The Western Stage

Announces Third Annual High School Theatre Conference

What’s your type? No, it’s not a bad pick-up line……Come join The Western Stage for the third annual High School Theatre Conference, OnStge, and find out what you can/cannot do about your “type” in terms of casting. Monterey County High School Theatre students have the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions that explore acting, stage combat, costume design, stage carpentry, and more! The conference will take place on Saturday, February 24. Fee for registration and Conference materials: $25/HS Students ($30/Adults). Call 755-6987 for more information and registration forms. (88 Word PSA)

What’s Your Type?

No, it’s not a bad pick-up line…

the issue is of one's natural essence vs. one's abilities.

It's so important in terms of casting, and so many actors think

"BUT I CAN PLAY A VICTIM/HERO/SOCCER MOM/HOMELESS DAD/etc."

and of course, being able to play the part has little to do

with being considered for the part.

Come join us for our Third Annual Theater Conference

Find out what you can/cannot do about your “type” and how to use that knowledge to your advantage!

Saturday, February 24, 2007

Conference Topics Include:

Feedback on Your:

2-person Scenes,

Audition Monologues ,

Audition Songs

Unarmed Stage Combat

Props: Make them your friends

Cold Readings: Tricks of the Trade

Acting a Song

Moving Naturally On Stage

Costume Design

Basic Sewing

Faux Finishes

Basic Carpentry

And More!!!

Keynote Speaker: Deb Hiett

Although originally from Atlanta, Deb moved to L.A. after years of living in New York City, where she performed in such diverse Off-Broadway shows as “Henry V,” “Crimes of the Heart,” “Whisky Down,” and the European tour of “West Side Story.” Since moving to L.A., Deb has appeared on “Desperate Housewives,” “Boston Legal,” “Passions,” and HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher.” Her one-woman show, “Tattoo Expo and Accordion Show” premiered at L.A.’s Second City theater, as well as "Deb and Rick on a Stick" which she co-wrote with Richard Kuhlman. She provided character voices for the award-winning “Blue’s Birthday Adventure” CD-ROM, has had several short stories published, and recently won first place in Carmel's Carl Cherry Center for the Arts Monologue Competition.

During three seasons as a resident company member of The Western Stage in California, Deb performed in “All in the Timing,” “Holiday,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and “The Pajama Game.” She choreographed and co-directed “How to Eat Like A Child” and “The Garbage Cantata” for The Western Stage’s Young Company.

The Conference is a part of The Western Stage’s SpringFest Program.

Fee for registration and Conference Materials, Continental Breakfast, and Lunch: $25/HS students ($30/adults) For forms and additional workshop information, please call Melissa Chin Parker: 831.755.6987