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| This weekend is designed to introduce theatre teachers to the immersive mentor/apprentice atmosphere of Conservatory training in a Professional environment. The teachers will observe and work with Professional Actors who have a passion to teach. Theater teachers will spend the day working with professional actors in workshops and observing classes in PCPA Theaterfest’s Conservatory program, and then they will attend PCPA Theaterfest’s productions of Caroline or Change and the American Premiere of a new Stephen Schwartz musical called My Fairytale. A certificate of completion will be provided for participants. To reserve your space and to register please contact Erik Stein at casting@pcpa.org or call (805)928-7731 ext 4119 Registration Due Date is Friday, August 26, 2011. |
Quotes from last year’s participants: “Heartiest congratulations to you all for a well presented, balanced, joyous, and insightful weekend. I haven’t stopped talking about it yet and I can’t imagine I will any time soon.” “This event was very well thought out, carefully orchestrated, and executed with more courtesy and thoughtfulness than I’ve seen in a long time.” “The extras were beyond marvelous.” “We had such a great time this weekend! Thanks so much for all you and the staff did to make us feel well taken care of!” “We loved everything about the weekend!” “I loved observing the students. I felt like we actually got to see their personalities.” “Thanks again for providing this unique opportunity for us.” “I am impressed beyond words.” |
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| PCPA Theaterfest's Theatre Teachers' Weekend | |
| Registration Fee | $75.00 |
| Registration includes: | |
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One ticket to the evening performance of My Fairytale in Solvang Please feel free to contact Erik Stein at casting@pcpa.org for more information. Registration Due Date is Friday, August 26th. | |
| Discounts available to Teachers' Weekend Attendees: | |
| Lodging at The Historic Santa Maria Inn offers $79.00 rooms for Teachers participating in the PCPA Theaterfest Teacher weekend. Box Dinner picnic at Solvang’s Festival Outdoor Theater at a reduced charge for Teachers participating in the PCPA Theaterfest Teacher weekend. | |
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Registration Deadline Friday, August 26, 2011 Limited to 25 participants | |
| Tentative Schedule | ||
| Friday, Sept. 16 Bonus Event |
7:00pm | "Stump the Technician" (PCPA Tech faculty helps find solutions to budgetary and ech challenges) |
| Saturday, Sept. 17 | 9:00 | Welcome - in the Marian Lobby - Continental Breakfast (provided) |
| 9:45 | Introduction in the Theater | |
| 10:15 | Tour the Theater | |
| 10:45 | Audition Workshop on the Severson Stage | |
| 12:15 | Lunch (on your own) | |
| 1:15 | Meet outside the Marian - travel to the shops | |
| 1:30 | Tour the shops | |
| 2:15 | Intro to the Technical program in CBC 19 | |
| 2:30 | Q&A with the head of the Technical Conservatory in CBC 19 | |
| 3:15 | Observe a class in the conservatory (Viewpoints) | |
| 4:30 | Break | |
| 5:30 | Caravan to Solvang | |
| 6:15 | Box picnic at the Solvang Outdoor Festival Theater (reduced rate) | |
| 7:30 | Receive tickets | |
| 8:00 | My Fairytale | |
| 11:00 | Return to Santa Maria | |
| Sunday, Sept. 18 | 9:30 | Continental Breakfast, CBC 32 (provided) |
| 10:00 | Observe a class in the conservatory -Music Theater styles with Michael Jenkinson -Singing Techniques with Denise Dumeyer |
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| 11:00 | Workshop - TBA | |
| 12:15 | Lunch (on your own) | |
| 1:15 | Receive tickets | |
| 1:30 | Caroline, or Change | 4:30 | Talkback with members of the cast |
| 5:00 | Wine and Cheese Farewell Marian Theatre Lobby (provided) |
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Marian Theatre - Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, CA |