[Capdist-announce] The DX Cast of Alpha Psi Omeaga Presents: Act 101

[Nathan Fullerton]

[image: Inline image 2]


Join us at the RPI Playhouse
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/RPI+Playhouse/@42.729201,-73.678192,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x75605d8fc5a4e766>
for
a series of workshops on acting, improvisation, and theatre production.

It's *free*, *fun*, and *open to all*!

FRIDAY 8/22Snacks, Spolin Improv Games, and Story Theatre 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Grab some snacks, play some improv games, and learn about story theatre
from Spolin improvist Tom Brennan. Perfect for new actors, or experienced
actors looking to pick up some new tricks!
------------------------------
Lighting Basics 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Have you always wanted to get involved with lighting, or get a little more
familiar with the board? Join Q Award Winner Robert Healey for a tour of
the sound effect and show control software used by the RPI Players, and at
least two other area theaters. Will cover multi-part cues, multi-channel
cues, panning audio around the room, image/video cues, and cues that
control external devices.
------------------------------
Programming Intelligent Lights 7:30PM - 8:30PM

After learning the basics, get an advanced class from Robert Healey in how
programming smart lights differs from your standard theatrical lights. Tips
and tricks for making them work with assorted lighting consoles, and how to
avoid awkward unwanted effects. Includes demos of some of the more high end
lights found at the Playhouse, and in other capital district theatres.

SATURDAY 8/23Exploring Character through Dialogue - Sides from Film &
Television 12:00PM - 2:00PM

Want some acting practice that involves your favorite TV shows and films?
Local actor Simon Ellis has got you covered. Run through some cold readings
taken from the big screen in this a laid back acting exercise, perfect to
start off the day!
------------------------------
Hair and Make-up Presents: Blood FX! 12:00PM - 2:00PM

The RPI Players is putting on Dracula this Fall, and that means blood...
lots of blood. Have you always wanted to make gunshot wounds, stab wounds,
and any other wounds under the sun? Then prepare for an onslaught of latex,
fake blood, and some advanced make-up techniques from make-up gurus
Michelle Zeliph and Emily Kosmaczewski.
------------------------------
Acting for Film 2:00PM - 5:00PM

The independent film movement in the capital district is booming, and
learning how to act in front of the camera is an invaluable skill. Join Tom
Brennan and a local director, play some more Spolin improv games, and
discuss what it's like to act for film.
------------------------------
Color Theory and You! 3:00PM - 5:00PM

Ever wonder what colors really mean? Have you been watching Breaking Bad,
and you just know Marie is always wearing purple shirts for a reason? Learn
what your favorite colors really look like and what the human eye is
actually telling you from RPI's own Conor Sjogren.
------------------------------
Food and Free Time 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Relax, eat some pizza, meet new people, and play some card and board games
in the Playhouse lobby.
------------------------------
Spolin Improv Games & Story Theatre 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Tom Brennan returns to guide you through more improv games and story
theatre exercises. Perfect for beginners, experts, and anyone in between!
------------------------------
Programming Sound Effects, Image Effects, and Tieing it all Together 7:00PM
- 8:00PM

Ready for another production master class from Q Award Winner Robert
Healey? Get a tour of the sound effect and show control software used by
the RPI Players and other local theatres, learn about multi-part cues,
multi-channel cues, panning audio around the room, image/video cues, and
cues that control external devices.
 SUNDAY 8/24Acting through Movement 10:00AM - 1:00PM

One of the hardest aspects of acting to master is your body movement
throughout a scene. Luckily, Tom Brennan has got you covered! Learn and
practice body control and movement exercises, and top it of with more
Spolin improv games!
------------------------------
Getting Dressed: Hard Mode 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Learn the basics of costume design from RPI's Emily DiMambro: how to go
from a script to a design to a completed production. If you've wanted to
try out costuming, or are just looking to brush up on some skills, this is
the place for you! Note: this is not a sewing workshop.
------------------------------
Food and Free Time 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Relax, get some lunch, meet new people, and play some card and board games
in the Playhouse lobby.
------------------------------
Foley Recording: Making your own Sound FX! 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Have you ever been putting sound effects together for a show, and just
couldn't find what you're looking for? RPI's Ben Wright is going to walk
you through the practice of foley recording, from hunting for object
candidates and microphone set up, to computer software manipulation and
show set up.
------------------------------
Story Theatre Practice & Performance 2:00PM - 6:00PM

Tom Brennan returns for an afternoon of Spolin improv game warm ups, and
some story theatre rehearsals. Culminating in a semi-public performance at
5:30pm, this is the perfect way to end your weekend!
------------------------------
Food and Free Time 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Relax, eat some pizza, meet new people, and play some card and board games
in the Playhouse lobby.


FRIDAY 8/22Snacks, Spolin Improv Games, and Story Theatre 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Grab some snacks, play some improv games, and learn about story theatre
from Spolin improvist Tom Brennan. Perfect for new actors, or experienced
actors looking to pick up some new tricks!
------------------------------
All You've Ever Wanted to Know about the Set Department 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Ryan Kutler is an incredibly experienced set designer and carpenter, and
he's here to teach you the basics of Set! Perfect for getting started with
a set position, or brushing up on your skills.
------------------------------
Basic Tool Uses and Construction Techniques 8:00PM - 9:00PM

You've heard the basics, now join Ryan Kutler backstage for a hands on demo
of RPI's set department. Who knows, you might even end up building
something yourself! Note: Hands on workshop, wear appropriate clothing.

SATURDAY 8/23Exploring Character through Dialogue - Sides from Film &
Television 12:00PM - 2:00PM

Want some acting practice that involves your favorite TV shows and films?
Local actor Simon Ellis has got you covered. Run through some cold readings
taken from the big screen in this a laid back acting exercise, perfect to
start off the day!
------------------------------
A History of Advanced Projects in the Set Department 12:00PM - 2:00PM

Ryan Kutler: Master Carpenter extraordinaire is back to talk about some of
his best work. Sets that spin, sets that fly through the air, learn how he
made them work in this advanced set design discussion.
------------------------------
Acting for Film 2:00PM - 5:00PM

The independent film movement in the capital district is booming, and
learning how to act in front of the camera is an invaluable skill. Join Tom
Brennan and a local director, play some more Spolin improv games, and
discuss what it's like to act for film.
------------------------------
Stage Management in a Nutshell 3:00PM - 5:00PM

A crash course is Stage Management from start to finish from RPI's Conor
Sjogren. Find out the power of organization and steer your cast and crew
toward a successful production!
------------------------------
Food and Free Time 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Relax, eat some pizza, meet new people, and play some card and board games
in the Playhouse lobby.
------------------------------
Spolin Improv Games & Story Theatre 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Tom Brennan returns to guide you through more improv games and story
theatre exercises. Perfect for beginners, experts, and anyone in between!
------------------------------
Rigging and Advanced Stage Construction Techniques 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Ryan Kutler returns with a hands on demo of an advanced rigging system.
Note: Hands on workshop, wear appropriate clothing.
 SUNDAY 8/24Acting through Movement 10:00AM - 1:00PM

One of the hardest aspects of acting to master is your body movement
throughout a scene. Luckily, Tom Brennan has got you covered! Learn and
practice body control and movement exercises, and top it of with more
Spolin improv games!
------------------------------
Getting Dressed: Hard Mode 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Learn the basics of costume design from RPI's Emily DiMambro: how to go
from a script to a design to a completed production. If you've wanted to
try out costuming, or are just looking to brush up on some skills, this is
the place for you! Note: this is not a sewing workshop.
------------------------------
Food and Free Time 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Relax, get some lunch, meet new people, and play some card and board games
in the Playhouse lobby.
------------------------------
Story Theatre Practice & Performance 2:00PM - 6:00PM

Tom Brennan returns for an afternoon of Spolin improv game warm ups, and
some story theatre rehearsals. Culminating in a semi-public performance at
5:30pm, this is the perfect way to end your weekend!
------------------------------
Food and Free Time 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Relax, eat some pizza, meet new people, and play some card and board games
in the Playhouse lobby.

The RPI Playhouse is located on 15th Street in Troy, NY
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/RPI+Playhouse/@42.729201,-73.678192,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x75605d8fc5a4e766>
.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at officers at dx.ayw.org
<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','officers at dx.ayw.org');>.

We hope to see you there!
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://capdisttheater.org/pipermail/capdist-announce/attachments/20140820/7521217e/attachment.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: Act101.png
Type: image/png
Size: 24949 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://capdisttheater.org/pipermail/capdist-announce/attachments/20140820/7521217e/attachment.png>