Showcase 2010: Professional Development
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Wednesday, January 20 • 1:45-3:15 pm • Cabaret at Theater Square
The Critical Moment: The Art of Response
How do you talk about art? Who gets to be part of the conversation? And when in the arc of a work’s development is the right time for critique? These questions are vital for presenters, artists, and audiences of every age. Choreographer, author, and champion of functional feedback Liz Lerman will address these questions and more in a lively presentation that draws on her long experience as a collaborator, creator, and community activist. Liz will share principles from her widely-used Critical Response Process, a four-step method for getting useful feedback through facilitated dialogue.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEARNING COMMUNITIES
DAILY DIALOGUES - Making Critical Choices
Thursday, January 21 • 1:15-2:45 pm • Various Locations
• Feed the Art: Building a Culture of Critical Appraisal, Artistic Replenishment and Outstanding Theatre Making Practices
How can engaging experts from outside the creative process help to build an artistic culture that is strong? How can we invite the rest of the world into our entire practice in a way that is inspiring, stimulating and full of energy? These questions and more will be answered and discussed in this Feed the Art forum, which presents a path of exploration and the resulting model to influence outstanding theatre making and organizational sustainability in a way that is both positive and pro-active.
Presenters: Sue Giles/Polyglot
• Creating Shared Meaning: Responding to Artistic Work Collaboratively
Critical Response and Artful Tools (frameworks for collaborative response and conversation led by experienced facilitators) are used to engage participants in a structured dialogue, inviting them to make meaning out of an artistic work presented at Showcase. The use of these tools engages and empowers all participants by setting them up for success, and through the freedom of there being “no wrong answers”. This discussion encourages growth in each of the participants by allowing them to collaborate, connect, question and draw meaningful insights from the work of choice.
Presenters: Steve Busa, Red Eye Theater Collaborative, Heather Spicuzza, Shelley Quiala/ Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
• 500 Clown: Inspired Creation
At the heart of 500 Clown, physical action speaks a language that all audiences understand. This workshop explores the tools and techniques 500 Clown in their work. Risk and Play introduces how to mine the theatrical value through the exploration of four elements: Action, Risk, Audience and Humor.
Presenter: Adrian Danzig/500 Clown
• Exploring Programming and Other Issues: Education Directors of Performing Arts Centers
The challenges of programming, budgeting, marketing and artist residency work are addressed. Participants break into groups by topic. Each group has a facilitator to guide discussion and ensure ample opportunity for participation. Facilitators summarize key points at session’s end for e-mail sharing.
Presenters: Stephanie Turner/Tilles Center and Ray Gargano/PlayhouseSquare
• Blogging from 0 to 60 for Artists and Arts-Centered Organizations
Beginner and advanced bloggers alike gain valuable tools and insights for community building, sustaining relationships and strategic messaging that resonates with your audiences. Participants explore various blogging platforms and start a new blog on blogspot.com. Please bring your laptop (or share with a friend). Free wireless access will be provided.
Presenter: Eric James Wolfe
• The Regional Theater Resource
A dialogue to explore the potential role of large regional theaters in creating new work presenting theaters. Can presenting theaters benefit from the resources of regional productions? Can regional theaters increase local visibility through national exposure? Content, production size, touring logistics – is there common ground?
Presenters: Tim Jennings/Seattle Children’s Theater, Stephen Gabriel/Work Light Productions, Gabriella Calicchio/CTC, Kim Peter Kovac/The Kennedy Center
DAILY DIALOGUES - You Never Know: Neither Does Mo
Friday, January 22 • 1:30-2:45 pm • Harris Theater
Contemporary youth literature and educational entertainment faces a myriad of challenges that can only be solved by wise, understanding minds of devoted educators. Mo Willems does not have one of those minds. So, instead he’s going to crack a few jokes, talk a bit and teach you how to draw.
Bio:
Mo Willems’ work in television, books, and radio has garnered six Emmy Awards for writing, three Caldecott Honors for illustration, two Geisel Medals for early readers, a Carnegie Medal for animated film, and #1 New York Times Bestseller status. His mother thinks he could do better if he applied himself.
DAILY DIALOGUES - Professional Development Dine Arounds
Friday, January 22 • 6:15-8:15 pm • Various Cultural District Restaurants
Several exciting topics will be discussed over dinner at a few of the great Cultural District restaurants. Please inquire at the registration booth for sessions. Space is limited for each topic.