CA State Thespian Festival 2026

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Estella 1021

Limited Capacity full

Accents and dialects are a crucial part of the actor's tool kit, but they can sometimes be scary and overwhelming! Accent Fun: Standard British with Adam Michael Rose is designed to be the exact opposite. Through film/TV clips, fun exercises, improvs., and theater games, you'll walk away feeling confident with a brand new accent!

Teaching Artists

Adam Michael Rose

Teaching Artist Alliance

Adam Michael Rose is a Los Angeles-based dialect coach and teaching artist. Adam has worked with actors from Stranger Things, Bridgerton, House of the Dragon, You, and Riverdale. On stage, he’s coached productions throughout the country including The Play That Goes Wrong, Newsies... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Estella 1021

Workshop, Acting

10:00am PDT

Advanced Juggling

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Marston Quad 1

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn advanced skills in juggling

Teaching Artists

Christian Saverino

Presenter

Cassio Saverino has been teaching juggling at thespian festivals since 1983 in Arizona. He has previously taught in California for the past 4 years, as well as Georgi's festival for 4 years and once at the International Festival in Nebraska in 2019

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Marston Quad 1

Workshop, Other

10:00am PDT

Audition Technique for TV/FILM

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Estella 1181

Limited Capacity filling up

Working on the TV and Film and the first steps it takes is the audition. We explore headshots, demo reels, and material that fits each person. What will different people see you playing. This is a course I have taught for years at both the college level and high school level and is great for introducing the first steps of the next step

Teaching Artists

Adam Chambers

Adam Chambers is the program coordinator of LACAE Los Angeles Community of Arts & Entertainment . I was artistic director for 20 years of LOFT Ensemble Theatre Company in LA. Awarded Artistic Director Achievement from State of CA. Teaches at USC, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Estella 1181

Workshop, Acting

10:00am PDT

Basic Makeup for the stage - Old Age and Basic Wounds

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Bridges 2nd Floor DR3 (Dressing Room) 323 (access requires use of stairs)

Limited Capacity filling up

This workshop introduces the fundamentals of stage makeup with a focus on aging techniques and simple wound effects. Participants will learn how to use highlights, shadows, and line work to create believable old-age makeup, as well as basic methods for creating realistic cuts, bruises, and scars using everyday theatrical materials. Perfect for beginners, this workshop builds confidence in practical, effective makeup choices for the stage.

Teaching Artists

Phil Elhai

Phil graduated from UCLA Theatre, where he studied Sets, Lights and Makeup Design. His work has been seen in theatres all around Southern California. He’s presented Basic and Advanced Makeup workshops to the CA Thespian Festival since 1995, and is thrilled to share his craft... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Bridges 2nd Floor DR3 (Dressing Room) 323 (access requires use of stairs)

Workshop, Hair / Make up

10:00am PDT

Beginning Juggling

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Marston Quad 1

Limited Capacity filling up

Learn the basics on how to juggle

Teaching Artists

Frank Saverino

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Marston Quad 1

Workshop, Other

10:00am PDT

Break Barriers with Tap Dance

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Seaver Studio 122

Limited Capacity full

I would love to teach a Tap Dance Workshop. I will provide Tap Shoes, slip on Tap shoes and hand tap gloves & tap boards. I’ll teach Tap dance warmup, basic tap steps and choreography.

Teaching Artists

Harper Woodworth

Senior Girl Scout - Gold Award Project, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

I’m a dancer, actress, singer and Girl Scout. I have been performing in Musical theatre for over 10 years and love teaching. I currently assist with the Escape Musical Theatre program as assist to the choreographer. I’m working on my Girl Scout Gold Award project - Breaking Barriers... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Seaver Studio 122

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

10:00am PDT

Breaking Into the Union: SAG-AFTRA, AEA & SDC 101

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Lebus 113

Limited Capacity filling up

My workshop breaks down joining theatre and film unions such as SAG-AFTRA, AEA, and SDC. Students will learn eligibility paths, costs, pros and cons, and how union membership impacts opportunities and career growth. Through discussion, Q&A, and real-world examples, they’ll gain clarity on when and how to join. Students should spend time with me because I’m a working artist under SAG-AFTRA, AEA and SDC who’s lived the journey and can offer honest guidance.

Teaching Artists

Eric Modyman

Director and Actor

Eric Modyman is an actor, director, and photographer based in Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire. With over 20 years of experience and nearly 150 projects to his name, he has built a multifaceted career rooted in storytelling across stage and screen.

He studied acting and directing at CSU Fullerton before working professionally in a range of entertainment settings: performing as a repertory actor with The All-American Melodrama, puppeteering at Disneyland, bringing characters to life at Knott’s Berry Farm, guiding tours at... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Lebus 113

Workshop, Other

10:00am PDT

Building a Career in Entertainment

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Edmunds 129

Limited Capacity full

Let's talk about the transition from school to career in any form of arts and entertainment. Join a panel of entertainment professionals for a Q&A session!

Teaching Artists

Crissy Lozano

Stage Manager/Show Caller, Freelance

Crissy Lozano is freelance Production Stage Manager and Show Caller based in Los Angeles. She received a B.A. from Cal State Long Beach in Theatre Arts and began her entertainment career onstage as a Performer and Choreographer in musicals and theme park entertainment. Nowadays, she... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Edmunds 129

Workshop, College / Career Prep

10:00am PDT

Building the Story: Practical Scenic Design and Prop Solutions

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Bridges 2nd Floor Lobby (South side)

Limited Capacity filling up

We’ll discuss the essential aspects of scenic design and props, focusing on the tips and tricks that help create impactful and functional sets tailored to your production’s needs. Scenic design and props are vital for storytelling, establishing the mood and setting for the audience.
Let’s explore the design process—from understanding the script and collaborating with your team to translating ideas into visuals. And we’ll address common obstacles, such as working with limited budgets, small spaces, or tight deadlines, and discuss practical solutions to overcome them.

Teaching Artists

Greg McGoon

Designer/Art Director, Freelance

Greg McGoon is a children’s book author and creative professional whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, design, and emotional connection. Greg built an extensive career in creative design, collaborating with companies including Disney, Universal, the NFL, Lexus, etc... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Bridges 2nd Floor Lobby (South side)

Workshop, Scenic/ Props

10:00am PDT

Contemporary Styles in Musical Theatre

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Seaver 100

Limited Capacity full

Modern musical theatre increasingly blends contemporary and modern dance styles with physical forms of storytelling and expressive movement. This workshop focuses on using the body as a tool to create stylized movement that promotes storytelling, rather than relying solely on traditional studio-based technique.
In this workshop, dancers will learn a contemporary musical theatre combination that emphasizes musicality, physical expression, and performance quality. The class encourages performers to expand beyond standard dance studio training and explore movement choices that support storytelling onstage.

Teaching Artists

Sami Axelson

Pat McLoy has been teaching improv since pterodactyls flew the open air. He has developed an improv show, Made Up Stuff, that has been going for 23 years. He developed Improv Spectacular for the California State Thespian Festival, took a hiatus, and is honored to be running it again... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Seaver 100

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

10:00am PDT

Dance like you mean it!

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio

Limited Capacity seats available

Students will touch on some technique, while focusing on the intention behind movement. Students will learn a fun combo while practicing making each movement meaningful and intentional. The intention is for each student to leave understanding the purpose of movement in storytelling no matter how big or small.

Teaching Artists

Rahannon Olea

Rahannon is 27 year old dancer and choreographer from Claremont, CA. She has been dancing since a young age and has been teaching dance since 2017. She has choreographed shows such as The Descendants, Fuselage, Spam a lot and more. She is enthusiastic about passing the knowledge of... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

10:00am PDT

Dynamic Directing for the Stage

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Carnegie 109

Limited Capacity filling up

We will discuss vision, scope and process for directing a stage production. We will breakdown a scene and determine best approaches to blocking. We will practice deciding what a scene requires of actors and how to effectively share that vision with actors to create a dynamic performance. We will direct a scene with multiple goals and see how to block the same scene in different ways to achieve the desired emotional response from the audience while facilitating an effective set of circumstances for the actors to experience.

Teaching Artists

JoLynn Ibanez

JoLynn is a SAG/AFTRA member and served on the SAG Nominating Committee in 2019. She was on the board of directors of Anaheim Community Theater. She has taught stage and film acting, musical theater acting/singing/dancing, audition technique and tap and jazz dance for 18 years at... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Carnegie 109

Workshop, Directing

10:00am PDT

Fine-tuning Your Monologue

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Bridges Basement Museum (outside womens lounge) Room 108 B

Limited Capacity filling up

Students who have prepared monologues will learn how to take them to the next level. Students who attend but do not wish to perform will benefit from participating in the discussion. We will address some or all of the following: given circumstances, moment before, moment after, story arc, character arc, use of pause, playing subtext, using pause.

Teaching Artists

Gale Caswell

President, CETA Board of Directors

Gale Caswell is a theatre teacher with more broad experience in creating curriculum and teaching grades k through 12. She is currently serving as president of the California Educational Theatre Association (catheatreed.org) and frequently leads workshops at the CETA High School Theatre... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Bridges Basement Museum (outside womens lounge) Room 108 B

Workshop, Acting

10:00am PDT

Ghost Court

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Edmunds 251

Limited Capacity filling up

Ghost Court is a structured improv game written by veteran game designer Jason Morningstar. Given only a few prompts on a card, you will create a character and participate in a zany spectral courtroom scene, in which ghosts and humans sue one another for justice. Practice your creativity, “yes, and” and characterization skills!

Teaching Artists

Deanna Zibello

Associate Professor/ Theatre Program Director, Saint Mary’s College of CA

Deanna L. Zibello (she/her) is an educator and an award-winning scenic designer. She holds a BA in Theatre from Williams College (1998) and an MFA in Scenic Design from University of Washington School of Drama (2009). Deanna has worked as a stagehand, carpenter, or technician at theaters... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Edmunds 251

Workshop, Improv

10:00am PDT

How To Make the Camera Fall in Love With You

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Center for Athletics Studio 147

Limited Capacity filling up

Film acting isn't about performing smaller, it's about being more authentically present. Students will engage in mirror exercises to rebuild mind-body connection, explore how music and energy directionality unlock genuine emotion, and learn why the camera sees truth instantly. This workshop addresses why brilliant stage actors often struggle on screen, teaching life skills that create better actors and more adaptive humans. Students gain practical techniques and a healthier relationship with themselves.

Teaching Artists

Elizabeth Parson

Elizabeth Parson is an actor, acting coach, and workshop facilitator whose work bridges the gap between stage and screen while teaching life skills that extend far beyond performance.

With 20 years of experience as a stage actor and 11 years working in film and commercials, Elizabeth understands firsthand the fundamental differences between these mediums and why so many talented theater actors struggle to translate their skills to camera work. Her approach doesn't... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Center for Athletics Studio 147

Workshop, Television/ Film / Theatre Business

10:00am PDT

Improv Spectacular Prep! Session #1

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges)

Limited Capacity seats available

Oh Em Gee! Improv Spectacular was SO much fun last year. How do I get involved? How do I learn to play those fantastic games? Can I still get into a team and compete? Answers: Here. Here. Yes!

In this workshop, you will not only learn some basic tenets of improv, but you'll get that much closer to becoming the master that you know you are! Come learn two of the games of Improv Spectacular (Space Jump and Whose Line)! Come get into a team! You'll have fun and also over-use exclamation points!!!!

Teaching Artists

Patrick McLoy

Director, Dr. Olga Mohan High School Troupe 10354

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges)

Workshop, Improv

10:00am PDT

Introduction to Lighting Design

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Estella 1163

Limited Capacity full

This class discusses the physics of light and how light works. This will establish a foundation
for how we use light to create different scenes, from recreating natural light to dramatic
beam looks and dynamic effects. We will cover the objectives of lighting design, from
establishing visibility, revealing form, to creating composition and mood. We will discuss the
controllable properties of light: intensity, color, distribution, and movement. You will learn
that lighting design is not just a single concept, but rather a complex sum of parts that all
come together to form an important part of a cohesive production design. This class aims
to give you an overview of the role that lighting takes, and how important the choices you
make early on in the process can be.

Teaching Artists

Damien Rozendal

Technical Sales, ETC

Damien has enjoyed years of lighting, audio, video and project management through work with road houses, regional theater, festivals, and trade shows. More recently he's taken up themed environment integration, industrial automation and control systems.
In his spare time, Damien enjoys photography with his Newfoundland dog, hiking the California hillsides, and adventuring with his wife and daughter... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Estella 1163

Workshop, Lighting

10:00am PDT

Introduction to Voice-Overs: Commercial

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Estella 1249

Limited Capacity full

This workshop is an introduction to Commercial Voice-Overs. Students will be introduced to commercial copy, including tags and bumps, and promos. Most high school students are never introduced to voice-over, so this will broaden their horizons to a different type of acting than they are used to. I am a veteran voice actor with 29 years of professional voice-acting experience and over 275 credits under my belt.

Teaching Artists

Steve Prince

Steve Prince has been an actor for 47 years with credits in Stage, Television and Film.

COKE RADIO COPY M or F pdf

GATORADE M or F pdf

Taco Bell M or F pdf

Weinerschnitzel Pastrami M or W docx

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Estella 1249

Workshop, Acting

10:00am PDT

Musical Mixing 101

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Estella 2113

Limited Capacity filling up

In this workshop, students will learn the basic necessities for mixing a musical! We’ll break down what DCAs are, and why they make mixing easier and cleaner. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to set up DCAs and how to use them during performances. Using real musical theatre examples, this workshop will show you how to mix with confidence, react quickly, and focus on telling the story. By the end, you’ll have tools you can use right away in your next school production.

Teaching Artists

Julia Pinhey

Sound Engineer, Rental Manager, Teacher-High School, Santa Susana High School

Julia Pinhey has been the Technical Theatre Teacher at Santa Susana High School since 2019. Prior to working at Santa Susana, Julia taught at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California. She loves working with students and sharing her passion for the arts. As a sound engineer... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Estella 2113

Workshop, Audio

10:00am PDT

NAIL IT! Musical Theatre and Monologue Workshop

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Estella 2141

Limited Capacity full

In this fun workshop we'll discover how to fine tune your song or monologue to present your best self at auditions. Take your audition to the next level by making sure you're making the best choices, hitting the right beats and bringing YOU to the material so that you stand out in the crowd and always give killer auditions. This is a participatory workshop so please bring a short monologue or song - or you can learn just by watching! If singing, you can sing a cappella or to a track if you have one.

Teaching Artists

Michael Vodde

Private instructor

Michael Vodde has performed on stages across the country, from Key West, Florida to Anchorage, Alaska, appearing in national tours of Les Misérables and The Music Man. Regionally, he has worked with companies such as the Arizona Theatre Company, New Mexico Repertory Theatre, and... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Estella 2141

Workshop, Musical Theatre

10:00am PDT

Playwriting: the three basics

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Thatcher Music-Bryant Hall

Limited Capacity filling up

There are three basic skills you need to be able to write a play. You have to be able to write a two-character scene, to be able to write a three-character scene, and to understand the most important word in playwriting, which is…well, you’ll just have to come to find out . We’re going to move fast. Caffeinate.

Teaching Artists

Stephen Gregg

Stephen Gregg’s play, This is a Test, helped define a genre of one-acts when it appeared in 1988, and it continues to be one of the most-produced one-acts in the country. Since then, he has published over twenty plays for secondary schools to perform, including Small Actors, One... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Thatcher Music-Bryant Hall

Workshop, Writing

10:00am PDT

Read Between the Seams

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Carnegie 214

Limited Capacity filling up

In this hands-on costume design workshop, students learn how designers read between the seams—first by analyzing visual clues in existing costumes, then by breaking down a script to uncover character information. Students will practice thinking like designers, using observation, imagination, and storytelling to turn text into costume concepts

Teaching Artists

David Dean Cruz

Costume Designer/ Drag Queen

David Dean Cruz is a costume designer, performer, and proud Thespian Troupe 4712 alum (Class of 2008) who believes costumes should do more than look good—they should tell the story before a line is ever spoken.

His creative work spans theatre, film, and drag queen entertainment, where bold choices, quick thinking, and strong silhouettes are part of the job. David studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) and has hands-on experience sewing and building... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Carnegie 214

Workshop, Wardrobe/ Costumes

10:00am PDT

Short Form Improv: Up Your Game!

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Thatcher Music-Lyman Hall 250

Limited Capacity seats available

Are you looking to start an improv troupe? Do you want to take your troupe's shows to the next level? This workshop is for anyone of any level who is looking to either learn the types of games that work well for an improv show and the best way to put those games in a show order. This workshop also contains pointers and prompts for hosting and running games! Get a chance to play, practice, and put together your favorite improv show!

Teaching Artists

Kevin Becker

Teacher

Kevin Becker is an actor, educator, and improviser who has worked in theatre from the age of 8. Kevin started studying theatre in Cleveland, Ohio where he joined his first improv team, Cabaret Dada. After joining and starting more while studying theatre at Baldwin Wallace University... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Thatcher Music-Lyman Hall 250

Workshop, Improv

10:00am PDT

Space and Action: A Directing and Acting Workshop

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Carnegie 107

Limited Capacity seats available

Space changes the ways a story is received and how a story is told. Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to direct work in all kinds of spaces and am excited to share my knowledge with students. In this workshop students will get practical advice, vocabulary and time to practice directing for two different audience configurations (end-on and in-the-round) and thinking about how each of these kinds of stagings could be useful for telling different kinds of stories. In the workshop you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and practice directing and being directed.

Teaching Artists

Javier Hurtado

Assistant Professor, Saint Marys College of California

Dr. Javier Luis Hurtado is a playwright, director, and performance historian. Over the past twenty years, Javier’s plays and performance work have been produced and developed at AS220 (Providence, RI), Emerson Stage (Boston, MA), Tufts University (Medford, MA), The Culver Center... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Carnegie 107

Workshop, Directing

10:00am PDT

Stage Combat Fundamentals

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Rembrandt 104

Limited Capacity filling up

Students will learn, through participation in active choreography, a fundamental understanding of the core skills necessary to perform stage combat safely and effectively. By the end of the session, students should be able to recognize safety principles and apply them while creating dynamic stage fights in future productions.

Teaching Artists

Ian Roettger

Ian Roettger is a professional combat choreographer based in Los Angeles, known for his work in film, television, and stage productions. He is recognized for his expertise in creating realistic and safe fight sequences, often using prop weapons to bring scenes to life

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Rembrandt 104

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

10:00am PDT

Student Rep Meeting - STO Candidate speeches

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Bridges North Patio (outside)

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Bridges North Patio (outside)

Workshop

10:00am PDT

Tech Challenge Practice Lab, sponsored by ETC

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Edmunds Ballroom

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Edmunds Ballroom

Workshop

10:00am PDT

Technical Theatre: College Prep

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

SCC Rose Hills Theatre

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn what colleges are looking for in your portfolio! Whether you're scenic design, wigs, costuming, lighting or stage management--the options don't end with the big name colleges that send you mail. Learn more about the hidden gems that will help you get professional work before graduation!

Teaching Artists

Drew Boudreau

Drew Boudreau is the founder of College Audition Pros. His students have enjoyed success in MT, Acting & tech theatre at colleges across the country, including Syracuse, Michigan, Cal State Fullerton, NYU, Oberlin & more. He's a devoted Angels baseball fan, please pity him.

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
SCC Rose Hills Theatre

Workshop, Stage Management

10:00am PDT

The Song is Yours!

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Rembrandt 204

Limited Capacity filling up

When taking on a role, you are always bringing your unique self to the embodiment of that character. While the ghosts of previous actors may haunt audience perception, ultimately the material is your to create—not Cynthia Erivo, Laura Bell Bundy, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Telly Leung, or any other great originator on a cast album—yours. What do we do when we only have an album or YouTube slime tutorials as our guide? We dig into the text—libretto, lyric, and score—and explore the material as ourselves, making active physical, musical, and storytelling choices that resonate with us. What happened right before the song? Why are you singing it? What do you want? What is your point of view in the material? Where is the moment of change and/or discovery? The answers to these questions aren’t just in the material itself, but that personalization of material will provide artist agency that we all strive to achieve. This workshop will benefit those trying to find a place for themselves in this artform in order for you to learn how to create bold performances and auditions.

Teaching Artists

Emily Clark

Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, Marymount Manhattan College

Dr. Emily Clark (she/her) is an Associate Professor of Theatre Arts at Marymount Manhattan College where she co-coordinates the BFA Musical Theatre Program. She teaches a variety of courses in the program, including Musical Theatre History, Song Portfolio, Ensemble Performance, The... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Rembrandt 204

Workshop, Musical Theatre

10:00am PDT

Trusting Your Improv!

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

SCC 208

Limited Capacity seats available

An Actor's freedom of movement and ability to play are of the utmost importance when it comes to working professionally on stage and screen. Having Improvisation experience is a must, as it curates strong choices and commitment to the work- but what about trusting our Improv? Join Katie Reeves Northlich as she guides you through the vulnerability and exploration of Improv basics: the art of play, making big choices in the moment, facing fear of Improv in front of others, and the freedom to be yourself in the moment. Through warmups and exercises, Katie will guide you to trusting the most essential part of your craft: your authenticity!

Teaching Artists

Katie Northlich

Kathleen is one of the 2025-2026 California State Thespian Officers as the Advocacy Chair, and has been involved in theatre arts, choir, and dance for ten years. Two years ago, she founded the Slime Club at her school to give students an opportunity to de-stress from their academics... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
SCC 208

Workshop, Acting

10:00am PDT

Warming Up with Tai Chi

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Sontag Greek Theatre Grass Only

Limited Capacity filling up

Tai Chi exercise plus Chi Gong workout is designed to help improve energy within the body and develop self-awareness of Chi or energy which is the life force of all living things.
Energy is something we can feel, touch and even photograph. Energy serves as a bridge between body and mind. Mindfulness: By awakening the energy in your body, you will become more aware of how your body feels and be able to communicate from your inner self. Tai Chi can give you more energy at the same time calms the nerves.
Movements are slow, graceful and ever so gentle, artfully circular and rounded but powerful.
Subtly all parts of your body will be exercised and strengthened.

Teaching Artists

Peter Chen

With 30 yrs of experience, teaching & learning Tai Chi. An Award winning Filmmaker, Writer/Director. Also had taught over 20 years Tai Chi & Gigong exercise in the City of Alhambra.
http://imdb.com/name/nm0155341/
62 shorts and 10 episodes of web series called "Gramedy."
http... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Sontag Greek Theatre Grass Only

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

10:00am PDT

You buckle, I'll swash. ARGH! kick 'em in the booty!

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Marston Quad 2

Limited Capacity full

Pirates were notorious for fighting fair right? Come find pick up a sword and learn the finer points of single sword fighting and UNREFINED ways of ringing your bell and fighting dirty! swords will be flying! Pretend teeth will get mashed! Just another day on the high seas. Rubber soled shoes are quite necessary as well as clothes you can move in. Due to the material being able to pick up choreography quickly is a plus but not a necessity. This Class is limited to 35 students. Possibility of walking out with your own practice sword to swash and buckle with your friends!

Teaching Artists

Carlos Duarte

Stunt performer/coordinator, stage combat instructor

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Marston Quad 2

Workshop, Stage Combat

10:00am PDT

Troupe Director Brunch

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

Smith Campus Center (SCC) 201

Troupe Directors, Technical Directors, and Co-Directors — don’t miss this special Teacher Appreciation Brunch! Enjoy coffee and pastries, connect with fellow theatre leaders from across the state, and meet our EdTA representative, Jay Gerlach, Executive Vice-President of Membership. This is your space to ask questions, share insights, strengthen your network, and take a breath with people who understand the work you do.
Can’t step away? If you’re adjudicating, teaching, or directing during that time, let Emily Stamets know — we’ll make sure pastries and key information come straight to you.

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Smith Campus Center (SCC) 201

10:00am PDT

Playworks Rehearsal: Curtain Call

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

Edmunds Hall 136

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Edmunds Hall 136

Rehearsal, Playworks

10:00am PDT

Playworks Rehearsal: We Were Sleepover Girls

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

Edmunds Hall 114

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Edmunds Hall 114

Rehearsal, Playworks

11:00am PDT

Thespy Session 3 - Duet Musical

Sunday March 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Seaver Studio 120

Sunday March 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Seaver Studio 120

Thespys

11:00am PDT

Thespy Session 3 - Ensemble Scene

Sunday March 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Estella Argue Auditorium 1051

Sunday March 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Estella Argue Auditorium 1051

Thespys

11:00am PDT

Thespy Session 3 - Musical Ensemble

Sunday March 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Seaver Allen Black Box

Sunday March 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Seaver Allen Black Box

Thespys

11:30am PDT

Lunch

Sunday March 15, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT

TBA

Sunday March 15, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
TBA

All Festival

11:30am PDT

Adult Hospitality Lounge, sponsored by Ludus

Sunday March 15, 2026 11:30am - 4:30pm PDT

Smith Campus Center (SCC) 201

Sunday March 15, 2026 11:30am - 4:30pm PDT
Smith Campus Center (SCC) 201

1:00pm PDT

Thespy Session 4 - Musical Ensemble

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Seaver Studio 120

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Seaver Studio 120

Thespys

1:00pm PDT

Thespy Session 4 - Solo Musical

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Seaver Allen Black Box

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Seaver Allen Black Box

Thespys

1:15pm PDT

Accent Fun: NYC

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Estella 1021

Limited Capacity full

Accents and dialects are a crucial part of the actor's tool kit, but they can sometimes be scary and overwhelming! Accent Fun: NYC with Adam Michael Rose is designed to be the exact opposite. Through film/TV clips, fun exercises, improvs., and theater games, you'll walk away feeling confident with a brand new accent!

Teaching Artists

Adam Michael Rose

Teaching Artist Alliance

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Estella 1021

Workshop, Acting

1:15pm PDT

Accessing Emotions

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Estella 1181

Limited Capacity filling up

Based in Viewpoints and the Alba Method this workshops shows actors how to access emotional moments in imaginary circumstances and shows them how many of the things we want to access are physical cues.

Teaching Artists

Adam Chambers

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Estella 1181

Workshop, Acting

1:15pm PDT

Advanced Juggling

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Marston Quad 1

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn advanced skills in juggling

Teaching Artists

Christian Saverino

Presenter

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Marston Quad 1

Workshop, Other

1:15pm PDT

Advanced Makeup for the Stage - Facial Hair and Advanced Wounds

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Bridges 2nd Floor DR3 (Dressing Room) 323 (access requires use of stairs)

Limited Capacity full

This workshop is an intensive, hands-on training designed to take your makeup skills to the next level . This workshop focuses on mastering complex techniques.

Teaching Artists

Phil Elhai

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Bridges 2nd Floor DR3 (Dressing Room) 323 (access requires use of stairs)

Workshop, Hair / Make up

1:15pm PDT

AMA with a sound designer & engineer

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Estella 2113

Limited Capacity filling up

Join us for an exciting AMA with professional sound designer and engineer Julia Pinhey, who has worked on countless large scale productions including the recent Jesus Christ Superstar starring Cynthia Erivo at the Hollywood Bowl. Students can ask questions about troubleshooting live sound issues, advice on upcoming productions, working with high-profile performers, how to get started in the industry, or anything else production related!

Teaching Artists

Julia Pinhey

Sound Engineer, Rental Manager, Teacher-High School, Santa Susana High School

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Estella 2113

Workshop, Audio

1:15pm PDT

Audition Like A Pro: Best Practices For Nailing That Audition

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Edmunds 114

Limited Capacity filling up

This workshop is specifically about auditioning. It goes through all of the best practices for walking into a room, what to do, and how to avoid some common pitfalls. Students will get scenes and then practice walking into the room and performing that scene for a pretend casting director. Afterwards there will be some feedback and possibly the opportunity to try it again. We will also discuss how to deal with things like nerves ,working with a reader, etc.

Teaching Artists

Rachel McLaughlan

Rachel McLaughlan is working actor in Southern California. She spent six years singing and performing with the national tour of Sesame Street Live and since then has worked regionally with many companies including Musical Theatre West, La Mirada, Five Star Theatricals and Broadway... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Edmunds 114

Workshop, Acting

1:15pm PDT

Beginning Juggling

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Marston Quad 1

Limited Capacity filling up

Learn the basics on how to juggle

Teaching Artists

Frank Saverino

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Marston Quad 1

Workshop, Other

1:15pm PDT

Break Barriers with Tap Dance

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Seaver Studio 122

Limited Capacity filling up

I would love to teach a Tap Dance Workshop. I will provide Tap Shoes, slip on Tap shoes and hand tap gloves & tap boards. I’ll teach Tap dance warmup, basic tap steps and choreography.

Teaching Artists

Harper Woodworth

Senior Girl Scout - Gold Award Project, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Seaver Studio 122

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

1:15pm PDT

Breaking Into the Union: SAG-AFTRA, AEA & SDC 101

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Lebus 113

Limited Capacity full

Teaching Artists

Eric Modyman

Director and Actor

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Lebus 113

Workshop, Other

1:15pm PDT

Busking an Event on EOS Console

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Thatcher Music-Lyman Hall 250

Limited Capacity filling up

Students will have hands-on experience to busk a live performance. They will create quick color, focus, beam, and intensity palettes, as well as have some pre designed palettes, then discover ways to set up a magic sheet and direct selects to be able to quickly design lighting on the fly for a live event.

Teaching Artists

Chriss Martinez

Master Electrician, Lighting Director, Freelance

Chriss has a gift for teaching, a love for children, and a passion for theatre. You can find her behind a lighting console whenever she gets a chance.

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Thatcher Music-Lyman Hall 250

Workshop, Lighting

1:15pm PDT

College Audition Prep

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

SCC Rose Hills Theatre

Limited Capacity seats available

Students will learn how & when to prep for their college auditions for acting & musical theatre, to ensure they stay miles ahead of stress and increase their acceptances to their top schools.

Teaching Artists

Drew Boudreau

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
SCC Rose Hills Theatre

Workshop, College / Career Prep

1:15pm PDT

Contemporary Styles in Musical Theatre

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Seaver 100

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Sami Axelson

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Seaver 100

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

1:15pm PDT

Dance like you mean it!

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Rahannon Olea

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

1:15pm PDT

Dynamic Directing for the Stage

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Carnegie 109

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

JoLynn Ibanez

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Carnegie 109

Workshop, Directing

1:15pm PDT

Fine-tuning Your Monologue

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Bridges Basement Museum (outside womens lounge) Room 108 B

Limited Capacity seats available

Teaching Artists

Gale Caswell

President, CETA Board of Directors

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Bridges Basement Museum (outside womens lounge) Room 108 B

Workshop, Acting

1:15pm PDT

Found Fashion: Character Edition

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Carnegie 214

Limited Capacity filling up

This workshop challenges students to create character-based costume designs using unconventional materials. Starting with garbage bags as the primary fabric, students design both a costume and an accessory that reveals key character traits. The focus is on translating script-based character choices into visual storytelling through shape, texture, and symbolism.

Teaching Artists

David Dean Cruz

Costume Designer/ Drag Queen

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Carnegie 214

Workshop, Wardrobe/ Costumes

1:15pm PDT

How To Make the Camera Fall in Love With You

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Center for Athletics Studio 147

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Elizabeth Parson

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Center for Athletics Studio 147

Workshop, Television/ Film / Theatre Business

1:15pm PDT

Improv Spectacular Prep! Session #2

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges)

Limited Capacity seats available

Oh Em Gee! Improv Spectacular was SO much fun last year. How do I get involved? How do I learn to play those fantastic games? Can I still get into a team and compete? Answers: Here. Here. Yes!

In this workshop, you will not only learn some basic tenets of improv, but you'll get that much closer to becoming the master that you know you are! Come learn two of the games of Improv Spectacular (Movie Director and 4 Ways to Die)! Come get into a team! You'll have fun and also over-use exclamation points!!!!

Teaching Artists

Patrick McLoy

Director, Dr. Olga Mohan High School Troupe 10354

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges)

Workshop, Improv

1:15pm PDT

In the Moment Advanced Acting

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Bridges 2nd Floor Lobby (North Side)

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn how to be authentic and make strong choices. Whether you are headed to an audition or were just handed a new script, this workshop will give you the tools to break it down and embrace the character and the script with confidence.

Teaching Artists

Gary Griffits

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Bridges 2nd Floor Lobby (North Side)

Workshop, Acting

1:15pm PDT

Introduction to Data Types and Topologies

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Estella 1163

Limited Capacity seats available

We discuss the history of control of lighting fixtures, from manual control
through analog control through the DMX control that we use today. We talk about how
DMX was developed and why it has become the industry standard. Next, we learn how DMX
is transported through network systems and what those topologies look like. We talk about
how basic systems are laid out and why it matters. Finally, we discuss some technologies
being deployed in today’s fixtures that will likely become more prevalent, and how these new
features will impact the topologies of the future.

Teaching Artists

Damien Rozendal

Technical Sales, ETC

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Estella 1163

Workshop, Lighting

1:15pm PDT

Introduction to Voice-Overs: Animation

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Estella 1249

Limited Capacity filling up

Introduction to Voice-Overs: Animation

Teaching Artists

Steve Prince

Steve Prince has been an actor for 47 years with credits in Stage, Television and Film.

ATFC GaryPrince 20s pdf

ATFC HuntressWizard Sides 20s pdf

Batwoman the Drowned F pdf

Dawnbreaker M pdf

FUNNY Disney M or F, Ageless pdf

Trolls DisgruntleWeeds M or W pdf

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Estella 1249

Workshop, Acting

1:15pm PDT

Movement for Actors

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Thatcher 210

Limited Capacity seats available

This dynamic, studio-based workshop invites actors to expand their physical storytelling using the Laban Movement Framework. Participants will explore effort, space, weight, and flow to develop more nuanced, embodied character choices. The session also integrates the Liz Lerman Critical Response Process, equipping students with structured, artist-centered feedback tools that promote growth, specificity, and ensemble trust. Ideal for actors seeking to deepen their physical work while strengthening their collaborative skills.

Teaching Artists

Jay Gerlach

Jay Gerlach is the Executive Vice President of Membership at EdTA. A passionate advocate for equitable access to arts education, Jay has led districtwide efforts across the country to strengthen theatre and arts programming, expand student opportunities, and secure critical grant... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Thatcher 210

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

1:15pm PDT

NAIL IT! Musical Theatre and Monologue Workshop

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Estella 2141

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Michael Vodde

Private instructor

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Estella 2141

Workshop, Musical Theatre

1:15pm PDT

Playwriting: the three basics

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Estella Argue Auditorium 1051

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Stephen Gregg

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Estella Argue Auditorium 1051

Workshop, Writing

1:15pm PDT

Self Empowerment with Tai Chi

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Sontag Greek Theatre Grass Only

Limited Capacity seats available

Tai Chi exercise and Chi Gong practise will encourage students to discover for themselves their body and mind and to push boundary of our own potential.
Uniting the magic of body and mind with all the very mindful/cerebral connections to attain relaxation and stress reduction, free from tension and anxiety.
This Tai Chi class is more than just for the routines exercise and breathing exercise like Chi Gong workout.
For self empowerment and better health.
Tai Chi is perhaps the most effective way to develop balanced health for the body and the mind.
It develops and improves overall health, Calmness of mind, body strength, coordination, balance, and agility. Relaxation and freedom from stress.

Teaching Artists

Peter Chen

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Sontag Greek Theatre Grass Only

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

1:15pm PDT

Short Form Improv: Up Your Game!

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Thatcher Music-Bryant Hall

Limited Capacity full

Teaching Artists

Kevin Becker

Teacher

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Thatcher Music-Bryant Hall

Workshop, Improv

1:15pm PDT

Space and Action: A Directing and Acting Workshop

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Carnegie 107

Limited Capacity seats available

Teaching Artists

Javier Hurtado

Assistant Professor, Saint Marys College of California

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Carnegie 107

Workshop, Directing

1:15pm PDT

Stage Combat Choreography

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Rembrandt 104

Limited Capacity filling up

In a mock rehearsal setting, students will learn how to work with a fight director to create a dynamic and story driven stage fight while maintaining necessary safety principles.

(previous stage combat experience preferred)

Teaching Artists

Ian Roettger

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Rembrandt 104

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

1:15pm PDT

Stage Management 101

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Edmunds 129

Limited Capacity full

Let's talk about the transition from school to career in any form of arts and entertainment. Join a panel of entertainment professionals for a Q&A session!

Teaching Artists

Crissy Lozano

Stage Manager/Show Caller, Freelance

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Edmunds 129

Workshop, Stage Management

1:15pm PDT

The Dream, the Grind, and the Reality: Theatre and Entertainment Life in NY & LA Real Talk

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Bridges 2nd Floor Lobby (South side)

Limited Capacity filling up

For those eager to pursue theater and entertainment beyond high school, this workshop explores the transition to major hubs like NY and LA. We’ll dive into the industry’s intensity and challenges, such as competition and high living costs, and share strategies to stay grounded, build connections, and navigate these overwhelming cities with confidence. And most importantly, how to maintain your creative spark through out these obstacles. This is a real talk where we really look into the highs and potential lows that will prepare you what what’s the come.

Teaching Artists

Greg McGoon

Designer/Art Director, Freelance

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Bridges 2nd Floor Lobby (South side)

Workshop, College / Career Prep

1:15pm PDT

The Importance of Play!

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

SCC 208

Limited Capacity seats available

An Actors' training is refined in its scope. Everything from vocal performance, to text analysis, to period piece work: these are just a handful of elements that round out a comprehensive study of the craft, giving Actors a broad palette from which to draw from as professionals.

.... But what about play?

What is often overlooked in the Acting conversation is how silliness and goofiness are actually quite elegant. Trusting one's own unique authenticity and instincts when it comes to creating play in a space is one of the highest abilities of an Actor, for it reveals an Actor's trust in their own freedom. Through Improv exercises and group work, join Katie Reeves Northlich for a day of taking play seriously!

Teaching Artists

Katie Northlich

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
SCC 208

Workshop, Acting

1:15pm PDT

The Song is Yours!

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Rembrandt 204

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Emily Clark

Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, Marymount Manhattan College

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Rembrandt 204

Workshop, Musical Theatre

1:15pm PDT

To the death! NO, to the PAIN! A dive into acting your fight scenes.

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Marston Quad 2

Limited Capacity full

Connecting with your audience is one of the most important part of acting. and while not everyone can connect with death, we can connect with pain! Come and learn how to physically tell a story with grappling techniques, hairpulls, locks and holds with LA's best! Please be prepared to move your body in every which way you can think of! Appropriate foot attire (ie. sneakers closed toed shoes) are preferrable.

Teaching Artists

Carlos Duarte

Stunt performer/coordinator, stage combat instructor

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Marston Quad 2

Workshop, Stage Combat

1:15pm PDT

Writing the Rehearsal Report

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Edmunds 251

Limited Capacity filling up

The rehearsal report is a crucial communication tool, relaying information from the director and cast to those who may not be in rehearsals, such as designers. But how are stage managers to know what details you should include? This workshop will provide student stage managers with a rehearsal report template and practice in filling it out.

Teaching Artists

Deanna Zibello

Associate Professor/ Theatre Program Director, Saint Mary’s College of CA

Rehearsal Report Template docx

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Edmunds 251

Workshop, Stage Management

1:15pm PDT

Tech Challenge, sponsored by ETC

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 3:45pm PDT

Edmunds Ballroom

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Edmunds Ballroom

Workshop

2:00pm PDT

Thespy Session 4 - Duet Musical

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Seaver Studio 120

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Seaver Studio 120

Thespys

2:00pm PDT

Thespy Session 4 - Solo Musical

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Seaver Allen Black Box

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Seaver Allen Black Box

Thespys

2:30pm PDT

Tech Walk Through Mainstage events

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

Bridges MainStage

Mainstage events TPF #1 and 2; Judges Choice (solo dance, acting ensemble, musical ensemble)

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Bridges MainStage

Rehearsal

2:45pm PDT

5 MInute Miracles

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Bridges Basement Museum (outside womens lounge) Room 108 B

Limited Capacity filling up

Students will perform short scenes focusing on topics such as given circumstances, moment before, moment after, story arc, character arc, use of pause, playing subtext, using pause. A path to quickly learn and practice a variety of acting skills

Teaching Artists

Gale Caswell

President, CETA Board of Directors

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Bridges Basement Museum (outside womens lounge) Room 108 B

Workshop, Acting

2:45pm PDT

Accent Fun: Standard British

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Estella 1021

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Adam Michael Rose

Teaching Artist Alliance

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Estella 1021

Workshop, Acting

2:45pm PDT

Advanced Juggling

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Marston Quad 1

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn advanced skills in juggling

Teaching Artists

Christian Saverino

Presenter

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Marston Quad 1

Workshop, Other

2:45pm PDT

Advanced Leadership for Theatre Changemakers

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Thatcher 210

Limited Capacity seats available

Designed for experienced student leaders, this interactive workshop empowers theatre students to deepen their leadership impact within their troupes and school communities. Participants will explore advanced leadership strategies including ensemble-building, inclusive decision-making, conflict navigation, event planning, and mentoring younger artists. Through hands-on activities and collaborative problem-solving, students will leave with practical tools to strengthen their programs, amplify student voice, and lead with creativity, integrity, and purpose.

Teaching Artists

Jay Gerlach

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Thatcher 210

Workshop, Leadership

2:45pm PDT

AMA with a sound designer & engineer

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Estella 2113

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Julia Pinhey

Sound Engineer, Rental Manager, Teacher-High School, Santa Susana High School

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Estella 2113

Workshop, Audio

2:45pm PDT

Audition Technique for TV/FILM

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Estella 1181

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Adam Chambers

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Estella 1181

Workshop, Acting

2:45pm PDT

Basic Makeup for the stage - Old Age and Basic Wounds

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Bridges 2nd Floor DR3 (Dressing Room) 323 (access requires use of stairs)

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Phil Elhai

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Bridges 2nd Floor DR3 (Dressing Room) 323 (access requires use of stairs)

Workshop, Hair / Make up

2:45pm PDT

Beginning Juggling

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Marston Quad 1

Limited Capacity filling up

Learn the basics on how to juggle

Teaching Artists

Frank Saverino

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Marston Quad 1

Workshop, Other

2:45pm PDT

Break Barriers with Tap Dance

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Seaver Studio 122

Limited Capacity filling up

I would love to teach a Tap Dance Workshop. I will provide Tap Shoes, slip on Tap shoes and hand tap gloves & tap boards. I’ll teach Tap dance warmup, basic tap steps and choreography.

Teaching Artists

Harper Woodworth

Senior Girl Scout - Gold Award Project, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Seaver Studio 122

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

2:45pm PDT

College Audition Prep

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

SCC Rose Hills Theatre

Limited Capacity seats available

Students will learn how & when to prep for their college auditions for acting & musical theatre, to ensure they stay miles ahead of stress and increase their acceptances to their top schools.

Teaching Artists

Drew Boudreau

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
SCC Rose Hills Theatre

Workshop, College / Career Prep

2:45pm PDT

Contemporary Styles in Musical Theatre

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Seaver 100

Limited Capacity full

Teaching Artists

Sami Axelson

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Seaver 100

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

2:45pm PDT

De-Stress with Slime

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Bridges South Patio (outside)

Limited Capacity full

We teach about how mental health and theater relate to each other, and how to destress before events and performances. Students will make slime during this workshop and they will benefit because they have their own destressor with them. Students should spend time with us because they will get a hands on destressor that they can use in their theater spaces to help them with future stress they may come across.

Teaching Artists

Nila Venkataratnam

Kathleen Shumate

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Bridges South Patio (outside)

Workshop, Other

2:45pm PDT

Directing: How to Tell a Story

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Lebus 113

Limited Capacity filling up

My workshop helps students become stronger storytellers as directors. We’ll explore story structure, character objectives, and how to shape those unforgettable moments that stay with audiences. Students will analyze scenes, use genre to their advantage, and craft a unique directorial point of view. They’ll gain practical tools, confidence, and creative clarity from a passionate director and member of the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society.

Teaching Artists

Eric Modyman

Director and Actor

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Lebus 113

Workshop, Other

2:45pm PDT

Disco hour!

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio

Limited Capacity filling up

This workshop will focus primarily on the art of Disco! Students will learn an exciting routine and practice popular disco dance styles. Students will benefit from learning a new form of dance that they may haven't even thought about trying before. This workshop will give students a space to be freely themselves and have some fun dancing like no one cares.

Teaching Artists

Rahannon Olea

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

2:45pm PDT

Dynamic Directing for the Stage

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Carnegie 109

Limited Capacity seats available

Teaching Artists

JoLynn Ibanez

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Carnegie 109

Workshop, Directing

2:45pm PDT

From Audition To Applause: Creating A Lasting Character

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Edmunds 114

Limited Capacity filling up

This workshop is about learning the fundamentals with creating a character. It starts with talking through what to do once you get a script and figuring out who your character is and how they operate within that world. The students will get "blank" scenes and have to create a character from those scenes. From there the audience will try and guess who those characters are and see how well the students were able to let their characters shine through the scenes.

Teaching Artists

Rachel McLaughlan

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Edmunds 114

Workshop, Acting

2:45pm PDT

How To Make the Camera Fall in Love With You

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Center for Athletics Studio 147

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Elizabeth Parson

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Center for Athletics Studio 147

Workshop, Television/ Film / Theatre Business

2:45pm PDT

In the Moment Advanced Acting

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges)

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Gary Griffits

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges)

Workshop, Acting

2:45pm PDT

Introduction to Lighting Design

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Estella 1163

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Damien Rozendal

Technical Sales, ETC

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Estella 1163

Workshop, Lighting

2:45pm PDT

Introduction to Voice-Overs: Animation

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Estella 1249

Limited Capacity full

Introduction to Voice-Overs: Animation

Teaching Artists

Steve Prince

Steve Prince has been an actor for 47 years with credits in Stage, Television and Film.

ATFC GaryPrince 20s pdf

ATFC HuntressWizard Sides 20s pdf

Batwoman the Drowned F pdf

Dawnbreaker M pdf

FUNNY Disney M or F, Ageless pdf

Trolls DisgruntleWeeds M or W pdf

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Estella 1249

Workshop, Acting

2:45pm PDT

NAIL IT! Musical Theatre and Monologue Workshop

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Estella 2141

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Michael Vodde

Private instructor

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Estella 2141

Workshop, Musical Theatre

2:45pm PDT

Programming Lights on EOS

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Thatcher Music-Lyman Hall 250

Limited Capacity seats available

Students will have hands-on experience learning the basics of programming lights on an EOS console, such as patching, finding fixture profiles, creating color, focus, beam, and intensity palettes, and recording cues.

Teaching Artists

Chriss Martinez

Master Electrician, Lighting Director, Freelance

Chriss has a gift for teaching, a love for children, and a passion for theatre. You can find her behind a lighting console whenever she gets a chance.

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Thatcher Music-Lyman Hall 250

Workshop, Lighting

2:45pm PDT

Putting Play Back in the Audition

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Rembrandt 204

Limited Capacity seats available

Where did the fun go? After watching thousands of auditions every year, I want to help encourage folks to make bold choices, take risks, and play when they get up there and sing. When we are kids, we make up stories and play pretend with ease. As we grow, we are often faced with insecurities, questioning the decisions we make, and by extension the actions we take as performers, and the musical sounds we achieve while singing. In auditions, when everything seems high stakes, over preparation often removes the very reason we want to go into performance—to tell stories, create characters, and have fun being someone else. This workshop will encourage folks to take risks, raise the stakes, and remember to have fun! This is applicable to both the college audition—where you are auditioning to LEARN, grow, and train, and the professional audition—where you want to show you can bring choices to the audition room and collaborate. We’ll workshop material, choose action, and remember to play!

Teaching Artists

Emily Clark

Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, Marymount Manhattan College

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Rembrandt 204

Workshop, College / Career Prep

2:45pm PDT

Read Between the Seams

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Carnegie 214

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

David Dean Cruz

Costume Designer/ Drag Queen

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Carnegie 214

Workshop, Wardrobe/ Costumes

2:45pm PDT

Short Form Improv: Up Your Game!

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Thatcher Music-Bryant Hall

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Kevin Becker

Teacher

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Thatcher Music-Bryant Hall

Workshop, Improv

2:45pm PDT

Space and Action: A Directing and Acting Workshop

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Carnegie 107

Limited Capacity seats available

Teaching Artists

Javier Hurtado

Assistant Professor, Saint Marys College of California

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Carnegie 107

Workshop, Directing

2:45pm PDT

Stage Combat Fundamentals

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Rembrandt 104

Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists

Ian Roettger

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Rembrandt 104

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

2:45pm PDT

Stage Management 101