ThesCon Schedule
The schedules are under construction and will be changing as workshops and other events are set.
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Thursday, December 7Friday, December 8 - AMFriday, December 8 - PMSaturday, December 9
| Session 1: 2:30-3:45 pm | | Room |
Registration and information
Opens at 2:00 pm | Colorado State Board | 101 |
| Vendor and University Exhibit Set-up all day | Convention Center - Main Concourse | |
Session 1: 2:30-3:45 pm
Workshops | Presenter | Room |
| Tours: Denver Center Performing Arts Center |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
101 |
| Mask Movement Theatre |
Michael Gunst, Gunstwork Puppet Mask Theatre |
111 |
| Playwriting Your Revolution |
Dee Covington, Curious Theatre Company |
702 |
| Shakespeare Crash Course |
Becca Postma, Arapahoe Libraries |
704 |
| Directing: Putting a Play on its Feet |
Mark Kaufmann |
705 |
| Acting Your Song: Take It to the Next Level |
Andrea Kehler, Broadway Training Intensive |
706 |
| Decoding Viola Spolin’s Theater Games! |
Ed Reggi |
707 |
| SING AND MOVE IT! |
Ruben Van Kempen, Free Lance Presenter |
708 |
| University Scholarship Auditions: Q & A |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
709 |
| Perfecting you Individual Event: Tech Theatre |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
710 |
| Perfecting you Individual Event: Musical Theatre |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
711 |
| Perfecting your Individual Event: Acting |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
712 |
| Broadway Dance Ensemble |
Joseph DeMers |
Four Seasons 4 |
| Individual Event Showcases | Adjudicators | Room |
| Improv Showdown |
CST |
103 |
| Improv Showdown |
CST |
104 |
| Improv Showdown |
CST |
105 |
| Improv Showdown |
CST |
106 |
| One-act Presentation | School | Room |
| No one-acts found. |
| Session 2: 4:00-5:15 pm | | Room |
Registration and information
Opens at 2:00 pm | Colorado State Board | 101 |
| Vendor and University Exhibit Set-up all day | Convention Center - Main Concourse | |
Session 2: 4:00-5:15 pm
Workshops | Presenter | Room |
| Tours: Denver Center Performing Arts Center |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
101 |
| Character Biography |
David Saphier, Denver Center for the Performing Arts |
101 |
| Mask Movement Theatre |
Michael Gunst, Gunstwork Puppet Mask Theatre |
111 |
| Playwriting Your Revolution |
Dee Covington, Curious Theatre Company |
702 |
| Shakespeare Crash Course |
Becca Postma, Arapahoe Libraries |
704 |
| The Director’s Prep |
Mark Kaufmann |
705 |
| Acting Your Song: Take It to the Next Level |
Andrea Kehler, Broadway Training Intensive |
706 |
| SING AND MOVE IT! |
Ruben Van Kempen, Free Lance Presenter |
708 |
| University Scholarship Auditions: Q & A |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
709 |
| Perfecting you Individual Event: Tech Theatre |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
710 |
| Perfecting you Individual Event: Musical Theatre |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
711 |
| Perfecting your Individual Event: Acting |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
712 |
| Dancing as Animals – CATS |
Joseph DeMers |
Four Seasons 4 |
| Individual Event Showcases | Adjudicators | Room |
| Improv Showdown |
CST |
103 |
| Improv Showdown |
CST |
104 |
| Improv Showdown |
CST |
105 |
| Improv Showdown |
CST |
106 |
| One-act Presentation | School | Room |
| No one-acts found. |
| 7:00 pm |
Doors Open – Bellco Theater |
| 7:30 pm |
Opening Ceremonies
Welcome
Featuring Ali Stroker, GLEE, Spring Awakening on Broadway
Winning Individual Event Film
State Student Officer Introduction/Share the Dream
One Act Participation Award
Honor Thespian Troupes
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15-minute Intermission |
| 8:30 pm |
Mainstage Event |
| Midnight |
Curfew |
| Session 3: 8:30-9:45 am | | Room |
Registration and information
Opens at 7:00 am | Colorado State Board | 101 |
| Vendor and University Exhibit Set-up all day | Convention Center - Main Concourse | |
| University Scholarship Auditors Arrive - 7:30 am | Hyatt Regency Capitol Ballroom, 4th floor | |
| University Scholarship Auditions - 8:15 arrival | Hyatt Regency Capitol Ballroom, 4th floor | |
Session 3: 8:30-9:45 am
Worshops | Presenter | Room |
| Audition Anatomy |
Rachel Taylor, Denver Center for the Performing Arts |
101 |
Social Media and the Teacher
(Teacher Workshop) |
Chris Parr, St Vrain Theatre Company |
102 |
| Hip Hop “HAMILTON” Style |
Jennifer Johnson-Lowe, Guest Artist |
201 |
| Don’t Throw Away your Shot – Broadway Confidence In Auditions |
Tyrick Wiltez Jones, Broadway Artists Alliance |
203 |
| “I Hope I Get It” – A Chorus Line |
Kyle Thomas, Midland University |
702 |
| Tell the Story, really simple. Actors and Singers – just stop! |
Mitch Samu |
703 |
| Shakespeare Crash Course |
Becca Postma, Arapahoe Libraries |
704 |
| Directing: Putting a Play on its Feet |
Mark Kaufmann |
705 |
| Monologues: Learn How the Tony Award Winners Do It |
Andrea Kehler, Broadway Training Intensive |
706 |
| Decoding Viola Spolin’s Theater Games! |
Ed Reggi |
707 |
| Orange is the New Black – Devising |
Ruben Van Kempen, Free Lance Presenter |
708 |
| Tech On A Dime |
Ryan Dohoney, St Vrain Theatre Company/Envision Production Group |
710 |
| ‘Ello Guv’nr! Applying the IPA in Dialect Work |
Chip Persons, University of Colorado Boulder |
711 |
| Voice for the Stage |
Tamara Meneghini, University of Colorado Boulder |
712 |
| Swing Dance 1 |
Joseph DeMers |
Four Seasons 4 |
| Individual Event Showcases | Adjudicators | Room |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
102 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
103 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
104 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
105 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
106 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
107 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
108 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
109 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
110 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
111 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
112 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
113 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre Groups |
CST |
201 |
| Individual Events: Technical Theatre |
CST |
210/212 |
| Individual Events: Technical Theatre |
CST |
701 |
| One-act Presentation | School | Room |
| No one-acts found. |
| Session 4: 10:00-11:15 am | | Room |
| Registration and information | Colorado State Board | 101 |
| University Scholarship Auditors Arrive - 9:45 am arrival | Hyatt Regency Capitol Ballroom, 4th floor | |
| University Scholarship Auditions - 8:15 arrival | Hyatt Regency Capitol Ballroom, 4th floor | |
Session 4: 10:00-11:15 am
Worshops | Presenter | Room |
| Tours: Denver Center Performing Arts Center |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
101 |
Musical Directing- Better and realistic for your Talent (Teacher Workshop)
(Teacher Workshop) |
Mitch Samu |
102 |
| Hip Hop “HAMILTON” Style |
Jennifer Johnson-Lowe, Guest Artist |
201 |
| Don’t Throw Away your Shot – Broadway Confidence In Auditions |
Tyrick Wiltez Jones, Broadway Artists Alliance |
203 |
| Music and Character |
Andre Rodriguez |
205 |
| “I Hope I Get It” – A Chorus Line |
Kyle Thomas, Midland University |
703 |
| Shakespeare Crash Course |
Becca Postma, Arapahoe Libraries |
704 |
| Writing the Musical Libretto |
Mark Kaufmann |
705 |
| Monologues: Learn How the Tony Award Winners Do It |
Andrea Kehler, Broadway Training Intensive |
706 |
| Improv This! |
Ed Reggi |
707 |
| Orange is the New Black – Devising |
Ruben Van Kempen, Free Lance Presenter |
708 |
| Next Level Marketing |
Chris Parr, St Vrain Theatre Company |
709 |
| Tech On A Dime |
Ryan Dohoney, St Vrain Theatre Company/Envision Production Group |
710 |
| ‘Ello Guv’nr! Applying the IPA in Dialect Work |
Chip Persons, University of Colorado Boulder |
711 |
| Creating Character Through Movement |
Tamara Meneghini, University of Colorado Boulder |
712 |
| Swing Dance 2 |
Joseph DeMers |
Four Seasons 4 |
| Individual Event Showcases | Adjudicators | Room |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
102 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
103 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
104 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
105 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
106 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
107 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
108 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
109 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
110 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
111 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
112 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
113 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre Groups |
CST |
201 |
| Individual Events: Technical Theatre |
CST |
210/212 |
| Individual Events: Technical Theatre |
CST |
701 |
| One-act Presentation | School | Room |
| No one-acts found. |
| 11:15 am – 12:45 pm |
Lunch Break |
| Session 5: 12:45 - 2:00 pm | | Room |
| Registration and information | Colorado State Board | 101 |
| Vendor and University Exhibit | Main Concourse | |
| University Scholarship Auditions - 12:30 pm arrival | Hyatt Regency Capitol Ballroom, 4th floor | |
Session 5: 12:45 - 2:00 pm
Worshops | Presenter | Room |
| Tours: Denver Center Performing Arts Center |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
101 |
| The Business of Acting |
Andre Rodriguez |
101 |
| Broadway Dance – All the Moves |
Jennifer Johnson-Lowe, Guest Artist |
203 |
| Music and Character |
Andre Rodriguez |
205 |
| Hip Hop Dance for Theatre |
Santana Trujillo, AMDA College and Conseratory of the Performing Arts, Gayton Dance |
601 L |
| Playwriting Your Revolution |
Dee Covington, Curious Theatre Company |
702 |
| “Alexander Hamilton” |
Kyle Thomas, Midland University |
703 |
| Improv This! |
Ed Reggi |
707 |
| Screw it Up! |
Ruben Van Kempen, Free Lance Presenter |
708 |
| Physical Subtext |
Kevin Inouye, University of Wyoming |
709 |
| Theatre In Strange Places (Guerrilla Theatre) |
Chris Parr, St Vrain Theatre Company |
712 |
| Swing Dance Aerials and Tricks |
Joseph DeMers |
Four Seasons 4 |
| Individual Event Showcases | Adjudicators | Room |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
102 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
103 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
104 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
105 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
106 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
107 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
108 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
109 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
110 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
111 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
112 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
113 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre Groups |
CST |
201 |
| Individual Events: Technical Theatre |
CST |
210/212 |
| Individual Events: Technical Theatre |
CST |
701 |
| One-act Presentation | School | Room |
| No one-acts found. |
| Session 6: 2:15 - 3:40 pm | | Room |
| Registration and information | Colorado State Board | 101 |
| Vendor and University Exhibit | Main Concourse | |
| University Scholarship Auditions - 2:00 pm arrival | Hyatt Regency Capitol Ballroom, 4th floor | |
Session 6: 2:15 - 3:40 pm
Worshops | Presenter | Room |
| Tours: Denver Center Performing Arts Center |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
101 |
| PLAY!! |
Allison Watrous, Denver Center for the Performing Arts |
101 |
| Broadway Dance – All the Moves |
Jennifer Johnson-Lowe, Guest Artist |
203 |
| Hip Hop Dance for Theatre |
Santana Trujillo, AMDA College and Conseratory of the Performing Arts, Gayton Dance |
601 L |
Viewpoints – Improvisation
(Teacher Workshop) |
Sondra Blanchard, Public Works Theatre Company |
702 |
| “Alexander Hamilton” |
Kyle Thomas, Midland University |
703 |
| From Gore to Gandalf to Nightclubs: Hands-On Projection Design |
Price Johnston, Colorado State University |
704 |
| Casting for Scale Models and Full-Sized Props |
Elise Kulovany, Colorado State University |
706 |
| Improv a Play |
Ed Reggi |
707 |
| Screw it Up! |
Ruben Van Kempen, Free Lance Presenter |
708 |
| Physical Subtext |
Kevin Inouye, University of Wyoming |
709 |
| Making Social Media Work For You & Your Show |
Chris Parr, St Vrain Theatre Company |
712 |
| Swing Dance Performance for the Stage |
Joseph DeMers |
Four Seasons 4 |
| Individual Event Showcases | Adjudicators | Room |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
102 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
103 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
104 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
105 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
106 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
107 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
108 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
109 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
110 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
111 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
112 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
113 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre Groups |
CST |
201 |
| Individual Events: Technical Theatre |
CST |
210/212 |
| BLACK. a new short play by young writer Lamaria Aminah |
|
605 L |
| Individual Events: Technical Theatre |
CST |
701 |
| One-act Presentation | School | Room |
| No one-acts found. |
| Session 7: 3:45 - 5:00 pm | | Room |
| Registration and information | Colorado State Board | 101 |
| Vendor and University Exhibit | Main Concourse | |
| University Scholarship Auditions - 3:30 pm arrival | Hyatt Regency Capitol Ballroom, 4th floor | |
Session 7: 3:45 - 5:00 pm
Worshops | Presenter | Room |
| Broadway Dance – All the Moves |
Jennifer Johnson-Lowe, Guest Artist |
203 |
| Hip Hop Dance for Theatre |
Santana Trujillo, AMDA College and Conseratory of the Performing Arts, Gayton Dance |
601 L |
Viewpoints – Improvisation
(Teacher Workshop) |
Sondra Blanchard, Public Works Theatre Company |
702 |
| Singing Sondheim |
Kyle Thomas, Midland University |
703 |
| From Gore to Gandalf to Nightclubs: Hands-On Projection Design |
Price Johnston, Colorado State University |
704 |
| Creating Special FX Makeup and Props with Latex |
Melanie Aksamit |
705 |
| Casting for Scale Models and Full-Sized Props |
Elise Kulovany, Colorado State University |
706 |
| Improv a Play |
Ed Reggi |
707 |
| Orange is the New Black – Devising |
Ruben Van Kempen, Free Lance Presenter |
708 |
| Physical Subtext |
Kevin Inouye, University of Wyoming |
709 |
| Theatre In Strange Places (Guerrilla Theatre) |
Chris Parr, St Vrain Theatre Company |
712 |
| Old School Hip Hop for the Stage |
Joseph DeMers |
Four Seasons 4 |
| Individual Event Showcases | Adjudicators | Room |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
102 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
103 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
104 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
105 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
106 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre |
CST |
107 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
108 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
109 |
| Individual Events: Solo Acting |
CST |
110 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
111 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
112 |
| Individual Events: Duet/Scene Acting |
CST |
113 |
| Individual Events: Musical Theatre Groups |
CST |
201 |
| Individual Events: Technical Theatre |
CST |
210/212 |
| BLACK. a new short play by young writer Lamaria Aminah |
|
605 L |
| Individual Events: Technical Theatre |
CST |
701 |
| One-act Presentation | School | Room |
| No one-acts found. |
| 7:15 pm |
Doors Open – Bellco Theater |
| 8:00 pm |
Evening Ceremonies
Mainstage
Call-backs follow main stage. Individual Events Critic’s Choice – Room 401
|
| Midnight |
Curfew |
| Session 8: 8:30 - 9:45 am | | Room |
| Registration and information | Colorado State Board | 101 |
| Vendor and University Exhibits & Callbacks | Main Concourse - Report to their tables | |
Session 8: 8:30 - 9:45 am
Worshops | Presenter | Room |
| It’s All in the Timing |
Michael Pearl |
102 |
| Sweeney Todd – The Importance of a Chorus! |
James Olm, Casper College Dept of Theatre and Dance |
103 |
| Theatre From Scratch |
Jenny Stafford, Guest Artist |
104 |
Viewpoints – Improvisation
(Teacher Workshop) |
Sondra Blanchard, Public Works Theatre Company |
105 |
| Hip Hop “HAMILTON” Style |
Jennifer Johnson-Lowe, Guest Artist |
201 |
| Stage Combat as Actor Training |
Kevin Inouye, University of Wyoming |
203 |
| Tech Challenge |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
601 L |
| Move Like Fosse!! |
Jodi Youmans-Jones, Casper College Dept. of Theatre & Dance |
603 L |
| Hip Hop on Broadway |
Santana Trujillo, AMDA College and Conseratory of the Performing Arts, Gayton Dance |
605 L |
| Handling Mature Content on Stage and in Rehearsal |
Alexander Evert, Fearless Theatre |
701 |
| Singing Sondheim |
Kyle Thomas, Midland University |
703 |
| Mask Movement Theatre |
Michael Gunst, Gunstwork Puppet Mask Theatre |
704 |
| Creating Special FX Makeup and Props with Latex |
Melanie Aksamit |
705 |
Adult Breakfast and Keynote
(Teacher Workshop) |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
Four Seasons 1 |
| Salsa 101 |
Joseph DeMers |
Four Seasons 4 |
| Individual Event Showcases | Adjudicators | Room |
| Improv Showdown |
CST |
205 |
| Improv Showdown |
CST |
207 |
| One-act Presentation | School | Room |
| No one-acts found. |
| Session 9: 10:00 - 11:15 am | | Room |
| Registration and information | Colorado State Board | 101 |
| Vendor and University Exhibits & Callbacks | Main Concourse - Report to their tables | |
Session 9: 10:00 - 11:15 am
Worshops | Presenter | Room |
| EFFECTIVE ACTING: AFFECTING OTHERS |
Michael Pearl |
102 |
| Nailing a Musical Theatre Audition! |
James Olm, Casper College Dept of Theatre and Dance |
103 |
| Theatre From Scratch |
Jenny Stafford, Guest Artist |
104 |
Viewpoints – Improvisation
(Teacher Workshop) |
Sondra Blanchard, Public Works Theatre Company |
105 |
| Hip Hop “HAMILTON” Style |
Jennifer Johnson-Lowe, Guest Artist |
201 |
| Stage Combat as Actor Training |
Kevin Inouye, University of Wyoming |
203 |
| Tech Challenge |
Colorado State Thespians, Educational Theatre Association |
601 L |
| Musical Theatre Dance-Survive! |
Jodi Youmans-Jones, Casper College Dept. of Theatre & Dance |
603 L |
| Hip Hop on Broadway |
Santana Trujillo, AMDA College and Conseratory of the Performing Arts, Gayton Dance |
605 L |
| Handling Mature Content on Stage and in Rehearsal |
Alexander Evert, Fearless Theatre |
701 |
| “Alexander Hamilton” |
Kyle Thomas, Midland University |
703 |
| Mask Movement Theatre |
Michael Gunst, Gunstwork Puppet Mask Theatre |
704 |
| Creating Special FX Makeup and Props with Latex |
Melanie Aksamit |
705 |
| Salsa Dance Performance for the Stage |
Joseph DeMers |
Four Seasons 4 |
| Individual Event Showcases | Adjudicators | Room |
| No showcases found. |
| One-act Presentation | School | Room |
| No one-acts found. |
| 11:15 am – 12:45pm |
Lunch Break and Hotel Check-out
Luggage storage available in Lobby D outside of the Bellco Theatre
Colorado Thespians is not responsible for protecting your luggage, please secure your luggage.
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| 12:30 pm |
Doors Open |
| 1:00 pm |
Closing Ceremonies
Conference Video
Critic’s Choice Showcase
Senior University Scholarship Winners
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| 3:30 pm |
Bus Pickup |
Colorado State Thespian’s Mission
To promote and strengthen theatre arts in education through the invigorating theatrical experiences of students and teachers. |
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| Name |
School |
Class |
| Daniel Niewoehner |
Centaurus High School |
2018 |
| Preslee Krout |
Cherokee Trail High School |
2018 |
| Maximillian Gomez |
Cherry Creek High School |
2018 |
| Estee Dechtman |
Denver School of the Arts |
2018 |
| Kelsea Sibold |
Frederick High School |
2019 |
| Carter Wilson |
Legacy High School |
2018 |
| Jeremiah Garcia |
Pomona High School |
2018 |
| Hannah Heil |
Steamboat Springs High School |
2018 |
| Gable Kinsman |
Valor Christian High School |
2018 |
| Jackson Garske |
Columbine High School |
2018 |
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Applications for STOs are located at ThespianPointTracker.com and due by February 1st, 2018.
Make plans now to attend:
International Thespian Festival, June 2018 – Lincoln, NE
National Educational Theatre Teachers Conference, September 2018
Colorado Thespian Conference, December 6-8, 2018 – Denver, CO
Colorado Junior Thespian Conference, December 6, 2018 – Denver, CO
