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20th Annual TNT Youth Conference
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Instructions
This program is your primary source of information for the conference. If you
lose it, there is a $1 fee to replace it. You will need this program and the Number
Symbol on the upper right hand corner of your name badge to find your group
assignments and workshop sessions.
For the Friday and Saturday Rotations, find your Number on Page 6, and then check
under the various times. Find the location and session you should be in at that time.
You must wear your name badge at all times for admission to all workshops,
shows, parties, food events and the awards ceremony. If you lose your name
badge, you must get a replacement badge for $1 at the registration desk at Jerry
Fay Wilhelm PAC. Workshops will be held at Bastrop High School and the PAC
as designated on the Workshop Schedules (page 6) and shown on the map on page
7. The Awards Ceremony will be held at the Bastrop Convention and Exhibition
Center on Sunday morning.
For non-conferees who wish to attend the shows, tickets for the show blocks are
$15 and $5 for children age five (5) and under (must be accompanied by an adult),
and may be purchased at the PAC box office 30 minutes before the show begins. For
non-conferees who wish to attend the Sunday Awards Ceremony, the cost is $10.
The TNT cell phone is (817) 874-5123; it will be at the registration desk during
the conference.
The TNT Youth Conference
is made possible through the support of
The City of Bastrop & Bastrop ISD
Bastrop Opera House
AV Pro
The Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County
the Texas Commission on the Arts
the National Endowment for the Arts
and by member theatres and individuals.
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Youth Conference Credits
TNT Youth Conference Chairman
Chester Eitze & M. A. Sterling
TNT Youth Conference Commentator
Gregory Magyar
Good Luck
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TNT Youth Conference Host
Bastrop Opera House
Mom & Dad
TNT Staff
Linda M. Lee, Executive Director
Frieda E. Austin, Administrative Assistant
Preston Isham, Staff Assistant
Bastrop Opera House
Production Team
Chester Eitze............................ President
Lisa Holcomb..............................Finance
Terry Lyne Moore.....................Programs
Christine Huber..............................Youth
Tim Hurd............................... Production
Randy Combs............................Technical
Debbie Denny......................... Marketing
Les Young...................................... Music
Mary Broussard.......................Downtown
Colin Guerra............................. Graphics
Bastrop Opera House
Preservation Guild
Texas Nonprofit Theatres
1300 Gendy Street
Fort Worth TX 76107
Ph: 817-731-2238
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.texastheatres.org
Forming for July 2015
Bastrop ISD – Jerry Fay Wilhelm
Center for the Performing Arts
Staci Gideon
Dan Grimm
Linda Olivarez
Guillermo DeLeon
Henry Gideon
Kathy Thomas
Proud member of
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Daily Schedule
WEDNESDAY, June 10th, 2015
7:30-10:00pm.......................... Improv-A-Thon - Hampton Inn Ballroom
THURSDAY, June 11th, 2015
9:00-11:30am.......................... Improv-A-Thon - Hampton Inn Ballroom
12:00-1:00..................Lunch - Jerry Fay Wilhelm Performing Arts Center
1:30pm......................All Conference Welcome/Instructions at the PAC
1:45pm..............................PERFORMANCES
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland
Baytown Little Theater Youth Group, Baytown
The Tiger, the Brahman and the Jackal
MorningStars of Mineola
I Never Saw Another Butterfly*
ArtsView Players of ArtsView Children’s Theatre, Longview
5:00 pm...............................................................Pizza Dinner at the PAC
sponsored by Inspiration Stage, Beth & Will Dever and TNT
6:30 pm.............................PERFORMANCES
Rock Bottom
Baron’s Brigade of Bastrop Opera House, Bastrop
The 10 Best Worst Things About High School
YOUTH of Brazos Valley TROUPE, Bryan-College Station
The Bully Plays*
Young Actors Guild of McKinney Repertory Theatre, McKinney
FRIDAY, June 12th, 2015
9:30am-12:30pm............ Workshop Rotations....................... See Page 6
12:30pm................................ Lunch at the Bastrop High School Cafeteria
1:30pm............................. PERFORMANCES
The 9 Worst Breakups of All Times
EASY Theatre of Austin
Big Bad Musical
Triple Threat Youth Company of City Lights Theatre, Houston
Anon(ymous)*
Jr. Art Park Players of Art Park Players, Deer Park
5:00pm................................. Dinner at the Bastrop High School Cafeteria
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Daily Schedule - continued
6:30pm............................. PERFORMANCES
Tammy: A Coming of Age Story About a Girl Who is Part T-Rex
Ohlook Company (OCO) of Ohlook Performing Arts Center, Grapevine
Wild Strawberries*
BCT Teen Troupe of Boerne Community Theatre, Boerne
The Orphan Train*
Kaleidoscope Company of Permian Playhouse, Odessa
10:30pm-Midnight (approx) - Game Night, sponsored by the YMCA
Board games, activities, music and fun!
SATURDAY, June 13th, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm:...........Workshop Rotations....................... See Page 6
12:00pm..............................................................Lunch and Group Photo
1:30pm............................. PERFORMANCES
The SeussOdyssey
E.L.F.S. Touring Troupe of S.T.A.G.E., Inc., Bulverde
ImprovEd Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew
ImprovED Shakespeare Company of Austin
Antigone Now*
Knights of the Round Theatre of Tyler Civic Theatre, Tyler
5:00pm...................................................................Dinner in the cafeteria
6:30pm..............................PERFORMANCES
The Audition
Actors Conservatory Element of Actors Conservatory Theatre, Lewisville
The Rules of Comedy
Inspiration Stage of Sugar Land
Things Fall (Meanwhile)
The Inner Circle of Circle Arts Theatre, New Braunfels
10:00pm (approx): All That Jazz Street Festival
sponsored by Bastrop Opera House
SUNDAY, June 16th, 2013
10:00am......... IMPROV-A-GANZA & AWARDS CEREMONY
at the Bastrop Convention & Exhibition Center
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- Shows with this mark indicate they contain subject matter that could be challenging
for younger audiences. Please read the synopses of these plays posted on the TNT website
or posted by the Box Office in the PAC.
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Youth Workshop Rotation Schedule
F=Friday
S=Saturday
Group F/9:30-10:25F/10:30-11:25F/11:30-12:25 S/9:00-9:55 S/10:00-10:55S/11:00-11:55
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Dance
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7115 118
Cafetorium
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Sm Gym
122
8 Cafetorium
115
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Sm Gym
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Cafetorium
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Sm Gym
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Sm Gym
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Cafetorium
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Sm Gym Cafetorium
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12 Sm Gym
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F/9:30-10:55
F/11:00-12:25
118
Cafetorium
S/9:00-10:25
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S/10:30-11:55
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PAC-Stage
PAC-DR
PAC-Black Box PAC-Green Rm
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PAC-Stage
PAC-DR
PAC-Black Box
15 PAC- Black Box PAC-Green Rm
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PAC-DR
PAC-Black Box PAC-Green Rm
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Groups 1 - 6: All classes at Bastrop High School
Dance Rm
106
107
110
111
114
Emily McNabb - Musical Theatre Dance
Guillermo DeLeon- Quirky People to Quirky Plays
Reb Sibley - Classic Mime Techniques
Lauren Fickey - Scene Study
Becky McCants - Acting Tools of Trade
Robin Williams - Improv Characterization
115
Cafetorium
118
119
122
Small Gym
Dan Grimm - Scenic Improvisation for Actors
Mandy Seymore-Sensat - The Circle of Life
Jeanie DeLeon - If You Can See It, They Can See It
Jennifer Godfrey - It’s All About the Ensemble
David Allen - Master Your Monologue
Jade Greenough - High Energy Hip Hop
Dressing Rm
Green Room
Stage
Black Box
Roberta Elliott - Vocal Grymnastics
Jason Moats - Using Video to Tell Your Theatre Story
Todd Hart - Why Act a Song?
Joyce Spivey Aldridge - Getting to the Truth
Groups 7 - 12: All classes at Bastrop High School
Groups 13 - 16: All classes at Jerry Fay Wilhelm PAC
ADULT WORKSHOPS at Bastrop High School Room 123
Friday, 10:30-11:55am M. A. Sterling - IMPROV-Abilities
Using Improv for Team Building, FUNdraising, and much more!
Saturday, 9:30-10:30am - Round Table Discussion for Parents & Directors
What do you need to prepare your child for college? Navigate information about
applications, degree programs, auditions, campus life and much more!
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1614 Chambers St,
Bastrop, TX 78602
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Saturday, 10:45 - 11:45am Directors Roundtable
Bastrop High School Room 123
Parking
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Office
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B Rms
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Dance
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Portable Bldgs
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905/04
Cedar Street
Big Parking Lot
This map is definitely not to scale. The big parking
lot is much bigger and the PAC is actually smaller
in relation to BHS than this map shows. Green arrow on BHS indicate entry points. You may park in
the Faculty Parking Lot at the High School.
Lobby
Black
Box
Green
Room
DR
Jerry Fay Wilhelm Performing Arts Center
1401 Cedar St, Bastrop, TX 78602
Stage
DR = Dressing Room
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Youth Conference Bios & Session Information
Gregory Magyar (Commentator) - Though a Houston
area high school graduate, Gregory has since spent most of
his theatrical career in Santa Fe and Seattle working with a
variety of theatre organizations as a director, actor, designer,
educator and administrator. After receiving his BFA in acting
at the College of Santa Fe’s Greer Garson Theatre Center,
Gregory developed an acting resume with credits from
Shakespeare to Pinter and musicals to film and radio drama.
As a director in the Seattle area, his credits include Gigi, The Glass Menagerie,
Jane Eyre, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Proof, Driving Miss Daisy, and Private
Lives to name but a few. Since returning to Texas in 2010, Gregory became the
Executive Artistic Director of Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC),
where he and his team produce almost 40 shows a year with their programming
for children and adults. At KVPAC, Gregory has directed and performed in
numerous productions, including his recent appearance as Henry in this year’s
award-winning AACFest entry, On the Road With Hank the Horse.
Larry Adams (Improv-A-Thon) is currently serving
as vice president of the board of directors of Brazos Valley
TROUPE and is a volunteer staff member of BVT, coaching
our resident improv team, the Oxymorons. In “the real world”
Larry works at the TEEX Emergency Operations Training
Center in College Station, and part-time for the Texas A&M
athletic department.
Joyce Spivey Aldridge is a selfacknowledged third generation teacher whose heart lies in
educating others through the transformative power of theatre.
Through twenty-three years as an undergraduate theatre
professor, Joyce gained a specific expertise in creating theatre
from a combined emphasis on theory, history, and practice.
Her pedagogical philosophy was developed in classrooms,
rehearsal studios, and theater spaces across the nation where
she earned multiple teaching awards and citations for excellence in directing and
acting. Joyce earned a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado/Boulder where her
dissertation emphasis was on identifying national trends in the undergraduate
actor’s training. As a result of her extensive studies and professional experiences,
Joyce is able to provide comprehensive insights into the myriad of contemporary
acting techniques. Getting to the Truth: Actions and Objectives This workshop
focuses on the most complex and often misunderstood of the acting fundamentals-actions and objectives. Using exercises, improvisation, and written text,
participants will learn specific techniques to use when developing active audition
monologues and dynamic scene-work. Discover what it means to act with a truth
that is grounded in the heartbeat of theatre.
David Allen III is a singer/actor/writer/director born and raised in Houston,
TX. He was bitten by the acting bug in 1999 at 14 when a friend dragged him to
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an audition. He realized he loved it and, since then, has taken
every opportunity to hone his craft. He has acted on stages
all over Houston and has a strong passion for teaching. He
has taught at several theatres in the Greater Houston Area
and currently delights in the awesome privilege of being
one of the founders of Iconotheatrix (ITX) Youth Theatre in
Houston, TX. He strives to provide an exciting and interactive
environment for children of all ages to learn and grow in their
love for theatre. Master Your Monologue!! - Monologues can be a challenge to
tackle for actors of any skill level. This class will explore the tools needed to take
on that challenge! Students will learn to ask the right questions when preparing a
monologue for an audition or a production and to breathe new life into even the
most challenging of pieces.
Guillermo De Leon received his Bachelors from Texas
A&M University and his Masters from Texas A&M UniversityCommerce. An international playwright, Guillermo has
written and produced over 30 plays in the US and Mexico.
As a member of the nationally known, award-winning Latino
Comedy Project in conjunction with MTV3, Guillermo was
nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2009. He has served as a
Guest Artist (Playwright in Residence) for Texas A&M and
Missouri Southern State University. Currently, Guillermo
serves as the Manager/Technical Advisor at the Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for
the Performing Arts and as one of the Theatre Directors at Bastrop High School.
Quirky People to Quirky Plays - In this workshop, we’ll work from character to
script! Come create quirky characters, establish relationships, improvise some
dialogue, and then put it on paper! A fun way to create new scripts for the stage.
Be prepared to write, act, and imagine!
Jeanie De Leon received her degree in theatre from Texas
A&M University-Commerce, and has been heavily involved
in educational theatre for the past 20 years. She has taught and
directed secondary theatre arts in Houston and Austin, as well
as playwriting and improvisation workshops to elementary,
secondary, and college undergraduates. She has served on the
Texas State Thespian Board and has adjudicated performers at
the state and international level. Professionally she has worked
with the Austin-based Latino Comedy Project, The Paramount and State Theatres,
and Stone Mountain Productions, among others. Jeanie believes that raising the
next generation in creativity and artistic expression is a vital and worthy cause.
If You Can See It, They Can See It - Come explore the magic and freedom of
a performance space without props! Establish fundamentals of character, mood,
and plot without that pesky script--bring a meaningful piece of music, and be
prepared to move!
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Roberta Elliott has her degrees in Theatre and
Comparative Religions. She began volunteering at Circle Arts
Theatre at age 14 and upon graduation from Trinity University
became the Artistic Technical Director. Thirty years later she
is now the Executive Director. Roberta has written numerous
plays: children’s, high school, melodramas, and adult. Her
experience ranges from choreography to acting to anything
technical. Vocal Gymnastics: There’s a lot of emphasis on
how an actor’s body moves on stage. Did you know your voice can be as active as
your body? Have fun finding out all the ways your voice can paint the picture of
your character and add dimension to your play.
Lauren Fickey works for Nikki Pederson Talent and has
been a member and staff assistant of Brazos Valley TROUPE
for seven years. She graduated from the University of Sam
Houston in 2013 with a BA in Mass Communications. This
will be Lauren’s third time teaching and fifth time attending
the TNT Youth Conference. Scene Study - a cold reading
technique class for auditioning.
Jennifer Godfrey has been in the
theatre business for thirty years. She started her theatre career
at Samuel Clemens High School as a theatre student and is
now a theatre teacher at Robert E Lee High School in San
Antonio. Jennifer is a graduate of Texas State University as a
theatre education major specializing in Technical Theatre and
Directing. As well as teaching theatre in the public school
system, Jennifer also teaches in the community theatre in
New Braunfels at Circle Arts Theatre. When not teaching, she is on stage as an
actor and director as well. Some of Jennifer’s favorite roles are; Stepmother from
Into the Woods, Beline from Imaginary Invalid, and Vera Sanders from Smoke
On The Mountain. Favorite shows directed; Crossroads, A Christmas Carol, and
Greater Tuna. It’s all about the Ensemble - How many times have you been cast
as an ensemble member and had no idea what you were really cast as, or what part
or parts you are going to play. Let us dive into how to invent those memorable
characters without upstaging your cast members!
Jade Greenough was born and raised in Austin, Texas.
She began dancing at the age of 4 at Shirley McPhail School of
Dance and continued her education at D’Ette & Co Dancers.
She studied in ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, contemporary
and hip hop. Jade began teaching for D’Ette & Co Dancers
in 1998. In 1999 Jade was accepted as a member of TATD
(Texas Association Teachers of Dancing), with an exam in
Jazz. In 2008 she successfully passed her Examiners Exam in Tap and currently
serves as the 2nd Vice President of TATD. Jade is the artistic director of Rhythm
Force, the performing troupe of D’Ette & Co. Dancers. Jade also teaches master
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classes and choreography to high schools and middle schools in the Austin and
Bastrop areas. She has served on faculty of Tap It Up and TATD. Each day Jade is
thankful for what dance has brought into her life. Hip Hop - High energy Hip Hop
dance class for all ages. Hip-Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles
including Breaking, Popping, Locking, and more. Hip-Hop dancing evolved from
Hip-Hop culture and includes elements from Jazz, Rock, Tap, American and
Latino dance cultures.
Dan Grimm has been improvising for 20 years. Starting
in college at Texas A&M with Freudian Slip and then training
in Chicago with iO and The Second City. He has also taught at
comedy festivals around the nation and continues to perform
with Never Pickles, most recently at the Houston Improv
Festival.In addition to improvising, Dan has also worked in
live entertainment, touring and managing technical aspects
of shows including stage managing The Second City Tourco.
Dan has a BA in Theatre Arts from Texas A&M University, and currently works
full time as Production Manager at the Jerry Fey Wilhelm Performing Arts Center
in Bastrop Texas. Scenic Improvisation for Actors - Using human observation
and simple technique we will explore improvised scenes and help create our own
working style to help enable scripted material as well as creating longform improv
for performance.
Todd Hart is the former Executive Producer for
Theatre Arlington and former Associate Producer for Casa
Manana. He now lives in Las Vegas and runs his own
production company producing and directing corporate
events, production shows and theme parks. Some of his
former students include Brian Gonzales (Babkak - Aladdin,
the Musical), Jay Armstrong Johnson (Chip - On The Town),
Miguel Cervantes (If/Then, American Idiot), Jennifer Stone (Harper - The Witches
of Waverly Place) and Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying and Kirstie Maldonado of the
Grammy Award-winning vocal group, Pentatonix. He is overjoyed at being at
this conference! Why Act a Song - Ever hear a director or teacher say, “Stop
singing!” when performing a musical number? Ever wonder why? Learn how to
break down a song so you can communicate it effectively for an audition or a role
in a show. Learn how to analyze a piece and make it your own.
Emily McNabb earned her BFA in dance performance
from the University of North Texas, where she graduated
Magna Cum Laude, ambassador of the College of Arts and
Sciences, and vice president of the dance honor society Chi
Tau Epsilon. After graduating, Emily moved to New York
City where she furthered her studies in dance and received
her RYT certification in vinyasa yoga. Emily has had the
privilege of studying under Dallas Black Dance Theater,
Bebe Miller, residents of the Limon Dance Company, producer and Meisner
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acting technique teacher Nicholle Walton-Durban, and teachers for the Central
Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. In addition to her performance background on the
stage, Emily has also appeared in film and commercial work in Austin and New
York City. As a company member of Verge Dance Company in Austin, Emily
performs with artist director, Hannah Brightwell, and is also active board
member for Dance International, travels with Hall of Fame Dance Challenge as a
regional and national judge, and teaches masterclasses and sets choreography on
competitive dance companies in many cities. Musical Theatre Dance - Upbeat
Musical Theater Dance Workshop to enhance your technique, improve your
performing skills and broaden your horizons to the world of Broadway.
Becky McCants has a B.A. degree in Theatre from
Henderson State University. Since graduating in 1987, she
has performed in numerous productions. Some favorite
roles have been Chava in Fiddler on the Roof, Shelby in
Steel Magnolias, Ado Annie Carnes in Oklahoma, and
Minnie Fay in Hello Dolly. Becky was a co-founder, and the
artistic director for Word of Mouth Productions, directing
and producing such shows as School House Rock, Treasure
Island, Sleepy Hollow and many more, and teaching theatre classes and summer
camps. Currently a freelancer for various theatre groups she has directed 1776, To
Kill a Mockingbird, Narnia, and Captain Louie, Jr. as well as continuing to teach
acting and theatre classes. Also working on a career in film and television, Becky
has appeared in Walker, Texas Ranger and Wishbone, and is currently in Final
Voice and Unconditional Love, two series to be released in 2015. Acting Tools
of Trade (Voice, body and mind) - What tools are in the actor’s tool belt? How
do we identify them and use them to create characters and communicate with the
audience?
Jason Moats is a program director for the Texas A&M
Engineering Extension Service by day. But on nights and
weekends, he can be found working as the set designer and
sometimes technical director for Brazos Valley TROUPE.
Occasionally, he even ends up in a production or two. For the
last 4 years, he has been responsible for creating commercials
for many of BVTs productions. He is an experienced sound
engineer who has worked with groups like Aerosmith, The Preservation Hall Jazz
Band, Three Dog Night, Garth Brooks, and REO Speedwagon to name a few.
Using Video to Tell Your Theater Story - This workshop is
a crash course on designing and creating video to tell a story
to promote and publicize your group. During this workshop
a video will be written and recorded by the participants for
possible playback at the end of the conference.
Mandy Seymore-Sensat is the artistic director of
Inspiration Stage in Sugar Land, TX. She has served as
Education Director for Fort Bend Theatre in Stafford, TX,
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Ocala Civic Theatre in Florida and The Slightly Off Center Players in Deer Park,
TX. Her husband Jeff Sensat and she founded SOCP, a nationally-acclaimed,
internationally-traveled theatre. She has danced with the Southwest Jazz Ballet
Company for ten years and has worked with Chris Wilson’s, APM Studios, Clear
Creek Country Theatre, Pasadena Little Theatre, Theatre San Jacinto, Art Park
Players, Center Stage, SOCP and OCT. She has choreographed, directed and/
or acted in over 100 productions. Mandy has been awarded All Star Cast and
choreographic recognition in All in the Timing during AACTFest ’05 Quad, State
and Region fests. Mandy is the founder/artistic director for Puppet Playground.
She has also served as Texas Nonprofit Theatres’ Quad IV Co-Chairman. This
marks her eighth directorial appearance at TNT Youth Festival. The Circle of
Life - Join us as we travel to the African safari and the world of The Lion King Jr.
Learn choreography and stylized movement of the wildabeast in “The Stampede”
and the Lionesses of “Shadowland”. Be inspired by the African and modern
movement of one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals.
Reb Sibley has been teaching middle school Theatre
Arts for 6 years, after receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts in
Theatre Education from Texas State University in San Marcos
in 2008. She returned to the stage last spring in Boerne
Community Theatre’s production of Nunsense as Sister Mary
Amnesia. She hopes to continue to build her community
theatre resume this summer! Classic Mime Techniques In this workshop, you will learn four classic mime techniques that make your
audience amazed! We will talk about what it takes to be a mime, the history of the
makeup, and the difference of mime and pantomime, but mostly we will be on our
feet working on mini scenes together!! Come ready to move and create!
Robin Williams, a graduate of the University of Texas
with a BFA in Theatre Studies, is no stranger to the TNT
Youth Conference. She performed with Inner Circle of Circle
Arts Theatre in the very first year that the conference started,
and returned for many years afterward, eventually moving
up to a leadership position with the group. She has taught in
Central Texas for the past 20 years and is currently a stage
director, music director and choreographer for Circle Arts.
As the Artistic/Technical Director of Circle Arts, she teaches adults as well as
kids. Improv Characterization - Create big, memorable characters in a moment’s
notice with just a few helpful tools. We’ll work on how to create and how to make
big choices that will allow you to be a different character every time you’re on
stage.
Many thanks to all of the teachers who have shared
their expertise and talent with the students at the
20th Annual TNT Youth Conference!
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Baytown Little Theater, Baytown
Baytown Little Theater Youth Group
presents Disney’s
Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
Music and Lyrics by Sammy Fain & Bob Hilliard,
Oliver Wallace & Cy Coban
Allie Wrubel & Ray Gilbert
Mack David, Al Hoffman & Jerry Livingston
Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by David Simpatico
Directed by Carrie McCray Martin
Produced by special arrangement with Music Theater International
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
CAST
Cheshire Cat 1 ................. Sadie Aiken Tweedle Dee................. Kendall Merritt
Cheshire Cat 2............ Ashley Yudiche Rose.................... Jennifer S. Coronado
Cheshire Cat 3............... Gabriel Baeza Petunia........................... Margo Wagner
Mathilda.......................Loriann Ratliff Lily................................Ashley Aguilar
Alice.............................. Jenna Wagner Violet..................................Katia Smith
Tall Alice......................Loriann Ratliff Daisy.......................... Avery Heffernan
Small Alice..................... Ryland Davis Caterpillar........................ Jacob Hillier
White Rabbit................ Justyn Putnam Mad Hatter........................ Tanner Files
Doorknob..........................Parker Files March Hare.................... Damon Butler
DoDo Bird.................Avery Heffernan Queen of Hearts............ Brianna Butler
Tweedle Dum.................Rachel Erwin King of Hearts..............Brandon Ratliff
Rock Lobsters & Royal Cardsmen.....................Damon Butler, Christian Johnson
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Assistant Director/Production Mgr...................................................... Sam Estrada
Music Director............................................................................ Micki Hoevelman
Choreographer........................................................................ Victoria Jayne Bryan
Stage Manager.............................................................................Lauren Heffernan
Sound.................Jaylon Martin
Lights.....................Gary Smith
Katheryn Daniels
Set Design..............Beth Darby
Costumes............Frannie Poole
Props.................Francis Sutton
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MorningStars, Inc., Mineola
presents
Lion and Mouse Stories
The Tiger, the Brahman and the Jackal
by Colleen Neuman
Directed by Murray Parks
Produced by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
CAST
Lion................................................................................................... Micah Deaton
Mouse / Story Teller........................................................................... Shiloh Voyles
Tiger.................................................................................................Amanda White
Trap...................................................Ashton Barnett, Kaylee Fuller, Amber White
Brahman.................................................................................... Benjamin Spofford
Wood.................... Ashton Barnett, Kaylee Fuller, Amber White, Patrick Spofford
Ox 1.................................................................................................... Kaylee Fuller
Ox 2................................................................................................... Micah Deaton
Road.................... Ashton Barnett, Micah Deaton, Amber White, Patrick Spofford
River....................................................Kaylee Fuller, Amber White, Shiloh Voyles
Jackal..............................................................................................Patrick Spofford
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Assistant Director / Stage Manager........................................... Christine Spofford
Lighting & Sound Technician.....................................................Tristan Brightwell
MorningStars is celebrating our 17th Season in East Texas with plenty of new
talent, wonderful support from our parents, renewed interest among the business
community and an exciting lineup of shows ~ like this one ~ that feature a strong
ensemble. The TNT Youth Conference is the highlight of our year; MorningStars
has attended all the Conferences save one. This year marks our seventh appearance
as a performing company.
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ArtsView Children’s Theatre, Longview
ArtsView Players
presents
I Never Saw Another Butterfly
By Celeste Raspanti
Directed by Laura Bowen
Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company
of Woodstock, Illinois
CAST
Raja Englanderova..................................................................... Ashton Eichelman
Irena Synkova.................................................................................. Brittany Pelaia
Honza................................................................................................ Judah Armour
Loudspeaker................................................................................Adrian Hernandez
Children of Terezin
Rachel Armour, Arianna Fuentez, Auburn Hilliard,
Kelsey McFall, Mercedes Nunley, Zack Tesser
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Technical Director/ Light & Set Designer.......................................... Cody Bowen
Sound & Costume Designer............................................................... Laura Bowen
Hair & Makeup ............................................................................... Bethany Pelaia
Running Crew............................................... Adrian Hernandez & Bethany Pelaia
Artistic Director............................................................................... Jason Richards
Stage Manager................................................................................. Mindy Armour
ArtsView
Children’s
Theatre and the ArtsView
Players are happy to be
returning to the TNT
Conference. The ArtsView
Players is a company of
teens who have found
acting to be a wonderful
way to develop selfconfidence, make new
friends, and give back to
the community. Each member of the ArtsView Players is exemplary in attitude,
character, and talent. ArtsView Children’s Theatre, founded in the Spring of 2004,
believes the Arts are fundamental to a well-rounded childhood, and our mission
of changing lives through education, outreach, and the performing arts is lived out
every single day. The cast and crew would like to dedicate this performance to the
memory of Brody Stewart, who will always be an ArtsView Player.
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Follow your dreams,
Mercedes Dawn!
way to go,
tatum!
we are
so
proud
of you!
T
U
Love
Mom & Dad
TNT BOARD OF GOVERNORS
President .............................................................................. Fred White, Deer Park
Vice President: Financial Development................................Kim Martin, Baytown
Vice President: Planning..................................................Dennis Yslas, Fort Worth
Vice President: Programs............................................... Tracy Alexander, Midland
Secretary ............................................................................... Lonny Fox, Lubbock
Treasurer ..................................................................Beau Dameron, Wichita Falls
Past President ...................................................................... Chester Eitze, Bastrop
MEMBERS
Susan Austin, WeatherfordAlathea Blischke, Midland
Marcia Colbert, Athens
Cranston Dodds, Corsicana
Roberta Elliott, New Braunfels
DeAnna Hargrove, Tyler
Todd Hart, Las Vegas, NVLisa Holcomb, Smithville
John Barry Holland, Port Arthur
John Meiners, Jr., Houston
Ben Spencer, Midland
Jim Weed, Universal City
QUAD LEADERS
Quad I: Jena Tumlin, Chairman; Heather May, Vice Chairman
Quad III: Patricia Hausman, Chairman; Zada Jahnsen, Vice Chairman
Quad IV: Jeremiah Maddix, Chairman & Mike Fisher, Vice Chairman
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Bastrop Opera House, Bastrop
Baron’s Brigade
presents
Rock Bottom
By Dan Roberts
Directed by Chester Eitze
Presented by special arrangement with I.E. Clark Publications, Woodstock, Ill
CAST
Rock..................................................................................................... Levi Werner
Sand ...................................................................................................Joe Holcomb
Dune........................................................................................... Dominic Holcomb
Goldie.......................................................................................... Marlena Hoffman
Nugget............................................................................................ Mackenzie Gust
Diamond........................................................................................... Zoe Picciandra
Ruby.................................................................................................Danielle Huber
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Stage Manager.................................................................................Danielle Huber
Lights...............................................................................................Sarah Hoffman
Sound................................................................................................ Lisa Holcomb
Costumes................................................................................................Laura Luna
Sets................................................................................................. Christine Huber
Sound Tech.........................................................................................Bill Crawford
The Baron’s Brigade is a
new youth company for
the Bastrop Opera House
being inaugurated with this
TNT anniversary event and
anticipating two shows to
follow Rock Bottom with
new actors for Twelve
Dancing Princesses in July
and Butterfly in August. Cast
members are home, private
and public school youngsters
of Bastrop County with the
vision of an Academy for the Theatre Arts beginning fall 2015. The Baron in the
company name refers to the Baron de Bastrop whose ability to create a character
that he was not, but one who so impressed the Mexicans and Texians of the 1800’s,
that he is revered today. After all, Life is a Masquerade regardless of your age. We
wish all of you, “Good Show!” Bastrop welcomes you with open arms!
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Brazos Valley TROUPE, Bryan-College Station
YOUTH
presents
The 10 Best Worst Things
About High School
By M. G. Davidson
Directed by Teen Actor’s Guild Senior & Junior Class Members
Evan Bendiksen, Sara Brittain, Mikayla Moats, Nicholas Roman
Facilitated by M. A. Sterling
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)
CAST
Kyra Batten
Grant Edens
Tessa Jae
Mikayla Moats
Nicolas Roman
Evan Bendiksen
Sara Brittain Charlotte Brumbelow
Joseph Finch
Eli Geddes
Skylar Geddes
Lee Mitchell
Calista Moats
Marissa Moats
Cody Osburn
Dallas Osburn
Shauna Roberson
Courtney Skains
AJ Wright
Reece Wright
MK Walker
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Stage Manager...................................................................................... Anne Finch
Lights/Sound............................................................................................BVT Staff
Brazos Valley TROUPE
( Te x a s R e p e r to r y O f
Unique Performing
a r ts & E n te r ta in m e n t) ,
“Aggieland’s Ambassadors
of the Arts”, is celebrating
its 21st year of artistic
outreach, performing
quality theatre and serving
its community via the stage.
Since its inception in 1994,
this community performing
arts organization in BryanCollege Station has been
quite
busy
performing,
s e r v i n g & t r a v e l i n g extensively throughout the state of Texas and, indeed, the nation.
Having performed with the American Theatre Wing and the Tony Award-winning Utah
Shakespearean Festival, BVT celebrates 18 consecutive years performing at the 20th Annual
TNT Youth Conference. Its mantra of “Service Beyond The Stage!” has always been strong
and true, and it has served well its community, state and nation as fine performers, patrons
& proponents of the arts. BVT salutes our ‘Comrades in Arts’ from across the great state of
Texas! BRAVO!!!
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McKinney Repertory Theatre, McKinney
Young Actors Guild
presents
The Bully Plays
Compiled and edited by Linda Habjan
Directed by Dylan Thierry
Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company
of Woodstock, Illinois
CAST
Blu, Mica.......................................................................................... Jimmy Teeling
Scott, Mike..........................................................................................Patrick Holle
Joshua, Justin..............................................................................................Asa Fris
Monster, Kevin...........................................................................Kenneth McCalpin
Gasp, Nick, J.D....................................................................................Preston Fout
Alyssa, Becky, Dee....................................................................... Christina Sexton
Mrs. Peterson, Gail, Natalie......................................................... M’kaylia Vaughn
Farah, Kathy, Morgan, Sara...............................................................Isabel Thierry
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Sound...............................................................................................Reid McCalpin
The Bully Plays contains material that may be unsuitable or uncomfortable for younger viewers.
McKinney Repertory Theatre Young Actors Guild (YAG) was founded in
2009 and is a youth run organization. Members do it all, from ushering,
stage managing, set building to directing. This is YAG’s fifth year to attend
the TNT Youth Convention and their fifth year performing.
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Youth Conference Bios & Session Information - continued
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EASY Theatre of Austin
presents
The 9 Worst Breakups
of All Time
By Ian McWethy
Directed by Ariana and Michelle Billett
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)
CAST
Keith........................................................................................Rhys Largent
Becca/Waitress/Maddie/Alarmist Girl/Gina......................... Micah McKee
Evan....................................................................................Corrigun Billett
Tina/Rah/Shelly/Julie/Carlie................................................. Tamara Billett
Teddy/Manager/Ug/Elijah/Chesterfield................................. Nathan Smith
Betty/Jessica/Mandy............................................................ Avery McGinn
Calvin/Tony/Louis/Tyler.....................................................Anthony Trefny
Easy Theatre was formed in 1999 and The 9 Worst Breakups of All Time
is our 100th production! We are so proud of all of our young actors and,
this year, we are ecstatic to present one of our longtime Youth Conference
attendees in her new role as Director! Our motto is: Doing theatre we
love, with people we love, for people we love. As always, we are happy to
include the folks from the TNT in that sentiment.
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City Lights Theatre, Houston
Triple Threat Youth Company
presents
The Big Bad Musical
Book By Alec Strum
Music & Lyrics B Bill Francoeur
Directed by Monroe Moore & Brennan Blankenship
Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service Inc
CAST
Sydney Grimm.............Allisson Lopez
Fairy God Mother........Amanda Lopez
Evil Step Mother....... Avonlea Yeakley
Miss Muffett..........................Alissa Le
Little Red Riding
Hood.........................Angelica Lopez
Grandmother Hood..........Gene Sheara
Pig 1...................................Sofia Greig
Pig 2...................................... Riley Fox
Pig 3......................................Grace Fox
Bill Woodcutter................Nathan Janak
Shepard.............................Jacob Garcia
Boy Who Cried Wolf.... Gavin Warfield
Big Bad Wolf.......................Ethan Hart
Judge...................................Eli Castano
Wolfette............................. Sydney Hart
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Stage Manager.......................................................................Brennan Blankenship
Lights........................................................................................................... Bao Vu
Projections............................................................................................ Ethan Mock
Assistant Company Director...............................................................Lizette Zeren
Stage Crew........................................................................................ Sarrean White
City Lights Theatre
is a family and
community of artists
that believe in the
power of live theatre
to enrich the lives of
children, families and
communities. Starting
as a homeschool
organization in 2005,
City Lights soon grew to a full scale community theatre offering performance and
training opportunities to youth and adults.
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Art Park Players, Deer Park
Jr. Art Park Players
presents
Anon(ymous)
By Naomi Iizuka
Directed by Alec Trevino
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts Inc (www.playscripts.com)
CAST
Anon........................................................................................ Nick Trevino
Nemasani......................................................................................Téa Reyes
Naja......................................................................................... Lacey Myers
Ritu, Mrs. Laius..................................................................Abaigail Garcia
Nasreen, Belen.................................................................... Casey Williams
Calista....................................................................................... Emily Gage
Mr. Mackus, Strygal.............................................................. Caleb Monroe
Senator Laius, Mr. Zylco......................................................... Colin Cooke
Ali, Pascal, Ignacio.....................................................................Evan Ryan
Serza......................................................................................... Mary Arrigo
Vanna..................................................................................... Katelyn Davis
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Stage Manager.................................................................... Ashley Whiting
Lights.................................................................................. Ashley Whiting
Backstage Lights................................................................ AnnMarie Tapia
The Art Park Players have been going
since 1979 and remain one of the most
successful dinner theatres in Texas.
It is host to a full season of adult
productions, a plethora of kids musical
theatre courses, and two distinguished
acting
programs
that
have
been
attending TNT for the past four years
and look forward to participating in the
years to come.
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Ohlook Performing Arts Center, Grapevine, TX
OCO
presents
Tammy
A Coming of Age Story
About a Girl Who is Part T-Rex
By Julia Weiss
Directed by Jill Blalock Lord
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)
CAST
Tammy Rex................................................................................... Breanne Jackson
Hope Endoor.........................................................................................Emma Lord
Mrs. Rex..........................................................................................Allie Alexander
Mr. Rex.................................................................................... Rohan Mirchandani
Brian Rex........................................................................................... Austin Parker
Heather 1................................................................................................Grace Lord
Heather 2.......................................................................................... Elise Emberlin
Heather 3................................................................................................ Julia Sutter
Heather 4....................................................................................... Macy McCready
Amber.................................................................................................. Isabel Malin
Cliff Samorga /Squeeky Clean........................................................Michael Moffitt
Steve Watson/Bacon Bite..................................................................Andrew Smith
Mrs. Sanchez...................................................................................Sarah Crawford
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Sound & Lighting......................................................................... Jill Blalock Lord
Ohlook is a small black box
theatre in Grapevine, TX. This
is our 14th year of existence
and our 5th year of attending
the TNT Youth Conference.
Ohlook Company (OCO) is
comprised of our most elite
students, many of whom have
gone on to pursue theater as
their career after graduation. In OCO students study music, acting and dance and
often explore more mature shows such as Laramie Project, Bang, Bang You’re
Dead and the operetta Pirates of Penzance.
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Boerne Community Theatre, Boerne TX
BCT Teen Troupe
presents
Wild Strawberries
By Jerry Ayers
Directed by Patricia Hausman and Reese Landis
Produced by special arrangement with Jerry Ayres
CAST
Dimitri...............................John Hodge
Truffledina...................Claudia Theriot
Signore
Nikolette.............................Grace Frey
Pallandronsini........ Matt Thompson
Leyla.............................. Hannah Dees
Xenobia........................... Maddie Bear
Tereza........................Shannon Murray
Nikolas.......................Matthew Saletta
Mereza.......................Delaney Sanford
Flora......................... Veronika Haynes
Dorcas...................Lindsay Ungashick
Townsfolk
Tucker Hamdorf, Kristen Johnson, Andrew Stoner, Callen Vaught
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Stage Manager............... Reese Landis Technical Director...... Ethan Brundeen
Costume Mistress.....................................................................Mary Ann Matteson
Costume Crew..................................................... Kelly Menz and Kristen Johnson
Makeup............................................................... Megan Christian and Abby Fjord
Set.......................................................................Paige Grover and Sara VanDivier
Props......................................................................... Rylee Free and Cecilie Lamb
The BCT Teen Troupe
came under the
direction of Patricia
Hausman in August
2007. What started
with three teens
interested in doing
theatre has turned
into a full program
with over 75 kids on
the roster. BCT Teen
Troupe is for individuals 13-19 years of age in the Boerne/San Antonio area.
We have monthly meetings, workshops, and perform at special events as well
as doing two main stage productions and a travelling show every year. Teen
Troupe began attending the TNT Youth Conference in 2009 and was the host
of last year’s conference. We are excited to be in Bastrop to celebrate the 20th
Anniversary of this great conference.
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The Permian Playhouse, Odessa
The Kaleidoscope Company
presents
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The Orphan Train
By Aurand Harris
Directed by Jane Moore
Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company
of Woodstock, Illinois
CAST
Newsboy/Harvey.................................................................................... Jon Naylor
Frankie......................................................................................... Azlyn Hernandez
Evie............................................................................................... Sarahann Adams
Lucky.............................................................................................. Maddie Olague
Pegeen..........................................................................................Elizabeth Forsyth
Danny................................................................................................. Brock Bizzell
All Adult Women.............................................................................. Megan Siepak
All Adult Men................................................................................ Jonathan Spruill
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Stage Manager................................................................................ Cassidy Horton
Lights.............................................................................................. Caleb Williams
Sound.......................................................................................Cole Thomas Carter
House Manager................................................................................ Jeremiah Leija
The
Kaleidoscope
Company is
the premier
educational
troupe of
The Permian
Playhouse in
Odessa, TX.
They have been
in existence
since the 1970’s
and are proud
to return again
this year to the
TNT Youth
Conference. The Permian Playhouse is celebrating its 49th season of community
theatre and looks forward to the next 49 years with greater days to come!
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S.T.A.G.E., Inc., Bulverde
E.L.F.S. Touring Troupe
presents
The SeussOdyssey
By Don Zolidis
Directed by Naomi Phillips
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)
CAST
Narrator......................... Ashley Fouse
Narrator.......................Audrey Pauletti
Narrator............................. Jenna Shea
Narrator........................Tatum Tomallo
Penelope .....................................................................................Kristen Rothbauer
Suitor, Crew Member........................................................................Trévon Giraud
Suitor, Posieden, Cyclops..................................................................... Noah Bentz
Suitor........................Donovan Castillo
Telly.................................Edie Wooten
Athena..............................Kiara Welch
Odysseus............................Luke Bentz
Ajax.............................................................................................. Kolton Dreibrodt
Siren, Wind, Scylla............................................. Mary Grace Bubb, Myla Castillo
Circe, Reginald....................................................................................Taylor Wells
Charybdis.......................................................................................... Natalie Bueno
Crew Members.....................................................Megan Munsell, Kaitlyn Mickey
Swing.............................................................................................Stephen Roberts
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Assistant Director, Stage Manager....................................................Sydney Quanz
Costumes, Lights & Set Design................................... Naomi Phillips and Parents
Spotlight
Theatre
and
Arts Group, Etc., Inc.
(S.T.A.G.E.) is now in its
36th season, producing a
minimum of four season
slate productions, bringing
in occasional touring shows,
providing instruction for
theatre arts classes such as
the Eli Lilly Foundation
(ELFS) Touring Troupe, and
an outreach program at the
Bulverde Senior Center for
a readers theatre group, The
Encore Players celebrating
its 28th Anniversary.
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ImprovEd Shakespeare, Austin
presents
ImprovEd Shakespeare’s
Taming of the Shrew
By William Shakespeare | Adapted by Andee Kinzy
Directed by Andee Kinzy
CAST
Baptista/Nicholas............................................................................... Apollo Fisher
Katharina........................................................................................ Liliana Sweeten
Bianca/Nathanial..........................................................................Annabelle Kindig
Hortensio....................................................................................... Analisa Sweeten
Lucentio/Philip.................................................................................Annicka Fisher
Tranio/Joseph....................................................................................... Brant Kinzy
Gremio/Widow................................................................................... Abbie Brown
Petruchio.................................................................................................. Zia Kinzy
Grumio............................................................................................. Aaliyah Fisher
Curtis/Vincentio.............................................................................Emerson Kindig
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Stage Managers..................................................................................... The Players
Costumes...........................................................................................Chuck Grimes
ImprovEd
Shakespeare
emboldens kids
of all ages,
encouraging the
development
of life skills
through an
unconventional
and wildly fun
approach to
the creative
arts using
Shakespeare.
Formed in
2011, this is our
second year at the TNT conference. More: www.improvEdshakespeare.com |
@2Bshakespeare
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Tyler Civic Theatre Center, Tyler
Knights of the Round Theatre
presents
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Antigone Now
By Melissa Cooper
Inspired by Sophocles’ Antigone
Directed by Justin Purser
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)
CAST
Antigone............................................................................. Sarah Modisette
Ismene .................................................................................. Skyler Brumit
Creon........................................................................................ Zach Woods
CHORUS
Josh Alexander, Tori Dickson, Emma Lee Evans, Chris Fisher,
B J Matlock, Jack Roberts, Victoria Sundin, Faith Wilkerson
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Director’s Assistant...................................................................Lexie Rains
Set Construction ........................................John-Luke Purser, Zach Woods
Costumes...................................................................................Lexie Rains
Choreography....................................................................Victoria Dickson
Crew.........................................................................................Evan Wilson
“Knights of the Round
Theatre” is an audition
troupe
comprised
of
Tyler
Civic
Theatre
Center’s finest student
actors. They attended last
year’s TNT conference
for the first time and are
excited to return this year.
TCTC offers educational
opportunities throughout
the year for student actors
in the Acting Conservatory
and Summer Theatre Arts
Review (STAR) programs.
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The Actors Conservatory Theatre, Lewisville
The Actors Conservatory Element
presents
The Audition
By Don Zolidis
Directed by Tyler Brodess
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)
Music provided by bensound.com
CAST
Mr. Torrence.......... Garrett Dabney
Stage Manager........ Sean McCants
Carrie...................... Erin Engleman
Soleil................Hannah Lomonaco
Elizabeth............. Hannah Plemons
Alison..................... Rachel Barnett
Sarah..............Arden Claire Coates
Tommy........................Pablo Sotelo
Yuma...................... Nikki Kimbrell
Gina...................Callie McWilliams
Alison’s Father.......... Asher Coates
Elizabeth’s
Mother........... Jennifer Nachazel
Carrie’s Mother..... Ivy Beth Coates
Actors
Katie Everheart, Jenna Smith, Victoria Cheshire
Bakhtawar Yassir, Asher Coates, Jennifer Nachazel, Ivy Beth Coates
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Lights....................Mason Woodfin Sound......................Aiden Kuseski
Backstage Crew....................................Sarah Wilson, Anthony Donaldson
Since 1999, The Actors Conservatory Theatre has consistently provided our audiences
with high-quality children’s theatre. Through multiple location changes, our mission has
remained the same: fostering the education of great classic literature for the young and
young at heart in our community through good, family-orientated theatre. The ACT is
unique in that it is a volunteer-driven organization, giving parents the opportunity to assist
in bringing the magical productions to life. Our teen group, ACE Theatre Company, is
honored to be attending their fourth TNT Youth Conference! Visit getintotheact.org for
more information.
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Inspiration Stage, Sugar Land
presents
The Rules of Comedy
By José Cruz Gonzales
Directed by Mandy Seymore-Sensat
Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company
of Woodstock, Illinois
CAST
Narrator 1- Part 1............ Colby Sanders
Narrator 2- Part 1............ Brady Sanders
Narrator 1- Part 2............... Sarah Flavin
Narrator 2- Part 2............Aedin Waldorf
Narrator 1- Part 3........ Caroline Meador
Narrator 2- Part 3...Christine Hernandez
Hamlet................................ Keri St Clair
Claudius..............................Addy Elliott
Horatio...................... Andrea Rodriguez
Osric................................. Reece Grover
Laertes..............................Kelsey Brown
Polonius..................... Rayevin Johnson
Gertrude....................Davis Underwood
Ophelia.............................Cassidy Lapp
Dramaturg.................... Raymah Shaikh
Rosencrantz.................. Reagan Sanders
Guildenstern..................Landry Sanders
Subtitle #1....................... Hailey Jensen
Subtitle #2...................... Sydney Garcia
Translator #1..................... Sarah Belbin
Translator #2......... Matthew Ciancarelli
Court/Pirates/Ensemble
Dylin Waldorf Devon Schroeder
Amber Huchton
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Stage Crew.................... Annelea Bootle, Alex Thorsberg, Richard Gomez
Inspiration Stage is a national award winning performing arts studio and theatre, located
in Sugar Land under the direction of Mandy Seymore-Sensat. Inspiration Stage produces
seven youth company shows, four adult shows, and a full season of classes and camps in
the historic Sugar Land Auditorium, built in 1917. We are excited to have XX in attendance
to our second Texas Nonprofit Theatres Youth Conference. The Rules of Comedy marks
Miss Mandy’s nineth company performance at TNT Youth.
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Circle Arts Theatre, New Braunfels
The Inner Circle
presents
Things Fall (Meanwhile)
By Barton Bishop
Directed by Roberta Elliott
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.(www.playscripts.com)
CAST
Narrator 1 .............. Makayla Reynolds
Narrator 2.......................... Juliette Riff
Narrator 3....................DeeDee Seibert
Meg................................ Hannah Head
Peter.................................Ben Harmon
Keb................................Ryan Wellman
Kev, Scrooge...............Ryan Applegate
EMT 1, Pi in Jr. High,
Screenwriter.................Kelsey Lesseig
EMT 2..........Amber Mawande-Spytek
Shoe Salesman......... Jacob Biggerstaff
Schizm............................ Griffin Hankins
Pizza Guy, Pi in 1st grade,
Paper Boy................... Eleanor Hardwick
Emily “Pi” Piper.............Jordan Walzem
Mr. Piper......................... Donny Butrym
BFF................................. Cydney Garcia
Doctor, Announcer,
News Reporter..................Adrian Castro
Herman Lanford............... Dustin Benton
Schizm’s Wife..................... Bekah Sikes
Pi’s Mom, Meg’s Cello..........Julie Ricks
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Set Construction & Props............................... Robert Bergeron & Robin Williams
Lights.............................................................. Robert Bergeron & Robin Williams
The Inner
Circle, known
as Rep, is
a company
composed of
middle and
high school
students who
work together
to bring the
experience of
live theatre
to elementary
schools. There is an extensive audition and interview process and once selected,
they commit to completing 100 volunteer hours at the theatre as well as learning
3 to 5 different shows. The group is now in their 37th year!
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BASTROP OPERA HOUSE
invites you to historic Bastrop, Texas and our
TNT & AACT award-winning
theatre program.
• Year-round community theatre productions
• Dynamic youth theatre productions
• Tourism development programs
• Produced Past TNT POPS! Winners
2009: Political Theater by Sorcha Blaine
2011: Three Views of a Waterfall by
Michael Greenberg
2013: Mr. Potcher’s Holiday by Bob &
Barbara Silberg
BASTROP OPERA HOUSE
is a major tourist attraction
711 Spring Street • (512) 321-6283 • BastropOperaHouse.com
Bastrop, Texas was named a 2010 Distinctive Destination by the
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Many Thanks to the City of Bastrop!
Bastrop Chamber
of Commerce
Becki Womble
Mayor
Kenneth Kesselus
Councilmembers
Kelli Gilleland
Kay McAnally
Willie DeLaRosa
Gary Schiff
Dock Jackson
Bastrop Main Street
Program
Kayli Head
Bastrop Creative Agency
Jonathan Adam
Bastrop Economic
Development
Shawn Kirkpatrick
City Manager
Michael Talbot
Convention Center
Kathy Danielson
Susan Bowers
Bastrop Downtown
Business Alliance
Naseem Khonsari
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