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Sunday, June 16
 

3:00pm CDT

Community Theatre Management Conference
Registration/Roundtable Discussions
Moderators
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Ron Ziegler

Festivals Coordinator, AACT

Sunday June 16, 2019 3:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  CTMC
 
Monday, June 17
 

8:30am CDT

Community Theatre Management Conference
Roundtable Discussions

Noon: Working Lunch -- Box Lunches at $15 per person. Payment can be made by contacting the office directly (817-732-3177) or onsite at registration.
Speakers
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Ron Ziegler

Festivals Coordinator, AACT

Monday June 17, 2019 8:30am - 8:30pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  CTMC

10:00am CDT

AACTFest Steering Committee Meeting
Monday June 17, 2019 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
College Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

1:00pm CDT

Registration Desk Open
Monday June 17, 2019 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Registration Desk Gettysburg Hotel Atrium
  Registration Desk

3:30pm CDT

AACT Finance Committee Meeting
Monday June 17, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

4:30pm CDT

AACT Executive Committee Meeting
Monday June 17, 2019 4:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

6:00pm CDT

Adjudication Seminar and Intro (Joint Session)--Pre-Registration Required
Joint Session A: Synopsis of AACT Adjudication
  *For Adjudication Workshop registrants and required for those enrolled in the full Adjudication Seminar.

How It Works
The Adjudication Seminar is an intensive five days of instruction and practical application that begins on Monday, June 17, and continues throughout the festival. Participants will learn the skills of adjudicating and gain practical experience through observing and critiquing the festival shows.

The schedule for the 2019 national festival includes each company performing once, with adjudication immediately following. The Adjudication Seminar will meet for instruction in the mornings, view the shows, and then reconvene again in the evenings or the next morning to review performances.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Pingel

Monday June 17, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Webster Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:30pm CDT

AACTFest 2019 Welcome Party
Join us as we kick-off AACTFest 2019! Meet and greet with other festival attendees as well as festival performing groups at the Historic Gettysburg Train Station. Welcome Party Sponsored by Disney Theatrical Productions.  Cash bar will be provided.

Disney on Broadway has been enchanting audiences for over 25 years, now you can produce your own Disney show. Choose from the Disney collection of beloved titles at a length and performance level that works best for you; including a collection of musicals specifically designed and created for young performers.
AACT Corporate Partners
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Monday June 17, 2019 8:30pm - 10:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Train Station
  Reception
 
Tuesday, June 18
 

8:00am CDT

Accreditation Task Force Meeting
Tuesday June 18, 2019 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

8:00am CDT

Member Engagement Team Meeting
Tuesday June 18, 2019 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Webster Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

8:30am CDT

Community Theatre Management Conference
Roundtable Discussions/Wrap up
Tuesday June 18, 2019 8:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  CTMC

9:00am CDT

AACT Board of Directors
Tuesday June 18, 2019 9:00am - 10:45am CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

9:00am CDT

Adjudication Seminar--Pre-Registration Required
Seminar Session One: Introducing the Basics
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch break

How It Works
The Adjudication Seminar is an intensive five days of instruction and practical application that begins on Monday, June 17, and continues throughout the festival. Participants will learn the skills of adjudicating and gain practical experience through observing and critiquing the festival shows.

The schedule for the 2019 national festival includes each company performing once, with adjudication immediately following. The Adjudication Seminar will meet for instruction in the mornings, view the shows, and then reconvene again in the evenings or the next morning to review performances.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Pingel

Tuesday June 18, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
College Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

9:00am CDT

Show Load-in/Tech Meetings/Rehearsals
Tuesday June 18, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Majestic Theater Backstage
  Backstage

9:00am CDT

Registration Desk Open
Tuesday June 18, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Registration Desk Gettysburg Hotel Atrium
  Registration Desk

10:45am CDT

Education Committee Meeting
Tuesday June 18, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

11:45am CDT

AACT YouthFest Task Force
Tuesday June 18, 2019 11:45am - 12:45pm CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

1:00pm CDT

Adjudication Seminar--Pre-Registration Required
Seminar Session Two: Selecting a Focus for Adjudication
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Pingel

Tuesday June 18, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
College Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

1:30pm CDT

Endowment Committee Meeting
Tuesday June 18, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

1:30pm CDT

International Committee Meeting
Tuesday June 18, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Webster Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

3:00pm CDT

Region Reps Meeting
Tuesday June 18, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Webster Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

3:00pm CDT

Youth Activities Committee
Tuesday June 18, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

4:00pm CDT

Communications Team Meeting
Tuesday June 18, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Webster Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

4:00pm CDT

Festival Committee Meeting
Tuesday June 18, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

4:30pm CDT

Youth Pizza Party
A Youth Meet and Greet for all youth and chaperones attending AACTFEST. 
Tuesday June 18, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Gettysburg Community Theatre
  Reception

4:30pm CDT

MTI Senior Showcase and Reception
Join Music Theatre International for food and cocktails, with a surprise performance.

MTI will be introducing you to newly adapted MTI properties and offering free pilot programs all as part of MTI’s new "RECREATIONAL THEATRE," well known shows curated to enhance and enlarge your community outreach and give fresh opportunities to your actors, and sure to delight your community.
AACT Corporate Partners
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Music Theatre International

Music Theatre International (MTI) is an AACT Diamond Corproate PartnerVisit John Prignano in the Exhibit HallMusic Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world's leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting schools as well as amateur and professional theatres from around the... Read More →

Tuesday June 18, 2019 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  Reception

6:00pm CDT

Silent Auction opens
Have FUN and support the AACT Endowment Fund! Even if you can’t attend the festival, you can bid on the Silent Auction at the national festival in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in June.

AACT Endowment Funds sustain the mission and longevity of AACT, and also provide travel assistance to companies representing their regions at the national festival. Proceeds from the Silent Auction go to the AACT Endowment Festival Support Fund.

Bid online at - www.32auctions.com/AACTAuction19
Tuesday June 18, 2019 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Majestic Theater balcony-online 24 hrs.
  Silent Auction

6:30pm CDT

AACTFest 2019 Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony
Tuesday June 18, 2019 6:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Ceremony

7:00pm CDT

THE PILLOWMAN, Tacoma Little Theatre, Region IX
National Company Performs - Region IX
The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh
Tacoma Little Theatre, Tacoma, Washington

The Pillowman is a viciously funny and seriously disturbing tale of Katurian, a fiction writer in an unnamed totalitarian state. Katurian and his brother are brought in for questioning by two bulldog detectives, when the content of his stories begins to resemble real-life murders. It is an urgent work of theatrical bravura and an unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art.
Cast (in order of appearance)
Katurian........................................................................ Jacob Tice
Tupolski....................................................................... Andrew Fry
Ariel................................................................... Christian Carvajal
Michal.......................................................................... Sean Neely

Director..................................................Blake R. York
Stage Manager....................................... Nena Curley
Set Design.............................................Blake R. York
Costume Design................................ Michele Graves
Lighting Design......................................Niclas Olson
Scenic Artist................................................. Jen York
Props Design......................... Jeffery Swiney-Weaver
Sound Design.........................................Dylan Twiner
Lead Carpenter................................... Frank Roberts

Tacoma Little Theatre (TLT) was founded in 1918, placing it among the oldest community theatres that are in existence in the United States. During the 2018-2019 season, TLT produced seven main stage productions, seven staged readings, year-round youth programming, three murder mystery dinners, and several other special events. TLT is managed by a professional staff and a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors.

Tuesday June 18, 2019 7:00pm - 8:40pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACTFest 2019 National Company

7:00pm CDT

Adjudication Seminar and Performances--Pre-Registration Required
Performance Session I: 2 shows The Pillowman, Walking with Ancestors
   + Seminar Session Three: Preparing to Offer Full Solo Adjudication and Understanding Self-Assessment
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Pingel

Tuesday June 18, 2019 7:00pm - 10:30pm CDT
College Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:45pm CDT

WALKING WITH MY ANCESTORS, Coalesence Theatre Project, Region III
National Company Performs - Region III
Walking With My Ancestors by Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum
Coalesence Theatre Project, Bloomington, Illinois

Through a ritual of purification, Ama Oforiwaa enters and cleanses the stage of impurity. Seeking guidance from the spirits of her Ancestors, she continues this ritual journey to the dungeons for enslaved Africans in Ghana to commune with the dead. Walking With My Ancestors is a story of revelation, reconciliation, and renewal.

Cast (in order of appearance)
Featuring................................................ Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum

Director.....................................................Kim Pereira
Stage Manager/Lighting Design............ Tabitha Miller
Producer/Artistic Director................... Don Shandrow
Crew....................... George Jackson, Kojo Aduonum

The Coalescence Theatre Project exists to incite their community to thoughtful action. Their logo, an abstract representation of the genetic tree of life, reminds us that we all come from one common Ancestor. We focus on unheard stories and offer a place where the silent and the underrepresented have a voice. The Coalescence Theatre Project aspires to be a home where play, discovery, and learning are celebrated and the audience reflects all of the people served. The Coalescence Theatre Project mission is equity and inclusion in the exploration of identity and a place in a global community.


Tuesday June 18, 2019 8:45pm - 10:25pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACTFest 2019 National Company

10:30pm CDT

Tuesday Afterglow
Evening afterglow will follow the evening's performances.
AACT Corporate Partners
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Stage Rights

Stage Rights is an AACT Gold Corporate PartnerVisit Melody Fernandez and Jaime Robledo in the Exhibit HallStage Rights is one of the leading independent theatrical publishers in the United States, providing stage performance rights for a wide range of plays and musicals to theater... Read More →

Tuesday June 18, 2019 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
The Upper Crust Restaurant
  Reception
 
Wednesday, June 19
 

8:00am CDT

Show Load-in/Tech Meetings/Rehearsals
Wednesday June 19, 2019 8:00am - 5:45pm CDT
Majestic Theater Backstage
  Backstage

8:30am CDT

Festival Commissioners Meeting
Wednesday June 19, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Put Your Hometown on Stage
Local news events, historic incidents, and hometown characters give audiences a strong reason to see theatre. In the 1930s, the WPA hired writers to present The Living Newspaper on stage. Today, journalists/playwrights are mining hidden and local histories to bring new relevance to productions. Learn how to bring custom dramas and comedies to your community in fresh theatrical experiences only you can present. Escape the same old, same old by producing stories known to many but never seen on stage. Take a page from the popularity of local podcasts to bring marriages, murders, misfits, and other mortals to your stage.

Presenter: Margaret Engel, Playwright, Journalist, Disney Author

Margaret is a playwright of two successful Samuel French plays (79 productions and counting) telling the stories of true-life women. She is an award-winning journalist at the Washington Post and author of Disney’s How to Act Like a Kid.
Speakers
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Margaret Engel

Playwright, Erma Bombeck & Molly Ivins Plays

Wednesday June 19, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Eisenhower North (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Social Media Management 101
Take a behind-the-scenes look at setting up a Facebook Ad campaign from start to finish (Selecting one of the participating theatres as an example, at NO CHARGE!) Attendees will also receive an exclusive Social Media Marketing Checklist, a 30-Day Done-For-You Instagram Graphic Bundle, and a high-converting sales funnel (mini website).

Presenter: Chris Murphy, Digital Marketer, Host of Community Theater Heroes Podcast

Chris is a Digital Marketer and Host of the Community Theater Heroes podcast. His article on social media strategies for theatres was recently featured in the AACT Spotlight Magazine. Chris is an actor, director, and serves on the Board of Directors at Twilight Theater Company in Portland, Oregon.
Speakers
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Chris Murphy

Founding Producer & Host, Community Theater Heroes
I am the Founding Producer and Host of the Community Theater Heroes Podcast in Portland, OR. I am also an actor, director, Board Member at Large at Twilight Theater Company. I am leading workshops on Social Media Management and Podcasting at ACCTFest 2019.

Wednesday June 19, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Eisenhower South (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Using Game Engines to Empower Interactive Digital Scenery
Digital scenery using projectors and scrims have been around for years, but today with the drop of prices in tech and the availability of digital software even a small theatre can produce visual effects it could only dream of previously. Explore the possibilities that game engines bring to a community theatre. The workshop will go through a series of examples using the Unity3D Game Engine that range from painting a digital landscape, to cueing interactive elements of a digital set, to hosting an interactive archery competition for Robin Hood. With each example, the needed assets and expertise will be discussed.

Presenter: Ruth Comley, Assistant Professor, Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University; Creative Director, Stage and Steal Production

Ruth is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University. She is also the Creative Director of Stage and Steal Productions, a community theatre that uses Medieval/Fantasy story lines, audience interaction, stage combat, and interactive digital sets to stand out from the crowd.
Speakers
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Ruth Comley

Art Director

Wednesday June 19, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Webster Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:45am CDT

Youth Arts Leadership Conference--Pre-Registration Required
Welcome and Youth Conference Session - Learn about AACT and each other!
  • A chance to meet and learn about each other’s home theatres
  • Learn about the AACT organization from AACT professionals
  • Discuss and map out your goals for the conference

Speakers
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Jennifer Hamilton

Theatre Educator, Oregon Coast Council for the Arts

Wednesday June 19, 2019 8:45am - 12:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Community Theatre
  Workshop

9:00am CDT

Adjudication Seminar--Pre-Registration Required
Seminar Session Four:  Solo Adjudication Practicum
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch break
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Pingel

Wednesday June 19, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
College Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

9:00am CDT

Registration Desk Open
Wednesday June 19, 2019 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Registration Desk Gettysburg Hotel Atrium
  Registration Desk

9:45am CDT

Youth Monologue Preliminaries
Participants will perform their monologues and receive professional feedback. Finalists will perform on Saturday for a cash prize of $100. Two categories will be available: Ages 18 and Under and Ages Over 18. Winner in each category will receive $100 prize.

Preliminaries are open for viewing by all AACTFest attendees.
Wednesday June 19, 2019 9:45am - 11:15am CDT
Gettysburg Community Theatre Stage
  Performance

10:00am CDT

Strategic Planning Task Force
Wednesday June 19, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Broadway Sr.: Transforming Senior Theatre with the MTI Jr. Series
Lincoln Community Playhouse and other groups have piloted using the MTI Jr. series with senior citizen casts. Presenters will share how, with a few modifications, senior actors can perform beloved musicals in a multitude of ways. Photos and video clips from productions demonstrate how you can expand your community outreach. This easily implemented program will enrich your seniors’ lives through artistic expression and social interactions. You don’t age out of the parts in Broadway Sr. and you can now perform the musicals you have loved your whole life – for your whole life.

Presenter: Morrie Enders, Executive Director, Lincoln (NE) Community Playhouse;
Morrie has been a leader of community theatres for over 31 years.

Presenter: John Prignano, COO, Director of Education and Development, Music Theatre International
In his 20 years at Music Theatre International, John has led workshops around the world and has been instrumental in creating tools that encourage meaningful dialogue and interaction between the licensing house and theatre educators.


Speakers
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John Prignano

Music Theatre International
Throughout his life, John Prignano has been a loyal advocate of Educational Theatre. Since obtaining a BA in Dance/Theatre from Montclair State College in 1986, he has been involved in the arts in many facets, including touring in productions of A CHORUS LINE, WEST SIDE STORY, DAMN... Read More →
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Morrie Enders

Executive Director, Lincoln Community Playhouse

Wednesday June 19, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Eisenhower South (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Dramatic Dreamers - Rhythm, Humor, and Pathos of Tennessee Williams
Using the “big 3” for script material, - A Streetcar Named Desire, The Glass Menagerie, and Cat On a Hot Tin Roof - participants will work toward finding the music of the great playwright’s language. “Doing a Southern accent” is a surefire method to kill the dramatic effect and humor of a Williams play. This active workshop practices with rhythms and sounds specific to the locales, and some of Williams’ most delightful devices.

Presenter: Murray Chase, Producing Executive Director, Venice (FL) Theatre

Murray has been Venice (FL) Theatre's Producing Executive Director for 23 years. During his 40-year directing career, he has directed most of Williams' famous works, including the "Big 3."  He spent much of his childhood in the Mississippi Delta.
Speakers
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Murray Chase

Executive/Artistic Director, Venice Theatre

Wednesday June 19, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Eisenhower North (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

10:00am CDT

Workshop: What Did You Say? – 10 Tips That Welcome People With Hearing Loss To Your Theatre
There are actors, directors, staff, board, volunteers, and patrons that are losing their hearing. Some are also losing vision, mobility, and memory. Some never had any of the above. But they all love theatre. How do theatres adapt - as people must - to keep people loving (not leaving) plays, musicals, auditions, meetings, parties without feeling left out? Learn practical and technical tips - focused first on hearing - that will help.

Presenter: Jon Skaalen, Accessibility Coordinator, VSA Minnesota

For 20 years, Jon has served as the Accessibility Coordinator for VSA Minnesota, the state organization on arts and disability. He has directed numerous productions of original plays including actors of various disabilities. He has facilitated meetings of artists with disabilities for 15 years and has served as chair of the AACT Accessibility Task Force.  He is a past board member of AACT and Minnesota Association of Community Theatres (MACT).
Speakers
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Jon Skaalen

Board Member, Ole Olson Onstage
Uffda, talk about what's good to see around Gettysburg/Philly, what Frank Lloyd Wright buildings you love (I live in a house with a great Prairie design), what theatre to visit around the country, where you have seen performers with disabilities used well in shows, and what character... Read More →

Wednesday June 19, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Webster Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

11:30am CDT

State Contacts Meeting
Wednesday June 19, 2019 11:30am - 12:45pm CDT
Webster Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

11:30am CDT

AACTChat/Grab&Go Lunch: Fundraising
AACTChat is a forum for all AACTFest participants to share and exchange ideas addressing current and ongoing theatre issues.
Wednesday Topic: Fundraising: Finding Money in the Sofa Cushions

Join your AACT friends in these stimulating discussions, learn from others’ experiences, and help others by sharing how you have overcome your challenges.

Speakers
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Dennis Gilmore

Executive Director Emeritus, Henderson County Performing Arts Center

Wednesday June 19, 2019 11:30am - 12:45pm CDT
Gettysburg Community Theatre Stage
  Workshop

12:00pm CDT

Exhibitors/AACT Design Competition set-up
Wednesday June 19, 2019 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  Exhibits

12:00pm CDT

Silent Auction open
Have FUN and support the AACT Endowment Fund! Even if you can’t attend the festival, you can bid on the Silent Auction at the national festival in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in June.

AACT Endowment Funds sustain the mission and longevity of AACT, and also provide travel assistance to companies representing their regions at the national festival. Proceeds from the Silent Auction go to the AACT Endowment Festival Support Fund.

Bid online at - www.32auctions.com/AACTAuction19
Wednesday June 19, 2019 12:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Majestic Theater balcony-online 24 hrs.
  Silent Auction

1:00pm CDT

THE DIVINERS, Wetumpka Players, Region IV
National Company Performs - Region IV
The Diviners by Jim Leonard, Jr.
Wetumpka Depot Players, Wetumpka, Alabama

The Diviners is the story of a disturbed young man and his friendship with a disenchanted preacher in southern Indiana in the early 1930s. When the boy was young, he almost drowned. This trauma and the loss of his mother in the same accident has left him deathly afraid of water. The preacher, set on breaking away from a long line of Kentucky family preachers, is determined not to do what he does best. He works as a mechanic for the boy’s father. The town doesn’t have a preacher and the women try to persuade him to preach while he tries to persuade the child to wash. The Diviners is in turns humorous, beautiful, and tragic.

Cast (in order of appearance)
Basil Bennett........................................................Lloyd Strickland
Dewey Maples.................................................... Matthew Mitchell
Melvin Wilder................................................................Terry Grant
Buddy Layman.......................................................... Reese Lynch
Luella Bennett......................................................... Kristy Meanor
C.C. Showers............................................................ Brad Sinclair
Jennie Mae Layman................................................. Lauren Norris
Ferris Layman.............................................................. Lee Borden
Norma Henshaw........................................................Cheryl Jones
Goldie Short.....................................................Adrian Lee Borden
Musician...............................................................Amanda Borden

Director.....................................................Kim Mason
Stage Manager....................... Mary Katherine Moore
Scenic Design......................................Kristy Meanor
Costume Design................................... Gayle Sandlin
Crew.....................................................Steve Mitchell
Scene Artistry....................................Charlotte Elkins

The Wetumpka Depot Theatre (WDP) is celebrating 39 years of entertaining, educating, and reaching out to the community in central Alabama. The group produces 5-7 mainstage productions per year. WDP also hosts various community outreach programs including a thriving Youth Academy, Penguin Project, and Encore Players. School matinees bring in over 3000 students per year to experience live theatre. The Diviners is the second national production for the Depot Players, in 2011, the group presented Second Samuel at AACTFest 2011 national festival in Rochester, New York.   wetumpkadepot.com

Wednesday June 19, 2019 1:00pm - 2:35pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACTFest 2019 National Company

2:35pm CDT

SILENT SKY, Salina Community Theatre, Region V
National Company Performs - RegionIV
Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson
Salina Community Theatre, Salina, Kansas

When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope. As Henrietta attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance science with family and love.

Cast (in order of appearance)
Henrietta Leavitt................................................................Zoe Rea
Margaret Leavitt..........................................................Ellen Fixsen
Peter Shaw.......................................................................Eric Cole
Annie Jump Cannon...................................................... Vicki Price
Williamina Fleming.................................................... Vickee Spicer

Director..................................................Chaz Coberly
Stage Manager...................................... Gilda Alvarez
Scenery and Lighting Design...................J. R. Lidgett
Costume Design...................................... Jenn Morris
Sound Design.......................................Quenton Todd
Props Master............................................Andi Haden
Producer..............................................Michael Spicer

Salina Community Theatre is a nonprofit educational organization whose mission is to enrich the lives of people in Salina and the surrounding region by creating a broad range of quality theatrical programs for their entertainment and education, and to provide people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to participate in play production and other theatrical activities. The vision of Salina
Community Theatre is to become the preeminent provider of live theatre and theatre education between Topeka and Denver.

Wednesday June 19, 2019 2:35pm - 4:10pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACTFest 2019 National Company

4:30pm CDT

Registration Desk Open
Wednesday June 19, 2019 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Registration Desk Gettysburg Hotel Atrium
  Registration Desk

5:00pm CDT

Vendor Exhibits open/Cocktail Party
AACT Corporate Partners
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Concord Theatricals

Concord Theatricals is an AACT Platinum Corporate PartnerVisit Jim Colleran and Sarah Weber in the Exhibit HallConcord Theatricals is the world’s most significant theatrical agency, comprised of R&H Theatricals, The Musical Company, Tams-Witmark and Samuel French. Concord Theatricals... Read More →

Wednesday June 19, 2019 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  Reception; Exhibits

7:00pm CDT

WHO WILL SING FOR LENA?, The Lexington Players, Region I
National Company Performs - Region I
Who Will Sing for Lena?  by Dr. Janice Liddell
Region I, The Lexington Players, Lexington, Massachusetts

Based on a true story, Lena Mae Baker was an African-American maid from Cuthbert, Georgia, who was convicted of the capital murder of her white employer, Ernest Knight, who raped her. She was executed by the State of Georgia in 1945. Lena was the only woman to be executed by electrocution. Adult situations.

Cast (in order of appearance)
Lena Mae Baker.............................................Jessica Washington

Director/Producer....................................... Sal Jones
Stage Manager..................................Mike McTeague
Set Design and Build...........Sal Jones, Doug Cooper
Light and Sound Design....................Mike McTeague
Co-Producer/Props........................ Susan Harrington
Costumes.................................................. Sal Jones,
Back Stage Crew.....Doug Cooper, Michelle Aguillion


The Lexington Players was founded in 1995 and continues to be Lexington’s only community theatre
group. Over the years, The Lexington Players have expanded from primarily adult theatre to include a
YOUTHStage Summer Theater Program for children ages 8 to 16. The Lexington Players also provide periodic workshops, including several for new directors.
   lexingtonplayers.com

Wednesday June 19, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACTFest 2019 National Company

7:00pm CDT

Adjudication Seminar and Performances--Pre-Registration Required
Performance Session III: 2 Shows- Who will Sing for Lena? A Life
                                      + Seminar Session Five:  Extemporaneous Solo Adjudication Practicum
Wednesday June 19, 2019 7:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
College Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:45pm CDT

A LIFE, Actors Collaborative Toledo, Region III
National Company Performs - Region III
A Life by Adam Bock
Actors Collaborative Toledo, Toledo, Ohio

Nate Martin is hopelessly single. When his most recent breakup – another in a lifelong string of ill-fated matches – casts him into a funk, he turns to the only source of wisdom he trusts: the stars.
Pouring over astrological charts, he obsessively questions his past and place in the cosmos. But in
Adam Bock’s disarming new play, the answer he receives, when it comes, is shockingly obvious – and totally unpredictable.

Cast (in orde r of appearance)
Nate Martin.................................................................. John DuVall

Director, Set Design........................ Jeffrey J. Albright
Lighting and Sound Design.....................Dave Nelms
Running Crew................................................ Jeff Witt

Actors Collaborative Toledo (ACT) is a group of actors, directors, and playwrights dedicated to bringing contemporary theatre to Toledo, with a focus on the importance of supporting, educating, and empowering young local talent. Through collaborative and fundraising efforts with other nonprofits around town, ACT is bringing awareness to important social issues through live theatre.

Wednesday June 19, 2019 8:45pm - 10:25pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACTFest 2019 National Company

10:30pm CDT

Wednesday Afterglow
evening afterglow will follow the evening's performances
AACT Corporate Partners
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Stage Rights

Stage Rights is an AACT Gold Corporate PartnerVisit Melody Fernandez and Jaime Robledo in the Exhibit HallStage Rights is one of the leading independent theatrical publishers in the United States, providing stage performance rights for a wide range of plays and musicals to theater... Read More →

Wednesday June 19, 2019 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
The Upper Crust Restaurant
  Reception
 
Thursday, June 20
 

7:00am CDT

Show Load-in/Tech Meetings/Rehearsals
Thursday June 20, 2019 7:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Majestic Theater Backstage
  Backstage

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Audience Participation: Bringing Audience Members onto the Stage
Bringing audience members onto the stage sounds scary, but learn how it can be very rewarding by creating a bond between the stories, the actors, and audiences that can foster repeat business. It also gives actors small improv opportunities to hone their skills.  Exercises during rehearsals can prepare actors to deal with the unexpected while staying in character.  This workshop will use attendees to visualize examples as it explores allowing audience members to step into minor one scene roles like the “Harbinger of Doom.”

Presenter: Ruth Comley, Assistant Professor, Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburg, PA); Creative Director, Stage and Steal Productions
Speakers
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Ruth Comley

Art Director

Thursday June 20, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Avoiding Cultural Appropriation
Many community theatres are not as culturally diverse as we would like - and it can be hard to know how to present other cultures on our stage. Defining/exploring instances of cultural appropriation will be followed by a discussion of ways to avoid offending members of our communities and audiences.

Presenter: Darrell Wagner, Instructor of Costume Design, Casper (WY) College

Darrell teaches costume design at Casper College in Casper, Wyoming. He has toured across the country on the costume crew and hair/makeup team for some of the biggest Broadway shows.
Speakers
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Darrell Wagner

Costume Designer, Casper College

Thursday June 20, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Eisenhower North (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Bridging the Gap between Community and Professional Theatre
Have you been in Community Theatre for years and think you'd like to give professional theatre a try? Learn ways you can make that change, how to prepare yourself for auditions, job fairs, and how to sell yourself.

Presenter: April J’Callahan Marshall, Community and Professional Actor and Director
Speakers
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April Marshall

Director Professional Theatre Services, Southeastern Theatre Conference
April holds a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance, as well as an AB degree in \\"Aesthetics in Society.\\" April has been active in all phases of theatre for over 45 years (since she was 2 :) ). She is an accomplished actress and director, serves on theatre boards, adjudicates... Read More →

Thursday June 20, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Webster Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Creating Food From Fabric
Learn how to overcome a Prop Master’s greatest challenge: When there is a need to serve a massive edible banquet, and the actor involved is vegetarian, allergic to gluten, and lactose-intolerant.  Why choose to create fake food items? Why not use the real thing? Because . . .

Presenter: Tracy Alexander, (BA, Theatre Arts, California State University, Sacramento), Production Manager, Midland (TX) Community Theatre

One of Tracy’s many duties is to create the props for MCT shows. She was the Props Designer for TheatreWorks in Palo Alto, California, for seven years before moving to Texas. Ms. Alexander has worked for the Sacramento Theatre Company as a Properties Manager, the Mason Gross School of the Arts as a Production Secretary, Garbeau’s Dinner Theatre as an Assistant Stage Manager and Props Designer, and Sacramento Music Circus as a Makeup Artist.
Speakers
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Tracy Alexander

Production Manager, Midland Community Theatre
Current President for Texas Nonprofit Theatres; former Region Six Rep for AACT.

Thursday June 20, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Eisenhower South (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Special Needs Theatre...Change Lives!
Experience Gettysburg Community Theatre's Penguin Project, that pairs youth with special needs/disabilities with youth without special needs as their peer mentors who help them throughout the production from auditions to final bow together and also create incredible relationship building and bonds through the process. GCT's Penguin Project performers with special needs, peer mentors, staff, and parents will express how this program has helped them and they will even give a special performance during the workshop, followed by Q&A time. Penguins may not be able to fly, but our penguins’ spirits certainly soar on stage through the love of theatre arts!

Presenter: Chad-Alan Carr, Founding Executive/Artistic Director, Gettysburg (PA) Community Theatre

Chad-Alan Carr, the Founding Executive/Artistic Director of Gettysburg Community Theatre, has presented workshops for AACT at the last two National AACTFests and currently serves as a Board Member of AACT, Eastern States Theatre Association, and Pennsylvania Association of Community Theatres.
Speakers
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Chad-Alan Carr

Founding Executive/Artistic Director, Gettysburg Community Theatre
I'm married to my career but I love it!#blessedwitharts#aactfest2019

Thursday June 20, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Gettysburg Community Theatre Stage
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Saying "Yes, and..." Improvisational Techniques for the Actor
Exploring the techniques of Improvisation as practiced by AACTFest Keynote Speaker James Sherman from the time he performed with the Second City Company and through his many years of teaching.

James will lead participants in a participatory workshop that will explore the use of Improvisation in performance and in everyday life. (Active Participants will be limited to 20. Additional seating will be available for Observers. A break will be provided at 9:45, allowing observers to leave if they wish to attend another workshop and additional observers to join the session for the second half.)

With limited seating/participation available, those interested in participating can sign up at the AACTFest Registration Table.

Presenter: Playwright and AACTFest Keynote Speaker James Sherman

James Sherman is the author of the plays Magic Time, The God of Isaac, Mr. 80%, The Escape Artist, Beau Jest, This Old Man Came Rolling Home, Jest a Second!, Romance in D, From Door to Door, The Old Man’s Friend,  Affluenza!, Half and Half, Relatively Close, Jacob and Jack, and The Ben Hecht Show. James currently teaches Playwriting and Improvisation at Columbia College  Chicago and DePaul University.  He has been a teacher of Playwriting and Acting on the faculties of The Second City Training Center, Chicago Dramatists Workshop, and Victory Gardens Theater.  He has been a visiting teaching artist at The Korean National University of the Arts in Seoul, South Korea, the Rose Bruford School of Drama in Kent, England, and the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California.
Speakers
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James Sherman

Playwright

Thursday June 20, 2019 8:30am - 11:15am CDT
Rehearsal Hall (Majestic Theater)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

AACT Design Competition open
AACT Corporate Partners
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USITT

USITT is an AACT Platinum Corporate PartnerUSITT was founded in 1960 as an organization to promote dialogue, research, and learning among practitioners of theatre design and technology.Today it has grown to include members at all levels of their careers and has embraced the new technologies... Read More →

Thursday June 20, 2019 8:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  Design Competition

8:30am CDT

Vendor Exhibits open
Thursday June 20, 2019 8:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  Exhibits

8:30am CDT

Youth Arts Leadership Conference--Pre-Registration Required
Youth Conference Session - Teen Comedy Improvisation 
  • How to create characters for comedy improvisation pulling from the ‘stock’ characters of Comedia
  • Learn and practice the most important "rule" of Improvisation
  • How to create and develop Comedy sketches
  • or choose an AACTFest workshop
Speakers
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Jennifer Hamilton

Theatre Educator, Oregon Coast Council for the Arts

Thursday June 20, 2019 8:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Community Theatre
  Workshop

9:00am CDT

Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tour
The ultimate Gettysburg battlefield bus tour experience puts you on our famous double-decker bus with a professional licensed battlefield guide. Relive the Battle of Gettysburg as told by the most knowledgeable historic storytellers in the area (weather permitting). Book an unforgettable double-decker bus tour today. (Please note that the lower level is not air conditioned.) Bus will depart and return from the Majestic Theater.

Option 1# - sold out Thursday Morning, June, 20, 2019 - 9:00 am – 11:00 am 
Option 2# - Thursday Afternoon, June 20, 2019 - 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by visiting the registration desk in the Gettysburg Hotel Atrium. Tours will depart from the Majestic Theatre. 
Thursday June 20, 2019 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Majestic Theater
  Bus Tour

9:00am CDT

Adjudication Seminar--Pre-Registration Required
Seminar Session Six: Preparing for Panel Adjudication and Planning for an Adjudication Gig
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch break
Speakers
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Thursday June 20, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
College Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

9:00am CDT

Registration Desk Open
Thursday June 20, 2019 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Registration Desk Gettysburg Hotel Atrium
  Registration Desk

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Discovering Shakespeare
Learn specific exercises designed to enhance the understanding of verse vs. prose, iambic pentameter, use of couplets, antithesis, alliteration, and imagery. Novices and those with experience will benefit from this practical application of techniques that unlock the mystery of acting Shakespeare. The workshop, developed over several years, has been successfully taught to a wide variety of participants including high school students, professional actors, and community theatre actors.  An expanded version formed the basis of a semester-long Honors Seminar at Montana State University.

Presenter: Joel Jahnke, Artistic Director, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks

Joel has over 50 years of experience as a director, actor, designer, producer, and teacher in both classical and modern theatrical productions. He served as the Artistic Director of the award-winning Montana Shakespeare in the Parks touring companies for 32 years.
Speakers
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Thursday June 20, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Eisenhower North (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Everything You Need to Know About Licensing
A number of frequently asked questions about the process will be addressed in a candid and supportive environment. MTI’s licensing expert will provide important tips on lowering your royalties, managing your account, and understanding certain restrictions. Invaluable information geared for directors at all experience levels. Win cool prizes at the RehearScore Challenge, including a Free Standard Rental Certificate for your next MTI show!

Presenter: John Prignano, COO, Director of Education and Development, Music Theatre International
Speakers
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John Prignano

Music Theatre International
Throughout his life, John Prignano has been a loyal advocate of Educational Theatre. Since obtaining a BA in Dance/Theatre from Montclair State College in 1986, he has been involved in the arts in many facets, including touring in productions of A CHORUS LINE, WEST SIDE STORY, DAMN... Read More →

Thursday June 20, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Eisenhower South (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Getting Butts In The Seats: Promoting and Selling Out
Learn professional marketing strategies to increase attendance for your shows.  This session will cover branding, target messaging, communication psychology and promotional strategies when generating publicity, advertising and social media.  NOTE- This is not a commercial or demo for BookTix.

From feedback forms from another theater conference –

"Wow! Incredible, wonderful, enthusiastic instructor and information! So valuable! The room was TOO small and crowded - That's a good thing! (A Sellout!)"
“This was beyond the other workshops I have taken on this topic. Refined my direction!! Great ideas and info- wished it was longer. “
"We have trouble selling out our shows and this workshop was PERFECT!!  Have him back every year!"

Presenter: Jason Goldstein, (BA, Theatrical Business/Communications, MBA, Marketing, Rutgers University), Performing Arts and Entertainment Producer

Jason has been a performing arts and entertainment producer/entrepreneur for over 25 years.  He has presented lectures at national conferences on theatrical marketing, brand management, publicity and advertising, graphic design, email marketing, and social and digital media design for theatres.
Speakers
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Jason Goldstein

Owner, BookTix
Jason Goldstein has been an active performing arts and entertainment producer and entrepreneur for over twenty-five years. He is a sought after consultant on theatrical marketing for the performing arts. Jason’s passion for education, technology and the arts is evident through his... Read More →

Thursday June 20, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Webster Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Razabox 101--Acting from the Body
An introduction to a spatial and physical approach to extreme emotions based on ancient Indian principles.  Perfect for the brave, supportive, and playful actor! Helpful for scene work or monologue work alike.

Presenter: Anna Marie Kurtz, (MA, Acting, Bristol [UK] Old Vic Theatre), Professional Actor and Combat Choreographer

Anna Marie is a professional actor and combat choreographer, working in the Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia areas. Discover more at annamariekurtz.com

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Thursday June 20, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Gettysburg Community Theatre Stage
  Workshop

10:00am CDT

Workshop: The 11 Rules of Theatre Branding
What exactly IS branding? Does your theater have a brand identity? Does it need one??

This workshop will help you to better understand your organization’s brand and outline how to raise your theater’s visual identity to the next level by employing the 11 Rules of Theater Branding, which include Rule #6: Love Thy Website and Rule #2: Get a Damned Logo!

Presenter: Jim Gallagher, Owner of Drama Queen Graphics (Annapolis, MD)

Jim Gallagher is a branding specialist who helps theaters engage with their audiences through visually creative design. He owns Drama Queen Graphics, LLC, and works with professional and non-professional theaters. With over 30 years of experience in corporate design and over 40 years as an actor/director in the theater, he provides an “insider” perspective for his clients. Clients include: The Virginia Rep, Steele Spring Stage Rights, Young Artists of America, The Center for Arts in Natick, Great Mills High School, The Colonial Players of Annapolis, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and WSC Avant Bard.
Speakers
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Jim Gallagher

Owner, Drama Queen Graphics
Jim Gallagher is a Co-Creative Director at Herrmann Advertising I Branding I Technology in Annapolis, MD, and the owner of Drama Queen Graphics, LLC, a graphic design firm that specializes in creating marketing materials for theaters and arts organizations.

Thursday June 20, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

11:30am CDT

AACTChat/Grab&Go Lunch: Youth Theatre
AACTChat is a forum for all AACTFest participants to share and exchange ideas addressing current and ongoing theatre issues.
Thursday Topic: Youth Theatre: Our Future is Now

Join your AACT friends in these stimulating discussions, learn from others’ experiences, and help others by sharing how you have overcome your challenges.

Speakers
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Thursday June 20, 2019 11:30am - 12:45pm CDT
Gettysburg Community Theatre Stage
  Workshop

12:00pm CDT

Silent Auction open
Have FUN and support the AACT Endowment Fund! Even if you can’t attend the festival, you can bid on the Silent Auction at the national festival in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in June.

AACT Endowment Funds sustain the mission and longevity of AACT, and also provide travel assistance to companies representing their regions at the national festival. Proceeds from the Silent Auction go to the AACT Endowment Festival Support Fund.

Bid online at - www.32auctions.com/AACTAuction19
Thursday June 20, 2019 12:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Majestic Theater balcony-online 24 hrs.
  Silent Auction

1:00pm CDT

KALEIDOSCOPE, Stuttgart Theatre Center, Region X
National Company Performs - Region X
Kaleidoscope  by Ray Bradbury
Stuttgart Theatre Center, Stuttgart, Germany

A rocket crew experiences a catastrophic explosion onboard their ship, finding themselves cast out into space, going off in separate directions, yet still able to communicate with one another by radio as they each come to terms with their inevitable fates.

Cast (in order of appearance)
Houston Radio Voice/Barkley................................Richard Ranum
Hollis................................................... LTC Brandon Kaye Thomas
Stone......................................................................  Laurel Cooney
Stimson/Girl.......................................................  Anna Christensen
Applegate......................................................................Ed Gaietto
Lespere.................................................................Emily Sherwood
Woode/Boy................................................SGT John E. Watson III

Director................................................... Tracy Coffey
Assistant to the Director..........................Tina Ranum
Stage Manager................................. Richard Roberts
Technical Director.............................Alan Buxkemper
Set Design.............................................. Tracy Coffey
Costume Design.....................................  Tracy Coffey
Lighting Design.................................. Cindy Krewson
Sound Design...................................Alan Buxkemper

The Stuttgart Theatre Center has been serving the American Military Community since the 1960s, providing a theatrical outlet onstage and off for Servicemen, their families, the American civilian workforce, and Local Nationals. It provides a wonderful opportunity for Americans and Germans to mix and share their art.  stuttgart.armymwr.com/europe/stuttgart/programs/stuttgart-theatre-center/

Thursday June 20, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACTFest 2019 National Company

2:45pm CDT

LOCKDOWN, Lafayette Theatre Academy, YouthFest Performance
Lockdown by Douglas Craven
Lafayette Theatre Academy, Lafayette Society for Performing Arts, LaGrange, Georgia

In a dark classroom, eight students sit in an "official lockdown," not knowing if it's just a drill or an actual emergency. When a hysterical younger girl bolts from the room and the teacher follows, the remaining students are left alone to decide if it's safer to stay or run.

Cast (in order of appearance)
Teacher..............................................................................Lily Barr
Adam.................................................................... Garner Dorminy
Tyler..........................................................................Walker Kemp
Chelsea....................................................................Campbell Vice
Phil............................................................................ Inness Silcox
Liz...........................................................................Chloe Crockett
Sarah...................................................................... Becca McDow
Mark .......................................................................Jackson Taylor
9th Grade Student......................................................... Lily Daniel

Director...................................................Amy McDow
Technical Director.................................Morgan Ayres
Tech Crew................. Danielle Kemper, Lexi Ramseur

The Lafayette Theatre Academy (LTA) provides a safe and supportive environment for students of all ages to express their individuality and creativity, while gaining the knowledge and developing the skills necessary to succeed in all areas of the theatrical arts. LTA continuously develops ways for students to use their training, through academy productions, weekly classes, professional instruction, community involvement, outreach programs, and involvement with other performing arts organizations. The education received through LTA extends beyond the stage, benefitting students socially, academically, and professionally.  lsparts.org

Thursday June 20, 2019 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACT YouthFest 2019 Company

3:45pm CDT

THE PRETTY TRAP, Playhouse 2000, Region VI
National Company Performs - Region VI
The Pretty Trap by Tennessee Williams
Playhouse 2000, Kerrville, Texas

Only recently published, The Pretty Trap play explores with “a lighter treatment, and a different ending” the characters that ultimately inhabit the masterpiece The Glass Menagerie . Here we
find “perennial Southern Belle” Amanda Wingfield grasping at both her faded youth and a chance at a better life for her withdrawn, dreamy daughter, Laura.

Cast (in orde r of appearance)
Laura Wingfield..................................................... Sharlaina Lowry
Amanda Wingfield..................................................Amy Goodyear
Tom Wingfield............................................................ Jacob Grona
Jim Delaney............................................................... Jeremy Sosa

Director................................................. Jeffrey Brown
Technical Director....................................Nick Boland
Set Design....................... Jeffrey Brown, Nick Boland
Stage Manager.........................  Heather Cunningham
Lights.....................................................Treston Mack
Sound................................................. Darcey Wagner
Costumes........................................... Amy Goodyear

Playhouse 2000 (P2K) has been Kerrville’s Community Theatre since 1998, when it was founded as a traveling company producing theatre for young audiences. Soon the mission changed, and full seasons were being presented in first one, then a second temporary theatre. Many years and productions later, the company now produces in and manages the beautiful Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center for the Performing Arts, presenting five regular season productions, four Youth Theatre events, a Christmas Special, and an annual Shakespeare In the Park presentation – and every other year, a one-act-play. With a small staff and a large dedicated core of volunteers, P2K is proud to be living the tradition of theatre by and for the people of our community.

Thursday June 20, 2019 3:45pm - 4:55pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACTFest 2019 National Company

3:45pm CDT

Adjudication Seminar and Performances--Pre-Registration Required
Performance Session V: 2 shows -A Pretty Trap, Once Upon a Mattress (Youth)|
                                       + Seminar Session Seven:  Adjudication Practicum I
Speakers
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Thursday June 20, 2019 3:45pm - 6:30pm CDT
College Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

4:30pm CDT

Registration Desk Open
Thursday June 20, 2019 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Registration Desk Gettysburg Hotel Atrium
  Registration Desk

4:55pm CDT

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Premier Arts Ambassadors, YouthFest Perfromance
Once Upon a Mattress Music by Mary Rodgers, book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, Marshall Barer, lyrics by Marshall Barer
Premier Arts Ambassadors, Elkhart, Indiana

If you thought you knew the story of The Princess and The Pea, you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken's love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn't the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans.

Cast (in order of appearance)
Prince Dauntless the Drab ......................................... Wyatt Smith
Minstrel ...........................................................Jackson Trowbridge
Jester....................................................................Sam Trowbridge
Queen Aggravain.......................................................Kylie Dorsam
King.......................................................................... Ryan Downer
Princess #12............................................................ Amelia Enfield
 Lady Larken.............................................................Karsyn Smaka
Wizard..................................................................... Caden Waugh
Lucille..............................................................................Kate Dille
Rowena....................................................................Paytin Garvey
Sir Harry......................................................................Cody Adkins
Princess Winnifred the Woebegone..............................Teya Sainz
1st Knight.............................................................. William Pontius
2nd Knight..............................................................Derek Stanford
3rd Knight.............................................................. Carter McCourt
Beatrice ........................................................................ Brooke Fry
Harold................................................................ Leonard Carranza
Ladies-in-Waiting................................. Kate Dille, Amelia Enfield, Brooke Fry, Paytin Garvey

Director.................................................. Craig Gibson
Vocal Director.................................Ashlea Harrington
Choreographer....................................Jessica DuBois
Stage Manager ......................................Tanner Smale
Technical Director............................... Zak Harrington
Costumes............................................. Jane Santerre
Set Design.......................................... Zak Harrington

Premier Arts inspires the imagination and develops the creative spirit of its community. Its focus is on youth, family, and lifelong learning. Premier Arts, the Resident Theatre of the Lerner Performing Arts Center, is comprised of professional staff guided by engaged community leaders serving as the Board of Directors. Premier Arts is a recognized regional leader in providing diverse professional performing arts education and entertainment. Premier Arts instills civic pride, confidence, and character building for everyone engaged in its success. The region supports Premier Arts through attendance, contributions, and volunteerism. [premierarts.org]

Thursday June 20, 2019 4:55pm - 5:55pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACT YouthFest 2019 Company

5:30pm CDT

Adult Monologue Preliminaries
Participants will perform their monologues and receive professional feedback. Finalists will perform on Saturday for a cash prize of $100. Two categories will be available: Ages 18 and Under and Ages Over 18. Winner in each category will receive $100 prize.

Preliminaries are open for viewing by all AACTFest attendees.
Thursday June 20, 2019 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Community Theatre Stage
  Performance

5:30pm CDT

Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tour
The ultimate Gettysburg battlefield bus tour experience puts you on our famous double-decker bus with a professional licensed battlefield guide. Relive the Battle of Gettysburg as told by the most knowledgeable historic storytellers in the area (weather permitting). Book an unforgettable double-decker bus tour today. (Please note that the lower level is not air conditioned.) Bus will depart and return from the Majestic Theater.

Option 1# - sold out Thursday Morning, June, 20, 2019 - 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Option 2# - Thursday Afternoon, June 20, 2019 - 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by visiting the registration desk in the Gettysburg Hotel Atrium.

Tours will depart from the Majestic Theatre.
Thursday June 20, 2019 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Bus Tour

8:30pm CDT

AACT Endowment Event/Private Reception
Thursday June 20, 2019 8:30pm - 10:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Community Theatre
  Reception

9:00pm CDT

Ken Davenport in Concert: Selections from "Gettin' the Band Back Together"
AACT Corporate Partners
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Broadway Licensing + Playscripts

Broadway Licensing + Playscripts
Broadway Licensing/Playscripts is an AACT Gold Corporate PartnerVisit Gabe Rodriguez and Audrey Cho in the Exhibit HallBroadway Licensing is a full service theatrical partner specializing in the development, production and distribution of plays and musicals.Playscripts, Inc. brings... Read More →

Thursday June 20, 2019 9:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Upper Crust Restaurant
  Reception
 
Friday, June 21
 

7:00am CDT

Show Load-in/Tech Meetings/Rehearsals
Friday June 21, 2019 7:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Majestic Theater Backstage
  Backstage

8:30am CDT

AACTFest Cycle Taskforce Meeting
Friday June 21, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Starbucks Conference Room
  AACT Meeting

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Pet Me Not, Nor My Dog
Here are some “best practices” suggestions and answers to your customer service questions – to help your house manager, box office, volunteer ushers, even actors know what is appropriate to do or NOT to do (“Never pet a working service dog”). Here’s an ADA 101 from planning ahead (think access policies) to improvising sensitively in that two-minutes-before opening “situation”!

Presenter: Jon Skaalen, Accessibility Coordinator, VSA Minnesota

For 20 years, Jon has served as the Accessibility Coordinator for VSA Minnesota, the state organization on arts and disability. He has directed numerous productions of original plays including actors of various disabilities. He has facilitated meetings of artists with disabilities for 15 years and has served as chair of the AACT Accessibility Task Force.  He is a past board member of AACT and Minnesota Association of Community Theatres (MACT).
Speakers
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Jon Skaalen

Board Member, Ole Olson Onstage
Uffda, talk about what's good to see around Gettysburg/Philly, what Frank Lloyd Wright buildings you love (I live in a house with a great Prairie design), what theatre to visit around the country, where you have seen performers with disabilities used well in shows, and what character... Read More →

Friday June 21, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Eisenhower North (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Podcast University
Experience how to create a podcast. Take away an easy-to-follow Action Plan to start, grow, market, and monetize your own Podcast even if you are starting with ZERO experience!

Presenter: Chris Murphy, Digital Marketer, Host of Community Theater Heroes podcast

Presenter: Sarah Nolte Fuller, Host of Community Theater Heroes podcast

Chris and Sarah run one of the most popular community theatre podcasts in the country, Community Theater Heroes, and use their expertise in digital marketing, web development, social media management, and project management to help community theatres thrive.
Speakers
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Chris Murphy

Founding Producer & Host, Community Theater Heroes
I am the Founding Producer and Host of the Community Theater Heroes Podcast in Portland, OR. I am also an actor, director, Board Member at Large at Twilight Theater Company. I am leading workshops on Social Media Management and Podcasting at ACCTFest 2019.
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Sarah Fuller

Managing Director, Twilight Theater Company

Friday June 21, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Resources and Solutions for Musical Theatre
No matter where you are on your theatrical journey, MTI’s innovative resources will enhance your show experience by providing valuable solutions for your creative and production teams. From apps and programs to assist your music director in rehearsals and performances to software to manage your marketing and sales, if you have the need, MTI has the resource. Whether you’ve used these resources before or want to try one out for the first time, this is the workshop for you. Win cool prizes at the RehearScore Challenge, including a Free Standard Rental Certificate for your next MTI show!

Presenter: John Prignano, COO, Director of Education and Development, Music Theatre International

In his 20 years at Music Theatre International, John has led workshops around the world and has been instrumental in creating tools that encourage meaningful dialogue and interaction between the licensing house and theatre educators.
Speakers
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John Prignano

Music Theatre International
Throughout his life, John Prignano has been a loyal advocate of Educational Theatre. Since obtaining a BA in Dance/Theatre from Montclair State College in 1986, he has been involved in the arts in many facets, including touring in productions of A CHORUS LINE, WEST SIDE STORY, DAMN... Read More →

Friday June 21, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Eisenhower South (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Vocal Projection for the Stage
This workshop is designed to develop the actor's vocal power regardless of age and experience. It begins with ridding tension from the actor's instrument, then finding and expanding the optimum pitch of the voice. Feel where sound is formed in the mask of the face, throat, and chest. Discover the connection between breath support, resonance, and increased vocal projection, all without straining the larynx.

Presenter: Ron Cameron-Lewis, Professor Emeritus, Sheridan College (ON, Canada) Music Theatre Performance Department

Ron’s credits include a BA from Western University in London, Ontario, and he has received training in voice and acting from the Banff Centre in Banff, Alberta, an AGSM in Speech and Drama from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England, and a Certificate of Education, merit in Drama from the University of London, UK
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Ron Cameron-Lewis

Theatre Ontario

Friday June 21, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Rehearsal Hall (Majestic Theater)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Wrestling with a Monster: Costuming a Musical Review


Illustration of techniques for costuming a musical review without going over budget, and not going crazy. Handouts and examples will be provided.

Presenter: Darrell Wagner, Instructor of Costume Design, Casper (WY) College

Darrell teaches costume design at Casper College in Casper, Wyoming. He has toured across the country on the costume crew and hair/makeup team for some of the biggest Broadway shows.
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Darrell Wagner

Costume Designer, Casper College

Friday June 21, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Webster Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

AACT Design Competition open
AACT Corporate Partners
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USITT

USITT is an AACT Platinum Corporate PartnerUSITT was founded in 1960 as an organization to promote dialogue, research, and learning among practitioners of theatre design and technology.Today it has grown to include members at all levels of their careers and has embraced the new technologies... Read More →

Friday June 21, 2019 8:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  Design Competition

8:30am CDT

Vendor Exhibits open
Friday June 21, 2019 8:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  Exhibits

9:00am CDT

Youth Arts Leadership Conference--Pre-Registration Required
Youth Conference Session – The Audition Process
  • A facilitated Q&A on how to select your monologue and how to prepare for your big moment!
  • Get feedback from local college professors and professional directors on your college audition monologue--or on auditioning for your next show.
  • or choose an AACTFest workshop
Speakers
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Jennifer Hamilton

Theatre Educator, Oregon Coast Council for the Arts
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Paris Peet

Professor of Theatre and Performance, Shippensburg University
Paris is a Professor of Theatre and performance generalist in the Music and Theatre Arts Department at Shippensburg University. He holds an M.F.A. in Acting from the University of South Carolina and was a former theatre faculty member at East Carolina University.Paris has directed... Read More →
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Bruce Moore

Broadway Actor, Gettysburg Community Theatre
Bruce Moore performed in 3 Broadway shows and has sung in six movies, five of them for Disney. Broadway credits include Gypsy with Tyne Daly, My Fair Lady with Richard Chamberlain and Grease with Sutton Fosters, where he played Teen Angel and Doody. Bruce also sang for the Disney... Read More →
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Kirsten Trump

Actor, Acting Coach, Director, Educator, Lyricist
Kirsten Trump previously taught at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, West Virginia University and Shepherd University. Kirsten’s professional experience includes a two decade-long affiliation with the prestigious and nationally renowned Contemporary American... Read More →
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Adam Riner

Music Director, Composer/Lyricist, and Pianist.
Adam is a Philadelphia/NYC-based music director, composer/lyricist, and pianist. He has worked as a music director all around the Northeast region, NYC, and for Norwegian Cruise Lines. His work as a songwriter has been featured in the New York Musical Festival (NYC) and A Little New... Read More →

Friday June 21, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Community Theatre
  Workshop

9:00am CDT

Registration Desk Open
Friday June 21, 2019 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Registration Desk Gettysburg Hotel Atrium
  Registration Desk

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Are you Ready for Disasters? The 3 Proven Strategies for Easy Preparedness
Be ready for disasters with the three proven strategies delivered by a master emergency manager.

This cutting-edge presentation, led by a Certified Emergency Manager and longtime disaster manager in the performing arts, will teach you three proven strategies for properly building and implementing a disaster program for your theatre.

Presenter: Patrick Hardy, CEO, Hytropy.com
Patrick is CEO of Hytropy.com, one of the leading disaster management companies in the United States. A Certified Emergency Manager®, Certified Risk Manager®, and a FEMA Master of Exercise Practitioner®, he has extensive experience working in the public, private, and non-profit sectors in disaster management from micro-businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
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Patrick Hardy

Hytrophy Disaster Planning

Friday June 21, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Building A Volunteer Army
"Things may come to those who wait. But only the things left by those who hustle" 

Learn how to utilize tactics that engage, increase, and retain volunteers! Participants will learn how to cultivate a comprehensive volunteer plan through a combination of new social media platforms, old-fashioned conversation, and organizational leadership strategies.

Presenters: Craig Gibson, Founding Executive Artistic Director, Premier Arts 
                   Tanner Smale, Social Media Coordinator, Premier Arts
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Craig Gibson

Artistic Director, Premier Arts

Friday June 21, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Eisenhower North (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Growing Your Audience Through Dynamic Programming and Marketing

Is your home theatre ready to shake things up? Do you want to draw a new and vibrant audience? Not sure where to start? Join self-proclaimed "big idea person" Emily Anderson as she breaks down her approach to programming and marketing for community theatres of all sizes.

presenter: Emily Anderson

**The workshop in this slot was formerly "Freeing the Body to Free the Voice" with Jennifer Sherron-Stock. The printed program does not reflect this change.
Speakers
EA

Friday June 21, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Rehearsal Hall (Majestic Theater)
  Workshop

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Interactive Storytelling: Managing the Chaos of Allowing the Audience to Set the Path of the Story
Interactive storytelling empowers the audience to think that they changed the outcome of characters’ lives. In reality it is all an illusion: the author gives the audience indirect control over the storyline while carefully crafting every path that they may take. Still the illusion is powerful and creates moments of surprise for both the audience and the actors. From changing one line in the script to managing multiple endings, this workshop will examine three case studies from scripts that have branching storylines in an effort to explore ways to add interactive storytelling with minimal chaos for the actors.

Presenter: Ruth Comley, Assistant Professor, Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburg, PA); Creative Director, Stage and Steal Productions

Ruth is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University. She is also the Creative Director of Stage and Steal Productions, a community theatre that uses Medieval/Fantasy story lines, audience interaction, stage combat, and interactive digital sets to stand out from the crowd.
Speakers
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Ruth Comley

Art Director

Friday June 21, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Webster Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

10:00am CDT

Workshop: The Wonderful World of Senior Theatre: Many Ways a Community Theatre Can Involve Older Adults
When we think of seniors, we often think of them as audience members or as volunteers. But there are so many other ways that community theatre can involve older adults. This session will help you explore education, outreach, teaching in retirement settings, and more. It’s easy and fun to bring theatre to seniors, an under-served group that benefits from the arts...and it's fundable!

Presenter: Bonnie L. Vorenberg, President, ArtAge’s Senior Theatre Resource Center

Bonnie has been called “The Guru of Senior Theatre” for her groundbreaking work as a nationally recognized expert and pioneer in the field. An educator, director, speaker, and author, Bonnie is the President of ArtAge’s Senior Theatre Resource Center, distributor of plays, books, and information worldwide.
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Art Age Publications

President
ARTAGE PUBLICATIONS' SENIOR THEATRE RESOURCE CENTERVisit Bonnie Vorenburg in the Exhibit HallFor over 20 years, older performers and their directors have turned to the Senior Theatre Resource Center for plays, books, materials, and  workshops that charm audiences. Whether you are an amateur or skilled  professional, we have something fo... Read More →

Friday June 21, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Eisenhower South (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

10:00am CDT

Workshop: How Can Broadway Help You? Building the Bridge Between Broadway and Community Theatre
How Can Broadway Help You?  Building The Bridge Between Broadway and Community TheatreTwo Time Tony Award Winning Broadway Producer, Ken Davenport, who is also Andrew Lloyd Webber's Executive Producer in North America, discusses his career path from community theater to Broadway, and encourages a discussion on how he and the Broadway community can help serve community theatre's across the country.

Presenter: Ken Davenport, Broadway Producer and Founder of Davenport Theatrical Enterprises

Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), The Play That Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), Allegiance, It’s Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots(Broadway – Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto and West End), The Visit (Tony nomination), Mothers and Sons (Tony nomination), The Bridges of Madison County, Chinglish, Oleanna starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles, Speed-the-Plow, Will Ferrell’s You’re Welcome America, Blithe Spirit starring Angela Lansbury (Broadway, West End and tour), and 13, as well as Daddy Long Legs, That Bachelorette Show (Creator), Altar Boyz (Co-Conceiver), My First Time (Author), The Awesome 80s Prom (Creator), and Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage (Author) Off-Broadway. Ken’s productions have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world. In addition to his own work, Ken was recently named the Executive Producer of North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group.
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Ken Davenport

Davenport Theatrical Enterprises

Friday June 21, 2019 10:00am - 11:15pm CDT
College Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

10:30am CDT

Adjudication Seminar--Pre-Registration Required
Seminar: TBA 

How It Works
The Adjudication Seminar is an intensive five days of instruction and practical application that begins on Monday, June 17, and continues throughout the festival. Participants will learn the skills of adjudicating and gain practical experience through observing and critiquing the festival shows.

The schedule for the 2019 national festival includes each company performing once, with adjudication immediately following. The Adjudication Seminar will meet for instruction in the mornings, view the shows, and then reconvene again in the evenings or the next morning to review performances.
Speakers
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Friday June 21, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
College Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

11:30am CDT

Keynote Address: Playwright James Sherman

Speakers
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James Sherman

Playwright

Friday June 21, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Eisenhower North and South (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Keynote Address

12:00pm CDT

Silent Auction bidding closes at 5
Have FUN and support the AACT Endowment Fund! Even if you can’t attend the festival, you can bid on the Silent Auction at the national festival in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in June.

AACT Endowment Funds sustain the mission and longevity of AACT, and also provide travel assistance to companies representing their regions at the national festival. Proceeds from the Silent Auction go to the AACT Endowment Festival Support Fund.

Bid online at - www.32auctions.com/AACTAuction19

Closes at 5:00 pm!
Friday June 21, 2019 12:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Majestic Theater balcony-online 24 hrs.
  Silent Auction

12:30pm CDT

Design Competition Judging--Closed to all but Adjudicators
Closed to all by adjudicators. 
Friday June 21, 2019 12:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  Design Competition

1:00pm CDT

ROMEO AND JULIET, Mill Town Players, Region IV
National Company Performs, Region IV
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Mill Town Players, Pelzer, South Carolina

William Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. MTP’s unique production is inspired by the Hatfield-McCoy feud of the late 1800s in rural Kentucky and West Virginia. Featuring Shakespeare’s language, stage combat, blue grass music, and Appalachian dialects, this is Romeo and Juliet like you’ve never experienced it before!

Cast (in order of appearance)
Romeo...................................................................Greg Middleton
Montague................................................................. Ed Chambers
Lady Montague................................................. Debbie Chambers
Benvolio.....................................................................Will Landrum
Abram................................................................Brandon Salguero
Balthasar...................................................................Marie Means
Juliet...............................................................................Kat Bates
Capulet.................................................................. Ken Thomason
Lady Capulet...........................................................Anne Robards
Nurse.......................................................................... Cindy Mixon
Tybalt................................................................. Matthew Garrison
Sampson................................................................... Nathan Trest
Gregory....................................................................Robert Jordan
Paris/Apothecary.................................................... Jason Masters
Mercutio...............................................................  Kelly Crittendon
Friar Lawrence/Prince Escalus........................................Al Means
Friar John................................................................ Carver Means

Executive Artistic Director...................... Will Ragland
Director...........................................  Christopher Rose
Stage Manager........................................Kim Morgan
Asst. Stage Manager...........................Jason Masters
Set Design.............................................. Will Ragland
 Costume Design......................................... Beth King
Lighting Design..........................................John King
Sound Design................................... Ashley Bingham

Mill Town Players is a community theater whose purpose is to entertain, inspire, and enrich our community by providing quality and affordable live theater. Through the production of remarkable shows and the operation of quality educational programs, Mill Town Players works to be an extraordinary community theater in the Upstate and a valuable member of the South Carolina arts community. Mill Town Players features and develops local talent, fosters an environment of inclusion and creativity, and inspires individuals and families to make live theater an active part of their lives.   milltownplayers.org

Friday June 21, 2019 1:00pm - 2:40pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACTFest 2019 National Company

2:40pm CDT

BACK COVER, The Road Less Traveled Community Theatre Company, YouthFest Performance
Back Cover by Emily Hageman
The Road Less Traveled Community Theatre Company, Farley, Iowa

A mother and her daughter, Madison, move to New York City for a new start. Madison is faced with adjusting to life in the big city, new school, new family dynamics, and unexpected friendships.
This story is told by Madison as an adult, as we the audience witness the journey she took in her youth and became forever changed. A story about resilience, set against the backdrop of a day that
changed the world. A reminder that everyone’s story has meaning. May this story become part of yours.

Cast (in order of appearance)
Madison Now ...........................................................Sara Theisen
Madison Then....................................................... Delaney Kremer
Mom.....................................................................Mackenzi Young
Dad........................................................................Logan Moriston
Jessica..............................................................Selveyah Gamblin
Father..................................................................Maximus Werner
Matt................................................................... Alexander Werner
Katie......................................................................Madison Young
Alyssa...................................................................Mackenzi Young
Mrs. Lee.................................................................Madison Young
Steel Tongue Drum..............................................Cast

Director................................................. Jennifer Maki
Lights...................................................Wesley Beitzel
Sound.................................................Joseph Tippett
Costumes............................................. Jennifer Maki
Backstage Crew.................................... Matt Theisen
Set Design..................Austin Ockenfels, Lee Theisen


The Road Less Traveled Community Theatre Company was founded in 2015 in rural northeastern Iowa with the goal to empower, enrich, and engage community members of all ages through the theatrical arts. The first two seasons were performed in Epworth, prior to settling into their own black box space in Farley in 2017. Now in their fourth season, the company produces five shows a year, including a summer youth show that partners with the summer reading programs of the county libraries.  rltheatre.org

Friday June 21, 2019 2:40pm - 3:25pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACT YouthFest 2019 Company

3:45pm CDT

KEEPING MR. LINCOLN, Academy of Children's Theatre, YouthFest Performance
Keeping Mr. Lincoln, by Sandra Fenichel Asher
Academy of Children's Theatre, Richland, Washington

Keeping Mr. Lincoln celebrates Lincoln’s life through his own words and those of people who knew him. An ensemble of actors—regardless of their own age, gender, or ethnicity—take turns playing Abraham Lincoln and important people in his Kentucky childhood, Indiana youth, and Illinois and D.C. adulthood. The play is the fascinating story of the son of poor uneducated parents who transformed himself into an eloquent orator, a skillful leader, and ultimately, president of the United States of America. What drove him? What inspired him? What fed and supported his remarkable journey? Though we can never fully know the answers to those questions, we “keep” Mr. Lincoln by continuing to explore them. This play is dedicated to doing just that.

Cast (in order of appearance)
Third Actor/Elizabeth Johnston/Cleary Grove Boys/John Bullock............................. Alexis Williams
First Actor/Cleary Grove Boys............................. Nolan Newsome
Fourth Actor/ Matilda Johnston/Cleary Grove Boys...Marlee Pettit
Second Actor/Cleary Grove Boys..............................Trina Kathren
Lincoln Two (Young Adult)/John Wilkes Booth Voice.................................. Nikolas Theriault
William Herndon...................................................Sadie Halvorson
Lincoln Four (Hardened By War Lincoln)......................Tayler Riley
Lincoln Three (President Lincoln)......................... Jonathan Howell
Dennis Hanks/Jack Armstrong/Tad Lincoln/Members of the White House Staff #2/Male Voice............ Anthony Berg
Nancy Hanks Lincoln/ Mr. Blair/ Villager 4/Members of the White House Staff #3/ 2nd Female Voice.....Ryleigh McWilliams
Tom Lincoln.................................................................Ally Winslow
Lincoln One (Youth)....................................................Paris Nichols
Mary Todd Lincoln/Little Sarah/Villager 1...... Alexandra Sorenson
Sallie Johnston/ Confederate Solider/Villager 3/Members of the White House Staff #1/ 1st Female Voice.. Hannah Damrell
Willie Lincoln/John Johnston/Petitioner...............Graham Blethen

Director..................................................... Josh Darby
Assistant Director.....................................Lisa Howell
Producer.....................................September Theriault
Student Director..................................... Dylan Harbo
Stage Manager....................................... Ally Winslow
Technical Director.................................... Clint Howell
Sound Design....................................... Kevin Damrell
Sound Board Operator............................Mia Kathren
Light Design...............................................Ann Archer
Light Board Operator.............................. Dylan Harbo
Spot Operator........................................... Erynn Riley
Costume Design.............................. Veena Halvorson
Costume Assistant.........................Emily Rohdenburg
Hair and Makeup.. September Theriault, Lisa Howell, the cast of Keeping Mr. Lincoln
Props Design..................................Zanna Grandinetti
Props Crew........................... Cate Rod, Eva Peppard

Academy of Children’s Theatre (ACT) strives to provide educational opportunities in theatre arts for young people of all abilities and levels of interest; to produce quality theatre for and by the young, with appeal to all ages; and to expose people to diverse ideas and cultures through the theatre experience. ACT is located in the southeastern corner of Washington State and runs year-round programing for kids from ages 3.5 to 18. ACT has five main stage shows a season, plus one summer showcase, a Spectrum On Stage program, after school, weekend, summer, and yearlong classes and camps.  academyofchildrenstheatre.org
Friday June 21, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACT YouthFest 2019 Company

4:30pm CDT

Registration Desk Open
Friday June 21, 2019 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Registration Desk Gettysburg Hotel Atrium
  Registration Desk

4:45pm CDT

Adjudication Seminar and Performances--Pre-Registration Required
Seminar Session Eight: Adjudication Practicum II

How It Works
The Adjudication Seminar is an intensive five days of instruction and practical application that begins on Monday, June 17, and continues throughout the festival. Participants will learn the skills of adjudicating and gain practical experience through observing and critiquing the festival shows.

The schedule for the 2019 national festival includes each company performing once, with adjudication immediately following. The Adjudication Seminar will meet for instruction in the mornings, view the shows, and then reconvene again in the evenings or the next morning to review performances.
Speakers
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Friday June 21, 2019 4:45pm - 6:30pm CDT
College Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

5:30pm CDT

Design Competition Talkback with Adjudicators--Open to All
Friday June 21, 2019 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  Design Competition

6:30pm CDT

AACT Annual Membership Meeting & National Award Presentations
AACT Annual Membership Meeting and National Awards Ceremony. The National Awards honor  those who have contributed significantly to community theatre nationwide, AACT bestows ten major types of recognition, each focused on a different area of service. Ceremony will also honor the 2019 AACT Fellows Inductees.

Friday June 21, 2019 6:30pm - 7:20pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Ceremony

7:30pm CDT

THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB, Forge Theatre, Region II
National Company Performs - Region II
The Dixie Swim Club by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten
Forge Theatre, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Five Southern women, whose friendship began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids, and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other’s lives.
Setting
Act 1 Scene 2 – 27 years after graduation, Age 49
Act 2 Scene 2 – 28 years later, Age 77

Cast (in order of appearance)
Dinah..............................................................................Bev Smith
Jeri Neal.......................................................Paula Serrano Larsen
Sheree............................................................... Barbara Hannevig
Vernadette........................................Marsha L. Amato-Greenspan
Lexie....................................................Lauren Rozensky Flanagan

Director..................................................Nance Brown
Stage Manager................................... Jeff Greenspan
Crew.......................................................Scott Larsen
Set Decoration.................Marsha Amato-Greenspan, Barbara Hannevig, Jeff Greenspan, David Sokolowski, The Barnstormers
Costumer..........................................Stephanie Tagye
Sound Design...................Marsha Amato-Greenspan
Props and Costumes.................... Barbara Hannevig, Denise Wisneski, the Cast
Rehearsal Assistants........................Stephanie Tagye, Calvary Fellowship Church

Forge Theatre brings high-quality, year-round live theatrical entertainment to the Phoenixville community. Located at 241 First Avenue in Phoenixville, Forge Theatre offers a repertory of six productions a year. Forge Theatre’s ongoing mission is to enrich and entertain their community by providing a superior theatre experience.

Friday June 21, 2019 7:30pm - 8:55pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACTFest 2019 National Company

8:55pm CDT

1984, Workshop Theatre, YouthFest Performance
1984, by George Orwell, Adapted by Robert Owens, Wilton E. Hall, Jr., and William A. Miles, Jr.
Workshop Theatre, Willis, Texas

Orwell powerfully depicts the horrors of man's fate in a society where Big Brother is always watching - where everything that is not prohibited is compulsory. As you watch this play, consider... We now have the means to this end. In the words of George Orwell, "Don't let it happen. It depends on you."

Cast (in order of appearance)
Syme.......................................................................... Colton Land
Parsons.......................................................................James Pate
Winston Smith............................................................Aiden Collier
Messenger..................................................................Eva Douglas
Coffee Vendor ................................................ Samantha Gustavus
First Guard..................................................................Janice Talley
Second Guard.............................................. Marshall Niederhofer
O’Brien.................................................................Cameron Collier
Julia......................................................................... Jennifer Talley
Office Worker ...............................................................Trent Ginnis
Gladys............................................................................Lillie Allen
Landlady.......................................................................Zoe Picken
Martin...............................................................Douglas Fairbanks
Third Guard............................................................. Timothy Gunn
Fourth Guard............................................................... Kris Sparks

Stage Manager.....................................Jacob Shanks
Lights........................................................Kori Sparks
Sound......................................................Tripp Brown
Video ............................................ Kendall Dominguez
Director...................................................Susan Burge
Director.......................................... Amanda Gutierrez
Set Designer.........................................Katt Gilcrease
Tech Designer.........................................Susan Burge

Workshop Theatre started several years ago as a collaboration between agricultural classes and theatre classes at Lynn Lucas Middle School in Willis, Texas. Since then, it has grown into a self-supporting youth theatre that includes students from all over Montgomery County. Workshop Theatre also provides space for small group acting classes in the evenings during the school year. Four students from Workshop Theatre were finalists in the Gulf Coast Film Festival (Houston, TX) screenplay category, and last summer Workshop Theatre performed at the Texas Nonprofit Theatre YouthFest.
Friday June 21, 2019 8:55pm - 9:55pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACT YouthFest 2019 Company

10:00pm CDT

Friday Afterglow
Evening afterglow will follow the evening's performances.
AACT Corporate Partners
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Stage Rights

Stage Rights is an AACT Gold Corporate PartnerVisit Melody Fernandez and Jaime Robledo in the Exhibit HallStage Rights is one of the leading independent theatrical publishers in the United States, providing stage performance rights for a wide range of plays and musicals to theater... Read More →

Friday June 21, 2019 10:00pm - 11:30pm CDT
The Upper Crust Restaurant
  Reception
 
Saturday, June 22
 

8:00am CDT

Show Load-in/Tech Meetings/Rehearsals
Saturday June 22, 2019 8:00am - 10:40am CDT
Majestic Theater Backstage
  Backstage

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Audio Description: the Visual Made Verbal
An overview of the “Fundamentals of Audio Description” will be presented, including how to access awareness, particularly with respect to people who are blind or have low vision. Audio Description is a translation of visual images to vivid language for the benefit, primarily, of people who are blind or have a vision impairment:  the visual is made verbal—and aural, and oral.

Presenter: Joel Snyder, Ph.D., President, Audio Description Associates, LLC(USA); Director, Audio Description Project, American Council of the Blind

Joel is known internationally as one of the world’s first “audio describers,” a pioneer in the field of Audio Description. Since 1981, he has introduced audio description techniques in over 40 states and 60 countries and has made hundreds of live events, media projects, and museums accessible.  In 2014, the American Council of the Blind published his book, The Visual Made Verbal – A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description, now available as an audio book in English, Polish, Russian, and Portuguese. He is a long-time member of Actors’ Equity Association and AFTRA-SAG, and a 20-year veteran of work as a director and arts specialist at the National Endowment for the Arts.  He holds a Ph.D. in audiovisual translation from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona.
Speakers
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Joel Snyder

President--Director, Audio Description Associates, LLC-Audio Description Project of the American Council of the Blind
Dr. Joel Snyder is known internationally as one of the world’s first “audio describers,” a pioneer in the field of Audio Description, a translation of visual images to vivid language. Since 1981, he has introduced audio description techniques in over 44 states and 62 countries... Read More →

Saturday June 22, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Eisenhower South (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

Workshop: Discovering Shakespeare (2)
Learn specific exercises designed to enhance the understanding of verse vs. prose, iambic pentameter, use of couplets, antithesis, alliteration, and imagery. Novices and those with experience will benefit from this practical application of techniques that unlock the mystery of acting Shakespeare. The workshop, developed over several years, has been successfully taught to a wide variety of participants including high school students, professional actors, and community theatre actors.  An expanded version formed the basis of a semester-long Honors Seminar at Montana State University.

Presenter: Joel Jahnke, Artistic Director, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks

Joel has over 50 years of experience as a director, actor, designer, producer, and teacher in both classical and modern theatrical productions. He served as the Artistic Director of the award-winning Montana Shakespeare in the Parks touring companies for 32 years.
Speakers
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Saturday June 22, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Webster Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

Workshop: The Zen of Improvisational Acting
**DOUBLE SESSION**

Participants will be given permission to play with abandon and to unleash their inner child. Through the use of theatrical warm-ups, exercises, games, and improvisations learn physical and emotional techniques to free, stimulate, and cultivate your creative impulses. Zen philosophy, “enlightenment by means of direct, intuitive insights,” will be applied with improvisational techniques to unlock the natural impulses that must surface to discover truth in acting. Learn to silence your inner critic, to trust your instincts, and to live in the moment. In improvisation we all start from the beginning; therefore, no previous acting experience is necessary or required. Laughter is the language of play. Let the funny unfold and come play!

Presenter: Karen Land, (M.D.S. in Drama Studies, Johns Hopkins University),  Assistant Professor, Gettysburg (PA) College and Carroll Community College (Westminster, MD)

Karen taught at Gettysburg College for ten years and at Carroll Community College for 12 years, where she created student improv troupes, master classes, and directed main stage productions.  She has been on the faculty at Gettysburg Community Theatre for three years, specializing in improvisational acting. She is the creator and director of the GCT Improv Troupe in Gettysburg. Improvisation Acting with spiritual underpinnings is her area of expertise.
Speakers
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Karen Land

Gettysburg Community Theatre

Saturday June 22, 2019 8:30am - 11:15am CDT
Rehearsal Hall (Majestic Theater)
  Workshop

8:30am CDT

AACT Design Competition open
AACT Corporate Partners
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USITT

USITT is an AACT Platinum Corporate PartnerUSITT was founded in 1960 as an organization to promote dialogue, research, and learning among practitioners of theatre design and technology.Today it has grown to include members at all levels of their careers and has embraced the new technologies... Read More →

Saturday June 22, 2019 8:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  Design Competition

8:30am CDT

Vendor Exhibits open
Saturday June 22, 2019 8:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  Exhibits

9:00am CDT

AACT Board of Directors Meeting
AACT Board of Directors Meeting
Saturday June 22, 2019 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Stevens Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  AACT Meeting

9:00am CDT

Adjudication Seminar--Pre-Registration Required
Seminar Session Nine:  Preparing for Final Adjudication and Understanding the Awards Process
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch break

How It Works
The Adjudication Seminar is an intensive five days of instruction and practical application that begins on Monday, June 17, and continues throughout the festival. Participants will learn the skills of adjudicating and gain practical experience through observing and critiquing the festival shows.

The schedule for the 2019 national festival includes each company performing once, with adjudication immediately following. The Adjudication Seminar will meet for instruction in the mornings, view the shows, and then reconvene again in the evenings or the next morning to review performances.
Speakers
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Saturday June 22, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
College Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

9:00am CDT

Youth Arts Leadership Conference--Pre-Registration Required
Youth Conference Session – What Have You Learned?
  • From the shows and adjudications you saw…
  • From other workshops you attended...
  • From participating in or watching YouthFest...
  • From your Shadowing Experience...
  • or choose an AACTFest workshop
Speakers
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Jennifer Hamilton

Theatre Educator, Oregon Coast Council for the Arts

Saturday June 22, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Community Theatre
  Workshop

9:00am CDT

Registration Desk Open
Saturday June 22, 2019 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Registration Desk Gettysburg Hotel Atrium
  Registration Desk

10:00am CDT

ADDED WORKSHOP: "PLAYtime" Building Literacy in Your Community Theatre Through the Arts!
Saturday, 10:00-11:15, Gettysburg Community Theatre Stage

"PLAYtime" is a program written by the Outreach Education Department of The Erie Playhouse in Erie, Pennsylvania. This program marries "The Imagination Library" with dramatic arts and music connecting your community while building literacy. Rich theatrical story time activities and creative stage opportunities have opened up a new connection between community theatre and families with young children. Explore a program with lessons, props, and music that has been created along with organizational ideas to open doors to your youngest community members. "PLAYtime" not only explores theatre at its core, but can serve your community as well.
Saturday June 22, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Gettysburg Community Theatre Stage
  Workshop

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Avoiding Cultural Appropriation (2)
Many community theatres are not as culturally diverse as we would like - and it can be hard to know how to present other cultures on our stage. Defining/exploring instances of cultural appropriation will be followed by a discussion of ways to avoid offending members of our communities and audiences.

Presenter: Darrell Wagner, Instructor of Costume Design, Casper (WY) College

Darrell teaches costume design at Casper College in Casper, Wyoming. He has toured across the country on the costume crew and hair/makeup team for some of the biggest Broadway shows.
Speakers
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Darrell Wagner

Costume Designer, Casper College

Saturday June 22, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Eisenhower North (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Broadway Sr.: Transforming Senior Theatre with the MTI Jr. Series (2)
Lincoln Community Playhouse and other groups have piloted using the MTI Jr. series with senior citizen casts. Presenters will share how, with a few modifications, senior actors can perform beloved musicals in a multitude of ways. Photos and video clips from productions demonstrate how you can expand your community outreach. This easily implemented program will enrich your seniors’ lives through artistic expression and social interactions. You don’t age out of the parts in Broadway Sr. and you can now perform the musicals you have loved your whole life – for your whole life.

Presenter: Morrie Enders, Executive Director, Lincoln (NE) Community Playhouse;

Morrie has been a leader of community theatres for over 31 years.

.Presenter: John Prignano, COO, Director of Education and Development, Music Theatre International

In his 20 years at Music Theatre International, John has led workshops around the world and has been instrumental in creating tools that encourage meaningful dialogue and interaction between the licensing house and theatre educators.
Speakers
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John Prignano

Music Theatre International
Throughout his life, John Prignano has been a loyal advocate of Educational Theatre. Since obtaining a BA in Dance/Theatre from Montclair State College in 1986, he has been involved in the arts in many facets, including touring in productions of A CHORUS LINE, WEST SIDE STORY, DAMN... Read More →
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Morrie Enders

Executive Director, Lincoln Community Playhouse

Saturday June 22, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Eisenhower South (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Social Media Management 101 (2)
Take a behind-the-scenes look at setting up a Facebook Ad campaign from start to finish (Selecting one of the participating theatres as an example, at NO CHARGE!) Attendees will also receive an exclusive Social Media Marketing Checklist, a 30-Day Done-For-You Instagram Graphic Bundle, and a high-converting sales funnel (mini website).

Presenter: Chris Murphy, Digital Marketer, Host of Community Theater Heroes Podcast

Chris is a Digital Marketer and Host of the Community Theater Heroes podcast. His article on social media strategies for theatres was recently featured in the AACT Spotlight Magazine. Chris is an actor, director, and serves on the Board of Directors at Twilight Theater Company in Portland, Oregon.
Speakers
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Chris Murphy

Founding Producer & Host, Community Theater Heroes
I am the Founding Producer and Host of the Community Theater Heroes Podcast in Portland, OR. I am also an actor, director, Board Member at Large at Twilight Theater Company. I am leading workshops on Social Media Management and Podcasting at ACCTFest 2019.

Saturday June 22, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Webster Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

11:30am CDT

AACTChat/Grab&Go Lunch: Volunteers
AACTChat is a forum for all AACTFest participants to share and exchange ideas addressing current and ongoing theatre issues.
Saturday Topic: Volunteers: How Do I Get More?

Join your AACT friends in these stimulating discussions, learn from others’ experiences, and help others by sharing how you have overcome your challenges.

Speakers
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Mary Jo DeNolf

Director of Volunteers & Operations, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

Saturday June 22, 2019 11:30am - 12:45pm CDT
Gettysburg Community Theatre Stage
  Workshop

11:45am CDT

AACT Monologue Competition Finals
AACT Monologue Competition Finals
Youth and Adult

Finalists perform for a cash prize of $100. Two categories will be available: Ages 18 and Under and Ages Over 18. Winner in each category will receive $100 prize.


AACT Corporate Partners
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Dramatic Publishing

Dramatic Publishing is an AACT Bronze Corporate PartnerVisit Linda Habjan in the Exhibit HallDramatic Publishing is committed to developing and serving the educators, artists and authors who comprise the world of theatre. We offer plays, musicals and theatrical books suitable for... Read More →

Saturday June 22, 2019 11:45am - 12:45pm CDT
Majestic Theater

12:00pm CDT

Exhibitors/AACT Design Competition dismantle
Saturday June 22, 2019 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  Exhibits

1:00pm CDT

THE OTHER PLACE, Sopris Theatre Company at Colorado Mountain College, Region VII
National Company Performs - Region VII
The Other Place by Sharr White
Sopris Theatre Company at Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Juliana is a successful neurologist whose life seems to be coming unhinged. Her husband has filed for divorce, her daughter has eloped with a much older man, and her own health is in jeopardy. Piece
by piece, a mystery unfolds as fact blurs with fiction, past collides with present and the elusive truth about Juliana boils to the surface.

Cast (in order of appearance)
Juliana..............................................................Kelly Ketzenbarger
The Woman.............................................................. Brittany Bays
Ian..................................................................... Michael Monroney
The Man.........................................................Brendan T. Cochran

Director.................................................... Brad Moore
Scenic Design......................................... Brad Moore
Media Design................................... Jesse Monsalve
Lighting Design....................................... Brad Moore
Stage Manager...................................... Evan Piccolo
Lighting Board Operator..............Brittany McDermott
Sound Engineer.............................Shannon Kittelsen
Projectionist...........................................Kris Shechter
Properties........................................... Hadley Hiebert
Master Carpenter..................................Kris Shechter
Carpenters................... Hadley Hiebert, Evan Piccolo
Costume Coordination..................................the Cast

The Sopris Theatre Company at Colorado Mountain College is a combination of communities - a Community College Theatre Program and a Community Theatre. This hybrid program offers students the opportunity to work with experienced community members while allowing seasoned performers to work as educators and mentors. This college/community partnership also allows for a well-rounded season with a more diverse and engaging selection of plays to be produced. The Sopris Theatre Company produces a five-show season including Student Workshop Productions written and performed by students.

Saturday June 22, 2019 1:00pm - 2:40pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACTFest 2019 National Company

2:40pm CDT

MARRIAGE PLAY, Chino Community Theatre, Region VIII
National Company Performs - Region VIII
Marriage Play by Edward Albee
Chino Community Theatre, Chino, California

Edward Albee ‘s little known one act comedy/drama examines the crossroads of a 30-year married couple as they face a profound crisis in their relationship. In Albee’s trademark style, the conversation is biting and personal and only they know for sure when it’s a game or real emotions.

Cast (in order of appearance)
Gillian.............................................................................. Rory Dyer
Jack.................................................................. Michael Buczynski

Director.......................................................John Lynd
Technical Director...................................Kylie Reeves


Chino Community Theatre (CCT) has been providing high quality, affordable live theater to the Inland Empire for 35 years. From its humble beginnings producing just a few shows a year at the Community Building in Chino, CCT now performs at the Seventh Street Theatre where it produces (along with the Chino Community Children's Theatre) up to 12 shows a season, along with providing many workshops and classes in the arts. Over the years, CCT has won numerous awards and in 2009 won the top prize at the AACT Festival for Scooter Thomas Makes it to the Top of the World. Chino Community Theatre recently presented its 200th production, the Pulitzer prize-winning rock musical Next to Normal.   chinocommunitytheatre.org

Saturday June 22, 2019 2:40pm - 4:20pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACTFest 2019 National Company

3:30pm CDT

Adjudication Seminar--Pre-Registration Required
Seminar Session Ten: Final Adjudication Practicum and Awards Reckoning 

How It Works
The Adjudication Seminar is an intensive five days of instruction and practical application that begins on Monday, June 17, and continues throughout the festival. Participants will learn the skills of adjudicating and gain practical experience through observing and critiquing the festival shows.

The schedule for the 2019 national festival includes each company performing once, with adjudication immediately following. The Adjudication Seminar will meet for instruction in the mornings, view the shows, and then reconvene again in the evenings or the next morning to review performances.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Pingel

Saturday June 22, 2019 3:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
College Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop

4:20pm CDT

THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN, The Terrace Playhouse Youth Theatre Troupe, YouthFest Perfromance
This Side Of Heaven, by Don Zolidis
The Terrace Playhouse Youth Theatre Troupe, United States Army Garrison, Ansbach, Germany

This Side Of Heaven chronicles the struggle of Fever and Chase, two young people in physical therapy. They must learn to accept and adapt to the reality of being disabled for the rest of their lives. Through humor and honesty they find a new sense of themselves in each other.

Cast (in order of appearance)
Fever....................................................................... Libby Wellman
Dr. Anna.................................................Annika Daniels-Matthews
Chase..........................................................................Dean Bruce

Director/Stage Manager................ Katherine McGrail
Scenic Design......................................................Cast
Lighting Design....................................Brian Sowders
Sound Design................................ Katherine McGrail
Costume Design..................................................Cast
Lighting Technician............................. Vikki Hanrahan
Sound Technician.............................. Elizabeth Bruce
Stage Crew............................................. Astrid Bruce

The Terrace Playhouse is the community theatre for the United States Army Garrison in Ansbach, Germany. The Terrace Playhouse offers entertainment and involvement opportunities for soldiers, their families, retirees, civilian employees, and guests from the host nation. The Terrace Playhouse Youth Theatre Troupe was formed last year by a group of dynamic young people. The goal of the Terrace Playhouse Youth Theatre Troupe is to provide a creative outlet for the young people of the Ansbach military community.
Saturday June 22, 2019 4:20pm - 5:20pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Performance, AACT YouthFest 2019 Company

7:00pm CDT

Pre AACTFest 2019 Awards Cocktail Reception
AACT Corporate Partners
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Theatrical Rights Worldwide

Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) is an AACT Gold Corporate PartnerVisit Jim Hoare and Nancy Hoar in the Exhibit HallAs agents for the authors, TRW grants live stage production rights. We license these rights to a broad range of customers, including elementary, middle and high schools... Read More →

Saturday June 22, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Reception

8:00pm CDT

Awards Recognition Ceremony
Recognition of award winners in YouthFest (Individual awards), Design Competition, Monologue Competition, and People's Choice.
Saturday June 22, 2019 8:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Awards Show

8:30pm CDT

AACTFest 2019 Awards Show
AACTFest 2019 Awards will be presented to National Companies and AACT YouthFest Companies.
Saturday June 22, 2019 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Majestic Theater
  Awards Show

9:30pm CDT

AACTFest 2019 Closing Celebration Party
AACT Corporate Partners
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Concord Theatricals

Concord Theatricals is an AACT Platinum Corporate PartnerVisit Jim Colleran and Sarah Weber in the Exhibit HallConcord Theatricals is the world’s most significant theatrical agency, comprised of R&H Theatricals, The Musical Company, Tams-Witmark and Samuel French. Concord Theatricals... Read More →

Saturday June 22, 2019 9:30pm - 11:59pm CDT
Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom
  Reception
 
Sunday, June 23
 

8:30am CDT

Adjudication Seminar--Pre-Registration Required
 Seminar Session Eleven:  Wrapping Up 

How It Works
The Adjudication Seminar is an intensive five days of instruction and practical application that begins on Monday, June 17, and continues throughout the festival. Participants will learn the skills of adjudicating and gain practical experience through observing and critiquing the festival shows.

The schedule for the 2019 national festival includes each company performing once, with adjudication immediately following. The Adjudication Seminar will meet for instruction in the mornings, view the shows, and then reconvene again in the evenings or the next morning to review performances.
Speakers
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Sunday June 23, 2019 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
College Room (Gettysburg Hotel)
  Workshop
 
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