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Monday, January 20
 

7:00am CST

Irene Ryan Headquarters
Monday January 20, 2025 7:00am - 5:00pm CST
Marriott Salon A (2nd Floor)
Headquarters for Irene Ryans
Festival Leadership
EM

Erik Meixelsperger

Ryan Assoc. Coord, Drake University
avatar for Cara Phipps

Cara Phipps

Irene Ryan Coordinator, Graceland University
Cara is a queer director, educator, and writer based in Saint Paul, MN and Lamoni, IA. She recently directed the world premiere musical, THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS, by Avi Amon and Tim J. Lord for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Cara's national work includes credits with... Read More →
HT

Heather Tinker

Irene Ryan Assoc. Coord, MidAmerica Nazarene U
Monday January 20, 2025 7:00am - 5:00pm CST
Marriott Salon A (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Festival Events, Irene Ryans

8:00am CST

Drag Intensive
Monday January 20, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm CST
Marriott Waterloo (3rd Floor)
Participants must have access to the event, but others may observe. If observing please be respectful of the work.

Guest Artists
avatar for Karma Kills

Karma Kills

The Blazing Saddle
Karma has been doing drag for 13 years and been a show cast member at The Blazing Saddle where she regularly hosts shows as well as produces the Noche Latina show. Karma also serves as show director and host for Serv’d Events hosting events all around Iowa. Karma was also voted... Read More →
avatar for Robin Graves

Robin Graves

Drag Artist
Starting off her career she began at the lively and popular Legendary Blazing Saddle, serenading crowds with her take on new classics; bringing a fresh and unseen vibe to the iconic East Village. In her junior year of drag she made a switch to the well-known bar, The Garden Nightclub... Read More →
Festival Leadership
CP

Casey Paradies

Drag Show Coord, South Dakota State University
Monday January 20, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm CST
Marriott Waterloo (3rd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Festival Events, Drag

8:00am CST

Irene Ryan Prelims Group A
Monday January 20, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Marriott Salon B (2nd Floor)
Irene Ryan Scholarship Audition Preliminary Round one monologue and one scene will be presented in 4 minutes. Schedule is posted on the Festival Announcements website. Audition sessions are open to viewers as space permits. You may only enter the room at the top of the hour and must stay through the entire hour-long session.

Content Disclosure:
Because theatre reflects the human experience, some scripts and performances may raise issues, portray situations, use actions or language which you may find disturbing or offensive. You should understand that, in the spirit of free artistic expression, KCACTF does not censor dramatic works performed as part of the Irene Ryan Scholarship Auditions. If you fear that you may be unduly offended or disturbed by materials presented in performance, please use your best discretion before watching the performances.









Festival Leadership
EM

Erik Meixelsperger

Ryan Assoc. Coord, Drake University
avatar for Cara Phipps

Cara Phipps

Irene Ryan Coordinator, Graceland University
Cara is a queer director, educator, and writer based in Saint Paul, MN and Lamoni, IA. She recently directed the world premiere musical, THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS, by Avi Amon and Tim J. Lord for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Cara's national work includes credits with... Read More →
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Heather Tinker

Irene Ryan Assoc. Coord, MidAmerica Nazarene U
Monday January 20, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Marriott Salon B (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Festival Events, Irene Ryans

8:00am CST

Irene Ryan Prelims Group B
Monday January 20, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Marriott Salon C (2nd Floor)
Irene Ryan Scholarship Audition Preliminary Round one monologue and one scene will be presented in 4 minutes. Schedule is posted on the Festival Announcements website. Audition sessions are open to viewers as space permits. You may only enter the room at the top of the hour and must stay through the entire hour-long session.

Content Disclosure:
Because theatre reflects the human experience, some scripts and performances may raise issues, portray situations, use actions or language which you may find disturbing or offensive. You should understand that, in the spirit of free artistic expression, KCACTF does not censor dramatic works performed as part of the Irene Ryan Scholarship Auditions. If you fear that you may be unduly offended or disturbed by materials presented in performance, please use your best discretion before watching the performances.




















Festival Leadership
EM

Erik Meixelsperger

Ryan Assoc. Coord, Drake University
avatar for Cara Phipps

Cara Phipps

Irene Ryan Coordinator, Graceland University
Cara is a queer director, educator, and writer based in Saint Paul, MN and Lamoni, IA. She recently directed the world premiere musical, THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS, by Avi Amon and Tim J. Lord for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Cara's national work includes credits with... Read More →
HT

Heather Tinker

Irene Ryan Assoc. Coord, MidAmerica Nazarene U
Monday January 20, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Marriott Salon C (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Festival Events, Irene Ryans

8:00am CST

Irene Ryan Prelims Group C
Monday January 20, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Marriott Salon E (2nd Floor)
Irene Ryan Scholarship Audition Preliminary Round one monologue and one scene will be presented in 4 minutes. Schedule is posted on the Festival Announcements website. Audition sessions are open to viewers as space permits. You may only enter the room at the top of the hour and must stay through the entire hour-long session.

Content Disclosure:
Because theatre reflects the human experience, some scripts and performances may raise issues, portray situations, use actions or language which you may find disturbing or offensive. You should understand that, in the spirit of free artistic expression, KCACTF does not censor dramatic works performed as part of the Irene Ryan Scholarship Auditions. If you fear that you may be unduly offended or disturbed by materials presented in performance, please use your best discretion before watching the performances.













Festival Leadership
EM

Erik Meixelsperger

Ryan Assoc. Coord, Drake University
avatar for Cara Phipps

Cara Phipps

Irene Ryan Coordinator, Graceland University
Cara is a queer director, educator, and writer based in Saint Paul, MN and Lamoni, IA. She recently directed the world premiere musical, THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS, by Avi Amon and Tim J. Lord for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Cara's national work includes credits with... Read More →
HT

Heather Tinker

Irene Ryan Assoc. Coord, MidAmerica Nazarene U
Monday January 20, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Marriott Salon E (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Festival Events, Irene Ryans

9:00am CST

Collaborative Theatre Challenge Meeting
Monday January 20, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
Marriott Sioux City (3rd Floor)
Initial meeting for all participants of the Collaborative Theatre Challenge.

Participants must have access to the event, but others may observe. If observing please be respectful of the work. 

Guest Artists
avatar for Miguel Torres Cruz

Miguel Torres Cruz

R8 NPP Chair, CSU Fullerton
Miguel Torres Cruz is an actor, director, producer, and educator. He trained at the Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA), CSU Bakersfield (BA Theatre Arts), and CSU FULLERTON (MFA in Acting). He is a faculty member at CSU Fullerton, Chair of National Playwriting Program for the Kennedy... Read More →
Festival Leadership
avatar for Cat Gleason

Cat Gleason

NPP Co-Vice Chair, Truman State University
Cat Gleason teaches acting, directing, and stage movement, as well as theatre history and criticism. An award-winning teacher, she has received the Road Warrior and Innovative Teaching honors from The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival KCACTF5 as well as being honored... Read More →
avatar for Laura Gold

Laura Gold

NPP Co-Vice Chair, Peru State College
Laura Gold (she/her) is the Associate Professor of Theatre at Peru State College. Recent Peru Theatre Company directing credits include Orphans, Love Song, Proof, and Everybody. She is especially proud of PTC's annual production The Disco Citizens—30 plays in 60 minutes, or your... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
Marriott Sioux City (3rd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Festival Events, Collaborative Theatre Challenge

1:00pm CST

10 Minute Play Auditions
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Marriott Salon D (2nd Floor)
Auditions for the 10 Minute Plays. Auditions will be cold readings from a supplied text. Add the event to your schedule to sign up. This event has limited capacity. When open add this event to your schedule to reserve your spot. If you no longer will attend please remove it from your schedule to allow those on the waitlist to join.

This event will open Sunday, 1/19 at 11:00 pm

Festival Leadership
avatar for Cat Gleason

Cat Gleason

NPP Co-Vice Chair, Truman State University
Cat Gleason teaches acting, directing, and stage movement, as well as theatre history and criticism. An award-winning teacher, she has received the Road Warrior and Innovative Teaching honors from The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival KCACTF5 as well as being honored... Read More →
avatar for Laura Gold

Laura Gold

NPP Co-Vice Chair, Peru State College
Laura Gold (she/her) is the Associate Professor of Theatre at Peru State College. Recent Peru Theatre Company directing credits include Orphans, Love Song, Proof, and Everybody. She is especially proud of PTC's annual production The Disco Citizens—30 plays in 60 minutes, or your... Read More →
avatar for Aaron Scully

Aaron Scully

NPP Chair, U of Central Missouri
Aaron Scully, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at the University of Central Missouri. His plays have been produced around the country including Atlanta, Des Moines, Washington D.C., Seattle and Pittsburgh, PA. Most recently a production of his play "The Disappointments" toured... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Marriott Salon D (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Festival Events, 10 Minute Plays

2:00pm CST

10 Minute Play Auditions
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Marriott Salon D (2nd Floor)
Auditions for the 10 Minute Plays. Auditions will be cold readings from a supplied text. Add the event to your schedule to sign up. This event has limited capacity. When open add this event to your schedule to reserve your spot. If you no longer will attend please remove it from your schedule to allow those on the waitlist to join.

This event will open Sunday, 1/19 at 11:00 pm
Festival Leadership
avatar for Cat Gleason

Cat Gleason

NPP Co-Vice Chair, Truman State University
Cat Gleason teaches acting, directing, and stage movement, as well as theatre history and criticism. An award-winning teacher, she has received the Road Warrior and Innovative Teaching honors from The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival KCACTF5 as well as being honored... Read More →
avatar for Laura Gold

Laura Gold

NPP Co-Vice Chair, Peru State College
Laura Gold (she/her) is the Associate Professor of Theatre at Peru State College. Recent Peru Theatre Company directing credits include Orphans, Love Song, Proof, and Everybody. She is especially proud of PTC's annual production The Disco Citizens—30 plays in 60 minutes, or your... Read More →
avatar for Aaron Scully

Aaron Scully

NPP Chair, U of Central Missouri
Aaron Scully, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at the University of Central Missouri. His plays have been produced around the country including Atlanta, Des Moines, Washington D.C., Seattle and Pittsburgh, PA. Most recently a production of his play "The Disappointments" toured... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Marriott Salon D (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Festival Events, 10 Minute Plays

2:00pm CST

ITJA Session 1
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Marriott Sioux City (3rd Floor)
Participants must have access to the event, but others may observe. If observing please be respectful of the work. 

Guest Artists
avatar for Michael Morain

Michael Morain

dsm magazine
Michael Morain is the editor-in-chief of dsm magazine, which covers arts and culture in Des Moines. He reviewed theater for a decade for the Des Moines Register, co-founded the Cloris Awards for local theater, and is a two-time fellow of the National Endowment for the Arts Institute... Read More →
Festival Leadership
avatar for Susan Hansen

Susan Hansen

ITJA Coordinator, Riverland Community College
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Marriott Sioux City (3rd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Festival Events, ITJA

2:00pm CST

Invited Scene Rehearsal
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Temple Theater
Rehearsal in the space for Invited Scenes.
Festival Leadership
avatar for Matthew Caron

Matthew Caron

Invited Scenes Assoc Coord, Minnesota State U Mankato
Matthew Caron serves as Managing Director of the Theatre Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato. In addition to teaching courses in theatre speech, dialects, management, history and directing, he directs productions for the department as well. Prior to his current position... Read More →
avatar for Rusty W Ruth

Rusty W Ruth

Inv. Scene/Stdnt Choice Coord, Wayne State College
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Temple Theater 1011 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Festival Events, Invited Scenes

2:00pm CST

Stage Crew Olympics Intensive
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Marriott Exhibit Hall North (3rd Floor)
An intensive workshop to teach participants the basics of scene shifts, costume quick changes, and other skills that will be used at the final event.  During the intensive, each student will be assigned to a team.  The teams will have opportunities to practice their skills and teamwork.
Festival Leadership
avatar for George Grubb

George Grubb

Technical Director/Sound Designer/Chair, Minnesota State U Mankato
Things I like: knot tying, teaching, building stuff, creating soundscapes, the outdoors, automation, rigging, drafting, cooking, eating, sleeping, being neurodivergent.
avatar for Natalie Hining

Natalie Hining

Stage Crew Olympics Coord, Simpson College
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Marriott Exhibit Hall North (3rd Floor)
  Festival Events, Stage Crew Olympics

3:00pm CST

10 Minute Play Auditions
Monday January 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Marriott Salon D (2nd Floor)
Auditions for the 10 Minute Plays. Auditions will be cold readings from a supplied text. Add the event to your schedule to sign up. This event has limited capacity. When open add this event to your schedule to reserve your spot. If you no longer will attend please remove it from your schedule to allow those on the waitlist to join.

This event will open Sunday, 1/19 at 11:00 pm
Festival Leadership
avatar for Cat Gleason

Cat Gleason

NPP Co-Vice Chair, Truman State University
Cat Gleason teaches acting, directing, and stage movement, as well as theatre history and criticism. An award-winning teacher, she has received the Road Warrior and Innovative Teaching honors from The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival KCACTF5 as well as being honored... Read More →
avatar for Laura Gold

Laura Gold

NPP Co-Vice Chair, Peru State College
Laura Gold (she/her) is the Associate Professor of Theatre at Peru State College. Recent Peru Theatre Company directing credits include Orphans, Love Song, Proof, and Everybody. She is especially proud of PTC's annual production The Disco Citizens—30 plays in 60 minutes, or your... Read More →
avatar for Aaron Scully

Aaron Scully

NPP Chair, U of Central Missouri
Aaron Scully, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at the University of Central Missouri. His plays have been produced around the country including Atlanta, Des Moines, Washington D.C., Seattle and Pittsburgh, PA. Most recently a production of his play "The Disappointments" toured... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Marriott Salon D (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Festival Events, 10 Minute Plays

10:00pm CST

BIPOC and Friends Meet and Greet Game Night
Monday January 20, 2025 10:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Marriott Salon E (2nd Floor)
Come meet other students like yourself. Play interactive games and get to know your future colleagues
Festival Leadership
avatar for Laura Chaney

Laura Chaney

RED Vice Chair, Cottey College
Laura Chaney serves as the Vice Chair of RED and is a theatre generalist at Cottey College. She earned her Master of Fine Arts degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. At Cottey, Laura works as a director, designer, and technical director, and she is currently the... Read More →
avatar for Marc Vital

Marc Vital

RED Chair, University of Missouri
Monday January 20, 2025 10:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Marriott Salon E (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Festival Events, RED
 
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