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I L L I N O I S T H E AT R E AS S O C I AT I O N P R E S E N T S J A N U A RY 9 - 1 1 , 2 0 2 0 | I L L I N O I S S TAT E U N I V E RS I T Y FESTIVAL PROGRAM 1
To Rockford To Chicago
Welcome to Illinois State University, home to
over 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
This weekend, we are honored to host over 5,000
participants at the 2020 Illinois High School
Theatre Festival!
The Pre-Function area outside of the Brown
Ballroom serves as the headquarters of the Festival.
Workshops and performances are spread
throughout the campus. Everything is within
easy walking distance. See the map below and
enjoy your visit.
Gregory St.
1. Bowling and Billiards Center 8. Edwards Hall - Capen
2. Bone Student Center - Braden Auditorium 9. Kingsley Junior High
3. Centennial East - Kemp, Westhoff 10. Quad
4. Centennial West 11. Schroeder Hall
5. Center for the Performing Arts - 12. Student Fitness Center/McCormick Hall
Concert Hall, Theatre 13. U-High - Stroud Auditorium
6. Center for Visual Arts 14. Vrooman
7. Cook Hall 15. Watterson Dining Commons
There is no parking allowed on University Street at any time during the Festival.
Buses and school vehicles are to park in lots G85W, G85E, and G86.
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CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION
FESTIVAL HEADQUARTERS
Map of Campus .............................................................. Inside Cover Contact Headquarters at 309-438-1221.
General Information .......................................................................... 1 Information, maps, answers to questions, etc.
may be obtained at Festival Headquarters. This is
Festival Objectives ............................................................................. 2
located in the Pre-Function area outside of the
Participation Guidelines ................................................................ 4 Brown Ballroom. Festival Headquarters is open on
Thursday from 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm, Friday from
Festival Planning Committee ................................................... 5
8:00 am – 10:00 pm, and Saturday from
Participating Schools ..................................................................... 6 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Workshop Presenters ...................................................................... 8
ALSO IN THE BONE STUDENT CENTER
Exhibitors ................................................................................................. 10 • Exhibitors: Over 70 college and university
Production Respondents .......................................................... 11 theatre programs and theatre-related
companies/organizations
College Auditions ............................................................................ 11
• FestGear: T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.
Workshops for Teachers ............................................................ 12 • Swap Desk: For performance ticket exchange
Professional Development for Teachers .................... 13 (Friday and Saturday only)
• Social Media Wall: A parade of high school
All-State Production of Aida ................................................ 14
theatre productions across the state
ISU Bone Student Center Map ........................................... 17 • Hospitality Room: Located in the Founder’s
Thursday Opening Ceremony / Performance ...... 18 Suite, a place for sponsors to relax and network
Friday Night Activities ............................................................... 20 ADMISSION TO ACTIVITIES
Production and Workshop Descriptions ................... 21 All Festival registrants must have a ticket and
name badge to attend Full-Length, Showcase,
Festival-at-a-Glance ................................................................. 59
Opening Ceremony, or All-State performances.
Acknowledgements ........................................................................65 Workshops are not ticketed, but NAME BADGES
MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES, or attendees will
2021 Festival Info ........................................... Inside Back Cover
be asked to leave. Some workshops may fill to
capacity and participants may be turned away.
Dance wristbands for Friday night can only be
purchased in advance at FestGear located in the
Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom. The cost of
the dance is $5.00. There will be no wristbands
THIS EVENT IS PRODUCED BY: sold at the door of the dance. Students MUST
wear their name badges to be allowed entrance
to Friday evening activities. BADGES WILL BE
CHECKED!
LOST BADGES & PROGRAMS
Replacement badges may be purchased at
Festival Headquarters for $3.00 each. Additional
program books are also available for $4.00 each,
subject to availability.
THIS PROGRAM IS PARTIALLY BUILDING ABBREVIATIONS
FUNDED BY: BBC Bowling and Billiards Center
BSC Bone Student Center
CE Centennial East
CPA Center for the Performing Arts
CVA Center for the Visual Arts
CW Centennial West
KJH Kinglsey Junior High
SCH Schroeder Hall
SFCM Student Fitness Center/McCormick Hall
U-HIGH University High School 1
GENERAL INFORMATION FESTIVAL OBJECTIVES
SWAP DESK HOURS, LOCATIONS I. TO ENRICH THE EDUCATION OF HIGH
& PROCEDURES SCHOOL STUDENTS BY
Main Swap Desk (located by Fest Gear in • Helping students realize through this
BSC Brown Ballroom) experience that theatre is one means of
Friday.............8:00 am - 8:00 pm fulfilling each individual’s innate need and
Saturday..........9:00 am - 11:30 am desire to create.
Satellite Swap Desk (located in CPA lobby) • Bringing a diverse group of young people
Friday.............10:30 am - 4:30 pm together in an environment of creative and
Saturday..........9:00 am - 11:30 am imaginative stimuli where theatre can be
Participants may trade any valid ticket for witnessed, experienced, ingested, talked about,
any available ticket. (Students may not swap and lived.
All-State tickets.) In the event that Full-length
• Providing experiences in which each student
or Showcase tickets are still available fifteen
can recognize and share common ambitions,
minutes before a show’s curtain time, tickets will
goals, and interests with other students from
be distributed without the necessity of a trade.
diverse communities and programs.
DINING OPTIONS • Allowing students to witness different types
and styles of theatre process and performance.
MEAL TICKETS: For those who purchased meal
tickets during school registration, Watterson • Providing opportunities for students to
Dining Commons will be open Friday & Saturday showcase their creative efforts.
from 11:00 am until 2:30 pm. The $17.60 meal
cards can be used only at Watterson Dining II. TO SERVE TEACHERS, DIRECTORS &
Commons toward a cafeteria style dining all-you- THEATRE SPONSORS BY
care-to-eat. Cash will also be accepted. A wide • Demonstrating specific educational theatre
variety of selections are available including salad materials and techniques.
bar, deli, grilled sandwiches, pizza, fresh fruit, and
• Providing exposure to various program sizes
desserts. Vegetarian fare and healthy options
and alternative approaches for theatre
are offered. MEAL TICKETS ARE ONLY GOOD AT
programs.
WATTERSON DINING COMMONS!
• Providing a showcase for accomplishments of
BONE STUDENT CENTER student groups.
• Developing a forum and network for the
THURS, FRI, SAT,
JAN 9 JAN 10 JAN 11
exchange and sharing of ideas to build and
expand theatre programs.
MCALISTER’S 11:00 am - 11:00 am - 11:00 am -
DELI 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 4:00 pm
LET'S SET THE PROPER TONE -
11:00 am - 11:00 am - TURN OFF THE CELL PHONE!
QDOBA Closed
8:00 pm 2:30 pm
No calling, texting, video recording,
7:30 am - 7:00 am - 7:00 am - or instant messaging allowed during
STARBUCKS
6:00 pm 10:00 pm 6:00 pm performances or workshops! Students
THE 7:30 am - 7:30 am - 7:30 am - found using phones during performances
LANDING 5:30 pm 8:00 pm 5:30 pm will have their phones confiscated.
(Confiscated phones can be picked up at
AIRPORT LOUNGE (CE BUILDING) the Festival Headquarters in the
Bone Student Center.)
THURS, FRI, SAT,
JAN 9 JAN 10 JAN 11
FIND THE FESTIVAL ON:
AIRPORT 8:00 am - 8:30 am -
Closed
LOUNGE 5:00 pm 1:00 pm /ILLINOISHIGHSCHOOLTHEATREFESTIVAL
#IHSTF2020 OR #AIDAIHSTF
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reproduction, or recording of copyright-
covered materials.
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WELCOME FROM THE IHST
F EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
January 9, 2020
Welcome to the 45th Annu
al Illinois High School Thea
Director for this festival hatc tre Festival. The dream of
becoming Executive
hed in my mind nearly a deca
possibility became a reality, de ago. Ideas percolated, and,
I knew there were many thing as the
s I hoped to accomplish. I want
• provide opportunities to ed to:
as many students as possible
• collaborate with a diver
se and talented group of thea
tre professionals, both veter
• deliver a product and use an and new
a process which would adhe
and integrity re to the highest standards
of excellence
• honor the history and tradi
tions of the Festival
Together with an amazing,
dedicated, and gifted grou
the experience we offer to p of staff, teachers, and stud
you during this year’s Festi ents, I am proud of
able to accomplish our goals val. I hope you will agree with
. But more important than me that we were
so many sacrifice time and WHAT you will experience
energy to make this festival is: “Why?” “Why do
rather than attending class a reality?” “Why should you
es, or 100 other things that participate here
could occupy your time?”
No doubt, many answers apply
, but for me and for this year
’s Festival staff, the answer
is:
Because, in spite of everything
, We Still Believe.
Anne Frank, while hiding with
her family in a friend’s attic
in her diary: “In spite of every to avoid Nazi arrest and perse
thing, I still believe that peop cution, wrote
le are really good at heart.”
I Still Believe . . . in spite of
the hate, cruelty, senseless
violence, and war that perm
I Still Believe . . . in spite of eates the news.
anger, fear, self-interest, mist
responses. rust, laziness, and apathy that
are tempting
Like Anne, I Still Believe . . .
in the power of individuals
to inspire and influence one
I Still Believe . . . in the powe another for good.
r of theatre to be an agent
of social reflection and posit
I Still Believe . . . in the powe ive change.
r of love and compassion, in
sacrifice to change hearts shared acts of kindness, in
and lives. gene rosity, and
I Still Believe . . . in all of you.
I have been fortunate enou
ght to be a part of this Thea
gives me greater pleasure tre Community for 45 plus
than to collaborate with form years. Nothing
experts in their own right. er students who have beco
Several are among the Festi me accomplished
impact cannot be underesti val or All-State Staff. Their
mated. They are the result presence and
And they are now investing of investments made by individual
in you. Because they also Still s years ago.
Believe.
Enjoy the 45th Annual Illino
is High School Theatre Festi
prepared for you. Meet past val. Take advantage of the
directors. Rock out with ‘Und opportunities
performance. Cry while Aida er the Streetlamp’ during the
and Radames make sacrifices opening
the All-State Performance. for ideals larger than them
Participate in workshops and selves during
friends. But when you leave watch fellow students perfo
, we hope that you are inspi rm. Make new
red to say:
I Still Believe . . . And then go
on to make a difference.
Vic Pilolla
IHSTF Executive Director 2020
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AN EVENT PRODUCED BY:
PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES
• Festival badges must be worn to all events, • Illinois State University is a smoke-free
including Friday night activities. Each badge campus. Smoking is prohibited in all University
must include the student’s full name and school buildings, the Quad, and all other outdoor
name, sponsor’s name, and phone number. areas on campus. In addition, students are not
Note: A sponsor, monitor, or University staff allowed to smoke at any of the hotels.
member has the right to ask to see your badge.
• Vaping is also prohibited on campus.
Replacement badges must be purchased at the
Festival headquarters (for $3.00) if originals are • Students should travel in groups of at least two
lost. Festival Program books are also available and inform their chaperone of their schedule.
at Festival headquarters (for $4.00) subject to Emergency phones are located throughout the
availability. campus and will connect you to the campus
police, if needed. (Refer to back of name badge
• Festival participants are expected to attend
for emergency numbers.)
and be part of Festival-sponsored activities
and performances. • Curfew: City ordinance requires that no minor
be on the streets without an adult after 11:00
• Take full advantage of the Festival by arriving
pm on Thursday and 11:59 pm on Friday. In an
on time for workshops and performances.
effort to keep hotel behavior consistent among
Tickets for performances are valid only until
all schools and to keep the Festival a positive
published performance times. At published
event for everyone, the Festival has established
curtain times, empty seats will be filled by
a housing curfew. All students are expected to
participants who do not have tickets (except
be in their rooms and quiet by 12:00 midnight
for All-State).
on Thursday night and 1:00 am on Friday night.
• Please turn in unused performance tickets
• Festival participants are representatives of
to the swap desk at least 30 minutes before
their school’s theatre program and should
curtain time.
conduct themselves accordingly. The Festival
• Information about the Ticket Swap Desk for is a time to share new ideas and concepts.
ticket exchange can be found on page 2 of the Polite and respectful behavior is expected to all
Festival program. performances and workshops.
• Audience members are part of the • Courteous behavior is expected at
performance, but are not performers. Therefore, Bloomington-Normal area hotels, restaurants,
good manners towards those on stage are and stores.
extremely important.
• Participants acknowledge that photos/
• No one may save seats for any performance. videos may be taken by authorized individuals
and used for educational, instructional, or
• No food or drink is allowed in the theatres and
promotional purposes in any print, broadcast,
workshop spaces, with the exception of bottled
and/or electronic media formats.
water.
• Sponsors are asked to remind students that
• The use of any audio or video recording device
any content on social media sites and/or
or camera in any theatre is prohibited, including
personal blogs/websites should be appropriate
picture and video phones.
to the IHSTF’s mission and purpose, as well
• Plan to maintain a full schedule for both Friday as students’ roles as representatives of their
and Saturday. Plenty of rest is needed so schools.
energy will not be lost in the middle of the day.
Many professionals and schools have donated EMERGENCY NUMBERS
time to provide quality workshops and shows. Campus Police...............................309-438-8631
Please show your appreciation by attending Rescue Squad..........................................................911
every event possible. Festival Headquarters...............309-438-1221
• The use of drugs/alcohol during attendance at
the Festival is absolutely prohibited. Parents An Emergency Medical Technician will be
of a student who is found in violation will located in the Bone Student Center when
be contacted and requested to remove the Braden is in use. The approximate times
student immediately - no matter what time of Braden is in use are Thursday (6:00 pm -
the day or night. 10:00 pm), Friday (2:00 pm - 4:30 pm and
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm), and Saturday (10:00
am - 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm). In
4 other emergencies, please call 911.
2020 FESTIVAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSOC. DIRECTORS: ITA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(2020) PLAY SELECTION Aimee-Lynn Newlan
Victor Pilolla Ryan Lambert Illinois Theatre Association
Leyden H.S. Farmington Central H.S.
Danny Yuska ITA SECONDARY SCHOOL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hinsdale South H.S. THEATRE DIVISION REP
EMERITUS (2019) Annaliisa Ahlman
Annaliisa Ahlman ASSOC. DIRECTORS: Niles North H.S.
Niles North H.S. PROMOTIONS
Kim White ITA PRODUCTION LIAISON
SECRETARY / EXECUTIVE Nazareth Academy Dennis Anastasopoulos
DIRECTOR ELECT (2021) Jessi Lim Reavis H.S.
Judy Klinger Wheaton North H.S.
ISU: LOCAL
ALL-STATE DIRECTOR ASSOC. DIRECTORS: ARRANGEMENTS
Allan Kimball WORKSHOPS Megan McCann
Southeastern Illinois College Jessica Keuth-Rahtjen ISU Conference Services
(retired) Glenbard South H.S.
Katie Apperson ISU: DEPT OF THEATRE
ALL-STATE PRODUCER James B. Conant H.S. REPS
Nathan King Jimmy Chrismon
Glenbard North H.S. ASSOC. DIRECTORS: ISU School of Theatre and
TECHNOLOGY Dance
ASSOC. DIRECTORS: Mike Karasch Jeremy Jenkins
AUDITIONS William Fremd H.S. ISU School of Theatre and
Andy Simon Hector J. Hernandez Jr. Dance
Naperville North H.S. Streamwood H.S.
David Morrison ISU: STUDENT COMMITTEE
Bolingbrook H.S. ASSOC. DIRECTORS: Madison Gillis
HOSPITALITY/MENTORS Dylan DeWitt
ASSOC. DIRECTORS: BOX Michelle Bayer Cody Rogers
OFFICE & TICKETING Oak Park & River Forest H.S.
Sarah Esparza
Wendy Taylor Paul Dombrowski
Ben Wendt
Belvidere North H.S. Rolling Meadows H.S.
Mark Wayne
UIUC: DEPT. OF THEATRE
Bolingbrook H.S.
ASSOC. DIRECTORS: REP.
DEVELOPMENT J.W. Morrissette
ASSOC. DIRECTORS: Kevin Yale Vernon University of Illinois Urbana/
EXHIBITS Normal Community H.S. Champaign
Jason Stevens Marty Lynch
Hoffman Estates H.S. Eureka College UIUC: STUDENT
Ken Ruffalo COMMITTEE
West Aurora H.S. ITA PRESIDENT MacKenzie Sinta
Kevin Long Jacklyn Ovassapian
Harper College
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AN EVENT PRODUCED BY:PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Over 5,000 registered high school students and GLENBARD WEST KANELAND H.S.
sponsors are attending from 193 high schools H.S.
KANKAKEE H.S.
across the state.
GLENBROOK
KEITH COUNTRY
ADDISON TRAIL CRETE-MONEE H.S. NORTH H.S.
DAY SCHOOL
H.S.
CRYSTAL LAKE GLENBROOK
LAKE FOREST
ADLAI E. CENTRAL H.S. SOUTH H.S.
ACADEMY
STEVENSON H.S.
CRYSTAL LAKE GRANT
LAKE FOREST H.S.
ALTHOFF SOUTH H.S. COMMUNITY H.S.
CATHOLIC H.S. LAKE PARK H.S.
CUSD #140-NTA GRAYSLAKE
ALTON H.S. CENTRAL H.S. LAKE ZURICH H.S.
DEERFIELD H.S.
ALWOOD MIDDLE GRAYSLAKE NORTH LAKES COMMUNITY
DEPAUL COLLEGE
- H.S. H.S. H.S.
PREP
AMOS ALONZO GUILFORD H.S. LARKIN H.S.
DOWNERS GROVE
STAGG H.S. LEMONT H.S.
NORTH H.S. HAMPSHIRE H.S.
ANTIOCH LEROY H.S.
DOWNERS GROVE HARRISBURG H.S.
COMMUNITY H.S.
SOUTH H.S. LIBERTYVILLE H.S.
HARRY D. JACOBS
BARRINGTON H.S.
DUNDEE CROWN H.S. LINCOLN-WAY
BARTLETT H.S. H.S. EAST H.S.
HERITAGE H.S.
BATAVIA H.S. EAST AURORA H.S. LOCKPORT
HERSCHER H.S.
BELLEVILLE WEST EAST LEYDEN H.S. TOWNSHIP H.S.
HEYWORTH H.S.
H.S. LOYOLA ACADEMY
EDWARDSVILLE
HIGHLAND PARK
BELVIDERE H.S. H.S. LYONS TOWNSHIP
H.S.
BELVIDERE NORTH EFFINGHAM H.S. H.S.
HINSDALE
H.S. MAHOMET-
EISENHOWER H.S. CENTRAL H.S.
BENTON SEYMOUR H.S.
ELGIN ACADEMY HINSDALE SOUTH
CONSOLIDATED MAINE EAST H.S.
H.S.
H.S. ELGIN H.S.
HOFFMAN ESTATES MAINE SOUTH H.S.
BLOOMINGTON H.S. ELMWOOD PARK
H.S. MAINE WEST H.S.
H.S.
BOLINGBROOK H.S.
HOMEWOOD- MARENGO
FARMINGTON
BUFFALO GROVE FLOSSMOOR H.S. COMMUNITY H.S.
CENTRAL H.S.
H.S.
HUNTLEY H.S. MARIAN CENTRAL
FENTON H.S.
BYRON H.S. CATHOLIC H.S.
IC CATHOLIC PREP
FIELDCREST H.S.
CARY-GROVE H.S. MATTOON H.S.
ILLINI WEST H.S.
GALENA H.S.
CENTENNIAL H.S. MCHENRY
ILLINOIS
GALESBURG H.S.
CERRO GORDO H.S. LUTHERAN H.S. COMMUNITY EAST
GENEVA H.S.
CHAMPAIGN J. STERLING
COMMUNITY H.S.
CENTRAL H.S. MORTON WEST H.S. METEA VALLEY H.S.
GENOA-KINGSTON
CHICAGO JAMES B. CONANT MINOOKA
H.S.
CHRISTIAN H.S. H.S. COMMUNITY H.S.
GLENBARD EAST
CIVIC MEMORIAL JERSEY MOLINE SR. H.S.
H.S.
H.S. COMMUNITY H.S. MONTICELLO H.S.
GLENBARD NORTH
CLINTON H.S. JOHNSBURG H.S. MORRISON H.S.
H.S.
COAL CITY H.S. JONES COLLEGE MOTHER MCAULEY
GLENBARD SOUTH
PREP H.S. H.S.
COLLINSVILLE H.S. H.S.
6MT. VERNON REAVIS H.S. TINLEY PARK H.S.
TOWNSHIP H.S.
REED-CUSTER H.S. TRIAD H.S.
MT. ZION H.S.
RESURRECTION TRINITY H.S.
MUNDELEIN H.S. COLLEGE PREP
UNITED TOWNSHIP
NAPERVILLE RIDGEWOOD H.S.
CENTRAL H.S. COMMUNITY H.S.
UNIVERSITY H.S.
NAPERVILLE RIVERSIDE
URBANA H.S.
NORTH H.S. BROOKFIELD H.S.
VERNON HILLS H.S.
NAZARETH ROCHESTER H.S.
ACADEMY VICTOR J ANDREW
ROCK ISLAND H.S.
H.S.
NEUQUA VALLEY
ROCKFORD
H.S. WARREN
AUBURN H.S.
TOWNSHIP H.S.
NILES NORTH H.S.
ROCKFORD
WARSAW H.S.
NILES WEST H.S. LUTHERAN H.S.
WASHINGTON
NORMAL ROLLING
COMMUNITY H.S.
COMMUNITY H.S. MEADOWS H.S.
WAUBONSIE
NORTH BOONE H.S. ROSARY H.S.
VALLEY H.S.
NORTH SHORE ROXANA H.S.
WAUCONDA
COUNTRY DAY
SAINT BEDE COMMUNITY H.S.
SCHOOL
ACADEMY
WEST AURORA H.S.
OAK PARK AND
SAINT IGNATIUS
RIVER FOREST H.S. WEST CHICAGO
COLLEGE PREP
COMMUNITY HS
O’FALLON
SAINT PATRICK H.S.
TOWNSHIP H.S. WEST LEYDEN H.S.
SALEM
OSWEGO EAST H.S. WESTVILLE H.S.
COMMUNITY H.S.
PALATINE H.S. WHEATON NORTH
SCHAUMBURG H.S.
H.S.
PEKIN COMMUNITY
SOUTH ELGIN H.S.
H.S. WILLIAM FREMD
ST. CHARLES EAST H.S.
PEORIA NOTRE
H.S.
DAME H.S. WILLIAM HOWARD
ST. CHARLES TAFT H.S.
PEOTONE H.S.
NORTH H.S.
WILLIAM RAINEY
PLAINFIELD
ST. FRANCIS H.S. HARPER H.S.
CENTRAL H.S.
ST. JOSEPH- WILLOWBROOK
PLAINFIELD EAST
OGDEN H.S. H.S.
H.S.
ST. LAURENCE H.S. WILMINGTON H.S.
PLANO H.S.
ST. TERESA H.S. WOODSTOCK H.S.
PLEASANT PLAINS
H.S. STREAMWOOD H.S. WOODSTOCK
NORTH H.S.
PRAIRIE RIDGE H.S. THE EINSTEIN
ACADEMY ZION-BENTON
PRINCETON H.S.
TOWNSHIP H.S.
THE H.S. OF ST.
PROVIDENCE ST.
THOMAS MORE
MEL SCHOOL
THOMAS KELLY
RANTOUL
COLLEGE PREP
TOWNSHIP H.S.
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AN EVENT PRODUCED BY:WORKSHOP PRESENTERS
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteer workshop KELLY JOHNSON ELIZABETH
leaders. This Festival could not take place without Lake Zurich H.S. MCNAMARA
you. Students, thank your workshop leaders! Illinois State University
REBECCA
LERALDO CONNIE DE VEER JOHNSON KENNY METROFF
ANZALDUA Illinois State University Illinois State University
ALLISON MOODY
Indiana University
PATRICK DEANE ROSE University of Illinois
ANNALIISA Lockport Township KACZMAROWSKI Urbana-Champaign
AHLMAN H.S. University of Illinois
BRIAN NITZKIN
Niles North H.S. Urbana-Champaign
AMBER DEWEY 1252 International
ADAM ARMSTRONG SCHULTZ JUSTIN KIMBALL
TRACY NUNNALLY
Northern Illinois University of Illinois Comedy Dance
Vertigo
First Folio Theatre Urbana-Champaign Chicago
Ensemble MITCHELL OST
JASMINE ELAM TRESS KURZYM
Indiana University
RICK ARNOLD Eureka College Southern Illinois
Elmhurst College University- DAN
SARAH ESPARZA
Edwardsville OZMINKOWSKI
BRANDON BECKER Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Bernard Zell Anshe JIMMY LADD
TIM FRAWLEY
Emet Day School/ University of Illinois SUNAINA PANTHY
Forte Stage Combat,
Branches Dramatic Educational Theatre
Inc. ELAINE LAWS
Publishing in Nepal
Althoff Catholic H.S.
KEN FRYKHOLM
MARK BERNSTEIN AUSTIN PETTINGER
Lockport Twnshp. H.S. MARTY LAZARUS
West Leyden H.S. Loyola University
Independent
NANCY GARCIA Chicago
JODY BURNS Contractor
LOZA
New York Film ANDREA PIKSCHER
Teatro Leyden - JACLYN
Academy Paramount School of
Leyden H.S. LOEWENSTEIN
the Arts
OLIVIA CANDOCIA Class Act
BAILEY GARLAND
Olivia Candocia TODD QUICK
Illinois State University KEVIN LONG
Monmouth College
JACK CANNON Harper College
LEEANN GARLISH
Cannon Event MEGAN RECHTIEN
Illinois State University ANDRÉS LÓPEZ
Productions The Improv Mafia
Indiana University
MARCEL GRAHAM
JIMMY CHRISMON MICHAEL-COLIN
Lake Zurich H.S. KRISTEN MACKIE
Illinois State University REED
Chicago College of
ZACHARY GRIMM Darkhouse
JOHN COLOMBO Performing Arts at
The Conservatory Entertainment
Illinois State University Roosevelt University
of Theatre Arts at
(Theatre Education) BRENNAN ROACH
Webster University MAGGIE MARLIN-
Maine South H.S.
LARRY COX JR HESS
KRISTEN
Eastern Illinois Illinois State University CODY ROGERS
HARTSGROVE
University Illinois State University
MOOERS JASON MARTIN
School
ERIC CURTIS University of Iowa University of Illinois
Acting Matters at Chicago ANDREW
JESSI HERSMAN
ROSENBLAT
CLAY CZLAPINSKI Big Deal Productions LAURA MATTHEWS
Victoria University
Illinois State University Elmhurst College
KIMBERLY Secondary College
AASNE DANIELS JACKSON- MARTIN
TONY ROSSI
Illinois College PETRELLA MCCLENDON
Tony Rossi Coaching -
Department of Willowbrook H.S. Carthage College
Offering Self Care for
Theatre
DAVE JOHNSON AMY MCDONALD Artists
CARMEL Point Source Audio Elmhurst College
DESTEFANO
8SEAN SAMUELS
AMDA
RICHARD
SCHOLWIN
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
KATHERINE
SCHUSTER
Kryolan Professional
Make-Up
STACY SEARLE
Aurora University
TOM SKOBEL
Lake Zurich H.S.
WESLEY SKYM
Illinois State University
ABBY STEINHAUS
Illinois State University
DONNA STONE
Illinois Valley
Community College
STEPHANIE SVARZ
Rolling Meadows H.S.
JOHN TOVAR
Illinois State University
ALEJANDRO
TRECCANI
Northern Illinois
University
KEVIN TRUDEAU
Lewis University
SARAH WIGLEY
Lyric Theatre-
University of Illinois at
Champaign-Urbana
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AN EVENT PRODUCED BY:EXHIBITORS
Stop by our exhibitors in the Bone Student Center Brown NEW YORK THE YOUNG
Ballroom Thursday 4:00 pm - Saturday 3:00 pm. CONSERVATORY FOR AMERICANS COLLEGE
DRAMATIC ARTS OF THE PERFORMING
AB PRODUCTION GRAND STAGE
New York, NY ARTS
ASSOCIATES COMPANY
Corona, CA
Elmhurst, IL Chicago, IL NEW YORK FILM
ACADEMY UNIVERSITY OF
ALL DRESSED UP ILLINOIS COLLEGE
Burbank, CA ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
COSTUMES DEPARTMENT OF
Chicago, IL
Batavia, IL THEATRE NORTH CENTRAL
Jacksonville, IL COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF
AMDA
Naperville, IL ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD
New York, NY ILLINOIS STATE
Springfield, IL
UNIVERSITY NORTH PARK
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE
Normal, IL UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY
Rock Island, IL
Chicago, IL OF ILLINOIS,
ILLINOIS WESLEYAN
AURORA UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF
UNIVERSITY NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Aurora, IL THEATRE
Bloomington, IL UNIVERSITY
Urbana, IL
BALL STATE DeKalb, IL
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF
DEPARTMENT OF PARAMOUNT SCHOOL
Muncie, IN ILLINOIS, URBANA-
THEATRE, DRAMA, OF THE ARTS
CHAMPAIGN
BATAVIA STAGE AND CONTEMPORARY Aurora, IL
Champaign, IL
Batavia, IL DANCE
POINT SOURCE AUDIO
Bloomington, IN UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY Petaluma, CA
Iowa City, IA
DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY
POWERHOUSE
THEATRE ARTS SOUTH BEND UNIVERSITY OF
THEATER TRAINING
Peoria, IL South Bend, IN WISCONSIN -
PROGRAM AT VASSAR
STEVENS POINT
BROADWAY JENNIFER HEIM COLLEGE
Stevens Point, WI
COSTUMES, INC PHOTOGRAPHY Poughkeepsie, NY
Chicago, IL Wayne, IL UNIVERSITY OF
PROTOLIGHT INC.
WISCONSIN-LA
CARTHAGE COLLEGE KRYOLAN Des Plaines, IL
CROSSE DEPARTMENT
Kenosha, WI PROFESSIONAL
SAINT MARY’S OF THEATRE ARTS
MAKE-UP
CHICAGO COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF La Crosse, WI
Appleton, WI
OF PERFORMING MINNESOTA
UNIVERSITY OF
ARTS AT ROOSEVELT LEWIS UNIVERSITY Winona, MN
WISCONSIN-
UNIVERSITY Romeoville, IL
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI PARKSIDE
Chicago, IL
LINCOLN COLLEGE STATE UNIVERSITY Kenosha, WI
DOMINICAN THEATRE CAPE
USITT MIDWEST
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT Girardeau, MO
River Grove, IL
River Forest, IL Lincoln, IL
SOUTHEASTERN
VERTIGO
DRAMATIC MARQUETTE ILLINOIS COLLEGE
Cortland, IL
PUBLISHING UNIVERSITY Harrisburg, IL
Woodstock, IL Milwaukee, WI WALDORF UNIVERSITY
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF
EASTERN ILLINOIS MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY
THEATRE
UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE
Forest City, IA
Charleston, IL Lebanon, IL Carbondale, IL
WESTERN MICHIGAN
EF EDUCATIONAL MIAMI UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
UNIVERSITY
TOURS Oxford, OH UNIVERSITY
Kalamazoo, MI
Denver, CO EDWARDSVILLE
MIDWEST EVENT
Edwardsville, IL WESTERN ILLINOIS
ELMHURST COLLEGE SOLUTIONS
UNIVERSITY THEATRE
Elmhurst, IL Algonquin, IL ST. AMBROSE
AND DANCE
UNIVERSITY
EUREKA COLLEGE MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY Macomb, IL
Davenport, IA
Eureka, IL Decatur, IL
STEPHENS COLLEGE
FORTE STAGE MONMOUTH COLLEGE
Columbia, MO
COMBAT, INC. Monmouth IL
Glen Ellyn, IL THE THEATRE
SCHOOL, DEPAUL
UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL
10EXHIBITORS
EXPO HOUR
Please visit the Exhibitors in the Brown Ballroom on Friday from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
EXHIBITORS' PASSPORT RAFFLE
Visit twenty booths and have your passport stamped, then drop your completed passport in the fish tank
located at Festival headquarters by Friday at 5:00 pm to win great prizes. See the back of your passport
for a full list of rules.
PRODUCTION RESPONDENTS
Thank you so much to all those who volunteered KIRSTEN PATRICK
their time to respond to productions submitted by UMBDENSTOCK SPREADBURY
schools from throughout the state. MANTHEI
JASON STEVENS
ANNALIISA PAUL DOMBROWSKI MARY MCCARTHY
DONNA STONE
AHLMAN
PAT HAYNES DAVID MORRISON
SHEILA SULLIVAN
KATIE APPERSON
HECTOR AILEEN O’CARROLL
WENDY TAYLOR
TERRI ARAIN HERNANDEZ
SANDRA OSIS
KEVIN YALE
MICHELLE BAYER MIKE KARASCH
VICTOR PILOLLA VERNON
MARK BEGOVICH JESSICA KEUTH-
THOM RINGROSE MARK WAYNE
RAHTJEN
KATIE BELOVSKY
KEN RUFFALO ELISABETH
ALLAN KIMBALL
SHANNON WESTPHAL
JOE SERIO
CAMERON RYAN LAMBERT
KIM WHITE
ANDY SIMON
JAMES CROW MARTY LAZARUS
GARETH YORK
TOM SKOBEL
SARA DENEAL JESSICA LIM
DANNY YUSKA
JO SLOWIK
CARMEL MARTY LYNCH
DESTEFANO
COLLEGE AUDITIONS
COLLEGE AUDITIONS
All students registered for college/university performance auditions or presentations are required
to attend a short meeting in their respective audition/presentation spaces 30 minutes before their
scheduled audition times. Students were informed of their audition or presentation times in December.
Please check the Festival website for the audition schedule.
FRIDAY
8:00 am - 4:30 pm AUDITIONS
CE - 220 & Kemp This is for junior and senior high school students who pre-registered to
audition for performance programs at over thirty-five different colleges
and universities. Please note: auditionees who are singing and performing a
monologue will sing first, and perform their monologues second.
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
CVA - 47 & 47A
PRESENTATIONS
This is for junior and senior high school students who pre-registered to
present their technical/design portfolios to theatre representatives from over
25 different colleges and universities.
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AN EVENT PRODUCED BY:WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS
FRIDAY
9:00 am – 10:10 am HOW TO USE A PERFORMANCE SPACE TO
BSC - Founder's Suite GENERATE INCOME
9:00 am – 10:10 am PICKING A MASTER’S PROGRAM: THE THEATRE
CE – 8 CONSERVATORY AT ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY’S
MA IN THEATRE DIRECTING
9:00 am – 11:30 am HOW TO EMPOWER FUTURE THEATRE ARTISTS -
CS - 301 A WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS
9:00 am – 11:30 am IT’S NOT A SURVIVAL JOB! - ALTERNATE CAREERS
SCH – 130 FOR PEOPLE WITH A THEATRE BACKGROUND
9:00 am – 11:30 am COMMANDING THE SPACE: EXPLORING PHYSICAL
CVA - 19 THEATRE WITH THE VIEWPOINTS
10:00 am – 4:30 pm HOSPITALITY ROOM ROUND TABLES
BSC – Founders Suite
10:30 am – 11:40 pm PICKING A MASTER’S PROGRAM: THE THEATRE
CE - 8 CONSERVATORY AT ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY’S
MA IN THEATRE DIRECTING
12:00 pm – 1:10 pm OH, THE PLACES YOU CAN GO
SCH - 130
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm COMMANDING THE SPACE: EXPLORING PHYSICAL
CVA - 19 THEATRE WITH THE VIEWPOINTS
1:30 pm – 2:40 pm HOW TO USE A PERFORMANCE SPACE TO
CVA - 149 GENERATE INCOME
3:00 pm – 4:10 pm SO YOU WANT TO BE A THEATRE TEACHER
CE - 229
3:00 pm – 4:10 pm LET’$ PUT ON A $HOW!!
CE – 224
3:00 pm – 4:10 pm THEATRE ED: WHERE DO I…
CVA - 19
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm SO YOU WANT TO BE A THEATRE TEACHER
CE – 229
4:30 pm – 5:40 pm SELLING YOUR SHOW: A ROUND TABLE
CE – 8
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm LET’$ PUT ON A $HOW!!
CE – 224
4:30 pm – 5:40 pm THEATRE ED: WHERE DO I…
CVA - 19
12WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS
SATURDAY
10:00 am – 11:10 am COLLABORATIVE STORYTELLING
CW – 214
10:00 am – 11:10 am LET’$ PUT ON A $HOW!!
CE – 224
11:30 am – 12:40 pm COLLABORATIVE STORYTELLING
CW - 214
11:30 am – 12:40 pm LET’$ PUT ON A $HOW!!
CE - 224
HOSPITALITY ROOM
SPONSORED BY THE BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL AREA CONVENTION
AND VISITOR'S BUREAU
Sponsors/Chaperones – DON’T FORGET – In addition to attending shows and workshops, come to the
Hospitality Room in the BSC, Founder’s Suite. It’s an extraordinary place to network and share with peers.
Also, please attend the Sponsors’ Reception Friday evening, 10:00pm – 11:45pm, in the BSC Atrium, which
is located on the 3rd floor. This can be accessed by the stairs or elevator by the Information Desk on the
east end of the building.
SPONSORS - HOSPITALITY ROUND TABLES
Looking for camaraderie and conversation with like-minded individuals? Join other theatre educators
for collaborative conversation and professional growth at the Hospitality Room Round Tables to discuss
what matters most: theatre education. Drop in for any and all of the sessions. For each session, feel free to
bring materials, but none are required.
FRIDAY
10:00 am - 11:30 am LESSON LAB
BSC - Founder's Suite Teaching theatre is your dream job; you can’t wait to impart your knowledge
on the next generation of theatre kids. Now what? Let’s get together to talk
curriculum, lessons and creative ways to share our love of theatre. Led by
Associate Director of Hospitality/Mentors and Oak Park and River Forest High
School Director of Theatre, Michelle Bayer.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm TECH HACKS
BSC - Founder’s Suite Share your favorite tricks in the backstage world of theatre. This session is
for all the techies and those that want to learn and build a network. Led by
Associate Director of Hospitality/Mentors, Paul Dombrowski.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm HELP, I NEED SOME SHOW SELECTIONS!
BSC - Founder’s Suite Need new ideas for plays you can produce at your high school? Bring your
favorite titles to this roundtable, and come away with a few shows you can
produce. This roundtable provides an opportunity to network with fellow
directors from around the State. Led by Glenbard North High School Theatre
Teacher and Director, Jolaine Orlin.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS
To earn CPDU’s for attending this Festival, visit the ITA table at the Aimee-Lynn Newlan
Festival Headquarters or send an email to Aimee-Lynn Newlan after Illinois Theatre Association
the Festival. 312-265-5922
aimeelynn@illinoistheatre.org
13PRESENTING THE 2020 ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL
THEATRE FESTIVAL ALL-STATE PRODUCTION
PRODUCTION OF
ELTON JOHN AND TIM RICE’S
AIDA
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY
ELTON JOHN AND TIM RICE
BOOK BY
LINDA WOOLVERTON AND
ROBERT FALLS & DAVID HENRY HWANG
ORIGINALLY DIRECTED ON BROADWAY BY
ROBERT FALLS
ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY
DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS
ELTON JOHN AND TIM RICE’S AIDA
IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI).
ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI.
WWW.MTISHOWS.COM
PRODUCTION STAFF
DIRECTOR PROPERTIES DESIGNER
Allan Kimball, Southeastern Illinois College Alexander Holod, Addison Trail H.S.
(Retired) COSTUME DESIGNER
PRODUCER Bob Schramm, Broadway Costumes, Inc.
Nathan King, Glenbard North H.S. COSTUME COORDINATOR
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Mollie O’Connor, Wheaton North H.S.
Teslen Sadowski, Oak Park and River Forest H.S. HAIR AND MAKEUP DESIGNER
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Adriana Pilolla, Alphabet Soup Productions
Vic Pilolla, East Leyden H.S. LIGHTING DESIGNER
VOCAL DIRECTOR Noah Record, Protolight
Carolyn Brady, Chicago College of Performing Arts ELECTRONIC MUSIC DESIGN
at Roosevelt University KeyboardTEK
PIT ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR PRODUCTION LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Lauren Whisnant, Glenbard North H.S. Suzanne Aldridge, Centennial H.S. (Retired)
SCENIC DESIGNER PRODUCTION LIAISON
William Hunter Evans, Downers Grove South H.S. Dennis Anastasopoulos, Reavis H.S.
CO-SOUND DESIGNERS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Anthony Bartucci, AB Production Associates Ricardo Lopez, Glenbard North H.S.
Ian Garrett, AB Production Associates PRODUCTION INTERNS
CHOREOGRAPHER Jack Colombo, Illinois State University
Cher Schwartz, Grayslake North H.S. Caitlyn Martin, Illinois State University
14 Zach Mlekush, Illinois State UniversityALL-STATE 2020 COMPANY
CAST Praise Oranika CREW
Grace Avery Oswego H.S. Gerardo Alvidrez
Bolingbrook H.S. Cara Page Addison Trail H.S.
Renee Boone Lake Forest H.S. William Breslauer
Downers Grove North H.S. DeMario Rankin Glenbard North H.S.
Hailey Brisard Rock Island H.S. Zachary Connell
Morgan Park Academy Marguerite Reed Deerfield H.S.
Karissa Brown Mother McAuley Liberal Arts Haley Cranstoun
Yorkville H.S. H.S. Lake Zurich H.S.
Diego Carrillo Darrow Richmond Morgan Dudaryk
Urbana H.S. Homewood Flossmoor H.S. Bolingbrook H.S.
Rachel Erdmann Elizabeth Ruiz-Goranson Matilde Fernandes
Libertyville H.S. Elmwood Park H.S. Urbana H.S.
Mackenzie Furlett Jason Sekili Charlie Frampton
Vernon Hills H.S. Libertyville H.S. Lake Zurich H.S.
Ravyn Gauch Joshua Sexton Maja Gavrilovic
Harrisburg H.S. St. Joseph-Ogden H.S. Libertyville H.S.
Sari Gluck Trevor Shingler Panagiotis Giannetos
Vernon Hills H.S. Lockport Township H.S. Riverside Brookfield H.S.
Max Halle-Podell Griffin Snow Abeline Glenzinski
Oak Park and River Forest H.S. Loyola Academy Glenbard East H.S.
Richard Harrison Jr. Albert Sterner Lilian Hermann
Providence St. Mel H.S. Libertyville H.S. Oak Park and River Forest H.S.
Mary Helen Hennessy Aniya Thompson River Johnson
Mother McAuley H.S. Normal Community H.S. Edwardsville H.S.
Noah Herrmann Gabrielle Urbina Ella Kalis
Auburn H.S. Crystal Lake South H.S. Adlai E Stevenson H.S.
Delaney Holliday Tori Whaples MJ Loyet
Belleville West H.S. Grayslake Central H.S. Edwardsville H.S.
Hailey Rose Kasky Nicholas Yates Anthony Maggio
Minooka Community H.S. Moline H.S. Glenbard East H.S.
Alex Ketcham Bella Manzo
Lake Zurich H.S. Normal Community H.S.
Joseph Kotze Kristina Martinet
Lincoln-Way East H.S. Hinsdale South H.S.
Allan Lopez Molly May
Cary-Grove H.S. Mother McAuley H.S.
Daniel Marable Gabriela Mendoza
Crystal Lake South H.S. Addison Trail H.S.
Natalie Mattson Leah Minsky
Lockport Township H.S. Grayslake Central H.S.
Ginger Mirabelli Will Mixter
Lake Zurich H.S. Wheaton North H.S.
Travon Moore Michael Mrozek
Downers Grove North H.S. Downers Grove South H.S.
Evelyn Mulchrone Erik Murillo
Saint Ignatius College Prep Glenbard West H.S.
Colin Nacion Logan Neuschaefer
Mundelein H.S. Dundee-Crown H.S.
Riley Nevin Alessa Oltman
Coal City H.S. Oak Park and River Forest H.S.
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AN EVENT PRODUCED BY:Emily Ostrowski ORCHESTRA Marian Central Catholic H.S. Jacob Bauman Rebecca Panos Adlai E. Stevenson H.S. Mundelein H.S. Alyssa M. Cordero Yesha Parikh Glenbard North H.S. Maine East H.S. Sarah Donofrio Akshar Patel Libertyville H.S. Glenbard North H.S. Juan Gonzalez Jora Pugliese Adlai E Stevenson H.S. Lake Zurich H.S. Loren Hyman Skyler Purvis Oak Park and River Forest H.S. St. Charles East H.S. Josiah Jackson Maggie Rausch Lakes Community H.S. Nazareth Academy Vasu Janjrukia Bryanna Robles James B. Conant H.S. East Leyden H.S. Eileen Kang Sydney Rothenberg Adlai Stevenson H.S. Deerfield H.S. Noah Kublank Khloe Sedlak Libertyville H.S. Amos Alonzo Stagg H.S. Nicholas Lingner Jules Seinitz Prairie Ridge H.S. Oak Park and River Forest H.S. Elizabeth Mazzolini Bryan Slaughter Glenbard East H.S. Lake Zurich H.S. Samantha Mitchell Jackson Smith Naperville Central H.S. Oak Park and River Forest H.S. Thomas Musgrave Matthew Spencer Bradley-Bourbonnais Downers Grove North H.S. Community H.S. Hazel Tan Aden Richard Downers Grove South H.S. Lincoln-Way East H.S. Nicole Toloczko Adina Shaikh East Leyden H.S. Adlai E. Stevenson H.S. Madison Walsh Madison Solomon Addison Trail H.S. St. Charles East H.S. Jake Weihe Aval Zaucha Bartlett H.S. Bolingbrook H.S. Aidan Williams Edwardsville H.S. 16
ISU BONE STUDENT CENTER
Bone Student Center
First Floor Second Floor
West Entrance
Brown Ballroom
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Braden Auditorium Circus
Orchestra Room Braden Auditorium
Mezzanine
West Old
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Main
1E Founder’s Prairie Room
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ng Dobski
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Room
McAlister’s
The
Landing
South Entrance
Barnes &
Noble
(from parking lot)
Qdoba
North Entrance
South Entrance
ISU
Starbucks Info Desk
East
Elevators
Third Floor
First Floor Second Floor
ge 1 East Lounge Prairie I
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Barnes & Noble Prairie III
Braden Auditorium Qdoba
Braden Auditorium
Balcony Brown Ballroom I, II, & III
Circus Room
Dobski Conference Room Third Floor
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Old Main Room 3 East Lounge
Only accessible from
Pre-Function Area 3 West Lounge
Atrium East-side stairs and
elevator
Spotlight Room
Starbucks
The Landing
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AN EVENT PRODUCED BY:THURSDAY OPENING CEREMONY / PERFORMANCE
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm FESTIVAL WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Victor Pilolla 2020 Festival Executive Director
BSC- Braden
IHSTF 2021 THEME & ALL-STATE REVEAL
Judy Klinger, 2021 Festival Executive Director
OPENING PERFORMANCE - UNDER THE STREETLAMP
Originally established in 2009 by members of the Chicago company of the
TONY-Award-Winning Musical Jersey Boys, this fraternity of gifted performers
breathes new life into your favorite Doo Wop, Motown, and old time Rock n’
Roll hits. Streetlamp’s unique blend of harmonies and slick dance moves make
it impossible to resist the urge to sing and dance along to songs from the
heydays of AM radio.
After their run with Jersey Boys in 2010, the founding members spent the next
year cultivating their brand, always with the motto to stand on the shoulders of
the artists that created the classic hits from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.
In the fall of 2011, Under the Streetlamp, LIVE! was filmed at the Star Plaza
Theatre, in Merrillville, IN. The following spring their program started airing on
PBS stations across the country. Streetlamp launched its first tour in the spring
of 2012 at Club Nokia, in Los Angeles.
Streetlamp has been able to keep a fresh vibe with new twists along the way.
The mission and objective has always remained very clear, to breathe new life
into timeless songs in order to excite audiences and ensure everyone leaves a
live concert with a smile or sings along when hearing their music on the radio,
streaming or CD. With irresistible charm and rapport, of a modern day Rat
Pack, Under the Streetlamp proves why retro never sounded so now.
Visit underthestreetlamp.com for tour dates and to sign up for the mailing list.
18THURSDAY OPENING CEREMONY / PERFORMANCE
BRANDON WARDELL is a native ERIC GUTMAN discovered his love of
of the Carolinas, Brandon grew up as his performing through his grandparents when,
“Daddy’s roadie” and helped set up hundreds at the age of nine, bought him his first
of club shows before he was old enough to guitar. Within weeks, he started cultivating
get into the venues. His professional career his musician “chops” that would help lead
began as a teenager and has included him down an amazing career path for years
theater, film, concerts and television. Across to come. Eric currently lives in Huntington
those mediums, he has found success as a Woods, Michigan with his wife and two
performer, producer, technician and engineer. daughters. Before his move back home, his
Brandon made his Broadway debut in claim to fame was performing for three years
James Joyce’s The Dead beside Christopher in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning
Walken and Marni Nixon (the singing voice sensation, Jersey Boys. In his run with this
behind the biggest stars of film’s Golden era extraordinary show, Eric performed close to
including: Audrey Hepburn, Natalie Woods 1,200 shows in six different roles (including
and Deborah Kerr) who later became his three of the Four Seasons) as well as one of
go-to voice teacher. He appeared in the Tony the few actors to play live instruments on
Award winning musical Thoroughly Modern stage. Eric has also been a company member
Millie opposite Sutton Foster (Younger). He for over fifteen years with the Off-Broadway
continued his Broadway performing career in and touring companies of Forbidden
the Tony Award Winning production Broadway and Forbidden Hollywood where
of Assassins with Denis O’Hare and Neil he has played in over 100 different theatres
Patrick Harris, Good Vibrations the Beach across the Country as well as a featured
Boys Musical, and Catch Me If You Can. He performer with the Minneapolis Symphony
played Scott in the hit Off-Broadway show Orchestra and the Edmonton Symphony
Evil Dead the Musical where he set a new Orchestra. When not with Streetlamp, Eric
record for onstage deaths by a performer in a has been touring his one-man show, From
week (48 deaths). Brandon is a proud member Broadway to Obscurity to cities across the
of the Broadway Inspirational Voices Choir US and Canada gaining major recognition at
and The Recording Academy. festivals.
DAVID LARSEN found a love for the SHONN WILEY is originally from Adrian,
stage when he was 10 years old growing up MI. Shonn started performing at six, when his
in Oregon and watching his younger brother’s father put him in dance classes. Immediately,
dance recitals. He leaned over to his grandma Shonn was hooked. It was at the Historic
and said, “I want to do that someday.” The Croswell Opera House that his passion for
next fall he was enrolled in his first dance performing was born. Upon graduation from
class. In the years to come, he would be high school, Shonn was already a seasoned
dancing with ballet companies all over the entertainer, having been in over 50 musicals.
Pacific Northwest. David found a love for He made his Broadway debut in the Tony
singing when he joined his school’s choir. Award-winning revival of 42ND STREET
In junior high school, David combined the where he performed at the famed Radio
two when he performed in his first musical, City Music Hall. Shonn later returned to the
Oklahoma. That show set him on a wild Broadway stage in DRACULA, The Musical.
ride that he has been on ever since. After Other NYC credits include; Junior Dolan
attending Carnegie Mellon University where in ON YOUR TOES, John Trainor in NO NO,
he graduated with a BFA in Theatre, David NANETTE, Jack Donahue in MY VAUDEVILLE
moved to Los Angeles where he guest starred MAN, Richard Loeb in THRILL ME,
on Boston Public. Shortly after, David moved understudying and performing title character
to New York where he was quickly cast as the in CANDIDE at New York City Opera,
lead role in what would become his Broadway STAIRWAY TO PARADISE costarring Kristin
debut, Good Vibrations. Next, David would Chenoweth at City Center Encores!, THE
be in the original company of the Broadway VIEW FROM HERE, and movies TINY DANCER
hit, Billy Elliot. That was followed by leading and CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC.
roles in Green Day’s American Idiot and Shonn was featured in the Chicago cast of
Broadway’s Hands on a Hardbody. JERSEY BOYS as Bob Gaudio and performed
on the final season of the Oprah Show.
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AN EVENT PRODUCED BY:FRIDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm ALL-FEST IMPROV TEAM OPENING NIGHT
Edwards – Capen PERFORMANCE
Your All-Fest Improv Team (which formed this morning) makes its world
premiere alongside a cast of professional Improv All-Stars from Chicago!
The rehearsal and tech schedule were condensed because the script will be
made up on the spot based off of the audience’s suggestions. Don’t miss the
laughs! This is a ticketed event.
10:00 pm – 11:45 pm ALL-FEST IMPROV TEAM CLOSING NIGHT
Edwards – Capen PERFORMANCE
All good things must come to an end! Join us in Capen for one last hoorah
with your All-Fest Improv team and a cast of professional Improv All-Stars
from Chicago! Same performers. Even more laughs. Entirely different show
since it will be made up using suggestions from a new audience! Really. Don’t
miss it! This is a non-ticketed event.
10:00 pm - 11:45 pm BOWLING AND BILLIARDS
BBC Ready for a change of pace after a day packed with theatre? The Bowling
and Billiards Center is a great place to switch it up! Challenge some new
friends to a round of pool or play a game of bowling! Don’t forget to bring
some money for the games and snacks!
10:00 pm - 11:45 pm KARAOKE
Cook - 212 Come sing along to your favorite musical theatre songs with an accompanist!
We have a selection of musical theatre sheet music for you to choose from, or
bring your own. We cannot wait to hear you!
10:00 pm - 11:45 pm BREATHE AND BOP!
BSC - Old Main Work off the day’s stress (and calories) or just dance your heart out with
some energetic and fast paced dance workout!
10:00 pm - 11:45 pm STUDENT DANCE
SFCM - Sports Courts After a day full of theatre, it’s time to just…dance! What better place to do
so than at the Theatre Fest DANCE! Come kick off your Sunday shoes and
have fun with your friends old and new! The dance floor is huge, the DJ is
loud, and the music is great. Wristbands are required for entry and must be
purchased in advance for $5 at the Fest Gear booth in the Bone Student
Center. Please note that heels and dress shoes will NOT BE ALLOWED AT
THE DANCE. Participants are required to wear flats or athletic shoes. No
food or beverage allowed on the dance floor. YOU MUST WEAR YOUR
FESTIVAL BADGE.
10:00 pm - 11:45 pm LIFE-SIZED GAMES
BBC - Activity You’ll want to check this out: Come see your favorite board games magnified
and brought to life. Bring some friends to play with, and enjoy playing life-
sized versions of Hungry Hungry Hippo, Jenga, Twister, and many others. Get
ready for some Life Sized fun!
10:00 pm - 11:45 pm THEATRE GAMES
BSC - Circus Leave your hesitations at the door! Have a game that you love to play? We’d
love to play with you! Come on down and join us to play a variety of fun
theatre games with students from all across the state!
10:00 pm - 11:45 pm SPONSOR’S RECEPTION
BSC – Atrium Illinois State University and the Illinois Theatre Association will host a
reception with hors d’oeuvres and beverages in the Atrium located on the
3rd Floor (accessed by the East-side elevators or staircase). All teachers,
sponsors, exhibitors, and workshop leaders are invited to share refreshments
and network with peers.
20PRODUCTION & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Find out updates on Workshop cancellations or additions on the screens in the Ballroom and on the
Festival app. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter @ihstf or on Facebook @Illinois High School Theatre
Festival.
FRIDAY
9:00 am - 10:10 am M1 YOGALATES FOR ACTORS AND DANCERS
CE - 116 Annaliisa Ahlman, Niles North H.S.
Take a deep breath and plunge into Yogalates, a unique fusion of Vinyasa Yoga
and the Pilates method. This workshop will introduce students to movements
that increase muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, balance and
stability. Experience is not necessary, but please dress comfortably (no jeans)
and be prepared to move! It is recommended that you bring a yoga mat or
towel with you.
9:00 am - 10:10 am A1 ACTING AND AUDITIONING FOR ANIME
CVA - 151 Leraldo Anzaldua, Indiana University
Tricks, tips, and technique for auditioning and voice-over for the anime
industry. This workshop is a practical look at how to audition for anime
companies and what to do in the booth when you are cast. This class will also
talk about how to set up demo reels, what equipment to use, etc. There will be
time for Q&A as well.
9:00 am - 10:10 am A2 INTRO TO SHAKESPEARE
Vrooman - 103 Adam Armstrong, Northern Illinois First Folio Theatre Ensemble
NIFFTE Staff
Who was Shakespeare? Why do we care? How do I read or speak his words?
We will address these and many more questions from teachers and students.
9:00 am - 10:10 am A3 OMG! NEXT LEVEL ACTING TECHNIQUES
CVA - 27 Olivia Candocia, Vernon Hills H.S.
Learn to get out of your head, be bold, and discover what you’re fighting for.
This workshop is designed to help you make those creative leaps on stage
that you’ve always dreamed of. You will be guided through three different
movement explorations. It’s time to release the thoughts that get in your way
and discover all the new ways you can look at a character, monologue, and
action. Everything here can be applied as tools for auditions and rehearsals by
teachers and students!
9:00 am - 10:10 am T1 LIGHTING DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING ON ETC EOS
CW - 202 Jack Cannon, Cannon Event Productions
Fredy Vasquez, Chicago Stagehands
Participants will have the opportunity to learn and try the advanced features
that ETC EOS Lighting Consoles offer. Tryout advanced effects, layouts,
color controls, and ML controls on industry-standard equipment and on a 3D
Visualizer. Participants will have the opportunity to learn fast programming
techniques. All participants will be able to download an ETC show-file
with advanced Magic Sheets and effects that will make programming and
operation simpler and easier to learn.
A: Acting & Auditions C: Costuming & Make-Up D: Directing/Stage Management I: Instructors/Teachers
M: Movement/Dance P: Playwriting S: Singing/Musical R: Technical Theatre TD: Technical Direction V: Variety Improv
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9:00 am - 10:10 am V1 SKETCH ME IF YOU CAN
Cook - 305 Eric Curtis, Acting Matters
Sketch comedy is fast-paced and fun. Come join us for a sketch comedy
writing and performing intensive! Participants will roll up their sleeves and
create several group sketches and will discover why some sketches succeed
while others fail.
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR FUTURE DIRECTORS
9:00 am - 10:10 am A4
AND ACTORS ALIKE
CW - 214
Clay Czlapinski, Illinois State University
Jimmy Chrismon, Illinois State University
A workshop on how games and activities are important for future actors and
directors alike. We will play a couple of games, then discuss the benefits of
them.
9:00 am - 10:10 am V2 IMPROV FOR BEGINNERS
BSC - Circus Patrick Deane, Lockport Township H.S.
The Shower Cap Kids Student Directors
Ever wanted to know the basics of Improv Comedy? Learn skills that can
assist in performances and sketch writing? This is the perfect workshop for
you! This workshop is a great start if you’re interested in learning the ins and
outs of Improv Comedy. It’s also a great refresher and practice for anyone
looking to keep sharp on their skills. We’ll also talk about how improv can lead
to sketch comedy.
9:00 am - 10:10 am M2 WEAPONED STAGE COMBAT: SAFETY’S THE THING
Cook - 212 Tim Frawley, Forte Stage Combat, Inc.
The safe and dramatically effective use of stage weapons (rapiers,
broadswords, daggers, knives, etc.) will be demonstrated. Particular attention
will be paid to the use of “found weapons”.
9:00 am - 10:10 am T2 SCENIC DESIGN AND TECH TIPS
CVA - 147 Ken Frykholm, Lockport Township. H.S.
As a scenic designer you get to create the magical world that the actors
inhabit. We will look at the various elements that are utilized to invite our
audiences into our imagination. We will look at Shrek, Willy Wonka, and Fiddler
on the Roof to mention a few. We will also talk about some shortcuts to make
construction quick and easy.
9:00 am - 10:10 am I1 HOW TO USE A PERFORMANCE SPACE TO
CVA - 149 GENERATE INCOME
Marcel Graham, Lake Zurich H.S.
The Lake Zurich Performing Arts Center at Lake Zurich High School is
booked for 100% of rentable dates every year and has a staff of only 1 full
time adult, 1 part time adult , 5 students, and can generate $130,000.00 a
year in rental income. How do we handle the workload? What equipment do
we have to offer? What does our application look like? How can I convince
my administration that this is worth looking into? Join us for an interesting
discussion on a topic no one is talking about.
A: Acting & Auditions C: Costuming & Make-Up D: Directing/Stage Management I: Instructors/Teachers
M: Movement/Dance P: Playwriting S: Singing/Musical R: Technical Theatre TD: Technical Direction V: Variety Improv
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9:00 am - 10:10 am D1 STAGE MANAGER VS. DIRECTOR
CE - 115 Zachary Grimm, The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University
Mollie Heil, The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University
Stage Manager vs. Director? More like Stage Manager + Director. Come explore
the complex relationship between stage managers and directors with current
directing and stage management university students.
9:00 am - 10:10 am T3 WHICH LIGHT WHERE: A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION
CW - 308 TO LIGHTING DESIGN
Kimberly Jackson-Petrella, Willowbrook H.S.
Take your lighting from functional to fantastic as we explore the basics of
lighting design. We will learn how to get the most out of your lighting inventory,
and how a few simple calculations can make a huge difference on stage!
9:00 am - 10:10 am C1 DRAGGERATION 2019
CVA - 310 Rebecca Johnson, Illinois State University
Nicholas Spindler/Claire Voyant, Illinois State University
Join us on a world of draggeration! From exploring what drag means to
developing a drag character to meeting a professional drag queen, this
workshop has it all! Participation spots are a first come, first serve basis.
Spectators are always welcome.
9:00 am - 10:10 am C2 CAREERS IN COSTUMES!
CVA - 17 Rose Kaczmarowski, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
What jobs can you get with an undergraduate degree in costumes? Come to
this session to find out! Do you like designing? Do you like making things? Do
you like the energy of live performance? Let’s talk about how you can take your
energy and love of costume to the next level and make a living.
9:00 am - 10:10 am A5 SO BIG, SO SMALL
SFCM - 201 Jaclyn Loewenstein, Class Act
Is your acting style ever too “big” to be believable? Too “small” to reach
your audience? Discover how to expand your acting range and adjust your
performance for success in a variety of settings, from Broadway theaters to
film/television.
9:00 am - 10:10 am I2 PICKING A MASTER’S PROGRAM: THE THEATRE
CE - 8 CONSERVATORY AT ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY’S
MA IN THEATRE DIRECTING
Kristen Mackie, Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University
With Fast Track Theatre Alumni & Current Students
The Theatre Conservatory at Roosevelt University offers a Fast Track MA
degree in Theatre Directing to serve the needs of highly motivated theatre
educators. Come hear Fast Track Theatre Alumni and current Fast Track
Theatre students discuss what makes the SUMMER ONLY program so special
and how it has impacted their work as a director.
9:00 am - 10:10 am S1 16 BARS - NAIL YOUR NEXT MUSICAL THEATRE
CW - 308A AUDITION
Maggie Marlin-Hess, Illinois State University
Learn how the launch your piece, shape the arc of the story, experience the
discoveries, find the perfect button for the song, and leave them wanting to
more. Prepare a 16 bar cut and a track of your accompaniment to be plugged
into a speaker.
A: Acting & Auditions C: Costuming & Make-Up D: Directing/Stage Management I: Instructors/Teachers
M: Movement/Dance P: Playwriting S: Singing/Musical R: Technical Theatre TD: Technical Direction V: Variety Improv
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