20th Annual TNT Youth Conference

Texas Nonprofit Theatres

Connections • Resources • Dramatic Results

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InstructionsThis 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 Conferenceis made possible through the support of

The City of Bastrop & Bastrop ISDBastrop Opera House

AV ProThe 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.

Many thanks to TicketstotheCity for their support of the

20th Annual TNT Youth Conference, Texas Nonprofit Theatres

and the nonprofit theatres of Texasthrough their online ticketing system.

BastropOpera House

TicketstotheCity1-866-499-ARTS

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TNT Youth Conference ChairmanChester Eitze & M. A. Sterling

TNT Youth Conference CommentatorGregory Magyar

TNT Youth Conference HostBastrop Opera House

TNT Staff

Linda M. Lee, Executive DirectorFrieda E. Austin, Administrative Assistant

Preston Isham, Staff Assistant

Bastrop Opera House Production Team

Chester Eitze ........................... PresidentLisa Holcomb .............................FinanceTerry Lyne Moore ....................ProgramsChristine Huber ............................. YouthTim Hurd .............................. ProductionRandy Combs ...........................TechnicalDebbie Denny ........................ MarketingLes Young ..................................... MusicMary Broussard ......................Downtown Colin Guerra ............................ Graphics

Bastrop Opera House Preservation Guild

Forming for July 2015

Bastrop ISD – Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts

Staci Gideon Guillermo DeLeonDan Grimm Henry GideonLinda Olivarez Kathy Thomas

Youth Conference Credits

Texas Nonprofit Theatres1300 Gendy Street Fort Worth TX 76107Ph: 817-731-2238 Email: tnt@texastheatres.orgWeb: www.texastheatres.org

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Daily ScheduleWEDNESDAY, June 10th, 20157:30-10:00pm ......................... Improv-A-Thon - Hampton Inn Ballroom

THURSDAY, June 11th, 2015

9:00-11:30am ......................... Improv-A-Thon - Hampton Inn Ballroom12:00-1:00 .................Lunch - Jerry Fay Wilhelm Performing Arts Center1:30pm .....................All Conference Welcome/Instructions at the PAC 1:45pm .............................PERFORMANCES

Disney’s Alice in WonderlandBaytown little Theater Youth Group, Baytown

The Tiger, the Brahman and the Jackal MorningStars of Mineola INeverSawAnotherButterfly*

ArtsView Players of ArtsView Children’s Theatre, Longview5:00 pm ..............................................................Pizza Dinner at the PAC

sponsoredbyInspirationStage,Beth&WillDeverandTNT6:30 pm ............................PERFORMANCES

Rock Bottom Baron’s Brigade of Bastrop Opera House, Bastrop

The 10 Best Worst Things About High SchoolYOUTH of Brazos Valley TROUPE, Bryan-College Station

TheBullyPlays* 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 Park5:00pm ................................ Dinner at the Bastrop High School Cafeteria

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6:30pm ............................ PERFORMANCES Tammy:AComingofAgeStoryAboutaGirlWhoisPartT-Rex

Ohlook Company (OCO) of Ohlook Performing Arts Center, Grapevine Wild Strawberries*

BCT Teen Troupe of Boerne Community Theatre, BoerneThe Orphan Train*

Kaleidoscope Company of Permian Playhouse, Odessa10:30pm-Midnight (approx) - Game Night, sponsored by the YMCA Board games, activities, music and fun!

SATURDAY, June 13th, 20159:00am-12:00pm: ..........Workshop Rotations ...................... See Page 612:00pm .............................................................Lunch and Group Photo1:30pm ............................ PERFORMANCES TheSeussOdyssey 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 cafeteria6:30pm .............................PERFORMANCES The Audition Actors Conservatory Element of Actors Conservatory Theatre, Lewisville

TheRulesofComedyInspiration Stage of Sugar land

ThingsFall(Meanwhile) The Inner Circle of Circle Arts Theatre, New Braunfels10:00pm (approx): All That Jazz Street Festival sponsoredbyBastropOperaHouse

SUNDAY, June 16th, 201310:00am ........ IMPROV-A-GANZA & AWARDS CEREMONY at the Bastrop Convention & Exhibition Center

* - 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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Group F/9:30-10:25 F/10:30-11:25 F/11:30-12:25 S/9:00-9:55 S/10:00-10:55 S/11:00-11:55 1 106 Dance 107 110 114 111 2 107 106 Dance 111 110 114 3 Dance 107 106 114 111 110 4 110 114 111 106 Dance 107 5 111 110 114 107 106 Dance 6 114 111 110 Dance 107 106 7 115 118 Cafetorium 119 Sm Gym 122 8 Cafetorium 115 118 122 119 Sm Gym 9 118 Cafetorium 115 Sm Gym 122 119 10 119 Sm Gym 122 115 118 Cafetorium 11 122 119 Sm Gym Cafetorium 115 118 12 Sm Gym 122 119 118 Cafetorium 115 Group F/9:30-10:55 F/11:00-12:25 S/9:00-10:25 S/10:30-11:55 13 PAC-Stage PAC-DR PAC-Black Box PAC-Green Rm 14 PAC-Green Rm PAC-Stage PAC-DR PAC-Black Box 15 PAC- Black Box PAC-Green Rm PAC-Stage PAC-DR 16 PAC-DR PAC-Black Box PAC-Green Rm PAC-Stage

F=Friday S=SaturdayYouth Workshop Rotation Schedule

Groups 1 - 6: All classes at Bastrop High SchoolDance Rm Emily McNabb - Musical Theatre Dance106 Guillermo DeLeon- Quirky People to Quirky Plays107 Reb Sibley - Classic Mime Techniques110 Lauren Fickey - Scene Study 111 Becky McCants - Acting Tools of Trade114 Robin Williams - Improv CharacterizationGroups 7 - 12: All classes at Bastrop High School115 Dan Grimm - Scenic Improvisation for ActorsCafetorium Mandy Seymore-Sensat - The Circle of Life118 Jeanie Deleon - If You Can See It, They Can See It119 Jennifer Godfrey - It’s All About the Ensemble122 David allen - Master Your Monologue Small Gym Jade Greenough - High Energy Hip HopGroups 13 - 16: All classes at Jerry Fay Wilhelm PACDressing Rm Roberta Elliott - Vocal GrymnasticsGreen Room Jason Moats - Using Video to Tell Your Theatre StoryStage Todd Hart - Why Act a Song?Black Box Joyce Spivey aldridge - Getting to the Truth

ADULT WORKSHOPS at Bastrop High School Room 123Friday, 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 & DirectorsWhat 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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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,TheGlassMenagerie,JaneEyre,TheLegendofSleepyHollow,Proof,DrivingMissDaisy, and PrivateLives 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 self-acknowledged 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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Youth Conference Bios & Session Information - continuedan 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 University-Commerce. 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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Youth Conference Bios & Session Information - continuedRoberta 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,AChristmasCarol, and GreaterTuna. 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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Youth Conference Bios & Session Information - continuedclasses 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 ofWaverlyPlace) 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 HelloDolly. 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,SleepyHollow 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 CaptainLouie,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,TexasRanger and Wishbone, and is currently in Final Voice and UnconditionalLove, 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 TheLionKingJr. 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, BaytownBaytown 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 GilbertMack David, Al Hoffman & Jerry Livingston

Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Lyrics by Bryan LouiselleBook adapted and additional lyrics by David Simpatico

Directed by Carrie McCray MartinProducedbyspecialarrangementwithMusicTheaterInternational

AllauthorizedperformancematerialsarealsosuppliedbyMTI.

CASTCheshire Cat 1 ................ Sadie aikenCheshire Cat 2 ........... ashley YudicheCheshire Cat 3 ..............Gabriel BaezaMathilda ......................loriann Ratliffalice ............................. Jenna WagnerTall alice .....................loriann RatliffSmall alice ....................Ryland DavisWhite Rabbit ............... Justyn PutnamDoorknob .........................Parker FilesDoDo Bird ................avery HeffernanTweedle Dum ................Rachel ErwinRock Lobsters & Royal Cardsmen ....................Damon Butler, Christian Johnson

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Assistant Director/Production Mgr .....................................................Sam EstradaMusic Director ........................................................................... Micki HoevelmanChoreographer ....................................................................... Victoria Jayne BryanStage Manager ............................................................................lauren Heffernan

Sound ................Jaylon Martinlights ....................Gary Smith Katheryn DanielsSet Design .............Beth DarbyCostumes ...........Frannie Poole Props.................Francis Sutton

Tweedle Dee ................Kendall MerrittRose.................... Jennifer S. CoronadoPetunia .......................... Margo Wagnerlily ...............................ashley aguilarViolet .................................Katia SmithDaisy ......................... avery HeffernanCaterpillar ....................... Jacob HillierMad Hatter ....................... Tanner FilesMarch Hare ................... Damon ButlerQueen of Hearts ........... Brianna ButlerKing of Hearts .............Brandon Ratliff

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MorningStars, Inc., Mineolapresents

Lion and Mouse StoriesThe Tiger, the Brahman and the Jackal

by Colleen NeumanDirected by Murray Parks

ProducedbyspecialarrangementwithSAMUELFRENCH,INC.

CASTlion .................................................................................................. Micah DeatonMouse / Story Teller ..........................................................................Shiloh VoylesTiger ................................................................................................amanda WhiteTrap ..................................................ashton Barnett, Kaylee Fuller, amber WhiteBrahman ................................................................................... Benjamin SpoffordWood ...................Ashton Barnett, Kaylee Fuller, Amber White, Patrick SpoffordOx 1 ................................................................................................... Kaylee FullerOx 2 .................................................................................................. Micah DeatonRoad ...................Ashton Barnett, Micah Deaton, Amber White, Patrick SpoffordRiver ...................................................Kaylee Fuller, amber White, Shiloh VoylesJackal .............................................................................................Patrick Spofford

PRODUCTION CREDITSAssistant Director / Stage Manager .......................................... Christine SpoffordLighting & 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, LongviewArtsView Players

presents

I Never Saw Another ButterflyBy Celeste Raspanti

Directed by laura BowenProducedbyspecialarrangementwithTHEDRAMATICPUBLISHINGCOMPANy

of Woodstock, Illinois

CASTRaja Englanderova .................................................................... Ashton EichelmanIrena Synkova ................................................................................. Brittany PelaiaHonza ............................................................................................... Judah armourloudspeaker ...............................................................................adrian Hernandez

Children of TerezinRachel armour, arianna Fuentez, auburn Hilliard,

Kelsey McFall, Mercedes Nunley, Zack Tesser

PRODUCTION CREDITSTechnical Director/ Light & Set Designer ......................................... Cody BowenSound & Costume Designer .............................................................. laura BowenHair & Makeup ..............................................................................Bethany PelaiaRunning Crew .............................................. Adrian Hernandez & Bethany Pelaiaartistic Director .............................................................................. Jason RichardsStage 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 self-confidence, 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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way to go,tatum!we are

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Follow your dreams, Mercedes Dawn!

Love Mom & Dad

TNT BOARD OF GOVERNORSPresident .............................................................................Fred White, Deer ParkVice President: Financial Development ...............................Kim Martin, BaytownVice President: Planning .................................................Dennis Yslas, Fort WorthVice President: Programs .............................................. Tracy Alexander, MidlandSecretary .............................................................................. Lonny Fox, LubbockTreasurer .................................................................Beau Dameron, Wichita FallsPast President ..................................................................... Chester Eitze, Bastrop

MEMBERSSusan austin, Weatherford alathea Blischke, Midland Marcia Colbert, Athens Cranston Dodds, Corsicana Roberta Elliott, New Braunfels DeAnna Hargrove, TylerTodd Hart, las Vegas, NV lisa Holcomb, SmithvilleJohn Barry Holland, Port Arthur John Meiners, Jr., Houston Ben Spencer, Midland Jim Weed, Universal City

QUAD LEADERSQuad I: Jena Tumlin, Chairman; Heather May, Vice Chairman

Quad III: Patricia Hausman, Chairman; Zada Jahnsen, Vice ChairmanQuad IV: Jeremiah Maddix, Chairman & Mike Fisher, Vice Chairman

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Bastrop Opera House, BastropBaron’s Brigade

presents

Rock BottomBy Dan Roberts

Directed by Chester EitzePresentedbyspecialarrangementwithI.E.ClarkPublications,Woodstock,Ill

CASTRock .................................................................................................... levi WernerSand ...................................................................................................Joe HolcombDune .......................................................................................... Dominic HolcombGoldie ......................................................................................... Marlena HoffmanNugget ...........................................................................................Mackenzie GustDiamond ..........................................................................................Zoe PicciandraRuby ................................................................................................Danielle Huber

PRODUCTION CREDITSStage Manager ................................................................................Danielle Huberlights ..............................................................................................Sarah HoffmanSound ............................................................................................... lisa HolcombCostumes ...............................................................................................laura lunaSets ................................................................................................ Christine HuberSound 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 StationYOUTHpresents

The 10 Best Worst Things About High School

By M. G. DavidsonDirected by Teen Actor’s Guild Senior & Junior Class Members

Evan Bendiksen, Sara Brittain, Mikayla Moats, Nicholas Roman

Facilitated by M. a. SterlingProducedbyspecialarrangementwithPlayscripts,Inc.(www.playscripts.com)

CASTKyra Batten Evan Bendiksen Sara Brittain Charlotte BrumbelowGrant Edens Joseph Finch Eli Geddes Skylar GeddesTessa Jae Lee Mitchell Calista Moats Marissa MoatsMikayla Moats Cody Osburn Dallas Osburn Shauna RobersonNicolas Roman Courtney Skains AJ Wright Reece Wright MK Walker

PRODUCTION CREDITSStage Manager ..................................................................................... anne FinchLights/Sound ...........................................................................................BVT Staff

Brazos Valley TROUPE (Texas Repertory Of Unique Performing ar ts & Enter ta inment) , “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 Bryan-College Station has been quite busy performing,

serving & travel ing 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, McKinneyYoung actors Guild

presents

The Bully PlaysCompiled and edited by Linda Habjan

Directed by Dylan ThierryProducedbyspecialarrangementwithTHEDRAMATICPUBLISHINGCOMPANy

of Woodstock, Illinois

CASTBlu, Mica ......................................................................................... Jimmy TeelingScott, Mike .........................................................................................Patrick HolleJoshua, Justin .............................................................................................asa FrisMonster, Kevin ..........................................................................Kenneth McCalpinGasp, Nick, J.D. ..................................................................................Preston Foutalyssa, Becky, Dee ...................................................................... Christina SextonMrs. Peterson, Gail, Natalie ........................................................ M’kaylia VaughnFarah, Kathy, Morgan, Sara ..............................................................Isabel Thierry

PRODUCTION CREDITSSound ..............................................................................................Reid McCalpin

TheBullyPlays 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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EASY Theatre of Austinpresents

The 9 Worst Breakups of All Time

By Ian McWethy

Directed by ariana and Michelle Billett

ProducedbyspecialarrangementwithPlayscripts,Inc.(www.playscripts.com)

CAST

Keith .......................................................................................Rhys largentBecca/Waitress/Maddie/Alarmist Girl/Gina ........................ Micah McKeeEvan ...................................................................................Corrigun BillettTina/Rah/Shelly/Julie/Carlie ................................................ Tamara BillettTeddy/Manager/Ug/Elijah/Chesterfield ................................ Nathan SmithBetty/Jessica/Mandy ........................................................... avery McGinnCalvin/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, HoustonTriple Threat Youth Company

presents

The Big Bad MusicalBook By alec Strum

Music & Lyrics B Bill FrancoeurDirected by Monroe Moore & Brennan Blankenship

ProducedbyspecialarrangementwithPioneerDramaServiceInc

CASTSydney Grimm ............allisson lopezFairy God Mother .......amanda lopezEvil Step Mother ...... avonlea YeakleyMiss Muffett .........................alissa lelittle Red Riding Hood ........................angelica lopezGrandmother Hood .........Gene ShearaPig 1 ..................................Sofia Greig

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Stage Manager ......................................................................Brennan Blankenshiplights .......................................................................................................... Bao Vu Projections ........................................................................................... Ethan Mock Assistant Company Director ..............................................................lizette ZerenStage Crew ....................................................................................... Sarrean White

City Lights Theatre i s a f a m i l y a n d community of artists that believe in the power of live theatre to enrich the lives of children, families and communities. Starting a s a homeschoo l organization in 2005,

City Lights soon grew to a full scale community theatre offering performance and training opportunities to youth and adults.

Pig 2 ..................................... Riley FoxPig 3 .....................................Grace FoxBill Woodcutter ...............Nathan Janak Shepard ............................Jacob Garcia Boy Who Cried Wolf ...Gavin WarfieldBig Bad Wolf ......................Ethan Hart Judge ..................................Eli CastanoWolfette ............................ Sydney Hart

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Art Park Players, Deer ParkJr. Art Park Players

presents

Anon(ymous)By Naomi Iizuka

Directed by alec TrevinoProducedbyspecialarrangementwithPlayscriptsInc(www.playscripts.com)

CAST

anon ....................................................................................... Nick TrevinoNemasani .....................................................................................Téa ReyesNaja ........................................................................................ lacey MyersRitu, Mrs. laius .................................................................abaigail GarciaNasreen, Belen ................................................................... Casey WilliamsCalista ...................................................................................... Emily GageMr. Mackus, Strygal ............................................................. Caleb MonroeSenator laius, Mr. Zylco ........................................................Colin CookeAli, Pascal, Ignacio ....................................................................Evan RyanSerza ........................................................................................ Mary arrigoVanna .................................................................................... Katelyn Davis

PRODUCTION CREDITSStage Manager ...................................................................ashley Whitinglights .................................................................................ashley WhitingBackstage 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, TXOCO

presents

TammyA Coming of Age Story

About a Girl Who is Part T-RexBy Julia Weiss

Directed by Jill Blalock lordProducedbyspecialarrangementwithPlayscripts,Inc.(www.playscripts.com)

CASTTammy Rex .................................................................................. Breanne JacksonHope Endoor ........................................................................................Emma LordMrs. Rex .........................................................................................Allie AlexanderMr. Rex ................................................................................... Rohan MirchandaniBrian Rex ..........................................................................................Austin ParkerHeather 1 ...............................................................................................Grace lordHeather 2 ......................................................................................... Elise EmberlinHeather 3 ............................................................................................... Julia SutterHeather 4 ...................................................................................... Macy McCreadyamber ................................................................................................. Isabel MalinCliff Samorga /Squeeky Clean .......................................................Michael MoffittSteve Watson/Bacon Bite .................................................................andrew SmithMrs. Sanchez ..................................................................................Sarah Crawford

PRODUCTION CREDITSSound & 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 LaramieProject,Bang,Bangyou’reDead and the operetta PiratesofPenzance.

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Boerne Community Theatre, Boerne TXBCT Teen Troupe

presents

Wild StrawberriesBy Jerry ayers

Directed by Patricia Hausman and Reese LandisProducedbyspecialarrangementwithJerryAyres

CASTTruffledina ..................Claudia TheriotNikolette ............................Grace Freyleyla ............................. Hannah DeesTereza .......................Shannon MurrayMereza ......................Delaney SanfordDorcas ..................lindsay Ungashick

TownsfolkTucker Hamdorf, Kristen Johnson, Andrew Stoner, Callen Vaught

PRODUCTION CREDITSStage Manager .............. Reese landis Technical Director...... Ethan BrundeenCostume Mistress ....................................................................Mary ann MattesonCostume Crew .................................................... Kelly Menz and Kristen JohnsonMakeup .............................................................. Megan Christian and Abby FjordSet ......................................................................Paige Grover and Sara VanDivierProps ........................................................................ 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.

Dimitri ..............................John HodgeSignore Pallandronsini ....... Matt ThompsonXenobia ..........................Maddie BearNikolas ......................Matthew SalettaFlora ........................ Veronika Haynes

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The Permian Playhouse, OdessaThe Kaleidoscope Company

presents

The Orphan TrainBy aurand Harris

Directed by Jane MooreProducedbyspecialarrangementwithTHEDRAMATICPUBLISHINGCOMPANy

of Woodstock, Illinois

CASTNewsboy/Harvey ................................................................................... Jon NaylorFrankie ........................................................................................ azlyn HernandezEvie .............................................................................................. Sarahann adamslucky ............................................................................................. Maddie OlaguePegeen .........................................................................................Elizabeth ForsythDanny ................................................................................................Brock Bizzellall adult Women ............................................................................. Megan Siepakall adult Men ............................................................................... Jonathan Spruill

PRODUCTION CREDITSStage Manager ............................................................................... Cassidy Hortonlights ............................................................................................. Caleb WilliamsSound ......................................................................................Cole Thomas CarterHouse 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., BulverdeE.L.F.S. Touring Troupe

presents

The SeussOdysseyBy Don Zolidis

Directed by Naomi PhillipsProducedbyspecialarrangementwithPlayscripts,Inc.(www.playscripts.com)

CASTNarrator ........................ ashley Fouse Narrator ......................Audrey PaulettiNarrator ............................ Jenna Shea Narrator .......................Tatum TomalloPenelope ....................................................................................Kristen RothbauerSuitor, Crew Member .......................................................................Trévon GiraudSuitor, Posieden, Cyclops .................................................................... Noah BentzSuitor .......................Donovan Castillo Telly ................................Edie Wootenathena .............................Kiara Welch Odysseus ...........................luke BentzAjax ............................................................................................. Kolton DreibrodtSiren, Wind, Scylla ............................................ Mary Grace Bubb, Myla CastilloCirce, Reginald ...................................................................................Taylor WellsCharybdis ......................................................................................... Natalie BuenoCrew Members ....................................................Megan Munsell, Kaitlyn MickeySwing ............................................................................................Stephen Roberts

PRODUCTION CREDITSassistant Director, Stage Manager ...................................................Sydney QuanzCostumes, 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, Austinpresents

ImprovEd Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew

By William Shakespeare | adapted by andee Kinzy

Directed by andee KinzyCAST

Baptista/Nicholas ..............................................................................apollo FisherKatharina ....................................................................................... liliana SweetenBianca/Nathanial .........................................................................annabelle KindigHortensio ...................................................................................... analisa SweetenLucentio/Philip ................................................................................annicka FisherTranio/Joseph ...................................................................................... Brant KinzyGremio/Widow .................................................................................. abbie BrownPetruchio .................................................................................................Zia KinzyGrumio ............................................................................................ aaliyah FisherCurtis/Vincentio ............................................................................Emerson Kindig

PRODUCTION CREDITSStage Managers .................................................................................... The PlayersCostumes ..........................................................................................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, TylerKnights of the Round Theatre

presents

Antigone NowBy Melissa Cooper

Inspired by Sophocles’ antigone

Directed by Justin PurserProducedbyspecialarrangementwithPlayscripts,Inc.(www.playscripts.com)

CASTantigone ............................................................................ Sarah ModisetteIsmene ................................................................................. Skyler BrumitCreon ....................................................................................... Zach Woods

CHORUSJosh Alexander, Tori Dickson, Emma Lee Evans, Chris Fisher, B J Matlock, Jack Roberts, Victoria Sundin, Faith Wilkerson

PRODUCTION CREDITSDirector’s assistant ..................................................................Lexie RainsSet Construction .......................................John-Luke Purser, Zach WoodsCostumes ..................................................................................Lexie RainsChoreography ...................................................................Victoria DicksonCrew ........................................................................................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, LewisvilleThe Actors Conservatory Element

presents

The AuditionBy Don Zolidis

Directed by Tyler BrodessProducedbyspecialarrangementwithPlayscripts,Inc.(www.playscripts.com)

Musicprovidedbybensound.com

CASTMr. Torrence ......... Garrett DabneyStage Manager .......Sean McCantsCarrie ..................... Erin EnglemanSoleil ...............Hannah lomonacoElizabeth ............Hannah Plemonsalison .................... Rachel BarnettSarah .............Arden Claire Coates

actorsKatie Everheart, Jenna Smith, Victoria Cheshire

Bakhtawar Yassir, Asher Coates, Jennifer Nachazel, Ivy Beth CoatesPRODUCTION CREDITS

lights ...................Mason Woodfin Sound .....................aiden KuseskiBackstage Crew ...................................Sarah Wilson, anthony DonaldsonSince 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.

Tommy .......................Pablo SoteloYuma ..................... Nikki KimbrellGina ..................Callie McWilliamsalison’s Father ......... Asher CoatesElizabeth’s Mother .......... Jennifer NachazelCarrie’s Mother .... Ivy Beth Coates

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Inspiration Stage, Sugar landpresents

The Rules of ComedyBy José Cruz Gonzales

Directed by Mandy Seymore-SensatProducedbyspecialarrangementwithTHEDRAMATICPUBLISHINGCOMPANy

of Woodstock, Illinois

CASTNarrator 1- Part 1 ........... Colby SandersNarrator 2- Part 1 ........... Brady SandersNarrator 1- Part 2 .............. Sarah FlavinNarrator 2- Part 2 ...........aedin WaldorfNarrator 1- Part 3 ....... Caroline MeadorNarrator 2- Part 3 ..Christine HernandezHamlet ............................... Keri St ClairClaudius .............................Addy ElliottHoratio ..................... andrea RodriguezOsric ................................ Reece Groverlaertes .............................Kelsey BrownPolonius..................... Rayevin Johnson

PRODUCTION CREDITSStage 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. TheRulesofComedymarks Miss Mandy’s nineth company performance at TNT Youth.

Gertrude ...................Davis UnderwoodOphelia ............................Cassidy LappDramaturg ................... Raymah ShaikhRosencrantz ................. Reagan SandersGuildenstern .................landry SandersSubtitle #1 ...................... Hailey JensenSubtitle #2 ..................... Sydney GarciaTranslator #1 ....................Sarah BelbinTranslator #2 ........Matthew Ciancarelli Court/Pirates/Ensemble Dylin Waldorf Devon Schroeder amber Huchton

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Circle Arts Theatre, New BraunfelsThe Inner Circle

presents

Things Fall (Meanwhile)By Barton Bishop

Directed by Roberta Elliott

ProducedbyspecialarrangementwithPlayscripts,Inc.(www.playscripts.com)

CASTNarrator 1 .............Makayla ReynoldsNarrator 2 ......................... Juliette RiffNarrator 3 ...................DeeDee SeibertMeg ............................... Hannah HeadPeter ................................Ben HarmonKeb ...............................Ryan WellmanKev, Scrooge ..............Ryan applegateEMT 1, Pi in Jr. High, Screenwriter ................Kelsey lesseigEMT 2 .........amber Mawande-SpytekShoe Salesman ........ Jacob Biggerstaff

PRODUCTION CREDITSSet Construction & Props............................... Robert Bergeron & Robin Williamslights ............................................................. 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!

Schizm ........................... Griffin HankinsPizza Guy, Pi in 1st grade, Paper Boy .................. Eleanor HardwickEmily “Pi” Piper ............Jordan WalzemMr. Piper ........................ Donny ButrymBFF ................................ Cydney GarciaDoctor, announcer, News Reporter .................Adrian CastroHerman lanford .............. Dustin BentonSchizm’s Wife .................... Bekah SikesPi’s Mom, Meg’s Cello .........Julie Ricks

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711 Spring Street • (512) 321-6283 • BastropOperaHouse.comBastrop, Texas was named a 2010 Distinctive Destination by the

National Trust for Historic Preservation

BASTROP OPERA HOUSE invites you to historic Bastrop, Texas and our

TNT & AACT award-winningtheatre 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 Greenberg2013: Mr. Potcher’s Holiday by Bob &

Barbara Silberg

BASTROP OPERA HOUSEis a major tourist attraction

Bastrop Chamber of CommerceBecki Womble

Bastrop Main Street Program

Kayli Head

Bastrop Creative AgencyJonathan adam

Bastrop Economic Development

Shawn Kirkpatrick

Bastrop Downtown Business AllianceNaseem Khonsari

Many Thanks to the City of Bastrop!Mayor

Kenneth Kesselus

Councilmembers Kelli GillelandKay Mcanally

Willie DelaRosaGary Schiff

Dock Jackson

City ManagerMichael Talbot

Convention CenterKathy Danielson

Susan Bowers