2025 Workshop Info

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1	2025 High School Shakespeare Competition Workshop Schedule
2	*Note: Students are welcome to ANY type of workshop, regardless of event participation, skill, or previous knowledge in that area
3	Thursday October 2, 2025
4	Time	Type	Workshop Title	Instructor	Picture	Presenter Bio	Workshop Description	Location
5	11:00 AM	Technical Theatre	Props Seminar	Ben Homan		Learn from Properties Director Benjamin Hohman as he demonstrates how hundreds of props and special effects help create the Festival magic you see on stage.		Randall L. Jones Theatre
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7	Friday October 3, 2025
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9	9:00 AM	Theatre	Costume Shop Sale			From 9am - 5pm! Come and peruse the racks of costumes!		USF Costume Shop (Enter the sale from the doors on Shakespeare Lane, one half block west of 100 West, across from the Cottages.)
10	9:00 AM	Technical Theatre	Comic Lighting	Kolby Clarke		Kolby Clarke holds an M.F.A in Stage Design from Southern Methodist University and a B.A. in Theatre and Speech Education from Brigham Young University - Idaho. Prior to coming to SUU, Kolby was the lighting coordinator for the Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University where he oversaw the diverse lighting and video projection needs of over 200 multidisciplinary events annually. He has taught various courses in lighting design and technology as an adjunct professor at both Lehigh University and Texas Woman's University. Freelance work as a lighting designer or assistant/associate designer has included companies such as African American Repertory Theater, Big Thought - Creative Solutions, Contemporary Ballet Dallas, Dallas Theater Center, Dark Circles Contemporary Dance, Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Undermain Theatre, and the Utah Symphony. Work as a master electrician or programmer has included companies such as Cara Mia Theatre Co., Dallas Actor’s Lab, Kitchen Dog Theater, Theatre 3 Dallas, and Voltstar Productions.	From the Looney Toons to reality: see the lighting technology and design ideas that were used in SUU’s production of “The Comedy of Errors.”	Hunter Alumni Center - Whiting Room
11	9:00 AM	Dance	Musical Theatre Dance	Paige Bauer		Paige Bauer is a performing artist currently based out of Cedar City, Utah. She received an Associate’s in Dance Performance and an Associate’s in Dance Technology from Scottsdale Community College. While attending, she was part of the modern dance company Instinct Dance Corps. She also had the opportunity to teach Modern Dance at Halestone Dance Studio in Virginia. Currently, Paige is pursuing her Bachelor’s in Dance Education from Southern Utah University. Along with dance performance, Paige also dedicates her talents to musical theater and choreographic projects. Paige is constantly continuing to develop her craft through performance and creation.	This musical theatre dance class blends jazz technique, storytelling, and character work to bring Broadway choreography to life. Students will develop performance skills, musicality, and expressive movement while embodying the style and energy of iconic stage productions.	Auditorium 109
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13	10:00 AM	Theatre	Building Character through Improv	Ian Geers		Ian Geers (he/him) is an actor/educator from Chicago, IL. He's performed Shakespeare across the country with the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Montana Shakespeare in the Schools, National Players, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, A Crew of Patches, Michigan Shakespeare Festival, and the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival. He's been trained in Improvisation at The Annoyance Theater, Improv Asylum, and iO Chicago where his former team L.L. Cool Beans still holds the record for consecutive wins in the Improv Cage Match.	This workshop is a fun and free-flowing time to forge deeper relationships with text and help sharpen the tools that will allow you to make quick, specific choices in order to create a more fully realized character. Through improv games in conjunction with monologues/characters the students will learn to deepen their physical, vocal, and emotional choices. No prep is necessary, just come ready to have fun and make some choices!	Bristlecone 121
14	10:00 AM	Theatre	Deepening Your Connection to Yourself and Your Character	Evelyn Carol Case		Evelyn Carol Case is an accomplished artist with expertise in acting, voice work, and yoga. She is a retired professor of Theatre at California State University, Fullerton, is certified in the Alba Emoting Technique and is an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework™. She is also a certified yoga instructor in Hatha and Kundalini yoga. Evelyn is a 3 year member of the Utah Shakespeare Festival acting company and is celebrating 44th year as a professional actor.	This fun and active workshop will be based in the workshop of Shakespeare & Company. Participants will explore character and text, both physically and vocally, through exercises and connections. Techniques we'll use will include The Walk About through the ages and specific exploration of the daily life of the character. This is a unique opportunity to explore the inner world of character and actor.	Bristlecone 123
15	10:00 AM	Theatre	Giving and Getting Good Feedback	Scott Savage		Scott Savage holds an MFA from the University of Central Florida in Theatre focused on directing and theatre for young audiences (TYA). He is a member of the American Theatre Critics & Journalists Association (ATCA), and has extensive experience creating content about theatre. His full time work is at UVU as program manager of UVU's TYE Center. He teachers, directs, writes and is the husband and father to a bunch of Savages. www.scott-savage.com	When we perform, we want applause, flowers, cheering, laughter and tears! However, sometimes that's not the reaction our performance evokes. This workshop (from the lens of a director and theatre journalist) talks about how you learn from failure and let success fuel your growth. There will be some participation.	Hunter Alumni Center - Sage Valley
16	10:00 AM	Theatre	Mapping Your Monologue- Vocal Scoring for Sense	Ken Miller		Ken Miller is a Milwaukee based actor, teacher, and director. He was in USF's last educational tour, Henry IV Part 1.	You know what your monologue means and what you want but how to best get that across? Learn about scoring intonation and inflection to give you a structure to play around and build vocal variety.	Hunter Alumni Center - Shooting Star
17	10:00 AM	Theatre	Shakespeare Jeopardy!	Garrett Elms		Garrett Elms has worked with the Utah Shakespeare Festival Education department for two years, teaching workshops, writing study guides, and leading backstage tours. He currently leads the Juvenile Justice program, teaching and coordinating a Shakespeare class with incarcerated youth. He earned his bachelor's degree in English Literature from Brigham Young University and a Master of Fine Arts in Arts Administration from Southern Utah University. He loves Shakespeare trivia, experimental rock music, and skateboarding.	Come test your Bard knowledge at Shakespeare Jeopardy! The game will follow the traditional Jeopardy! format with an opening round, Double Jeopardy round, and Final Jeopardy. Up to five teams can participate. Team sizes will vary based on attendance. Players may only participate once. Prizes will be awarded.	Hunter Alumni Center - Vermillion Cliffs
18	10:00 AM	Theatre	Make it Up, Make it Matter!	Norah Steverson		Norah Steverson is a passionate performer originally from Prescott Valley, Arizona. She discovered her love for the stage through numerous community theatre productions, which sparked a lifelong commitment to the performing arts. Currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Southern Utah University, Norah is also completing a double minor in History and Dance. This summer she has had the privilege to work with the Utah Shakespeare Festival on Playteam, from tours to workshops to summer camps! Her recent stage credits include Jane Eyre (Bertha/Helen, Yavapai College), 12 Angry Jurors (Juror 10), and The Secret Garden (Lily) at SUU. In addition to her onstage work, Norah has recently stepped into the world of technical theatre, working as a stagehand at the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center. She has served as both lighting designer and technician for a variety of university productions, including Alice by Heart.	How can we create unique improv in the most simplest of moments? It's game time, let's have fun!	Hunter Alumni Center - Yankee Meadow
19	10:00 AM	Theatre	As If: Expanding Your Imagination	Aaron Gaines		Aaron Gaines has acted Off-Broadway with the Irish Repertory Theatre, Peccadillo Theatre Company, and Shakespeare Forum. Regional credits include the Lexington Theatre Company, Utah Shakespeare Festival, and Shakespeare Theatres of D.C. and New Jersey. He has been a guest teacher for Colorado PAA, Lexington Theatre Company, Utah Shakespeare Festival, and dozens of schools around the country. He is a proud member of the Youth Services staff at the Cornwall Public Library.	Create a unique performance in an easy, playful way. “As If” is the actors’ tool to stoke your imagination and make bold, exciting choices in your performance. Students are encouraged to bring monologues, scenes, and a cappella songs to work on during the session.	Music BLD 209
20	10:00 AM	Theatre	ACTORS PREPARE: PROFESSIONAL AUDITION BASICS	Dr. Jim Volz		Dr. Jim Volz is longtime auditions coach, acting teacher, theatre writer and producer. He is a Professor Emeritus at California State University, Fullerton and a longtime theatre critic for New York’s Backstage and Hollywood’s Drama-Logue. His best-selling books, Working in American Theatre and How to Run a Theatre are available at Amazon.com and bookstores everywhere. As a Regional Theatre Managing Director/CEO, head of BFA and MFA programs and University leader, Jim has auditioned well over 3,000 actors for professional and university theatres.	BASIC PROFESSIONAL ACTOR AUDITION TIPS WILL BE REVIEWED IN A RAPID-FIRE OVERVIEW FOLLOWED BY AN ACTIVE PARTICIPATORY AUDITION EXERCISE WITH A QUESTION AND ANSWER WRAP-UP.	Student Center Movie Theatre 161
21	10:00 AM	Technical Theatre	Sound	Kyle Cook		Kyle graduated from SUU in 2011 with his BS in Theatre Arts and a Minor in CAD/CAM Design. Kyle is currently the Associate Production Manager/Electrics & Sound Supervisor for Theatre and Dance at SUU but has previously serves as the Technical Director and Scene Shop Supervisor. During the summer, Kyle has worked for the Utah Shakespeare Festival in several positions including; Electrician, Master Electrician, Carpenter, and most recently Materials Coordinator for the Scenery Department.		Hunter Alumni Center - Whiting Room
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23	10:40 AM - 12:00 PM	Dance	Jazz	Mariah Godfrey		Mariah Godfrey is a senior at Southern Utah University majoring in Dance Education. She has trained in a variety of genres, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and tumbling. Mariah was a member of her high school drill team, where she earned a region title in 2019 and a national title in 2020. She also competed at the state level twice, placing fifth overall in Utah in 2021. During her time at SUU, Mariah has attended the American College Dance Association (ACDA) twice, working with Danielle Lydia-Sheather and Halie Bahr.	A jazz dance class introduces students to dynamic movement rooted in rhythm, style, and musicality. Classes emphasize isolations, syncopation, and expressive performance quality while building strength, flexibility, and coordination. Dancers explore both foundational techniques and contemporary variations, developing confidence and artistry.	Auditorium 109
24	10:40 AM - 12:00 PM	Dance	Dance Team - Hip Hop	Averi Rutherford		Averi is a graduate of SUU with a BS in both Dance and Marketing. She was a four year member of the SUU Dance Team and choreographed many of their routines. While in the SUU Dance Department, Averi received many accolades including the SUU Choreography Award and an ACDA nomination for her work. She also served as a marketing director for the Southern Utah University Dance Organization. Averi has taught and choreographed for dancers of all ages across the west coast. She enjoyed teaching dance camps with the United Spirit Association for 5 years where she was a head instructor. She has choreographed many award winning routines at the studio and state levels, as well as multiple top 3 finishes at collegiate nationals. Averi is the founder of Ikon Dance online dance technique courses and is currently the Head Coach of the SUU Dance Team.	This hip hop dance team class focuses on precision, energy, and teamwork through high-impact choreography and freestyle exploration. Students will sharpen their technique, stage presence, and group dynamics while embracing the creativity and culture of hip hop.	Library Quad OUTSIDE
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26	11:00 AM	Theatre	Ensemble Building: Using Games to Strengthen Teamwork	Sierra Miguela Tune		Sierra Miguela Tune a biracial traveling actor and teaching artist originally from Colorado. She has previously toured with Utah Shakespeare Festival's production of Henry IV Part I earlier this year as Westmoreland/Vernon/Hostess Quickly and taught workshops in stage combat, character building, and Shakespearean text. She's thrilled to work with the epic young creatives at this year's competition!	So much of theatre is about discovering/rediscovering the joy in connection with those around us! Students will let off some steam through fun activities and games, and each game will exercise a different technique integral to creating performance. Students will strengthen their ability to actively listen to scene partners, sharpen concentration and focus, encourage freedom in making big choices unburdened by fear, and get us out of our heads and back into the present moment. Let's have some fun!	Bristlecone 121
27	11:00 AM	Theatre	Deepening Your Connection to Yourself and Your Character	Evelyn Carol Case		Evelyn Carol Case is an accomplished artist with expertise in acting, voice work, and yoga. She is a retired professor of Theatre at California State University, Fullerton, is certified in the Alba Emoting Technique and is an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework™. She is also a certified yoga instructor in Hatha and Kundalini yoga. Evelyn is a 3 year member of the Utah Shakespeare Festival acting company and is celebrating 44th year as a professional actor.	This fun and active workshop will be based in the workshop of Shakespeare & Company. Participants will explore character and text, both physically and vocally, through exercises and connections. Techniques we'll use will include The Walk About through the ages and specific exploration of the daily life of the character. This is a unique opportunity to explore the inner world of character and actor.	Bristlecone 123
28	11:00 AM	Theatre	Staging Violence: How to incorporate stage combat into a scene.	Loren Jones		Loren is a Chicago based actor with a Master's degree in Acting from Northern Illinois University. He works in live theatre and television in the Chicago area as well as working as a fight choreographer and military consultant for local theatres.	Stage combat is not just knowing how to do combat, but also understanding why your character does it. It is another tool of storytelling. This workshop will aim to teach basic unarmed moves and give students an opportunity to apply them to a short scene, and learning how different stories can be told with the same scripts.	Hunter Alumni Center - Great Hall
29	11:00 AM	Theatre	Giving and Getting Good Feedback	Scott Savage		Scott Savage holds an MFA from the University of Central Florida in Theatre focused on directing and theatre for young audiences (TYA). He is a member of the American Theatre Critics & Journalists Association (ATCA), and has extensive experience creating content about theatre. His full time work is at UVU as program manager of UVU's TYE Center. He teachers, directs, writes and is the husband and father to a bunch of Savages. www.scott-savage.com	When we perform, we want applause, flowers, cheering, laughter and tears! However, sometimes that's not the reaction our performance evokes. This workshop (from the lens of a director and theatre journalist) talks about how you learn from failure and let success fuel your growth. There will be some participation.	Hunter Alumni Center - Sage Valley
30	11:00 AM	Theatre	Mapping Your Monologue- Vocal Scoring for Sense	Ken Miller		Ken Miller is a Milwaukee based actor, teacher, and director. He was in USF's last educational tour, Henry IV Part 1.	You know what your monologue means and what you want but how to best get that across? Learn about scoring intonation and inflection to give you a structure to play around and build vocal variety.	Hunter Alumni Center - Shooting Star
31	11:00 AM	Theatre	Shakespeare Jeopardy!	Garrett Elms		Garrett Elms has worked with the Utah Shakespeare Festival Education department for two years, teaching workshops, writing study guides, and leading backstage tours. He currently leads the Juvenile Justice program, teaching and coordinating a Shakespeare class with incarcerated youth. He earned his bachelor's degree in English Literature from Brigham Young University and a Master of Fine Arts in Arts Administration from Southern Utah University. He loves Shakespeare trivia, experimental rock music, and skateboarding.	Come test your Bard knowledge at Shakespeare Jeopardy! The game will follow the traditional Jeopardy! format with an opening round, Double Jeopardy round, and Final Jeopardy. Up to five teams can participate. Team sizes will vary based on attendance. Players may only participate once. Prizes will be awarded.	Hunter Alumni Center - Vermillion Cliffs
32	11:00 PM	Theatre	Understanding Shakespeare Text	Brooke Wilson		Hi! I’m Brooke Wilson, a PLAYteamer for USF and a senior at SUU majoring in Theatre Arts Education. I love performing and working behind the scenes. Recently, I played Miss Medlock in The Secret Garden, and I was the Hair and Makeup Designer for Sweet Charity (last year) and SUU’s current production of Pippin. But most of all, I love teaching theatre and helping others discover the magic of it all!	In this workshop, we'll dive into the text of Macbeth, As You Like It, and other classic Shakespeare plays to deepen our understanding of Shakespearean language.	Hunter Alumni Center - Yankee Meadow
33	11:00 AM	Theatre	As If: Expanding Your Imagination	Aaron Gaines		Aaron Gaines has acted Off-Broadway with the Irish Repertory Theatre, Peccadillo Theatre Company, and Shakespeare Forum. Regional credits include the Lexington Theatre Company, Utah Shakespeare Festival, and Shakespeare Theatres of D.C. and New Jersey. He has been a guest teacher for Colorado PAA, Lexington Theatre Company, Utah Shakespeare Festival, and dozens of schools around the country. He is a proud member of the Youth Services staff at the Cornwall Public Library.	Create a unique performance in an easy, playful way. “As If” is the actors’ tool to stoke your imagination and make bold, exciting choices in your performance. Students are encouraged to bring monologues, scenes, and a cappella songs to work on during the session.	Music BLD 209
34	11:00 AM	Theatre	ACTORS PREPARE: PROFESSIONAL AUDITION BASICS	Dr. Jim Volz		Dr. Jim Volz is longtime auditions coach, acting teacher, theatre writer and producer. He is a Professor Emeritus at California State University, Fullerton and a longtime theatre critic for New York’s Backstage and Hollywood’s Drama-Logue. His best-selling books, Working in American Theatre and How to Run a Theatre are available at Amazon.com and bookstores everywhere. As a Regional Theatre Managing Director/CEO, head of BFA and MFA programs and University leader, Jim has auditioned well over 3,000 actors for professional and university theatres.	BASIC PROFESSIONAL ACTOR AUDITION TIPS WILL BE REVIEWED IN A RAPID-FIRE OVERVIEW FOLLOWED BY AN ACTIVE PARTICIPATORY AUDITION EXERCISE WITH A QUESTION AND ANSWER WRAP-UP.	Student Center Movie Theatre 161
35	11:00 AM	Technical Theatre	A Change in Elevation - Stairs and Platforms for Theatre	Brian Swanson		Brian Swanson is the Chair for the Department of Theatre Arts at Dance at Southern Utah University. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts from Iowa State University and earned his Masters of Fine Arts in Technical Design and Production from the Yale School of Drama. Brian’s work as a production manager and technical director includes work for various theatre and opera companies including the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Yale Repertory Theatre, the Aspen Music Festival and School’s Opera Theatre Center, as well as Iowa State University Theatre. Freelance work has included event rigging for tours and concerts at the Iowa State Center as well as work for the Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival, Des Moines Metro Opera, Theatre Aspen, Cedar Rapids Opera, StageWest, Des Moines Playhouse and the Iowa Chamber Dancers. Brian is an active member of USITT and has worked on over 200 productions during this career. He was the recipient of the 2014-15 Outstanding Educator award for Southern Utah University and received the Edward C. Cole Memorial Award at the Yale School of Drama.	An overview of how to safely build and access elevated areas of a scenic design. Discussion includes material selection, stock sizing, and construction standards.	Hunter Alumni Center - Whiting Room
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37	12:00 PM	Technical Theatre	Clothing to Dye For	Caitlin Leyden		Caitlin Leyden is SUU's costume shop manager and recently served as the Costume deisgner for the theatre productions of "The Comedy of Errors" and "The Secret Garden". She was born and raised near San Francisco, California and recieved her BA at the Universality of California, Los Angeles in Theatre Production and studied costume design. After graduating, she worked in San Francisco with various companies as a stitcher, draper, and wardrobe. She recieved her Master's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2018, after which she returned to the San Fransisco Bay Area to work at local theatres as well as the Utah Shakespeare Festival prior to starting with SUU.	Why do clothing colors matter in theatre? What are the historical meanings behind color. How did clothing dyes come to be.	Hunter Alumni Center - Whiting Room
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39	1:30 PM	Dance	Breath in Motion: Contemporary Dance & the Power of Breathwork.	Katelin Pugh		Katelin Pugh is a choreographer and dancer currently pursuing her degree in dance at Southern Utah University. Trained in modern, contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and tap, she is passionate about creating dynamic works that explore breath, emotion, and storytelling through movement. Katelin has experience in concert dance, competition dance, and screen dance. She is passionate about building an inclusive dance space where movers of all levels can explore creativity and connection.	A contemporary class primarily focused on breath and how breath can affect movement. I would classify this class as an all-levels contemporary breathwork class.	Auditorium 109
40	1:30 PM	Dance	Dance Conditioning	Kate Wheeler		Kate Wheeler is a Dance Education major at Southern Utah University and third-year member of the SUU Dance Team. She has been dancing since she was three and was a competitive dancer for over ten years. She trained in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and more. She is passionate about dance and plan to share that passion through teaching.	This dance conditioning class builds strength, flexibility, and endurance to support safe and powerful movement. Students will focus on alignment, core stability, and injury prevention to enhance overall dance performance.	Library Quad OUTSIDE
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42	2:00 PM	Theatre	Exploring Movement with LeCoq's 7 Levels of Tension	Whitney Black		Whitney Black is a Utah theatre professional. She specializes in classical theatre and movement for the actor. She has a BFA in Classical Arts from SUU, done 3 seasons at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and has worked professionally in Salt Lake City for many years. Whitney has attended multiple physical theatre workshops with Frantic Assembly, numerous workshops lead by RADA graduate Francesca Mintowt-Czyz, was President of UVU Theatre Department's Movement and Dance Club, was the Movement Director for SUU's production of 4.48 Psychosis, and has lead multiple Movement Workshops.	As an actor, do you ever feel physically stuck? How do I move? What do I do with my hands? Come explore Jacques LeCoq's 7 Levels of Tension and how movement can inform our character and performance! Be prepared to move and have fun!	Bristlecone 123
43	2:00 PM	Theatre	Building Character through Improv	Ian Geers		Ian Geers (he/him) is an actor/educator from Chicago, IL. He's performed Shakespeare across the country with the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Montana Shakespeare in the Schools, National Players, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, A Crew of Patches, Michigan Shakespeare Festival, and the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival. He's been trained in Improvisation at The Annoyance Theater, Improv Asylum, and iO Chicago where his former team L.L. Cool Beans still holds the record for consecutive wins in the Improv Cage Match.	This workshop is a fun and free-flowing time to forge deeper relationships with text and help sharpen the tools that will allow you to make quick, specific choices in order to create a more fully realized character. Through improv games in conjunction with monologues/characters the students will learn to deepen their physical, vocal, and emotional choices. No prep is necessary, just come ready to have fun and make some choices!	Bristlecone 121
44	2:00 PM	Theatre	How to Prepare and Pitch a Director’s Concept	Abbie Cochrane		Abbie Cochrane graduated from Southern Utah University in 2025 with a BFA in Musical Theater with a minor in Creative Writing. Recently, she’s fallen in love with directing and directed a Black Box Grant of “Sex” by Mae West during her last semester of college, and her most recent project was assistant directing “Macbeth” at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. She also has had her writing published in the Iron County Today, St. George News, KSL, the Kolob Canyon Review, Moss Puppy Magazine, with her latest publication coming out soon with Yavanu Literary Magazine. Her favorite musical is “The Scarlet Pimpernel” and her favorite role she ever played was her first professional job in 2024 as Morticia Addams in “The Addams Family.” In her free time, you can find her voice acting, cosplaying, planning her next DnD campaign, or spoiling her very sassy labradoodle.	I will be teaching new directors what goes into formulating a director’s concept for a show, including what you should pitch to producers, a production team, and actors. I will be going over elements of script analysis that help directors pick out themes for the show, as well as how to develop a unique take on a classic work and how to bring a work to life artistically. I would also love to try an exercise where we as a class unit come up with an idea for a Shakespeare play that isn't set in standard Elizabethan and focus on selecting themes we want expressed and how we can go about demonstrating that through design concepts.	Hunter Alumni Center - Shooting Star
45	2:00 PM	Theatre	Giving and Getting Good Feedback	Scott Savage		Scott Savage holds an MFA from the University of Central Florida in Theatre focused on directing and theatre for young audiences (TYA). He is a member of the American Theatre Critics & Journalists Association (ATCA), and has extensive experience creating content about theatre. His full time work is at UVU as program manager of UVU's TYE Center. He teachers, directs, writes and is the husband and father to a bunch of Savages. www.scott-savage.com	When we perform, we want applause, flowers, cheering, laughter and tears! However, sometimes that's not the reaction our performance evokes. This workshop (from the lens of a director and theatre journalist) talks about how you learn from failure and let success fuel your growth. There will be some participation.	Hunter Alumni Center - Sage Valley
46	2:00 PM	Theatre	Shakespeare's Folio Technique - The Clues Are All There!	Kymberly Mellen		Kymberly Mellen is an Assistant Professor of Acting and Resident Artist with Nevada Conservatory Theatre. Regional directing credits include NCT, A Public fit Theatre, Sundance Summer Theatre, Hale Center Theater, Utah Shakespeare Festival NAPP, and Okoboji Summer Theatre. Kym teaches and performs with the Prague Shakespeare Company and Utah Shakespeare Festival. Regional performances include shows at Vegas Theatre Company, TimeLine Theatre, American Blues Theatre, Writers Theatre, Court Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Steppenwolf, Marriott Lincolnshire, Ravinia, Peninsula Players, and Pioneer Theatre. Film work includes Sariah in The Book of Mormon Video Series, Just Let Go, The Cokeville Miracle, The Unborn, and UNLV’s Riot in Bloom. She is an AEA, SAG-AFTRA (Financial Core) member, and an SDC Associate. USF audiences might recognize her as Lady Macbeth, Beatrice, Queen Elizabeth, Mistress Quickly, Gertrude, Titania/Hippolyta, or Madame Thenardier. https://kymmellen.myportfolio.com/	This workshop will immerse you immediately in the hundreds of clues Shakespeare left for ACTORS in the original Folio text. Speed up your understanding and memorization process while gaining confidence knowing you are following the Bard's secret instructions.	Hunter Alumni Center - Yankee Meadow
47	2:00 PM	Theatre	Acting: Musical Theatre: How Music Informs Character	AJ Newbury		Hey! I'm AJ Newbury, a Seattle based actor currently in The Greenshow and Macbeth at the Utah Shakespeare Festival! As a primarily musical theatre actor, some of my favorite roles include: Mischa, Ride The Cyclone (SUU); Jimmy Ray, Bright Star (Village); Musidorus, Head Over Heels (AMTC) and Oscar, Sweet Charity (SUU)!	Have you ever been in a musical audition and thought "where's my scene partner!?" Lo and behold, your scene partner had been there the entire time! It's your music! Join me in diving into how orchestration can not only support your voice, but also your character!	Student Center - Movie Theater 161
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49	3:00 PM	Theatre	Exploring Movement with LeCoq's 7 Levels of Tension	Whitney Black		Whitney Black is a Utah theatre professional. She specializes in classical theatre and movement for the actor. She has a BFA in Classical Arts from SUU, done 3 seasons at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and has worked professionally in Salt Lake City for many years. Whitney has attended multiple physical theatre workshops with Frantic Assembly, numerous workshops lead by RADA graduate Francesca Mintowt-Czyz, was President of UVU Theatre Department's Movement and Dance Club, was the Movement Director for SUU's production of 4.48 Psychosis, and has lead multiple Movement Workshops.	As an actor, do you ever feel physically stuck? How do I move? What do I do with my hands? Come explore Jacques LeCoq's 7 Levels of Tension and how movement can inform our character and performance! Be prepared to move and have fun!	Bristlecone 123
50	3:00 PM	Theatre	Building Character through Improv	Ian Geers		Ian Geers (he/him) is an actor/educator from Chicago, IL. He's performed Shakespeare across the country with the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Montana Shakespeare in the Schools, National Players, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, A Crew of Patches, Michigan Shakespeare Festival, and the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival. He's been trained in Improvisation at The Annoyance Theater, Improv Asylum, and iO Chicago where his former team L.L. Cool Beans still holds the record for consecutive wins in the Improv Cage Match.	This workshop is a fun and free-flowing time to forge deeper relationships with text and help sharpen the tools that will allow you to make quick, specific choices in order to create a more fully realized character. Through improv games in conjunction with monologues/characters the students will learn to deepen their physical, vocal, and emotional choices. No prep is necessary, just come ready to have fun and make some choices!	Bristlecone 121
51	3:00 PM	Theatre	How to Prepare and Pitch a Director’s Concept	Abbie Cochrane		Abbie Cochrane graduated from Southern Utah University in 2025 with a BFA in Musical Theater with a minor in Creative Writing. Recently, she’s fallen in love with directing and directed a Black Box Grant of “Sex” by Mae West during her last semester of college, and her most recent project was assistant directing “Macbeth” at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. She also has had her writing published in the Iron County Today, St. George News, KSL, the Kolob Canyon Review, Moss Puppy Magazine, with her latest publication coming out soon with Yavanu Literary Magazine. Her favorite musical is “The Scarlet Pimpernel” and her favorite role she ever played was her first professional job in 2024 as Morticia Addams in “The Addams Family.” In her free time, you can find her voice acting, cosplaying, planning her next DnD campaign, or spoiling her very sassy labradoodle.	I will be teaching new directors what goes into formulating a director’s concept for a show, including what you should pitch to producers, a production team, and actors. I will be going over elements of script analysis that help directors pick out themes for the show, as well as how to develop a unique take on a classic work and how to bring a work to life artistically. I would also love to try an exercise where we as a class unit come up with an idea for a Shakespeare play that isn't set in standard Elizabethan and focus on selecting themes we want expressed and how we can go about demonstrating that through design concepts.	Hunter Alumni Center - Shooting Star
52	3:00 PM	Theatre	Giving and Getting Good Feedback	Scott Savage		Scott Savage holds an MFA from the University of Central Florida in Theatre focused on directing and theatre for young audiences (TYA). He is a member of the American Theatre Critics & Journalists Association (ATCA), and has extensive experience creating content about theatre. His full time work is at UVU as program manager of UVU's TYE Center. He teachers, directs, writes and is the husband and father to a bunch of Savages. www.scott-savage.com	When we perform, we want applause, flowers, cheering, laughter and tears! However, sometimes that's not the reaction our performance evokes. This workshop (from the lens of a director and theatre journalist) talks about how you learn from failure and let success fuel your growth. There will be some participation.	Hunter Alumni Center - Sage Valley
53	3:00 PM	Theatre	Shakespeare's Folio Technique - The Clues Are All There!	Kymberly Mellen		Kymberly Mellen is an Assistant Professor of Acting and Resident Artist with Nevada Conservatory Theatre. Regional directing credits include NCT, A Public fit Theatre, Sundance Summer Theatre, Hale Center Theater, Utah Shakespeare Festival NAPP, and Okoboji Summer Theatre. Kym teaches and performs with the Prague Shakespeare Company and Utah Shakespeare Festival. Regional performances include shows at Vegas Theatre Company, TimeLine Theatre, American Blues Theatre, Writers Theatre, Court Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Steppenwolf, Marriott Lincolnshire, Ravinia, Peninsula Players, and Pioneer Theatre. Film work includes Sariah in The Book of Mormon Video Series, Just Let Go, The Cokeville Miracle, The Unborn, and UNLV’s Riot in Bloom. She is an AEA, SAG-AFTRA (Financial Core) member, and an SDC Associate. USF audiences might recognize her as Lady Macbeth, Beatrice, Queen Elizabeth, Mistress Quickly, Gertrude, Titania/Hippolyta, or Madame Thenardier. https://kymmellen.myportfolio.com/	This workshop will immerse you immediately in the hundreds of clues Shakespeare left for ACTORS in the original Folio text. Speed up your understanding and memorization process while gaining confidence knowing you are following the Bard's secret instructions.	Hunter Alumni Center - Yankee Meadow
54	3:00 PM	Theatre	Acting: Musical Theatre: How Music Informs Character	AJ Newbury		Hey! I'm AJ Newbury, a Seattle based actor currently in The Greenshow and Macbeth at the Utah Shakespeare Festival! As a primarily musical theatre actor, some of my favorite roles include: Mischa, Ride The Cyclone (SUU); Jimmy Ray, Bright Star (Village); Musidorus, Head Over Heels (AMTC) and Oscar, Sweet Charity (SUU)!	Have you ever been in a musical audition and thought "where's my scene partner!?" Lo and behold, your scene partner had been there the entire time! It's your music! Join me in diving into how orchestration can not only support your voice, but also your character!	Student Center Movie - Theater 161
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56	3:20 PM	Dance	Composition	Tyrese Sheriff		Tyrese (he/him/them) is a 22-year-old movement artist preparing to graduate with their degree in Dance from SUU this spring. With a background of nearly 10 years in ballroom dance, Tyrese is interested in exploring how collaboration enhances and shifts our creative capabilities in solo, duet, and group work. He has become enthralled with how language shapes movement, and seeks to understand how personal and cultural definitions contribute to and hinder movement composition. Tyrese's main goal as an artist is to encourage others to think critically and creatively, invest themselves fully, and continue making their most authentic work.	In this composition class we will explore the interconnections of language and movement composition through improvisation. Come ready to push your creative boundaries, dive deep into free movement, and let loose as we workshop solo, small group, and large group compositions. We will share, explore, question, play, and laugh as we tap into our most authentic, messy, and creative selves. Please consider bringing a notebook and writing utensil or a digital writing tool (cell phone, computer, tablet, etc.) if possible.	Auditorium 109
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58	4:30 PM	Technical Theatre	Repertory Magic	Richard Girtain (USF Production Manager)				Randall L. Jones Theatre
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60	6:00 PM	Dance	SUU Dance Program Showcase			Join the SUU Dance Program for a performance showcase and Q&A session. Watch our university dancers in action, meet our faculty, and find out more about Dance and the College of Performing & Visual Arts at Southern Utah University.		Auditorium
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63	7:30 AM	Dance	University Audition & Fair	Uni Representatives		University Reps	The University Joint Audition and College Fair for High School Seniors will take place on Saturday October 4th in Studio MC 116 and MC 116A. Check in will begin at 7:30am. The audition start time will be 8:30am. Following the audition, students are encouraged to attend the Dance College Fair where they can gain one-on-one time with university reps to learn more about their programs. The entire event will conclude at 12:00pm. Pre-registration is STRONGLY encouraged, the link to register is here: https://airtable.com/appxBD6k1LPI650Zp/shrGVfP8TM208wZTh As part of the event, interested high school seniors can audition for admission and scholarships to the SUU dance program, as well as several other collegiate dance programs. This year's participating programs are Snow College, Southern Utah, University, Utah Tech University, Weber, State University, and Westminster College.	Multipurpose Center 116 & 116 A
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65	9:00 AM	Dance	Tap	Shellee Younkin		Shellee has a BA in Theatre Arts with a dance minor from The Ohio State University and a MA in Arts Administration from SUU. Shellee loves dancing whenever she can and in whatever style. She has a love for using dance, yoga, theatre and the body as a healing source. She has studied Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban Movement Analysis, and yoga therapy, and various styles of tap, jazz, ballet, modern, contemporary and musical theatre. Shellee Younkin is a E-RYT 200 and RYT 500 yoga instructor. She currently teaches tap at The Point Dance Studio in Cedar City.	This tap dance class develops rhythm, timing, and musicality through intricate footwork and dynamic combinations. Students will build coordination, speed, and expression while exploring both traditional and contemporary tap styles.	Auditorium 109
66	9:00 AM	Dance	Contemporary Dance Technique	Bethany Hansen		Bethany J. Hansen, MFA, is a dedicated educator, choreographer, and performer with a BA from Brigham Young University and an MFA from Jacksonville University. Recognized for her excellence in arts education, she has received the Utah Dance Education Organization’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award for Higher Education (2019), the Sorenson Legacy Award for Excellence in Arts Education (2016), and the Howard Gilman Fellowship supporting her MFA studies. Bethany's choreographic work is characterized by its forceful, expansive, and layered movement, reflecting her deep engagement with the human experience and the environments that shape it.	This contemporary dance class blends fluidity, strength, and versatility, drawing from modern, ballet, and improvisational techniques. Students will explore dynamic movement, floorwork, and personal expression while developing artistry and technical skill.	Sharwan Smith Student Center - Ballroom A
67	9:00 AM	Dance	Ballroom Dance	Samantha Kevern		As founders of Cedar City Ballroom and now the directors of the SUU Ballroom Company, Sami & Gage Kevern have nearly 40 years of competitive ballroom experience between the two of them. They each received numerous state and national titles in syllabus and open competitions as well as formation team events in high school and are proud SUU Ballroom Company alumni. They are excited to introduce a couple of the many styles ballroom has to offer.	This ballroom dance class introduces students to partner dances such as the waltz, tango, swing, and salsa, emphasizing rhythm, posture, and connection. Dancers will build confidence, coordination, and style while learning to move seamlessly with a partner.	Sharwan Smith Student Center - Ballroom C
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69	10:00 AM	Theatre	Ensemble Building: Using Games to Strengthen Teamwork	Sierra Miguela Tune		Sierra Miguela Tune a biracial traveling actor and teaching artist originally from Colorado. She has previously toured with Utah Shakespeare Festival's production of Henry IV Part I earlier this year as Westmoreland/Vernon/Hostess Quickly and taught workshops in stage combat, character building, and Shakespearean text. She's thrilled to work with the epic young creatives at this year's competition!	So much of theatre is about discovering/rediscovering the joy in connection with those around us! Students will let off some steam through fun activities and games, and each game will exercise a different technique integral to creating performance. Students will strengthen their ability to actively listen to scene partners, sharpen concentration and focus, encourage freedom in making big choices unburdened by fear, and get us out of our heads and back into the present moment. Let's have some fun!	Bristlecone 121
70	10:00 AM	Theatre	Four Square Shakespeare -	Sally Hughes		Sally is a highly trained and experienced Shakespearean actor. She studied at Boston University's prestigious College of Fine Arts and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, and has worked with many wonderful and reputable companies in New York and Los Angeles. Her passion is finding relatable and unexpected ways to bring Shakespeare's stories to life!	Want to take your scenes and monologues to the next level? Let's play a game! In this workshop we'll play Four Square to uncover new depths in your pieces you may not have even known were there. Get ready to be silly, be surprised, and make unexpected discoveries!	Bristlecone 123
71	10:00 AM	Theatre	How to Prepare and Pitch a Director’s Concept	Abbie Cochrane		Abbie Cochrane graduated from Southern Utah University in 2025 with a BFA in Musical Theater with a minor in Creative Writing. Recently, she’s fallen in love with directing and directed a Black Box Grant of “Sex” by Mae West during her last semester of college, and her most recent project was assistant directing “Macbeth” at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. She also has had her writing published in the Iron County Today, St. George News, KSL, the Kolob Canyon Review, Moss Puppy Magazine, with her latest publication coming out soon with Yavanu Literary Magazine. Her favorite musical is “The Scarlet Pimpernel” and her favorite role she ever played was her first professional job in 2024 as Morticia Addams in “The Addams Family.” In her free time, you can find her voice acting, cosplaying, planning her next DnD campaign, or spoiling her very sassy labradoodle.	I will be teaching new directors what goes into formulating a director’s concept for a show, including what you should pitch to producers, a production team, and actors. I will be going over elements of script analysis that help directors pick out themes for the show, as well as how to develop a unique take on a classic work and how to bring a work to life artistically. I would also love to try an exercise where we as a class unit come up with an idea for a Shakespeare play that isn't set in standard Elizabethan and focus on selecting themes we want expressed and how we can go about demonstrating that through design concepts.	Hunter Alumni Center - Sage Valley
72	10:00 AM	Theatre	Mapping Your Monologue- Vocal Scoring for Sense	Ken Miller		Ken Miller is a Milwaukee based actor, teacher, and director. He was in USF's last educational tour, Henry IV Part 1.	You know what your monologue means and what you want but how to best get that across? Learn about scoring intonation and inflection to give you a structure to play around and build vocal variety.	Hunter Alumni Center - Shooting Star
73	10:00 AM	Theatre	Why Didn't I Learn This Earlier?	Chauncy Thomas		Chauncy has performed two seasons at USF. Originally from Peoria, Illinois, he graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with BAs in Drama and Psychology and currently resides in New York. Selected Credits: Utah Shakespeare Festival: The Winter’s Tale (Leontes), Macbeth (Banquo); Bay Street Theatre: A Raisin in the Sun (Walter Younger), To Kill a Mockingbird (Tom Robinson); Alabama Shakespeare Festival: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oberon), A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Present); St. Louis Rep: Clybourne Park (Albert/Kevin); Illinois Shakespeare Festival: Measure for Measure (Angelo), Pride and Prejudice (Mr. Bingley). He has received four St. Louis Theater Circle Award acting nominations: Topdog/Underdog (Booth) at St. Louis Actors Studio, Intimate Apparel (George) at New Jewish Theatre, The Glass Menagerie (Jim O'Connor) at The Tennessee Williams Festival, and Much ado About Nothing (Don Pedro) at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival; and one win for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama for Biff in Death of a Salesman at the St. Louis Black Rep. He’s a member of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival Actor Honor Roll. Television: “Madam Secretary”, “Run the World”.	Why Didn't I Learn This Earlier? will feature acting tips, concepts, and aspects about the business of acting which I believe to be pretty standard, but for one reason or another, were not topics that were explained to me when I was a student. Topics addressed will include casting, collaborating as a storyteller, what makes a successful actor, and much more. The workshop is aimed at students who have aspirations to become actors or those who think they may study it in college. Please feel free to take notes.	Hunter Alumni Center - Yankee Meadows
74	10:00 AM	Theatre	Acting: Musical Theatre: How Music Informs Character	AJ Newbury		Hey! I'm AJ Newbury, a Seattle based actor currently in The Greenshow and Macbeth at the Utah Shakespeare Festival! As a primarily musical theatre actor, some of my favorite roles include: Mischa, Ride The Cyclone (SUU); Jimmy Ray, Bright Star (Village); Musidorus, Head Over Heels (AMTC) and Oscar, Sweet Charity (SUU)!	Have you ever been in a musical audition and thought "where's my scene partner!?" Lo and behold, your scene partner had been there the entire time! It's your music! Join me in diving into how orchestration can not only support your voice, but also your character!	Music BLD - Thorley Recital Hall
75	10:00 AM	Theatre	Your Own Little Red Nose [Clowning in Shakespeare]	Darin F. Earl II [Frankie]		Darin F. Earl II (they/he) is back in Cedar! As a queer Jersey-based, first-gen Jamaican artist, Darin is EMC and represented by Reinhard Talent. Festival Credits: Henry IV (Pt. 1) Educational Tour [2025]; Henry VIII/Much Ado About Nothing/Hamlet Educational Tour [2024, Finlayson Acting Award]; Timon of Athens/Coriolanus/Othello Educational Tour [2023]. Recently voiced audio dramas: Marsfall, Villain Mutants, and Human Error. Recently onstage: Hamlet/Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival). Recently written: "Bobbin' Bells" (Vivid Stage). Recently on-screen: 825 Forest Road (Dir. Stephen Cognetti). Keep up with Darin at darinearlthesecond.com.	In this workshop, you'll adventure with Darin F. Earl II [USF Finlayson Award 2024], exploring what it's like to be a clown in Shakespeare's canon. With so many different ways to play, we'll exhaust every possible option. There are no holds barred in fun - take it to the extremes and even learn what to do when you, like every great actor, land face-first! From commedia dell'arte and slapstick to audience-aided techniques, you'll leave with a lot of ways to invite laughs stashed in your back pocket. [You might even leave with a name attached to your own little red nose!]	Music BLD - 209
76	10:00 AM	Theatre	Movement and Character Building	Adam Koda		My name is Adam Koda! I am a Chinese/American actor that grew up in the Bay Area of California. I graduated from Point Park University with my BFA in Acting in 2023, and I have worked with USF on their educational tour for the past two years. While I was in acting school, I spent all of my summers studying at different physical theater schools. It was at those programs where I felt like I was truly able to begin developing my craft. I hope to share some of what I learned over the years with you!	This is a fun and physical workshop that offers ideas that can be taken into any performance! Students will be lead through a movement warm up, and then be given tools to bring a character body to life. We will explore breath and body before bringing text into the equation!	Sharwan Smith Student Center - Brian Head
77	10:00 AM	Theatre	The Actor’s Secret Weapon: Laban Efforts	Rachel J Jones		Rachel J Jones is a professional actor and teaching artist based in Chicago, IL. Select regional credits include: Pip (Great Expectations, Door Shakespeare), Olivia (Twelfth Night, Door Shakespeare), Juliet (Romeo and Juliet, OPFT: Oak Park Festival Theatre), Desdemona (Othello, Utah Shakespeare Festival), Lady Macbeth (Macbeth, MSIP: Montana Shakespeare in the Parks), Adrianna (The Comedy of Errors [adapt.]), MSIP) and Hermia (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, OPFT and MSIP). Rachel received her BFA in Acting from the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), and a certificate in Shakespearean verse/scene work from the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in NYC. More at racheljjones.actor	Ready to level up your acting game? In this high-energy workshop, you'll unlock Laban Efforts: a powerful movement technique that helps actors connect their body with their emotion and intention. Through fast-paced games, bold gesture work, and hands-on scene work, you’ll get a taste of the eight Laban Efforts, and discover what your body already knows: the secret on stage is to show, don't tell!	Sharwan Smith Student Center - Cedar Breaks
78	10:00 AM	Theatre	Make it Up, Make it Matter!	Norah Steverson		Norah Steverson is a passionate performer originally from Prescott Valley, Arizona. She discovered her love for the stage through numerous community theatre productions, which sparked a lifelong commitment to the performing arts. Currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Southern Utah University, Norah is also completing a double minor in History and Dance. This summer she has had the privilege to work with the Utah Shakespeare Festival on Playteam, from tours to workshops to summer camps! Her recent stage credits include Jane Eyre (Bertha/Helen, Yavapai College), 12 Angry Jurors (Juror 10), and The Secret Garden (Lily) at SUU. In addition to her onstage work, Norah has recently stepped into the world of technical theatre, working as a stagehand at the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center. She has served as both lighting designer and technician for a variety of university productions, including Alice by Heart.	How can we create unique improv in the most simplest of moments? It's game time, let's have fun!	Sharwan Smith Student Center - Starlight
79	10:00 AM	Theatre	How to be a Better Liar (introduction to the Michael Chekhov Technique)	Lucas Prizant		Lucas Prizant is a Chicago based actor with a BFA in Acting from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music(CCM) and a Certification from the Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium. He has taught workshops at Penn State University and Utah Valley University and is a frequent panelist at his Alma Mater CCM. Lucas worked with USF last spring playing Prince Hal in Henry IV Part One.	Has a family member or friend ever started telling you a story and halfway through you find yourself wondering...'are they making this up?' They are gesturing too wildly, their voice isn't responding to the beats of the story and overall they just don't seem to be paying attention to your reactions. What you're noticing is a real life example...of bad acting. Come along with me and discover how gestures affect your character, how your tone of voice is the key to honesty and how your imagination can lead you to an inspired performance. This is your introduction to the Michael Chekhov Technique!	South Hall 109
80	10:00 AM	Music	Yeah! Pop and Rock Vocal Technique	Tamara Reber		Tamara Reber has been a Vocal coach for 20+ years focusing primarily on Musical Theater and pop and Rock Vocals with currently over 50 vocal students. Tamara has been performing her entire life in both local and professional musical productions, with iconic roles such as The Witch in Into the Woods, The Chaperone in The Drowsy Chaperone, with her most recent performance as The Acid Queen in The Who's "Tommy". She has performed as a featured vocal soloist with the Orchestra of Southern Utah. Tamara has been the lead singer for the 80's cover band "The 8eeZ" for the past 8 years and is still loving every opportunity to perform but her biggest passion is in teaching youth to be empowered by music.	This workshop is to help vocalists expand their skills into the world of singing pop and rock music with correct technique and flair. We will be discussing what the differences are between Musical Theater Vocals and pop/rock vocals and also how pop/rock technique can be implemented into contemporary musical theater. We will be actively showing the proper way to warm up for pop/rock vocals and having class participation exercises involving pop/rock vocal techniques, skills to performing with dynamic stage presence, and proper ways to sing to ensure vocal health. Come join me and discover another way to use your voice!	Heritage Center (Room 1)
81	10:00 AM	Music	How to Add Percussion to my Large and Small Ensembles	Joseph Howe	NA	Joseph Howe is a percussionist, educator, and innovator known for his passion for new music and technology. He's an award-winning soloist who has performed internationally at venues including the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), with the Wuhan Opera orchestra in China, and on tour in Brazil with his duo, Percussive Solutions. As an educator, Joseph has taught at Rogue Community College, where he founded the school's first percussion ensemble, and now teaches at Southern Utah University as the director of the Vanguard New Music Ensemble. He holds a BFA from Southern Utah University and an M.M. from Southern Oregon University, and also holds two patents for percussion amplification technology.	Bring your music and students and have some fun adding percussion instruments to your choral music. We'll go over some basic rhythms and learn about a variety of percussion instruments that pair well with different styles of choral music. Be ready to experiment and collaborate as you add a little flair to your music.	Heritage Center (Room 5-6)
82	10:00 AM	Music	How to Nail Your Musical Theater/Music Audition	Stephen K Wagner		Stephen Wagner is a director, actor, and educator whose work has been seen at professional theaters nationwide, including the Utah Shakespeare Festival. He has cast and directed numerous musicals including the acclaimed Southern Utah premiere of BRIGHT STAR. Additionally, he has workshopped and opened theater productions with Walt Disney Entertainment and the Jim Henson Company. He has taught courses in Script Analysis and currently serves as an advisor for SUU's College of Performing and Visual Arts.	In this interactive workshop, we will discuss how to select the right audition song, learn to tell the story through the music, and best practices for presenting, and nailing, your audition!IMPORTANT: This workshop requires students to bring the sheet music of a musical theatre song they'd like to develop as an audition piece.	Heritage Center (Room 7)
83	10:00 AM	Technical Theatre	Tech Olympics Unmasked	Various Instructors			A series of short workshops that will explain, demonstrate, and allow you a chance to practice skills that could be tested through tech olympics	Hunter Alumni Center - Great Hall
84	10:00 AM	Technical Theatre	Inside Hair and Makeup	Saylor Hartner		Syalor Hartner is a wigmaster at the Utah Shakespeare festival and an SUU theatre student.	This workshop will teach you about what goes into being a theatrical hair and makeup artist. Get an inside look at some of the pieces currently on stage at the Utah Shakespeare Festival.	Hunter Alumni Center - Whiting Room
85	10:00 AM	Technical Theatre	Basics of Live Sound Reinforcement	Wilson and Cooper			A hands-on introduction to Live Sound Reinforcement covering basic system set-ups, patching, audio processing, mic rigging, and line-by-line mixing.	Randall L. Jones Theatre
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87	10:40 AM	Dance	Musical Theatre	Shellee Younkin		Shellee has a BA in Theatre Arts with a dance minor from The Ohio State University and a MA in Arts Administration from SUU. Shellee loves dancing whenever she can and in whatever style. She has a love for using dance, yoga, theatre and the body as a healing source. She has studied Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban Movement Analysis, and yoga therapy, and various styles of tap, jazz, ballet, modern, contemporary and musical theatre. Shellee Younkin is a E-RYT 200 and RYT 500 yoga instructor. She currently teaches tap at The Point Dance Studio in Cedar City.	This Musical Theatre class for advanced beginners combines foundational jazz, tap, and acting skills to bring character-driven performances to life. Students will develop musicality, expression, and stage presence while gaining confidence in performing choreographed routines.	Library Quad OUTSIDE
88	10:40 AM	Dance	Giordano Jazz Dance Technique	Jessie McCullough		Jessie McCullough is a former US-UK Fulbright Scholar who holds a BS in Dance Performance from Southern Utah University and an MA in Dance Studies from Roehampton University in London. She is a former dancer for Carnival and Holland America Cruise lines, an awarded musical theatre choreographer, and is a certified instructor of Giordano Jazz technique and Vinyassa Yoga.		Sharwan Smith Student Center - Ballroom A
89	10:40 AM	Dance	College Dance Team Jazz	Averi Rutherford		Averi is a graduate of SUU with a BS in both Dance and Marketing. She was a four year member of the SUU Dance Team and choreographed many of their routines. While in the SUU Dance Department, Averi received many accolades including the SUU Choreography Award and an ACDA nomination for her work. She also served as a marketing director for the Southern Utah University Dance Organization. Averi has taught and choreographed for dancers of all ages across the west coast. She enjoyed teaching dance camps with the United Spirit Association for 5 years where she was a head instructor. She has choreographed many award winning routines at the studio and state levels, as well as multiple top 3 finishes at collegiate nationals. Averi is the founder of Ikon Dance online dance technique courses and is currently the Head Coach of the SUU Dance Team.	This college dance team jazz class focuses on precision, stamina, and performance quality through high-energy choreography and technical training. Students will refine jazz technique while building the strength, style, and stage presence needed for dynamic team performances.	Sharwan Smith Student Center - Ballroom C
90	10:40 AM	Dance	Modern Dance Technique	John Mead		John Mead is an internationally recognized choreographer, performer and educator. He has choreographed over 200 works, which have been performed in Canada, China, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United States. Mr. Mead strives to create deeply felt choreographic work that embraces fundamental, universal human values. From 2005 - 2019 he was the Artistic Director of the Singapore-based, John Mead Dance Company. Mr. Mead relocated to the United States in 2020 and is currently reestablishing the John Mead Dance Company in Cedar City, UT. For more information, please visit www.johnmeaddanceco.com	This modern dance class emphasizes fluidity, strength, and expressive movement through techniques rooted in contemporary and traditional modern dance. Students will explore floorwork, improvisation, and dynamic phrasing to develop both technical skill and artistic voice.	UFS Admin - Frehner Rehearsal Hall
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92	10:55 AM	Dance	Tap	Olivia Bulloch		Olivia has trained in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, contemporary, ballroom, and hip hop for 18 years, studying with competition studios in Las Vegas and through Southern Utah University’s dance program. She graduated from SUU in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Dance and Elementary Education. Currently a 5th-grade teacher, Olivia loves staying connected to the dance community and seeks opportunities to support and share the art form. She is passionate about inspiring others through dance and celebrating the creativity, confidence, and self-expression it brings.	This tap class for advanced beginners builds on foundational rhythms and steps, introducing more complex combinations and musical patterns. Students will enhance timing, coordination, and expressive footwork while gaining confidence in performance.	Auditorium 109
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94	11:00 AM	Theatre	Ensemble Building: Using Games to Strengthen Teamwork	Sierra Miguela Tune		Sierra Miguela Tune a biracial traveling actor and teaching artist originally from Colorado. She has previously toured with Utah Shakespeare Festival's production of Henry IV Part I earlier this year as Westmoreland/Vernon/Hostess Quickly and taught workshops in stage combat, character building, and Shakespearean text. She's thrilled to work with the epic young creatives at this year's competition!	So much of theatre is about discovering/rediscovering the joy in connection with those around us! Students will let off some steam through fun activities and games, and each game will exercise a different technique integral to creating performance. Students will strengthen their ability to actively listen to scene partners, sharpen concentration and focus, encourage freedom in making big choices unburdened by fear, and get us out of our heads and back into the present moment. Let's have some fun!	Bristlecone 121
95	11:00 AM	Theatre	Four Square Shakespeare -	Sally Hughes		Sally is a highly trained and experienced Shakespearean actor. She studied at Boston University's prestigious College of Fine Arts and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, and has worked with many wonderful and reputable companies in New York and Los Angeles. Her passion is finding relatable and unexpected ways to bring Shakespeare's stories to life!	Want to take your scenes and monologues to the next level? Let's play a game! In this workshop we'll play Four Square to uncover new depths in your pieces you may not have even known were there. Get ready to be silly, be surprised, and make unexpected discoveries!	Bristlecone 123
96	11:00 AM	Theatre	Staging Violence: How to incorporate stage combat into a scene.	Loren Jones		Loren is a Chicago based actor with a Master's degree in Acting from Northern Illinois University. He works in live theatre and television in the Chicago area as well as working as a fight choreographer and military consultant for local theatres.	Stage combat is not just knowing how to do combat, but also understanding why your character does it. It is another tool of storytelling. This workshop will aim to teach basic unarmed moves and give students an opportunity to apply them to a short scene, and learning how different stories can be told with the same scripts.	Hunter Alumni Center - Great Hall
97	11:00 PM	Theatre	Understanding Shakespeare Text	Brooke Wilson		Hi! I’m Brooke Wilson, a PLAYteamer for USF and a senior at SUU majoring in Theatre Arts Education. I love performing and working behind the scenes. Recently, I played Miss Medlock in The Secret Garden, and I was the Hair and Makeup Designer for Sweet Charity (last year) and SUU’s current production of Pippin. But most of all, I love teaching theatre and helping others discover the magic of it all!	In this workshop, we'll dive into the text of Macbeth, As You Like It, and other classic Shakespeare plays to deepen our understanding of Shakespearean language.	Hunter Alumni Center - Sage Valley
98	11:00 AM	Theatre	Mapping Your Monologue- Vocal Scoring for Sense	Ken Miller		Ken Miller is a Milwaukee based actor, teacher, and director. He was in USF's last educational tour, Henry IV Part 1.	You know what your monologue means and what you want but how to best get that across? Learn about scoring intonation and inflection to give you a structure to play around and build vocal variety.	Hunter Alumni Center - Shooting Star
99	11:00 AM	Theatre	Shakespeare's Folio Technique - The Clues Are All There!	Kymberly Mellen		Kymberly Mellen is an Assistant Professor of Acting and Resident Artist with Nevada Conservatory Theatre. Regional directing credits include NCT, A Public fit Theatre, Sundance Summer Theatre, Hale Center Theater, Utah Shakespeare Festival NAPP, and Okoboji Summer Theatre. Kym teaches and performs with the Prague Shakespeare Company and Utah Shakespeare Festival. Regional performances include shows at Vegas Theatre Company, TimeLine Theatre, American Blues Theatre, Writers Theatre, Court Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Steppenwolf, Marriott Lincolnshire, Ravinia, Peninsula Players, and Pioneer Theatre. Film work includes Sariah in The Book of Mormon Video Series, Just Let Go, The Cokeville Miracle, The Unborn, and UNLV’s Riot in Bloom. She is an AEA, SAG-AFTRA (Financial Core) member, and an SDC Associate. USF audiences might recognize her as Lady Macbeth, Beatrice, Queen Elizabeth, Mistress Quickly, Gertrude, Titania/Hippolyta, or Madame Thenardier. https://kymmellen.myportfolio.com/	This workshop will immerse you immediately in the hundreds of clues Shakespeare left for ACTORS in the original Folio text. Speed up your understanding and memorization process while gaining confidence knowing you are following the Bard's secret instructions.	Hunter Alumni Center - Yankee Meadow
100	11:00 AM	Theatre	Exploring Movement with LeCoq's 7 Levels of Tension	Whitney Black		Whitney Black is a Utah theatre professional. She specializes in classical theatre and movement for the actor. She has a BFA in Classical Arts from SUU, done 3 seasons at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and has worked professionally in Salt Lake City for many years. Whitney has attended multiple physical theatre workshops with Frantic Assembly, numerous workshops lead by RADA graduate Francesca Mintowt-Czyz, was President of UVU Theatre Department's Movement and Dance Club, was the Movement Director for SUU's production of 4.48 Psychosis, and has lead multiple Movement Workshops.	As an actor, do you ever feel physically stuck? How do I move? What do I do with my hands? Come explore Jacques LeCoq's 7 Levels of Tension and how movement can inform our character and performance! Be prepared to move and have fun!	Music BLD 209