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Friday, January 24
 

9:30am CST

Building Spaces of Acceptable Risk: Mental Health Coordination in Theatre
Friday January 24, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
This workshop will introduce students and faculty to the burgoning field of mental health coordination in theatre and film. Attendees will learn how to cultivate rehearsal and performance practices that establish and respect individual boundaries and allow actors to do challenging work without causing mental or emotional harm to themselves. Other topics will include ways to self advocate, character de-rolling, and exercises for regulating the body in the rehearsal space.
Presenters
avatar for Carrie Pozdol

Carrie Pozdol

Intimacy Director
Carrie Pozdol is an actor, director, intimacy choreographer, and mental health coordinator based in eastern Iowa. Carrie has her BA in theatre from Simpson College and has extensive training in intimacy choreography and coordination with Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE) and Intimacy... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Marriott Salon A (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

9:30am CST

The Ever-Shifting Landscape of Actor Training - The National Alliance of Acting Teachers
Friday January 24, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Join the National Alliance of Acting Teachers in a discussion about the challenges and strategies for training actors in today’s world. Learn about our programming and resources designed to support, inspire and connect you with a community of acting teachers across the country.
Presenters
avatar for Carla Noack

Carla Noack

Natl Assoc of Acting Teachers
Carla Noack is an Associate Professor in the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory, where she teaches the MFA acting progression as well as select undergraduate acting and storytelling classes. Most recently, she played Sarah Bernhardt in Bernhardt/Hamlet, Paige Connor in... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Marriott Sioux City (3rd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

11:00am CST

Building Spaces of Acceptable Risk: Mental Health Coordination in Theatre
Friday January 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
This workshop will introduce students and faculty to the burgoning field of mental health coordination in theatre and film. Attendees will learn how to cultivate rehearsal and performance practices that establish and respect individual boundaries and allow actors to do challenging work without causing mental or emotional harm to themselves. Other topics will include ways to self advocate, character de-rolling, and exercises for regulating the body in the rehearsal space.
Presenters
avatar for Carrie Pozdol

Carrie Pozdol

Intimacy Director
Carrie Pozdol is an actor, director, intimacy choreographer, and mental health coordinator based in eastern Iowa. Carrie has her BA in theatre from Simpson College and has extensive training in intimacy choreography and coordination with Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE) and Intimacy... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Marriott Salon A (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

11:00am CST

Non-Production Careers for the Theatre Major
Friday January 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
While university education often centers around how to do various jobs in producing theatre, this class will take a look through some of the industry that supports production.  For every actor on stage there are 10 people supporting them on the production.  For all of those, there are hundreds in different industries supporting them.  Lets take a look at what is out there.
Presenters
avatar for Matt Carroll

Matt Carroll

Electronic Theatre Controls
An alum of Emporia State University here in region 5, Matt has taken many different paths in his professional career; both in and out of production. He has worked as a Master Electrician, Freelance Designer, Sales Consultant for a Dealership, Tech Support and now management for ETC... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Marriott Salon G (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

12:30pm CST

AI in Theatre Panel
Friday January 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Join us for a groundbreaking panel discussion that examines the intersection of artificial intelligence and theatre. This comprehensive workshop brings together theatre practitioners, technologists, accessibility advocates, and audiences to explore how AI is reshaping the landscape of theatrical creation and experience.
Presenters
avatar for Tetta Askeland

Tetta Askeland

Southwest Minnesota State U
Tetta M. Askeland is a scenic designer and educator currently based in Minnesota. She received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern College and received her MFA in Scenic Design and Technology from Kent State University. In addition to freelance work, Askeland teaches theatrical... Read More →
avatar for Jacee Casarella

Jacee Casarella

Co-Volunteer Coordinator, Augustana University
Jacee Casarella is an Assistant Teaching Professor, Resident Designer, and Technical Director at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD. She is also the Co-Volunteer Coordinator for Region 5, VP of Social Media & Publications for USITT Northern Boundary, and Production Manager for... Read More →
CH

Colin Hogan

Des Moines Area CC
avatar for Carl Lindberg

Carl Lindberg

College Fair Coordinator, Des Moines Area CC
Carl Lindberg (he/him) is an actor, director, and Professor and Chair of the Theatre & Acting Programs at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). He has also served DMACC as a District Chair and a Director of Guided Pathways. He has worked at regional theatres (Steppenwolf (upcoming... Read More →
Festival Leadership
avatar for Emily Cherry Oliver

Emily Cherry Oliver

Region 5 Co-Chair, University of North Dakota
Emily Cherry Oliver is the Professor and Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of North Dakota, as well as the Co-Director of the UND AI and Human Innovation Initiative. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and an MFA in Directing, seamlessly integrating both disciplines... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Marriott Salon G (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

2:00pm CST

Working in the Industry- Ask Me Anything
Friday January 24, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
There is a difference between knowing how to do a job and know how to get hired to do it!  Lets sit down and talk about working professionally.  I'll share insight from my time as a Master Electrician in regional theatre, Freelance Designer, Sales Associate with a Dealership and with ETC, a major manufacturer of lighting equipment.
Presenters
avatar for Matt Carroll

Matt Carroll

Electronic Theatre Controls
An alum of Emporia State University here in region 5, Matt has taken many different paths in his professional career; both in and out of production. He has worked as a Master Electrician, Freelance Designer, Sales Consultant for a Dealership, Tech Support and now management for ETC... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Marriott Waterloo (3rd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
 

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