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Drama Institute for Theatre and Classroom EducatorsDrama Institute workshops are led by experts in current practices and philosophies of theatre and theatre education, endorsed by academic departments at UW-Madison and address at least three of the Wisconsin Teacher Standards as mandated by PI 34, including 1, 9 and 10. While providing specific tools that allow the theatre educator to face challenges in the classroom and rehearsal process, each class directly focuses on the ability to collaborate with peers and education professionals and provides evidence of activities related to goals that apply to classrooms or learning communities.
Features of the Drama Institute:
* Unfortunately, the two June workshops must be held during the same week; this is because this week is the only full week that would accommodate the following scheduling concerns: a later summer release date of many districts, a Friday 4th of July holiday, and limited hotel room availability. Therefore, we found it necessary to offer the programs during the same week in June. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Directing Techniques for the Classroom and Stage: Master Class at APT is the first Drama Institute to be held on the magical grounds of American Players Theatre. With the driving focus of hand-on experience and applicable learning, Kathy Hiteman will lead participants through practical exercises to be utilized immediately in the classroom and on the stage. Throughout this week, guest artists will add to the learning experience by providing a behind the scenes look into the production process at APT. Using Henry IV as the backdrop for learning, participants are required to see the final preview and opening night production. In addition, Ah, Wilderness! is also required. Additional materials fee applies to cover the reduced ticket price. For more information about APT, visit: www.playinthewoods.org
Kathy Hiteman, along with other guest from the American Players Theatre teaching staff, is the instructor for Directing Techniques for the Classroom and Stage. She has been a classroom educator for over 18 years. She is a Herb Kohl Fellowship Award winner and has both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from UW-Madison. She is also a director and has directed over thirty-five productions including Shakespeare plays with her students, community theatre for young people, and high school theatre. Besides her teaching and directing, Kathy is the Education Administrator for American Players Theatre.
Housing information: Reduced housing has been arranged with the Prairie House in Spring Green (10 minutes driving distance from APT). Rate: Room with 2 Beds $57.00. Pass code: UW Madison (Room available at reduced rate ONLY when pass code is provided at time of reservation). For more information, visit the Prairie House website: www.theprairiehousemotel.com If you would like to have your name included in roommate listings, please contact Cathleen Condon: ccondon@dcs.wisc.edu
Held on-site at American Players Theatre in Spring Green, WI
June 23-27, 2008
Register online or call 608/262-2451. See below for additional registration options.
Stage Craft and Production is an incredible opportunity to learn practical management and construction methods for any scene shop and production season. Charles Mitchell, a veteran Scene Studio Supervisor with UW Madison will lead participants through expedited processes of scenery and prop construction, CAD design basics and safe systems of rigging and moving those designs to improve the overall look of your production. Additional materials fee applies to cover supply costs.
Chuck Mitchell is the instructor for Stage Craft and Production. He has served for 26 years as Scene Studio Supervisor for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Theatre and drama. He has taught stagecraft, automation, welding, rigging and other advanced topics in theatre for the university. Previously he toured nationally with musicals, dance and opera companies. Chuck is a longtime member of the Stagehands Local 251 in Madison, the United States Institute for Theatre Technology,International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and The United States Institute for Theatre Technology.
Housing options:
On-campus residential housing: Reduced housing has been arranged for participants of Stage Craft and Production (held on the UW Madison campus) with The Towers Resident Hall. Rate: $22.66 (Private room, shared suite) Meal option is available. Pass code: Drama Institute (Room available at reduced rate ONLY when pass code is provided at time of reservation). For more information, visit the Towers website: www.uhtowers.com. To make reservations, download the reservation form and send directly to The Towers Reservation Office (address included on form). If you would like to have your name included in roommate listings, please contact Cathleen Condon: ccondon@dcs.wisc.edu.Conference Center: Lowell Center housing on the campus offers daily rates in their remodeled rooms of $81.00/single, and $91.00/double (no room tax). Parking (if needed) and daily breakfast are included in this price. Contact the Lowell Center via the Internet, http://lowellirm.uwex.edu/irm/AccessType.asp or call toll free 1-866-301-1753. We are in the block of rooms reserved for the Drama Institute. Online, select 3rd choice "conference or Event Room Block Reservations." Reference the code or group number: DRAMA.
Held at UW Madison, Theatre and Drama Scene Shop
June 23-27, 2008
Register online or call 608/262-2451. See below for additional registration options.
Learning Through the Arts: This workshop is held in conjunction with School of the Arts at Rhinelander .
Parking: Drama Institute participants are responsible for handling their own parking needs. For the Stage Craft and Production workshop participants, parking is available either for Lowell Hall guests or by reserving campus parking (please download the Campus Parking Application form). (Please note that the document must be received by the transportation services a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the start of your session.) Hourly parking is also available in the nearby Francis Street and Lake Street City of Madison Parking Ramps.
Credit and noncredit options:
Drama Institute classes may be taken for UW-Madison graduate-level credit, Continuing Education Units (CEU), or for noncredit. An additional fee for tuition will be charged to students enrolling for university credit. Participants taking the workshop for credit will be assigned additional projects or assignments to meet the graduate level requirements which are due within three weeks of the last cla
ss meeting. To enroll for credit, you must be admitted to the university as a University Special Student.
Instructions on how to apply as a Special Student will be mailed upon receipt of your workshop registration. The Special Student application must be completed online at least three weeks before class begins. Please be sure to complete all information on the application or processing will be delayed. Special Students pay for workshop fees and credit class tuition separately.
There are 3 possible fees associated with the Drama Institute. A workshop fee, a materials fee for each workshop, and a tuition fee for optional credit. (Only applicable if you intend to earn University credit for your participation.)
Workshop fees: Early bird workshop fee: $335, Workshop fee after May 25: $375
Materials fees: The following fees apply for our 2008 workshops.
Directing Techniques for the Classroom and Stage: Master Class at APT, Materials fee: $70
This fee covers the cost of 1 audience ticket to 3 productions at APT: the Tuesday evening preview performance of Henry IV, the Wednesday evening performance of Ah, Wilderness!, and the Thursday evening performance of Henry IV.Stage Craft and Production, Materials fee: $45
This fee reimburses the theatre department for material purchased (wood, Luan, rigging materials, welding supplies and hand-outs.)
Tuition fees: Tuition is billed separately (in addition to workshop fee) for university credit. Credit fees for summer 2008 are: 1 credit tuition: $301.35, 2 credit tuition: $600.70, 3 credit tuition: $900.05.
Learning through the Arts Credit & workshop fees vary. Call 877-336-7836 for more information.
This is outstanding! The courses are rich in content and in interactions with the participants. I received many, many ideas that can be adapted and put into immediate use. —Elizabeth Westphal, High School Drama Teacher, Kenosha WI
I highly recommend this program. Any director who takes this course will come away feeling refreshed, relaxed and most importantly, encouraged! —Joe Lukowski, High School English/Drama Instructor, Portage MI
I have been to no other graduate course experience that has left me as uplifted and equipped with so many useful tools. —Diane Schultz, High School English Teacher/Drama Director Watertown, WI
The information and techniques we worked on empowered me to attack problems and find solutions that will work in my school. —Rebecca Schliewe, Drama Teacher/Director, Fond du Lac, WI
You may register by phone by calling 608/262-2451 (TTY 608/265-2370). You may also complete the registration form in our brochure. See class descriptions for links to online registration. Enrollments are limited to assure maximum opportunity for individualized instruction and participation.
What happens when you enroll?
Refund policy
All registrations are subject to the following refund policy:
Tuition refunds are handled through Student Services at (608) 263-6960.
Do you have questions?
Call Miranda McClenaghan, director of theatre education programs, 608-265-8041 or email: mmcclenaghan@dcs.wisc.edu
Call: The Department of Liberal Studies and the
Arts, Cathleen Condon, 608-263-6736. (Call 608/262-2451 to enroll)
Write: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Drama
Institute, 610 Langdon St. #718, Madison, WI 53703.
E-mail: ccondon@dcs.wisc.edu
The Department of Liberal Studies & the Arts is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. The units within Continuing Studies provide continuing education programs for lifelong learners, from precollege to seniors, as well as counseling services for adult learners. You will find the UW-Madison Continuing Studies home page at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu, or browse the Web site using the navigational links below.
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