WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!: AACTFest '09 Technical Conference

This first-ever conference event will present a unique blend of educational experiences with exposure to some of the newest technologies available to theatre artists. See what those luck folks who are registered are in for:

AACTFest ’09 Technical Theatre Conference:
Please Note: There will be some flexible time at the end of sessions to continue discussion topics as interest warrants.

Monday, June 22: Session #1 – Scenery
➢ 3:00pm Greetings and Introductions
➢ 3:15pm – 3:45pm: Presentation: Theatrical Fabrics Selection – Richard Buckley, PNTA
➢ 3:45pm – 4:15pm: Presentation: Why Not House Paint? - Judy Cullen, Scenic Artist
➢ Break
➢ 4:30pm – 5:00pm: Presentation: Using Scenic Textures – Dave Jungck, PNTA
➢ 5:00pm – 6:00pm: Open Forum Questions & Answers


Tuesday, June 23: Session #2 – Special Effects and Lighting

➢ 9:00am Announcements
➢ 9:15am – 9:45am: Presentation: LED Applications in Theatre & Architecture – Wendy Hammatt, PNTA
➢ 9:45am – 10:15am: Presentation: Special Effects Products from GAM – Jeff Davis
➢ Break
➢ 10:30am – 11:00am: Presentation: Fire and Water – Ame Strong, Rosco
➢ 11:00am – 11:30am: Projections in Stage Lighting - KC Hooper, Apollo Design Inc
➢ 11:30am – Noon: Open Forum Questions & Answers

BOX LUNCH PROVIDED: Enjoy the Lovely University of Puget Sound Campus

Session #3 – More Lighting
➢ 1:00pm Announcements
➢ 1:15pm – 2:45pm: Care & Enhancement of Steel Patterns – Jeff Davis, GAM
➢ 2:45pm – 3:15pm: Presentation – Lighting Special Effects on a Budget – Ame Strong, Rosco
➢ Break
➢ 3:30pm – 4:00pm: Presentation: Color in Lighting - KC Hooper, Apollo Design
➢ 4:00pm – 5:00pm: Open Forum Questions & Answers



DINNER PROVIDED: Eat on Stage at the Norton Clapp Theatre, or enjoy the Lovely University of Puget Sound Campus


Session #4 – Sound

➢ 6:00pm Announcements
➢ 6:15pm – 7:00pm: Presentation TBA: Changes in FCC RF Regulations – Van Browne, Shure Manufacturer Representative
➢ Break
➢ 7:15pm – 8:00pm: Presentation TBA: Royalty Free Music? – How and Where?
➢ 8:00pm – 9:00pm: Open Forum Questions & Answers



Wednesday, June 24: Session #5 – Costumes & New Products
➢ 9:00am Announcements
➢ 9:15am – 9:45am: Presentation: New Equipment and New Technologies
➢ 9:45am – 10:15am: Presentation: Products for Fabric Painting & Distressing, Stephanie Poire, TWU Local #887
➢ Break
➢ 10:30am – 11:00am: Presentation: Props and Costumes as Partners, Tracy Berryman & Alex Lewington
➢ 11:00am – Noon: Open Forum Questions & Answers and Wrap Up


NOTE:
There will be a shuttle running from the Best Western Tacoma Dome and the La Quinta Inn and Suites at the beginning and ending of each Conference Day.