Junior ThesCon Schedule
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Thursday, December 01, 2022 – 9AM TO 4PMRegistration opens at 8am | ||
| Session 1: 9:00-10:00 am | Room | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration and information Opens at 8:00 am | Colorado State Board | Lobby A |
| Session 1: 9:00-10:00 am Workshops | Presenter | Room |
| All State Rehearsals – Closed Rehearsal | Colorado State Thespians | 201 |
| Mime and Illusion | Paul Belden | 208 |
| Hip Hop Dance for Theatre | Santana Trujillo | 702 |
| Alligators to Bananas | Colorado State Thespians | 704 |
| Hollywood 101 and the Art of Screen Acting | Neil Truglio | 705 |
| Physical Storytelling – Clowning | Justin Walvoord | 707 |
| SING AND MOVE IT! | Ruben Van Kempen | 709 |
| Get Your Groove On! – “Voulez Vou” from Mamma Mia! – Jazz Funk Musical Theater Dance Workshop | Kayleigh Schadwinkel-Hickman | 711 |
| Salsa Dance for Beginners | Joe DeMers & Shauna Marble | 712 |
| Session 1: 9:00-10:00 am Tech Workshops | Presenter | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Stage Management Floor Taping | Matt Grevan | 202 |
| Tech as A Scene Partner | Derek George | 206 |
| MS Tech Challenge | Colorado State Thespians | 210/212 |
| Audio for Beginners and Beyond | Ryan Unangst | 706 |
| Individual Event Showcases | Adjudicators | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 102 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 103 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 104 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 105 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 106 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Duet and Group Acting | CST | 107 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Monologues | CST | 108 |
| Session 2: 10:05-11:05 am | Room | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration and information | Colorado State Board | 101 |
| Session 2: 10:05-11:05 am Workshops | Presenter | Room |
| All State Rehearsals – Closed Rehearsal | Colorado State Thespians | 201 |
| Mime and Illusion | Paul Belden | 208 |
| Hip Hop Dance for Theatre | Santana Trujillo | 702 |
| Alligators to Bananas | Colorado State Thespians | 704 |
| Hollywood 101 and the Art of Screen Acting | Neil Truglio | 705 |
| Physical Storytelling – Clowning | Justin Walvoord | 707 |
| ROCK YOUR AUDITION! | Ruben Van Kempen | 709 |
| CHARACTER BIOGRAPHY: CRAFTING BACKSTORY | David Saphier | 710 |
| Enjoy The Moment! – Just Singin & Dancin In The Rain! – Musical Theater Tap Fundamentals Workshop to Singing in The Rain The Musical | Kayleigh Schadwinkel-Hickman | 711 |
| Dance Vocabulary ALL Thespians Should Know | Joe DeMers & Shauna Marble | 712 |
| Session 2: 10:05-11:05 am Tech Workshops | Presenter | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Stage Management Floor Taping | Matt Grevan | 202 |
| Special Effects Makeup for the Stage | Gene Flaharty | 203 |
| Tech as A Scene Partner | Derek George | 206 |
| MS Tech Challenge | Colorado State Thespians | 210/212 |
| Audio for Beginners and Beyond | Ryan Unangst | 706 |
| Individual Event Showcases | Adjudicators | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 102 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 103 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 104 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 105 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 106 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Duet and Group Acting | CST | 107 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Monologues | CST | 108 |
| Session 3: 11:10 am - 12:10 pm | Room | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration and information | Colorado State Board | 101 |
| Session 3: 11:10 am - 12:10 pm Workshops | Presenter | Room |
| All State Rehearsals – Closed Rehearsal | Colorado State Thespians | 201 |
| Colorado Thespian Business Meeting – For Troupe Directors | Tami LoSasso | 202 |
| Fearless Playwriting | Jason Lemire | 204 |
| Mime and Illusion | Paul Belden | 208 |
| Hip Hop Dance for Theatre | Santana Trujillo | 702 |
| Alligators to Bananas | Colorado State Thespians | 704 |
| Hollywood 101 and the Art of Screen Acting | Neil Truglio | 705 |
| Physical Storytelling – Clowning | Justin Walvoord | 707 |
| SING AND MOVE IT! | Ruben Van Kempen | 709 |
| CHARACTER BIOGRAPHY: CRAFTING BACKSTORY | David Saphier | 710 |
| Look At Me…I’m The King Of New York! – Newsies Musical Theater Tap Workshop | Kayleigh Schadwinkel-Hickman | 711 |
| Broadway Ensemble Dance | Joe DeMers & Shauna Marble | 712 |
| Session 3: 11:10 am - 12:10 pm Tech Workshops | Presenter | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Special Effects Makeup for the Stage | Gene Flaharty | 203 |
| Tech as A Scene Partner | Derek George | 206 |
| How to start a lighting design | Mandy Heath | 207 |
| MS Tech Challenge | Colorado State Thespians | 210/212 |
| Audio for Beginners and Beyond | Ryan Unangst | 706 |
| Individual Event Showcases | Adjudicators | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 102 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 103 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 104 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 105 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Musical Theatre | CST | 106 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Duet and Group Acting | CST | 107 |
| Jr. Individual Events: Monologues | CST | 108 |
JUNIOR CONFERENCE THURSDAY DECEMBER 1
2022-2023 State Thespian Officers (STOs)
| Student | School | Year of Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Audrey Asbury | Niwot High School | 2023 |
| Tessa Awald | Monarch High School | 2023 |
| Ben Feldman | Denver School of the Arts | 2023 |
| Bruce Hays | Steamboat Springs High School | 2023 |
| Miya Grace Heath | Overland High School | 2023 |
| Addison McNeil | Mountain Vista High School | 2024 |
| Lizzeth Moreno | Smoky Hill High School | 2023 |
| Andrew Moser | Pine Creek High School | 2023 |
| Iris Pixler | Legend High School | 2023 |
| Olivia Potter | Rock Canyon High School | 2023 |
International Thespian Officer
Ben Feldman, Denver School of the Arts
12:10 pm Lunch
Students can enjoy a sack lunch in Lobby B near the vendor booths
12:45 pm Doors Open – Bellco Theatre
1:00 pm Opening Ceremonies Featuring All State Opening Number
Welcome
Tami LoSasso, Chapter Director, Colorado Thespians
Share the Dream Campaign
Middle School Showcase
Mainstage performance
“The 39 Steps”
Douglas County High School
Troupe 5108
4:00 pm Bus Pick-Up, Stout Street (Stout Street, West Shuttle Pick Up)
Make plans now to attend!
International Thespians Festival, June 19-23, 2023, Indiana University, Bloomington
Colorado Thespians Teacher Conference, September, 2023
Colorado Thespians Junior Conference, December 7, 2023
Colorado Thespians Conference, December 7-9, 2023
Colorado State Thespians Mission
To promote and strengthen theatre arts in education through the
invigorating theatrical experiences of students and teachers.
