The festival is this Friday!  We have over 450 guests scheduled to be in attendance this year.  A revised scheduled can be found here:

2008 Schedule 

This daylong celebration of theatre takes place in Tyler Hall with  performances from central New York high schools; workshops led by Oswego State faculty, students and guest artists Erica Sodos a 1986 Oswego State Theatre alum  and Kelly Thomas, owner of Miss Kelly's Dance Studio.  At the conclusion of the day, participants are treated to  the theatre department's saucy performance of, Cabaret.

Bus drivers are asked to drop off students in front of Culkin Hall, and park for the remainder of the day at Romney Field House.  Click here for parking information.

Performing schools, click here for instructions on storing your costumes while at the festival.

WORKSHOPS

Concurrent workshops will run from 2:05pm - 3:00pm and 3:10pm - 4:05pm. 

Scene from A Midsummer Night’s Dream- The Four Lovers: 
In one of Shakespeare's best-known comedies, A Midsummer Night's  Dream, the fairy-world intermingles with the human characters, causing mischief and mayhem. But what happens if you remove this   supernatural element? The motivation for the four lovers must come from within themselves, rather than without. As you watch these scenes from the play, consider how the characters choose to treat one another and how they re-act when confronted with the powers of hormones and heartbreak. Directed by Nathaniel Angstrom  Room 102, Tyler Hall

Kevin Kennison: The "Play" in Plays Theatre games and improvisation. In this workshop students will be participating in improvisational exercises to illustrate spontaneity, thinking on your feet, and making brave choices to bring back to playwright's text and the next rehearsal. Limit to 20 students. Lower Lobby

Johan Godwaldt: You Want Me to do What?! Creative solutions that come up during the course of a production.  Bring your challenges and challenge the technicians of SUNY Oswego. Scene Shop

Steve Shull: Computer Applications for Sound and Lighting Design This session will demonstrate two very powerful computer design platforms for lighting and sound designers.  The sessions will be led by students from the SUNY Theatre department.  The lighting program is WYSIWYG, a 2D and 3D design application.  The audio program is ProTools, a sound effects mixing and editing platform. Room 103, Tyler Hall

Jonel Langenfeld-Rial and Todd Graber: Music Theatre Song Interpretation Students who wish to participate should bring sheet music of a song they have memorized.  An accompanist will be provided.  Participants will work with Jonel and Todd on realizing the drama and musicality of the song. Participation is limited to 2-3 performing students per session, others may observe.   Sign up sheets will be posted at the box office.   Room 40, Tyler Hall

Judy McCabe & Katie Ahearn: Now You See It ...Now You Don't Wow!  How did she change so fast?!?!  Discover the secret to quick changes and rigging of costumes. Costume Shop

Kelly Magner-Thomas: Dance Audition Dancer/choreographer Kelly Thomas, Miss Kelly’s Dance Studio, holds a mock dance audition.  Participants will be given a short dance number to learn as to prepare you for future musical-theatre auditions.  Participants must have flexible clothes.  Waterman Theatre

Erica Sodos: Physical Theatre and the Clown This performance workshop will explore aspects of creative expression connected to the spirit of the jester and trickster figures through physical techniques. Lab Theatre

Any questions on the day's activities can be forwarded to Mark Cole or Kelly Cullinan. 

We look forward to seeing you on Friday!