SESSION IS FOR FACULTY and GUEST ARTISTS INTERESTED IN RESPONDING FOR THE REGION.

In this workshop we will cover the best practices for responding to KCACTF productions and will look at effective ways to prepare for and give production responses that are thoughtful, respectful of the work and offer value to the students.

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Goodwyn 109

General, Workshop

10:00am EDT

DTM - Response Session

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Professional responses for nominated student sound designs

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM, Response

10:00am EDT

MTI Musical Theatre Initiative Preliminary Round Audition Rooms

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 110

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 110

Musical Theatre Initiative, Preliminary

10:00am EDT

DTM Expo Hall Open

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00am - 5:30pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

The DTM Expo hall is open to the public.

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00am - 5:30pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM, Expo

11:00am EDT

ITJA Institute Theatre Journalism & Advocacy Session

Sunday September 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

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Sunday September 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

ITJA

11:00am EDT

DEVISED Workshop

Sunday September 13, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 109

Sunday September 13, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 109

Devised

11:15am EDT

NPP - Ten Minute Play Casting Session

Sunday September 13, 2026 11:15am - 11:45am EDT

Goodwyn 307

Post Audition Production Team meeting with SDC Coordinators Dewey Scott-Wiley and Stephen Wrentmore.

Sunday September 13, 2026 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Goodwyn 307

Playwriting, Ten Minute Play Festival

11:30am EDT

FIRST SEMESTER - House Opens

Sunday September 13, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Sunday September 13, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

NPP

12:00pm EDT

FIRST SEMESTER - Invited Showcase presented by University of Georgia, 2025 Shelton full length winner

Sunday September 13, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Program Information for First Semester:
https://issuu.com/ugamusic/docs/first_semester?fr=sNjBlYTgzNDkxOTg

Sunday September 13, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

NPP

12:00pm EDT

NPP - Ten Minute Play Rehearsals

Sunday September 13, 2026 12:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Goodwyn 307

Rehearsals for Ten Minute Play Festival.

Sunday September 13, 2026 12:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Goodwyn 307

Playwriting, Ten Minute Play Festival

1:00pm EDT

African American Theatre Artists: Affinity Space

Sunday September 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 109

A space for African American Artists to meet and discuss experiences. Come - share, ask questions, seek answers, provide answers or just sit and observe.

Sunday September 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 109

1:00pm EDT

Dramaturgy Casebook Responses

Sunday September 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Sunday September 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Dramaturgy

1:00pm EDT

Marti Inmon - Creating Accessible Scenic Designs

Sunday September 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Goodwyn 222

Creating a world for the stage is a complicated and tedious endeavor in itself. When you add in trying to create a world that is also accessibility friendly can become a puzzle that can be confusing, but is an important skill to have and to think about when creating these worlds. This is not just for the actors, but keeping this in mind for management and crew as well. This is an introductory...
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Sunday September 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Goodwyn 222

DTM/ Projector Needed, Workshop

1:20pm EDT

DTM - Response Session

Sunday September 13, 2026 1:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Professional responses for nominated student designs in allied design and craft areas

Sunday September 13, 2026 1:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM, Response

2:00pm EDT

FIRST SEMESTER - Load Out

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

NPP

2:00pm EDT

Jesse Dreikosen - Alternative Avenues in the Entertainment Industry

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 111

A session to discuss the alternative design careers on can pursue other than traditional theatre. This workshop will explore the answers to the question “what do I do with a theatre design degree?” by looking at professional designer’s work that will inspire you to think “outside the box” when it comes to picking a career path.

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 111

DTM, Workshop/Projector Request

2:00pm EDT

Literary Managers & Dramaturgs of America - Playwrights Workshop

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Goodwyn 109

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Goodwyn 109

Dramaturgy

2:00pm EDT

Stage Management - Respondent / Student Interviews

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Stage Management, Response

2:00pm EDT

MISS EVERS' BOYS- Pre-Load In

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production

2:00pm EDT

MTI Musical Theatre Initiative Preliminary Round Audition Rooms Continued

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 110

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 110

Musical Theatre Initiative, Preliminary

2:15pm EDT

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - Load In & Tech

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

NPP

2:30pm EDT

NPP - Rehearsals for One Act Play Readings

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:30pm - 6:30pm EDT

Goodwyn 307

Rehearsals for One Act Play

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Goodwyn 307

Playwriting, Rehearsal

2:45pm EDT

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - House Opens

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Sunday September 13, 2026 2:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

NPP

3:00pm EDT

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - Invited Showcase presented by Mississippi State University

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Program Information for Jack and the Beanstalk:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rh9JMePtSaWPxVzcchF2SBcyRmfTH5P5/view?usp=sharing

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

NPP

3:00pm EDT

Jim Lile - Production Management

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 111

Production Management: An introduction to planning, budgeting, and estimating for a smooth production process.

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 111

DTM, Workshop

3:00pm EDT

Student Advisory Board Interest Session

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Would you like to help take KCACTF Region 4 into the next Festival? Would you like practical leadership experience? Consider letting us know you'd like to become a member of the KCACTF R4 Advisory Board!

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

General

3:00pm EDT

ITJA Institute Theatre Journalism & Advocacy Session

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

ITJA

3:20pm EDT

DTM - Response Session

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:20pm - 5:20pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Professional responses for nominated student designs in allied design and craft areas

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:20pm - 5:20pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM, Expo

3:30pm EDT

Jeff Sherwood - "Friendshipping" - Networking Strategies for now and beyond graduation

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Goodwyn 116

We've all heard that getting your next job is all about who you know. But how do you break into the industry as you are starting out? How do you grow your network of contacts? And how do you manage and keep in touch over the years? Learn about strategies for meeting new people, making friends, and allowing them to help you excel in your career. Come as you are, and maybe bring something to take...
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Sunday September 13, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Goodwyn 116

Acting, Workshop

3:30pm EDT

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - Talk Back with MSU and ACCESS

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

NPP

3:30pm EDT

Workshop: Jesse Dreikosen - Let's Model It

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 102

In this session we will discuss the importance of the craft of the scenic model. We will look at the differences in model techniques and each participant will create a few different model pieces that they can take home with them at the end!

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 102

DTM, Workshop

3:30pm EDT

AMERICAN DREAMING - REHEARSAL ONE FOR 2024 Shelton Winner

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Goodwyn 109

Sunday September 13, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Goodwyn 109

4:00pm EDT

Rachel Kelsey - Audition Techniques

Sunday September 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 110

Join us in strengthening your audition technique and specificity for self-taped as well as in-person auditions. Here we will be experimental - working to craft strong, creative, and individualized audition packages. Actors should have a 32 bar cut (and its accompaniment/backing track) or 1-2 minute monologue prepared to workshop in a mock audition setting, in which participants will perform their...
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Sunday September 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 110

Acting, Workshop

4:00pm EDT

Dramaturgy Casebook Responses

Sunday September 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Sunday September 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Dramaturgy

4:00pm EDT

Alpha Psi Omega / Delta Psi Omega Student Mixer

Sunday September 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 111

Come hang out with officers and members of APO and DPO and grab a slice of pizza! BYO soft drink, please and let's get to know eachother.

Sunday September 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 111

General

4:00pm EDT

Stage Management Seminar

Sunday September 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Liberal Arts 112 Education Reading Room

Sunday September 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Liberal Arts 112 Education Reading Room

Stage Management, Workshop

4:30pm EDT

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - Load Out

Sunday September 13, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Sunday September 13, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

NPP

5:00pm EDT

DJ Kenny Load In for Student Reception

Sunday September 13, 2026 5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Sunday September 13, 2026 5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

General

5:20pm EDT

DTM - Holdover Reponse Session

Sunday September 13, 2026 5:20pm - 6:00pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Held time for further responses if necessary

Sunday September 13, 2026 5:20pm - 6:00pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM, Expo

7:00pm EDT

TWELFTH NIGHT- House Opens

Sunday September 13, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Sunday September 13, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production

7:30pm EDT

TWELFTH NIGHT - Presented by Troy University- Invited Production

Sunday September 13, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Program Information for Twelfth Night:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D4ewuwR2WtDwcbB4LbE-mkkYhU2EBtbl/view?usp=sharing

Sunday September 13, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Performance

9:30pm EDT

Irene Ryan & MTI Musical Theatre Initiative Semifinalist Announcements and Partner Meetings

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:30pm - 10:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Acting / Irene Ryan, Rehearsal

10:00pm EDT

Festival Kickoff Student Reception

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

DJ, and Soft Drinks

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

General

10:00pm EDT

Hospitality Suite- Faculty and Guest Artists Only

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00pm - 11:59pm EDT

Fairfield Inn & Suites

For conference team, faculty, and conference guests

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00pm - 11:59pm EDT
Fairfield Inn & Suites

General, Hospitality Suite

10:15pm EDT

TWELFTH NIGHT - Load Out

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:15pm - 11:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Sunday September 13, 2026 10:15pm - 11:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production

11:30pm EDT

DJ Kenny Load Out from Student Reception

Sunday September 13, 2026 11:30pm - 11:59pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Sunday September 13, 2026 11:30pm - 11:59pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

General

7:00am EDT

MISS EVERS BOYS - Continue Load In & Tech

Monday September 14, 2026 7:00am - 11:00am EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Monday September 14, 2026 7:00am - 11:00am EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Load-in / Out

7:30am EDT

Performers Warm Up Room

Monday September 14, 2026 7:30am - 7:00pm EDT

Education 100

Space for MTI Musical Theatre Initiative and Irene Ryan Actors

Monday September 14, 2026 7:30am - 7:00pm EDT
Education 100

Acting/ Irene Ryan

8:00am EDT

TWELFTH NIGHT- Invited Production Response Session

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Goodwyn 111

Response Session for Invited Production Twelfth Night
Respondents for Twelfth Night
Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson
Kelsey Mesa

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Goodwyn 111

Invited Production, Response Session

8:00am EDT

Stage Management - Respondent Book Reviews continued

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00am - 9:45am EDT

Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Stage Management, Response

8:00am EDT

MTI Musical Theatre Initiative Semi Final Holding Room

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Goodwyn 112

Holding Space for MTI Semi Final Performances

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Goodwyn 112

Musical Theatre Initiative, Rehearsal

8:00am EDT

Irene Ryan Semifinals Rehearsal Time

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 109

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 109

Acting / Irene Ryan

8:00am EDT

VIP Room Guests, Faculty, Staff

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 219 Global Education Center

Need a pick me up? Need some assistance? Stop by our VIP Room. (No students, please.)

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 219 Global Education Center

General, Guests, Faculty, Staff

8:00am EDT

Sensory Relief Space

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 147 CDS

Quiet spaces to decompress

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 147 CDS

General

8:00am EDT

Irene Ryan Semi Final Holding Room

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00am - 7:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 112

Holding space for flight prior to Semi Final Performance

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 112

Acting/Irene Ryan, Rehearsal

8:30am EDT

NPP National Playwriting Program - FIREFLIES by J. Harvey Stone, Hollins University - One Act Play Reading

Monday September 14, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT

Taylor Center 223

Come hear a reading of the Region 4 selected One Act Play: FIREFLIES by J. Harvey Stone. Followed by a response.

Monday September 14, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Taylor Center 223

Playwriting, Performance

8:30am EDT

NPP - American Dreaming - REHEARSAL TWO 2024 Shelton Winner

Monday September 14, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am EDT

Goodwyn 307

Monday September 14, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
Goodwyn 307

8:30am EDT

NEXT STEPS: Two Year College Faculty Roundtable

Monday September 14, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am EDT

Goodwyn 116

Monday September 14, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
Goodwyn 116

Next Steps

8:30am EDT

MTI Musical Theatre Initiative Semi Final Rounds

Monday September 14, 2026 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Goodwyn 110

Second round performances; open to public

Monday September 14, 2026 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Goodwyn 110

Musical Theatre Initiative

9:00am EDT

Raife Baker - Embodied Voice

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Education 100

Integrating techniques and concepts from Linklater, Middendorf, Fitzmaurice, Alexander, Laban, and Berry, this workshop utilizes the actor's natural sense of play as an avenue for strengthening the actor's voice. We will work through a sequence of exercises that will stretch and develop the connection between participants' emotional lives and their spoken voice. The goal of this workshop is to...
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Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Education 100

Voice, Workshop/ Sound Playback

9:00am EDT

ASPIRE - Arts Leadership Program Session

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

Through the lens of equitable and sustainable practices, the ASPIRE Arts Leadership program is dedicated to discussing and learning what the next 50 years of American theatre will look like. That means you! As the future stewards of the American theatre, what do you think needs to change or stay the same? Come and learn how to communicate your ideas through “The Creative Pitch”. This can...
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Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

ASPIRE Arts Leadership, Workshop

9:00am EDT

THE BIRDZ - Pre-Load In

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Load-in / Out

9:00am EDT

DTM - Response Session

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

The expo hall will be closed during this time.

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM, Response

9:00am EDT

Dramaturgy Casebook Responses

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Dramaturgy

9:00am EDT

Stage Management - Respondent / Student Interviews

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Interviews will take place in room and adjacent hallway areas

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Stage Management, Response

9:00am EDT

SDC Stage Directors & Choreographers Preliminary Rounds

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Student directors present the short scene they have chosen, utilizing a cast of bona fide student actors. A panel of two or three respondents give feedback on the director’s choices and work.

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Directing - SDC, Preliminary

9:00am EDT

DTM Expo Open

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 5:30pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 5:30pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM, Expo

10:00am EDT

Ten Minute play rehearsal

Monday September 14, 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 111

Monday September 14, 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 111

10:15am EDT

NPP National Playwriting Program - WHITE CHRISTMAS (SUCH DEVOTED SISTERS) by Olivia Maness, College of Charleston - One Act Play Reading

Monday September 14, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT

Taylor Center 223

Come hear a reading of the Region 4 selected One Act Play: WHITE CHRISTMAS (SUCH DEVOTED SISTERS) by Olivia Maness Followed by a response.

Monday September 14, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
Taylor Center 223

Playwriting, Performance

10:30am EDT

How to Review - Benji Carr

Monday September 14, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

Monday September 14, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

ITJA, Workshop

10:30am EDT

NPP National Playwriting Program- Ten Minute Play Rehearals

Monday September 14, 2026 10:30am - 4:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 307

Rehearsals for Ten Minute Play Festival.

Monday September 14, 2026 10:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 307

Playwriting, Ten Minute Play Festival

11:30am EDT

MISS EVERS' BOYS- House Open

Monday September 14, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Monday September 14, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production

11:30am EDT

DTM - Response Session

Monday September 14, 2026 11:30am - 3:00pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Professional responses for students nominated for costume designs

Monday September 14, 2026 11:30am - 3:00pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM, Response

12:00pm EDT

MISS EVERS' BOYS- Presented by North Carolina A&T University - Invited Production

Monday September 14, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Program Information for Miss Evers Boys:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c7ELGOYnXRC1hGBbIOOhnO0jE68cmEjz/view?usp=sharing

Monday September 14, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Performance

12:30pm EDT

ASPIRE - Arts Leadership Program Session

Monday September 14, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT

Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

Monday September 14, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

ASPIRE Arts Leadership, Workshop

12:30pm EDT

AMERICAN DREAMING - REHEARSAL THREE FOR 2024

Monday September 14, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Monday September 14, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

12:45pm EDT

Asian-American Artists: Affinity Space

Monday September 14, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT

Goodwyn 115

A space for Asian American Artists to meet and discuss experiences. Come - share, ask questions, seek answers, provide answers or just sit and observe.

Monday September 14, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
Goodwyn 115

General, Affinity Group

1:00pm EDT

DTM - Jackson Berhow - The Art of Adaptational Costume Design

Monday September 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Liberal Arts Tech Wing 210

What exactly makes a costume iconic? When adapting a charecter, what should change? What should stay the same? In this lecture, we will explore these questions though the art of adapting iconic characters from one form of media to another, such as film, animation, and live on stage!

Monday September 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Liberal Arts Tech Wing 210

DTM /Projector Requested, Workshop

1:15pm EDT

Stage Management - Respondent / Student Interviews

Monday September 14, 2026 1:15pm - 3:45pm EDT

Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Interviews will take place in room and adjacent hallway / lobby areas.

Monday September 14, 2026 1:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Stage Management, Response

2:00pm EDT

MISS EVERS' BOYS - Load-Out

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Load-in / Out

2:00pm EDT

Correy West - “Seize the Stage, A Broadway Dance Workshop”

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Work with Broadway's Correy West in this "Anything Goes" dance masterclass. Learn how to be the ultimate triple threat. Discover the secrets to mastering dance combinations swiftly. elevate your dance abilities in this inclusive workshop all skill levels are warmly welcome

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Musical Theatre Initiative, Workshop

2:00pm EDT

Dramaturgy Session: Co-Teaching Dramaturgy

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Individual meetings with Heather Helinsky and Nelson Barre. We will discuss each submitted dramaturgical casebook and provide feedback, guidance, and suggestions for future growth.

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Dramaturgy, Workshop

2:00pm EDT

Jeff Sherwood - Sound Design Introduction -- An Aesthetic Approach

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Liberal Arts Tech Wing 311

You've just been asked to sound design a show. Where do you begin? What are the basic building blocks of sound design? How do you evoke emotions in the audience? Learn an aesthetic based approach to sound design for plays. Come as you are, and bring something you can play music with (ie. your smartphone).

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Liberal Arts Tech Wing 311

DTM - Projector Requested, Workshop

2:00pm EDT

NPP National Playwriting Program- THE PEOPLE v. ANTIGONE HARDING by Jay Smith, University at North Carolina Greensboro - One Act Play Reading

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Taylor Center 223

Come hear a reading of the Region 4 selected One Act Play: THE PEOPLE v. ANTIGONE HARDING by Jay Smith. Followed by a response.

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Taylor Center 223

Playwriting, Performance

3:00pm EDT

Katherine C. Irwin - Short-form Podcasting: the generative AI edition

Monday September 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Liberal Arts 221 Audio Lab

Learn how to produce a linear short-form podcast with added AI-generated voiceovers and sound effects, and do so ethically. This workshop will cover ethical concerns with AI-generated content, including the journalistic versus dramaturgical style, copyright issues, and adding some AI generated content to your production. Attendees can experiment with: scripting a short-form podcast; recording and...
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Monday September 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Liberal Arts 221 Audio Lab

Acting, Workshop

3:00pm EDT

Kris Rau McIntyre - Beginner Boal: Theatre of the Oppressed Exercises for Classrooms and Rehearsals

Monday September 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Come experience several of Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed games for ensemble-building and exploring spatial structures of power. The interactive exercises covered in this workshop are for teachers and students of all levels, and serve to break down barriers in the classroom and rehearsal space while highlighting all voices and lived experiences in the artistic process.

Monday September 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Acting, Workshop

3:00pm EDT

DTM - Response Session

Monday September 14, 2026 3:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Professional responses for students nominated in scenic design

Monday September 14, 2026 3:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM, Response

3:00pm EDT

Irene Ryan Semifinals Round

Monday September 14, 2026 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 109

Semi-Finalist Audition Rounds with Selectors. Flights are open to festival attendees.

Monday September 14, 2026 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 109

Acting / Irene Ryan

3:00pm EDT

THE BIRDZ- Continue Load In & Tech

Monday September 14, 2026 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Monday September 14, 2026 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Rehearsal

3:30pm EDT

Stephen Gelpi - Disney

Monday September 14, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Goodwyn 111

Join Disney Casting Directors for an inside look at the audition process! This informational conversation explores what Disney looks for in performers, how to prepare for auditions, and tips for standing out. Perfect for any aspiring actors, singers, and dancers eager to bring Disney magic to life. Our global team of Casting & Booking Directors have the responsibility and privilege of identifying...
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Monday September 14, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Goodwyn 111

Professional Careers, Workshop/Projector Needed

4:00pm EDT

Dramaturgy Session: Resources for Dramaturgs

Monday September 14, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Ever wondered what kinds of work a professional dramaturg does? Want to know what it's like to work on a new play festival? Wondering about the overlap of established play dramaturgy with new play dramaturgy? Questions about freelance work as a dramaturg? This session will cover that and any other questions you may have, answered by professional dramaturg and LMDA membership lead Heather Helinsky.

Monday September 14, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Dramaturgy

4:00pm EDT

Stage Management Workshop: Details & Communication-Paperwork Time

Monday September 14, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Liberal Arts 112 Education Reading Room

Monday September 14, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Liberal Arts 112 Education Reading Room

Stage Management, Workshop

4:00pm EDT

NPP - American Dreaming - Invited Reading 2024 Region IV Shelton Full Length Winner

Monday September 14, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 223

Monday September 14, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 223

4:00pm EDT

NPP National Playwriting Program: Shelton Reading REHEARSAL - DEAR VINCENT by J. Harvey Stone, Hollins University

Monday September 14, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 307

Closed rehearsal for the following student written play: DEAR VINCENT by J. Harvey Stone

Monday September 14, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 307

Playwriting, Rehearsal

4:30pm EDT

THE WOLVES- Pre Load In

Monday September 14, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Monday September 14, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Load In

5:30pm EDT

DTM - Holdover Reponse Session

Monday September 14, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Held time for further responses if necessary

Monday September 14, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM, Response

7:00pm EDT

THE BIRDZ- House Open

Monday September 14, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Monday September 14, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production

7:30pm EDT

THE BIRDZ- presented by Auburn University at Montgomery - Invited Production

Monday September 14, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Program Information for The Birdz:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ha92K5yyZJN7fvhCqwxnkmajQqkBoPT/view?usp=sharing

Monday September 14, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Performance

9:00pm EDT

Irene Ryan, MTI, and SDC Finalist Announcements

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Announcements will immediately follow the invited performance.

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

General

9:30pm EDT

Irene Ryan Finalists and Partners Meeting

Monday September 14, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Immediately following the evening announcements, in the lobby of the Auditorium.

Monday September 14, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Acting / Irene Ryan

9:30pm EDT

THE BIRDZ- Load Out

Monday September 14, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Monday September 14, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Load-in / Out

9:30pm EDT

Hospitality Suite- Faculty and Guest Artists Only

Monday September 14, 2026 9:30pm - 11:59pm EDT

Fairfield Inn & Suites

For conference team, faculty, and conference guests

Monday September 14, 2026 9:30pm - 11:59pm EDT
Fairfield Inn & Suites

General, Hospitality Suite

7:00am EDT

THE WOLVES - Continue Load In & Tech

Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:00am - 11:30am EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:00am - 11:30am EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Load-in / Out

8:00am EDT

Next Steps Setup for Auditions and Tables

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT

Goodwyn 112 and Goodwyn Lobby

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Goodwyn 112 and Goodwyn Lobby

Next Steps

8:00am EDT

MISS EVERS' BOYS - Invited Production Response Session

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Liberal Arts Tech Wing 111

Response Session for Miss Evers Boys by North Carolina A&T University
Respondents:
Katherine Lawson
Ta’Varis Wilson

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Liberal Arts Tech Wing 111

Invited Production, Response

8:00am EDT

THE BIRDZ- Invited Production Response Session

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Liberal Arts Tech Wing 110

Response Session for The Birdz
Respondents
Brad Dell
Jeff Green

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Liberal Arts Tech Wing 110

Invited Production, Response

8:00am EDT

Irene Ryan Semifinals Response

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT

Liberal Arts 112 Education Reading Room

All Semi-Finalists will receive responses from the Semi-Finalist Selectors.

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Liberal Arts 112 Education Reading Room

Acting / Irene Ryan, Response

8:00am EDT

Irene Ryan Finals Rehearsal

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 109

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 109

Acting / Irene Ryan, Rehearsal

8:00am EDT

VIP Room Guests, Faculty, Staff

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 219 Global Education Center

Need a pick me up? Need some assistance? Stop by our VIP Room. (No students, please.)

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 219 Global Education Center

General, Guests, Faculty, Staff

8:00am EDT

Irene Ryan Finalist Warm Up Room

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Education 100

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Education 100

Acting/ Irene Ryan

8:00am EDT

Sensory Relief Space

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 147 CDS

Quiet spaces to decompress

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 147 CDS

General

8:30am EDT

NEXT STEPS - Audition Sign-ups for Two Year Transfer Students

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

Goodwyn Lobby

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Goodwyn Lobby

Next Steps

8:30am EDT

NPP - Ten Minute Play Rehearsals

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Goodwyn 307

Rehearsals for Ten Minute Play Festival.

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Goodwyn 307

Playwriting, Ten Minute Play Festival

8:30am EDT

Christine Hellman - Consent-Forward Rehearsal Rooms: Building Safer, More Collaborative Processes for Directors & Choreographers

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Consent-forward practices and the principles of intimacy work have become essential to contemporary rehearsal rooms and classrooms. As performers increasingly arrive prepared to advocate for their boundaries, directors and choreographers are being asked to lead in new, collaborative ways that support safety, trust, and creative risk-taking.This workshop introduces directors to consent-based...
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Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Directing, Workshop

8:30am EDT

NEXT STEPS - Colleges, Universities Fair

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Goodwyn Lobby

Next Steps Fair: Recruitment Tables for Colleges, Universities

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Goodwyn Lobby

Next Steps

9:00am EDT

ASPIRE - Arts Leadership Program Presentations

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

Those students interested in being selected for the National ASPIRE Cohort will present their Creative Presentation.

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

ASPIRE Arts Leadership

9:00am EDT

Workshop: Michael Krek - The White Model, A Study in Proportion & Scale

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Goodwyn 102

The workshop explores applying Proportion and Scale to an image and then creating a simple scaled White Model of the image. Essentially, students utilize a process whereby they are able to accurately recreate a single room dwelling from a photograph by simply applying the dimensions of the door into their overall calculations.

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Goodwyn 102

DTM, Workshop

9:00am EDT

Jeffrey Mosser - Career Pathways Through and Around Milwaukee Rep

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Goodwyn 110

Milwaukee Rep’s residency program makes space for the emerging artist’s artistic heart while bolstering their business brain. Through national connections, personal mentorship, and on & off-stage opportunities, this season-long experience steeps those motivated to work in Acting, Directing, Stage Management, Costume Construction, and Education & Engagement roles in the professional world....
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Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Goodwyn 110

Professional Careers, Workshop/ Projector Needed

9:00am EDT

NEXT STEPS: University Auditions for Two Year Transfer Students

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

Goodwyn 112

If you have any questions regarding the Two year transfer auditions, please contact Tim Davis at 859-576-1744 or Drew Davidson at 606-392-8323 Thanks! Tim Davis

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Goodwyn 112

Next Steps

9:00am EDT

CAMP LOGAN - Pre-Load In

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Load-in / Out

9:00am EDT

DTM Expo Open

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM, Expo

9:30am EDT

Dramaturgy Session: Program Note Revisions

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am EDT

ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

This session is an opportunity to get direct feedback on your program notes for the ten-minute plays. There will be individual work and group guidance during this time, helping you to make edits, cuts, or changes to clarify the writing in preparation publishing it in the online program.

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Dramaturgy

10:00am EDT

NEXT STEPS: Conservatory and Professional Audition Signups

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am EDT

Goodwyn Lobby

Sign up in person to receive an audition time for professional companies and conservatories;First come, first served so sign up for a time slot to be seen by these great companies! Bring a monologue (or 2), a song, your accompaniment track,your IR or MTI audition and show us what you've got.

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Goodwyn Lobby

Next Steps

10:00am EDT

Sam Wallace and Dr. Andrew McMichael - Juggling for Beginners

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

An introduction to the art of juggling, a vital performance skill that has been in existence for centuries. Participants will learn a basic three ball cascade routine and be given a demonstration of juggling techniques with other items such as clubs, rings, and scarves.

Equipment will be provided and all experience levels are invited from beginner to exper

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Acting, Workshop

10:00am EDT

Interview with An Artist

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

ITJA, Workshop

10:00am EDT

NPP - DEAR VINCENT by J. Harvey Stone, Invited Reading 2026 RegionIV Shelton Full Length Winner

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 307

Invited Reading of RegionIV Shelton Award followed by response

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 307

Invited Production, Performance

10:00am EDT

Stage Management Respondent / Finalist Interviews

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Stage Management, Response

11:00am EDT

A Speed Date With Michael Chekhov: Creating Instant Characters With The Life Body

Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Michael Chekhov was a brilliant acting teacher. His exploration of Psychological Gestures, Atmospheres, and the Life Body invites actors to shift focus to discover unexplored creativity. In this workshop, we will give intellect a rest and let the body lead us to productive character development. We will play with specific exercises that promote joyful exploration and lead to the development of...
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Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

common

11:00am EDT

SDC Choreography Response

Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 113

Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 113

Directing - SDC, Response

11:00am EDT

LatinE Theatre Artists: Affinity Space

Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Liberal Arts Tech Wing 111

A space for LatinE Artists to meet and discuss experiences. Come - share, ask questions, seek answers, provide answers or just sit and observe.

Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Liberal Arts Tech Wing 111

General, Affinity Group

11:00am EDT

NEXT STEPS Auditions: Professional Companies

Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Goodwyn 112

Audition for Professional Companies; First come, first served so sign up for a time slot to be seen by these great companies! Sign up in person Bring a monologue (or 2), a song, your accompaniment track,your IR or MTI audition and show us what you've got.

Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Goodwyn 112

Next Steps

11:30am EDT

THE WOLVES - House Open

Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production

12:00pm EDT

American Dreaming - Response Session for 2024 Shelton Winner

Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 110

Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 110

12:00pm EDT

Mya Brown - "Make it less Weird"

Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

This introductory workshop introduces participants to intimacy choreography as a rehearsal practice, not a personal interaction. Grounded in Theatrical Intimacy Education’s (T.I.E.) consent-forward, actor-centered approach, the session provides students with shared language and practical tools for navigating staged intimacy with clarity, agency, and care. The workshop emphasizes that intimacy...
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Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Movement - Combat, Workshop - Projector Needed

12:00pm EDT

THE WOLVES- Presented by Coastal Carolina University - Invited Production

Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Program Information for The Wolves:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uw2VRzAN3LFWNnHH7la4_VyJ4268xMX7/view?usp=sharing

Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Performance

1:00pm EDT

Irene Ryan Finalist Audition Check In and Set Up for Final Round

Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 109

Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 109

Acting / Irene Ryan

1:00pm EDT

Mimi Ayers - Patch a Play

Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Liberal Arts Tech Wing 110

Patch a play from pieces of your memories, dreams and stories from family, friends, and readings. Find a way to put the pieces together to craft a play that only you can imagine. Begin to write a play that will give you satisfaction and grip the audience's imagination. Practice recommended play formatting to make your creative writing easy to read and perform.

Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Liberal Arts Tech Wing 110

NPP, Workshop

1:00pm EDT

Irene Ryans Holding Room Final Round

Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 110

Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 110

Acting/ Irene Ryan

1:00pm EDT

NEXT STEPS - College and University Callbacks

Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Goodwyn Lobby

Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Goodwyn Lobby

Next Steps

1:00pm EDT

NPP - Ten Minute Play Rehearsals

Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 307

Rehearsals for Ten Minute Play Festival.

Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 307

Playwriting, Ten Minute Play Festival

1:15pm EDT

Stage Management Respondent / Finalist Interviews & Deliberations

Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:15pm - 3:45pm EDT

Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
Taylor Center 307 Honors Lounge

Stage Management, Response

2:00pm EDT

THE WOLVES - Load Out

Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Load-in / Out

2:00pm EDT

Dramaturgy Community Time

Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Part of being a dramaturg is connecting with others. This meeting aims to provide space to talk about the successes, struggles, and ways we have overcome challenges in the dramaturgical process. We will also discuss ways that we can uplift the work we do as individuals and as theatre-makers more generally. This session will help us explore ways to collaborate, support, and stay in touch with each...
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Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
ADMIN 132 Provost Conference Room

Dramaturgy

2:00pm EDT

Irene Ryan Finals Round

Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 109

Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 109

General

2:00pm EDT

SDC Rehearsal

Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Directing - SDC, Rehearsal

2:30pm EDT

First Semester - Showcase Response Session

Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Liberal Arts Tech Wing 110

Response Session for First Semester - Invited Showcase
Respondents
David Beach

Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Liberal Arts Tech Wing 110

2:30pm EDT

Anna Dulba-Barnett - The Intersection of New Work and Classic Dramaturgy

Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT

Liberal Arts Tech Wing 111

Are you passionate about developing new plays and bringing them to life on stage? Do you enjoy unearthing the historical and cultural contexts that shape characters and their stories? In this workshop, we are going to map the intersection of in-depth dramaturgical research and the creativity of new work development. Building on Heather Helinsky’s idea of “treating the classics as new works,...
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Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Liberal Arts Tech Wing 111

Dramaturgy/ Projector Requested

3:00pm EDT

BOLD - Carlos Cruz and Ta'Varis Wilson

Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 116

Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 116

General, BOLD

3:00pm EDT

Festival Gala Production Meeting

Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

For Tech and leadership.

Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

General

3:00pm EDT

CAMP LOGAN - Continued Load In & Tech

Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Rehearsal

3:30pm EDT

NPP- Ten Minute Play Festival Dry Tech

Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Liberal Arts Tech Wing 211

Dry tech for the Ten Minute Play Festival.

Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Liberal Arts Tech Wing 211

Playwriting, Ten Minute Play Festival

3:30pm EDT

MTI Musical Theatre Initiative Semi Finals Response Sessions

Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 112

Respondents provide feedback to semifinalists; participants only

Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 112

Musical Theatre Initiative, Response

4:00pm EDT

LGBTQ+ Affinity Space - Neil David Seibel

Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Liberal Arts Tech Wing 110

Calling out to members of the Rainbow Brigade, the Alphabet People, etc. etc. - if you're a part of us, let's get together, connect and talk about having a queer identitity in theatre. We'll search for common ground, intersections, interests and maybe talk about some queer history and lived experiences.

Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Liberal Arts Tech Wing 110

General, Affinity Space

4:00pm EDT

Stage Management Workshop: Teamwork makes the dream work!

Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Liberal Arts 112 Education Reading Room

Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Liberal Arts 112 Education Reading Room

Stage Management, Workshop

4:00pm EDT

Irene Ryan Finalist Response Session

Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Goodwyn 109

Finalists and partners will Receive feedback (Scheduled times will be provided).

Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Goodwyn 109

Acting / Irene Ryan, Response

7:00pm EDT

CAMP LOGAN - House Open

Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production

7:30pm EDT

CAMP LOGAN- presented by Alabama State University- Invited Production

Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Program Information for Camp Logan:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LMhYWphLd7_mUx8J985jlTccGx4HSbsj/view?usp=sharing

Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Performance

9:30pm EDT

DTM Design Technology Management Awards Ceremony

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Announcements will immediately follow the evening performance

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

General

9:30pm EDT

Hospitality Suite - Faculty and Guest Artists Only

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:30pm - 11:59pm EDT

Fairfield Inn & Suites

For conference team, faculty, and conference guests

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:30pm - 11:59pm EDT
Fairfield Inn & Suites

General, Hospitality Suite

10:45pm EDT

CAMP LOGAN - Load Out

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:45pm - 11:45pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:45pm - 11:45pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Invited Production, Load-in / Out

8:00am EDT

NPP National Playwriting Program - Ten Minute Play Festival Tech Rehearsal

Wednesday September 16, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am EDT

Goodwyn 109

Tech rehearsal for Ten Minute Play Festival.

Wednesday September 16, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Goodwyn 109

Playwriting, Ten Minute Play Festival

8:00am EDT

SDC Finals Tech Rehearsal

Wednesday September 16, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Wednesday September 16, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Directing - SDC, Rehearsal

8:00am EDT

NPP - Ten Minute Play Festival Tech Rehearsals - Holding Space

Wednesday September 16, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am EDT

Goodwyn 110

Theatre space reserved for Ten Minute Play Festival.

Wednesday September 16, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am EDT
Goodwyn 110

Playwriting, Ten Minute Play Festival

8:00am EDT

VIP Room Guests, Faculty, Staff

Wednesday September 16, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm EDT

Taylor Center 219 Global Education Center

Need a pick me up? Need some assistance? Stop by our VIP Room. (No students, please.)

Wednesday September 16, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Taylor Center 219 Global Education Center

General, Guests, Faculty, Staff

8:15am EDT

THE WOLVES- Invited Production Response Session

Wednesday September 16, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am EDT

Goodwyn 112

Response Session for The Wolves
Respondents
Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson
Emily Ganfield

Wednesday September 16, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am EDT
Goodwyn 112

Invited Production, Response

9:00am EDT

DTM Expo Strike

Wednesday September 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Strike of student physicla exhibits. Items left after 11am may be thrown away

Wednesday September 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM, Expo

9:00am EDT

Santa Fe Opera Technical Apprenticeship Interviews

Wednesday September 16, 2026 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT

DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

Tracy Armagost is holding interviews this Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm for the technical apprenticeship positions for Santa Fe Opera. Interviews will be held in the DTM Expo room, Taylor Center 230. You can sign up for a time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EADA623A5FCC16-61968536-santa#/To learn more about the technical apprenticeship positions at Santa Fe Opera, check out this link:...
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Wednesday September 16, 2026 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
DTM Expo Taylor Center 230

DTM

10:00am EDT

Ten Minute Play Festival PERFORMANCE!

Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Goodwyn 109

Little Stars Everywhere by Isabella NewtonDIRECTOR Amaya AcheocheDRAMATURG Molly AnselANNE Emma KellyVICTORIA Sidney ReyesMAN Zachary SmallELIZABETH Courtney ParksSTAGE DIRECTIONS Claudia GutierrezThe Radical Departure by Quinn Gilbert DIRECTOR Maggie Raker and Kennedy SwinefordDRAMATURG Caroline PlumbNORMA Lauralee Robinson DIANNE Hope...
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Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Goodwyn 109

Playwriting, Performance

10:00am EDT

ITJA Institute Theatre Journalism & Advocacy Session: Festival Recap

Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Education 203 Dean's Conference Room

ITJA, Workshop

10:00am EDT

Festival Gala Tech Prep

Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Musical Theatre Initiative, Load-in / Out

11:30am EDT

NPP - Ten Minute Play Festival Response

Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Goodwyn 109

Response session to Ten Minute Play Festival works.

Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Goodwyn 109

Playwriting, Ten Minute Play Festival

11:30am EDT

MTI Musical Theatre Initiative Finalists Rehearsals / Coaching

Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT

Goodwyn 110

Respondents provide feedback to finalists and coach/rehearse final performances; finalists only

Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Goodwyn 110

Musical Theatre Initiative, Rehearsal

11:30am EDT

SDC - Stage Directors & Choreographers Finals and Response Session

Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:30am - 2:30pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Directing - SDC, Performance

12:30pm EDT

NPP Festival Wrap Up Meeting for NPP Leadership and Respondents Only

Wednesday September 16, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT

Goodwyn 112

NPP Festival Wrap-up meeting.

Wednesday September 16, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Goodwyn 112

Playwriting, Festival Leadership and Respondents Only

1:00pm EDT

Festival Gala Rehearsals

Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Musical Theatre Initiative, Rehearsal

1:30pm EDT

Moving Forward: Discussion about the Future of ACTF

Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Goodwyn 112

Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Goodwyn 112

General

2:00pm EDT

Festival Gala Tech Rehearsals with MTI Finalists

Wednesday September 16, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Tech rehearsal for Gala; finalists and technicians only

Wednesday September 16, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Musical Theatre Initiative, Rehearsal

2:30pm EDT

Christine Hellman - Movement - Introduction to Lucid Body

Wednesday September 16, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

This workshop is an introduction to the Lucid Body technique, a psycho-physical process that offers actors a new language for embodiment, character diagnosis, and energetic clarity. The Lucid Body approach invites performers to work from the inside out—engaging the body, breath, and awareness as primary tools for truthful, sustainable performance. Lucid Body practice focuses on reorganizing...
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Wednesday September 16, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Taylor Center 231 Theatre AUM

Acting/ Movement, Workshop