Tentative Schedule - University Interscholastic League

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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 

UIL / UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN • STUDENT ACTIVITIES CONFERENCE 

AUSTIN • SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 

The UIL/UT-Austin Student Activities Conference will acquaint students and coaches with the nature 

and rules of the UIL academic contests. Conference workshops help prepare you for the Spring Meet 

competitions and provide opportunities to meet state directors and experts for each contest. The 

conference is free and there is no pre-registration. 

This is a TENTATIVE PROGRAM. Please continue to check this webpage for updates and complete room 

assignments. A final printed program will be available the day of the conference. 

MAPS: See the UT campus map at: http://www.utexas.edu/maps/ 

BUILDINGS: All academic and speech sessions will be held in the University Teaching Center (UTC). 

One-Act Play sessions will be held in the Winship Drama Building (WIN), Lab Theatre (LAB) and in the 

Art Building (ART). 

INFORMATION DESK: Located in the ground floor foyer of UTC and lobby of Winship Drama Bldg. Maps 

and programs for the UIL conference will be available. 

NOTE: In an effort to conserve paper and resources, we plan to significantly reduce the quantity of paper 

handouts distributed at each student activity conference. PDF files of presentation materials (as 

available) will be posted to a conference web page that will be accessible during and after the event 

(uiltexas.org/academics/student-activity-conferences). Wi-fi Internet access may be available at some 

sites but is not guaranteed, and no tech support will be available. Those wishing to access online 

handouts during the event should plan to use data services available through their own service 

providers (3G/4G, mobile hot spots, etc.). 

PARKING: CARS may park in the UT parking garages at Brazos (BRG), and San Jacinto (SJG). Cars 

may also park in Dobie Parking Garage, 2005 Whitis Ave., east of Guadalupe immediately south of the 

corner of Whitis Ave. and 21st St. All garage parking is on a self-pay, space-available basis. Please 

note that most garages do not staff a cashier on weekends. However there are automated pay stations 

near the garage exits. Vehicles without a UT parking permit that park on campus in areas other than 

the garage may receive a citation. 

DO NOT PARK in any restricted parking space on campus or you WILL BE TICKETED or TOWED. 

SCHOOL BUSES may drop off students at 100 W 21st Street in front of the Littlefield Fountain (near 

UTC), or at 500 E. 23rd St. on the north yellow curb in front of the Bass Concert Hall (near OAP 

sessions). Buses may NOT park on campus, including the intramural fields at 51st and Guadalupe, 

without a permit. If buses park on campus without a permit, they will receive a citation. Buses MAY 

park on a space available basis at 1800 Comal Street, south of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 

For more UT parking information, please go to: www.utexas.edu/parking/visitor 

HOSPITALITY: Available in UTC 3.104. Open 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. UIL invites coordinators, academic 

coaches and administrators to stop by for a cup of coffee and light refreshments. 

ACADEMIC COORDINATORS: Dr. David Stevens, UIL Director of Academics 

*NOTE ROOM CHANGE* 

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. UIL Academics: Know it all. An overview of your role as the campus coordinator and 

what UIL offers. We will cover TILF scholarships information, the new Barbara Jordan Historical 

Essay and the Latino Essay Contests available this year, and tips on planning, organizing and 

keeping your head above water. UTC 1.104 

10:45 – noon • Success Depends on Preparation. An overview of preparing for district competition and 

beyond. Processes, procedures, responsibilities and more. UTC 1.104 

UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE


ACCOUNTING: LaVerne Funderburk, CPA, state contest director 

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. • Basics of the Contest Including Elementary Problem Solving. (Bring a pencil 

please.) UTC 1.102 

10:45 – noon • The Wonder of the Worksheet. (This is a district concept, but the demonstration 

problem is from the 2012 State test.) (Bring a pencil and calculator please.) UTC 1.102 

CALCULATOR APPLICATIONS: Dr. David Bourell, state contest director 

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. • Introduction to the Calculator Applications Contest. UTC 3.132 

10:45 – noon • Contest Update and Workshop on “Tricky” Stated Problems. UTC 3.132 

12:15 – 1:30 p.m. • Taking and Scoring a Full Contest. UTC 3.132 

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: Linda Tarrant, state contest director 

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. • Going for the Gold. Session covers advanced skills for students trying to reach the 

higher rungs of competition. Computer exercise will cover some of the advanced skills in Access for 

contestants, and this is pretty fast paced. Bring your own computer (BYOC). UTC 1.130 

10:45 – noon • Rules and Regs for newer coaches and kids. Session covers miles of material about the 

contest and how it works. Typical contest and test taking skills will be reviewed, and the rules will be 

explained as well as what you need to know. Some basic skills in Access will be introduced. Bring 

your own computer (BYOC). UTC 1.130 

COMPUTER SCIENCE: Dr. Shyamal Mitra, state contest director 

*NOTE ROOM CHANGE* 

9:00 – 10:30 • Introduction to the Computer Science Contest. Includes contest rules, news, updates 

and a short practice test. UTC 3.110 

10:45 – noon • Computer Science, Advanced Content. Covers selected topics in Java for the written 

test, plus problem-solving techniques for programming and tips on preparing for the contests. UTC 

3.110 

12:15 – 1:30 p.m. • How to Run a Programming Contest. (It’s not as hard as you think!) Covers the 

programming component for district competition, including how-to’s, comparisons and 

demonstrations of the different options available. Attendance by academic coordinators and meet 

directors is encouraged. UTC 3.110 

CURRENT ISSUES & EVENTS: David Garlock, state contest director 

10:45 – noon • How to prepare for the CI&E contest. Where to find resources and places I will look for 

questions. Sample questions you WON’T find on a test. Basic rules and tie-breaking procedures. 

How to handle the tie-breaking essay question. UTC 4.134 

JOURNALISM: Jeanne Acton, UIL director of journalism 

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. • Feature Writing Contest. UTC 3.122 

10:45 – 11:30 a.m. • News Writing Contest. UTC 3.122 

11:30 – noon • Editorial Writing. UTC 3.122 

12:15 – 1 p.m. • Headline Writing. Presenter Laura Barrett, Hutto HS. UTC 3.122 

12:15 – 12:45 p.m. • Journalism Adviser’s Meeting with Jeanne Acton. UTC 1.146 

LITERARY CRITICISM: Mark Bernier, state contest director 

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. • The Literary Criticism Contest: An Overview for Beginners: The Structure of the 

Test; Approaches to the Handbook; Reading the Literature. The last thirty minutes will focus on 

sample test questions. UTC 3.124 

10:45 – noon • Literary Analysis: Parts 2 and 3 of the Literary Criticism Contest. We will explicate a 

selection of representative poems in a manner that should prepare the student for the contest. UTC 

3.124 

12:15 – 1:30 p.m. • The Literary Criticism Reading List: What to Pay Attention to in McCullers's The 

Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, Wilde's Importance of Being Earnest, and Coleridge's poetry (selected). 

UTC 3.124 



MATHEMATICS & NUMBER SENSE: Larry White, state contest director 

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. — Number Sense contest: guideline, rules, resources, practice materials, etc. SAC 

2012 Number Sense Test B (take/grade)–NEW 10 min-80 question test. Q&A: discuss/answer 

questions from the test or past tests. UTC 2.102A 

10:45 – noon — Mathematics contest: guideline, rules, resources, practice materials, etc. SAC 2012 

Mathematics Test (take/grade)–New 20 min-26 question test. Q&A: discuss/answer questions from 

the test or past tests. Discuss special problems and the 2012- 2013 emphasis topics: Platonic solids, 

Pascal's Triangle, and Binomial Theorem. Q&A: questions, concerns, suggestions, etc. UTC 2.102A 

SESSION CANCELLED 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. — UIL Constitution and Contest Rules: discussion and 

clarifications. Number Sense Contest: discuss special problems. Mathematics Contest: discuss 

special problems and the 2012-2013 emphasis topics: Platonic solids, Pascal's Triangle, and 

Binomial Theorem. Q&A: questions, concerns, suggestions, etc. UTC 2.102A 

READY WRITING: Ruben Rodriguez, state contest director 

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. • Preparing for the Ready Writing Contest. A review of UIL rules, the ready writing 

rubric and contest fundamentals. For first-year competitors and beginning coaches. UTC 3.102 

10:45 – 12 noon • Coaches Round Table Discussion. A chance to share ideas & insights among 

coaches and with the state director. UTC 3.102 

SCIENCE: Dr. Linda Gaul, Dr. Paul McCord, Dr. James Friedrichsen, state contest directors 

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. • Introduction to the UIL Science Contest including a practice quiz. For students and 

coaches. UTC 3.134 

10:45 – noon • UIL Science round table discussion with time for Questions and Answers for the contest 

director. Come help new coaches with ideas for how to build a successful team and bring questions 

to ask the contest director. For science coaches. UTC 3.134 

12:15 – 1:30 p.m. • Introduction to the UIL Science Contest including a practice quiz. For students and 

coaches. [Repeat of session 1] UTC 3.134 

SOCIAL STUDIES: Larry McCarty, state contest director 

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. • Preparing for the Social Studies Contest: Native American Influence on U.S. 

History. A review of UIL rules, the primary reading selection EMPIRE OF THE SUMMER MOON by 

S.C. Gwynne, the secondary reading selections and the essay rubric. This session will also include 

specific ideas regarding effective ways to prepare for competition. UTC 4.134 

SPELLING/VOCABULARY: Marcia Hilsabeck, state contest director 

10:45 a.m. – 12 noon. • Introduction to the UIL Spelling and Vocabulary Contest: What the Test is – 

and is not; How Spelling fits into the English Language; Ways to study and prepare for competition; 

Materials to make and buy; The Payoff – What’s in it for you. UTC 3.112 

SPEECH & DEBATE: Jana Riggins, UIL Director of Speech & Debate 

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

• Prose and Poetry: An Introduction. Acquaints beginning students with the UIL interpretation 

contests rules and procedures. Includes student demonstration. Emily Houghton, Bandera HS. 

UTC 2.112A 

• Taking Your Performance to the Next Level. For advanced prose and poetry students. This 

session will provide students with ideas on how to better analyze their literature and create a 

performance that takes the audience on an unforgettable journey. Barbara Ixba, Lake Travis HS. 

UTC 4.102 

• An Introduction to Congress. Watch a model congressional assembly in action and learn more 

about this potential pilot contest for UIL. Janet Melton, Lampasas HS. UTC 4.104 

• Economics for Extemporaneous Speaking & Debate. Core economic concepts applied to 

current events for extemporaneous speakng and debate events. Gregory Rehmke, Economic 

Thinking. UTC 4.122 



• Introduction to Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Familiarizes beginning students with value debate. 

Learn debate format for LD, along with speaker responsibilities and case construction. Cheri 

Wienecke, Lometa HS. UTC 4.110 

• Advanced LD Debate: The Effective Use of Philosophy. Exploration of various philosophies with 

a focus on the more prominent philosophers used in LD debate. Includes how to incorporate these 

in debate cases. Robey Holland, UIL. UTC 4.124 

• Getting Started in Cross-Examination Debate. For beginners. The basics of C-X team debate. 

Explanation of policy debate terminology, speaker responsibilities, and case construction. Betty 

Sue Smallwood, Burnet HS. UTC 4.112 

• Advanced CX Debate Theory. For advanced CX debaters. An in-depth discussion for varsity 

debaters on how to structure and argue kritiks and counterplans. Russell Kirkscey, Blanco HS. 

UTC 4.132 

10:45 – noon 

• Oral Interpretation: How Do I? Wondering how to write a great introduction? How to document 

your literary work? What to wear for tournaments? And what about…..? Then, this is the session 

for you! Bring your questions about prose and poetry competition and get the answers you need to 

be “in the know”. Ron Dodson, Austin. UTC 2.112A 

• Advanced Oral Interpretation: Brainstorming New Categories. For advanced interp students 

and coaches. New categories will be developed for next school year 2013-14. Bring your ideas to 

the table. Jana Riggins, UIL Director. UTC 4.102 

• An Introduction to Extemporaneous Speaking. For beginners. The basics to get started in 

persuasive and informative speaking. Student demonstration included. Charlene Strickland, 

Hardin-Simmons University. UTC 4.104 

• LD Debate: Fall Topic Analysis. An in-depth examination of the UIL fall value topic. Larry 

McCarty, Bellville. UTC 4.110 

• CX Debate Demonstration. Watch a model policy debate round moderated by a state champion 

coach. Russell Kirkscey. UTC 4.132 

• Advanced CX Debate: The Economics of Federal Transportation Infrastructure Reform. 

Economic analysis of transportation debate over rebuilding and expanding federal infrastructure. 

Discussion of congestion pricing and private highways, tunnels and bridges. Gregory Rehmke, 

Economic Thinking. UTC 4.124 

12:15 – 1:30 p.m. 

• Prose and Poetry Performance Hour. Performances by state medalists critiqued by experienced 

judges. Critics: Ron Dodson, Austin; Charlene Strickland, Hardin-Simmons University; Phillip 

Taylor, Rogers HS. UTC 2.112A 

• Electronic Extemp Files. A discussion on using electronic retrieval devices in Extemporaneous 

Speaking. Instructions on how to set up electronic files for use in the UIL prep room. Rebecca 

Meek, Devine HS. UTC 4.112 

• Advanced Extemporaneous Speaking: Taking Your Speech to the Next Level. This session will 

provide students with ideas on how to improve your introductions, macro and microstructure, as 

well as your prep time allocations. Barbara Ixba, Lake Travis HS. UTC 4.102 

• LD Debate: Show Me How It’s Done. A demonstration of a Lincoln-Douglas debate round by 

successful varsity debaters. Moderated by Cheri Wienecke, Lometa HS. UTC 4.132 

• Advanced LD Debate: Economics & Values of Voting, Lobbying and Special Interest. The 

debate over federal restrictions on campaign docnations: Is it a debate over freedome of speech 

or corporate and special interest lobbying? Discussion of history, economics and value issues 

involved to better prepare you to debate the UIL Fall LD topic. Gregory Rehmke, Economic 

Thinking. UTC 4.124 

• CX Debate Topic Analysis. Examining affirmative and negative positions on the infrastructure 

topic. Larry McCarty, Bellville. UTC 4. 110 



• Coaches Corner. For speech and debate coaches. Meet your state director, hear about updates 

on UIL speech and debate, ask questions one-on-one, and pick up free materials. Session ends at 

1:15 p.m. Jana Riggins, UIL State Speech Director. UTC 4.104 

ONE ACT PLAY: Luis Muñoz, UIL State Theatre Director. Host: Brant Pope, Chair Department of 

Theatre and Dance. Sessions will take place in the Winship Drama Building (WIN), Lab Theatre (LAB) 

and Art Building (ART) 

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

• From Scratch: Devising New Work. In this active workshop, participants will devise short 

performance pieces drawing inspiration from objects, visual art, or text. Learn how to create 

theatre no matter what resources are available to you! Lara Dossett. WIN 1.108 

• Managing Scenic Construction. Taking scenic construction from the napkin or the drafted plate to 

the stage. A quick look at organizing, planning, estimating, and creating construction drawings to 

build and load-in a set. David Vieira and Nathan Graham. WIN 1.134 

• Cosplay: The Imagination and Beyond. Do you have a favorite fictional character? Have you ever 

wanted to dress up as that character for Halloween or just because it's awesome? Well there is a 

term for that! It's called Cosplay, or costume play. Cosplay is a form of performance art in itself 

and is also part of a larger subculture wherein groups of people come together to share in their 

love of characters. Come learn about it today! Kelly Ruiz. WIN 1.130 

• Down and Dirty Dramaturgy: Script Analysis for the Actor. What is dramaturgy, and more 

importantly, how can I use it to my advantage? This session examines how research and 

character development can go hand in hand. Rachel Gilbert. WIN 1.148 

• Know Your Rules. OAP in 2012-13. Join us for a point-by-point discussion of changes and how 

they will affect your play selection and planning. Directors of all levels are encouraged to attend 

this session. Luis Munoz, State Theatre Director. WIN. 2.112 

• The Improv Dojo. Learn to make strong offers, support your scene partner, and find your inner 

improv zen in the Improv Dojo. Noah Martin. WIN 1.172 

• Theatrical Design 2013: Get into The Hobbit! We’ll go over the concept and explain the entry 

process. For directors and students. Ron Watson, Theatrical Design Director. WIN 1.164 

• Let’s Kick Some Butt! An Intro to Stage Combat. In this workshop, you will be introduced to the 

fundamentals of stage combat. Come learn how to make your audience believe you're actually 

fighting without anyone getting hurt! Megan Nevels and Patrick Shaw. WIN 2.116 

• Behind the Mask. An introduction to the language and physicality of masks. Students will have an 

opportunity to view demonstrations and participate in physical storytelling with expressive masks. 

Quetta Carpenter. WIN 2.120 

• Hip Hop Theatre. Calling all b-boys, b-girls, poets and hip hop aficionados! In this workshop we will 

explore the four basic pillars of hip hop culture (MCing, DJing, dance and graffiti) and use them to 

create an original performance piece. Meg Greene and Sidney Monroe. WIN 2.124 

• Theatre 2.0: How Technology and Social Media Have Changed the Game. Learn and discuss 

how technologies such as video and projections have changed design and production on stage, 

and how social media like Twitter and Facebook have changed the professional and personal lives 

of performers and designers. Patrick Lord. WIN 2.136 

• Color Your Soul – Color’s Effect on an Audience and You. Why is it that evil characters are 

costumed in dark colors, and not yellow or pink? Why should you care about the color of the walls 

on stage? This session will give a glimpse into the use of color theory and color psychology and 

how they influence audience experiences and emotions. William Anderson and Stephanie Busing. 

WIN 2.138 

• Monologues and Auditioning. Bring a 60-second monologue from a play. It must be memorized, 

well-prepared and worked on. We will use this as a practical means to learn a bit more about 

acting technique and auditions. Only a few students will work, but all will learn! Lucien Douglas. 

WIN 2.180 

• Creating Change Through Theatre. Explore the topics you really care about with the Living 

Newspaper Program. We'll use devising techniques to create our own piece of theatre exploring 

themes of social justice. Liz Schildkret. WIN B.202 



• Armor for Theatre, Opera, and Film. Using leather, silicone, and plastic resin students will learn 

how to create authentic-looking armor. Jim Glavan. WIN Scene shop 

• What's it Like at UT? A panel of undergraduate students talk about their expectations of college 

life at UT--and what it's really like...including the ins and outs of the Department of Theatre and 

Dance. ART 1.102 

• Henry V. Shakespeare's grand, expansive history of Henry the Fifth is distilled into an hour-long 

performance for a single player and audience. Drawing on those watching to imagine the settings 

and to be the clergymen, nobles, and soldiers he addresses, Robert Faires carries the audience 

into the royal courts and battlefields of England and France. LAB 

10:45 – noon 

• Is Acting Reacting? An Exploration of the Role Reactions Play in Enhancing Acting Skills. 

Participants will engage in activities and discussion centered on the role reactions fulfill during the 

practice of acting, and how specific focus on reacting can enhance authenticity on stage. Ben 

Hardin. WIN 1.108 

• Building Theatre Through Improvisation. Create characters and stories through dynamic theatre 

games and improv structures. A fun and interactive session for anyone who would like to explore 

improvisation. Joan Lazarus. WIN 1.134 

• Cosplay: The Imagination and Beyond. Do you have a favorite fictional character? Have you ever 

wanted to dress up as that character for Halloween or just because it's awesome? Well there is a 

term for that! It's called Cosplay, or costume play. Cosplay is a form of performance art in itself 

and is also part of a larger subculture wherein groups of people come together to share in their 

love of characters. Come learn about it today! Kelly Ruiz. WIN 1.130 

• From Scratch: Devising New Work. In this active workshop, participants will devise short 

performance pieces drawing inspiration from objects, visual art, or text. Learn how to create 

theatre no matter what resources are available to you! Lara Dossett. WIN 1.148 

• Stage Management 101. For students and directors. What exactly is stage 

management? Strategies for the 50-minute official rehearsal. How to pack and what to pack. 

Jenny Nichols, UIL Staff. WIN 2.112 

• Read Between the Lines: Finding New Meaning in Old Monologues. Monologues often become 

monotonous because performers don't get past their first impressions of the text. Come play with 

text from classic and contemporary plays to help create new meaning and new interpretations of 

text. Bethany Lynn Corey. WIN 1.172 

• Theatrical Design Contest: What is it? How do I get my kids involved? Do I have to draw?!? The 

answers to these and many more questions will be answered. For directors and students. Ron 

Watson, Theatrical Design Director. WIN 1.164 

• Let’s Kick Some Butt! An Intro to Stage Combat. In this workshop, you will be introduced to the 

fundamentals of stage combat. Come learn how to make your audience believe you're actually 

fighting without anyone getting hurt! Megan Nevels and Patrick Shaw. WIN 2.116 

• Stage Combat. Basic steps, kicks, falls, punches. Technique for execution and appropriate 

maneuvers. Jim Daniels. WIN 2.120 

• The Future is Now! An Automated Lighting Demo. Experience the direction of lighting in this 

new century. Automated Lighting (often called robotic lighting) is now found in all major venues 

and is where lighting is heading. Amarante Lucero. WIN 2.121 

• Hip Hop Theatre. Calling all b-boys, b-girls, poets and hip hop aficionados! In this workshop we will 

explore the four basic pillars of hip hop culture (MCing, DJing, dance and graffiti) and use them to 

create an original performance piece. Meg Greene and Sidney Monroe. WIN 2.124 

• Theatre 2.0: How Technology and Social Media Have Changed the Game. Learn and discuss 

how technologies such as video and projections have changed design and production on stage, 

and how social media like Twitter and Facebook have changed the professional and personal lives 

of performers and designers. Patrick Lord. WIN 2.136 

• Knot-Tying 101. A hands-on introduction or refresher course in knot-terminology and commonly 

practiced knots in the theatrical industry. Nathan Graham. WIN 2.138 






WIN 2.180 

• How to Change the World Through Theatre. Theatre's fun and stuff, but what's the point? Can it 

change the world? Answer: YES. Come find out how. Natalie Goodnow. WIN B.202 

• Armor for Theatre, Opera, and Film. Using leather, silicone, and plastic resin students will learn 

how to create authentic-looking armor. Jim Glavan. WIN Scene shop 

• Costume Shop Tour. Get a “behind the scenes” tour of the costume shop at UT. Learn how a 

professional costume shop functions and how the costume design becomes the fabulous garment 

you see onstage. Barbara Pope. WIN Costume shop 

• Baby Harp Seal Diaries. Writer and Actor Alex Garza will present a solo performance, utilizing 

varying monologues and characters based upon the theme of our struggle for survival as animals 

and human beings on our planet. This humorous and serious one-man play will be followed by a 

question-and answer and discussion about the process of creating monologues for the classroom 

and stage. Alex Garza. ART 1.102 

• War Games. War Games explores the story of Jonah, a young boy whose father is deployed in 

Afghanistan. Jonah and his family work to navigate the harsh emotional realities of war and 

discover a language that they can all understand. Learn about Theatre for Young Audiences that 

explores adult themes in this performance and post-show discussion. Meg Greene and Lindsay 

Hearn. LAB 

12:15 – 1:30 p.m. 

• Is Acting Reacting? An Exploration of the Role Reactions Play in Enhancing Acting Skills. 

Participants will engage in activities and discussion centered on the role reactions fulfill during the 

practice of acting, and how specific focus on reacting can enhance authenticity on stage. Ben 

Hardin. WIN 1.108 

• Audition Techniques – The Cold Read. Learn to thrive in your auditions. Students will explore 

new and energizing ways to be present in the audition room and book roles with the cold read! Liz 

Kimball. WIN 1.134 

• What Are You Laughing At? The Nuts and Bolts of Comedy. In this workshop, we will practice 

the craft of comedy, using narrative techniques such as escalation, reversal, discovery, and 

surprise. After analyzing some selected TV and Film clips, we will break into groups and make our 

own original comedy sketches! Brian Kettler. WIN 1.148 

• I’m Lost. What do I need to know to participate in UIL One-Act Play? This will be a step-by-step 

lesson on how to use the UIL website, manuals and forms. New teachers are encouraged to 

attend this session. Jenny Nichols, UIL Staff. WIN 1.164 

• Read Between the Lines: Finding New Meaning in Old Monologues. Monologues often become 

monotonous because performers don't get past their first impressions of the text. Come play with 

text from classic and contemporary plays to help create new meaning and new interpretations of 

text. Bethany Lynn Corey. WIN 1.172 

• Panel Judging Procedures and Standards of Evaluation for One-Act Play. 2011-12 saw some 

major changes in judging procedures at the region and state levels. This workshop will guide you 

through the process utilized when you use panel judging. Meet some judges and hear their 

opinions on the new system. This workshop is highly recommended for all. Luis Munoz, State 

Theatre Director. WIN 2.112 

• Give and Take: How to respond, connect and be ALIVE in the moment! What is an authentic 

response on stage? How do you build an ensemble that listens, responds, and plays together? 

This active workshop will take you through engaging ensemble exercises which help develop skills 

of focus, listening, action and reaction. Come ready to move, discover, and create together. Katie 

Dawson. WIN 2.116 

• Stage Combat. Basic steps, kicks, falls, punches. Technique for execution and appropriate 

maneuvers. Jim Daniels. WIN 2.120 



• The Future is Now! An Automated Lighting Demo. Experience the direction of lighting in this 

new century. Automated Lighting (often called robotic lighting) is now found in all major venues 

and is where lighting is heading. Amarante Lucero. WIN 2.121 

• Get Your Act Together! Work together to explore a few essential acting strategies to keep in your 

acting tool-belt! Emily Thomas. WIN 2.124 

• Theatre for Young Audiences on Broadway – Lion King, War Horse, Wicked, and… Video 

clips, study guides and other documents bring Theatre for Young Audiences on Broadway to the 

classroom. Coleman A. Jennings. WIN 2.136 

• Introduction to Model Building for the Stage. A presentation of the tools, materials, and craft of 

scale model construction. The session will consist of the presentation, discussion of examples, as 

well as a question and answer section. James Ogden. WIN 2.138 




WIN 2.180 

• How to Change the World Through Theatre. Theatre's fun and stuff, but what's the point? Can it 

change the world? Answer: YES. Come find out how. Natalie Goodnow. WIN B.202 

• Air Power! A brief look at the mechanics and practical application of pneumatics in scenic effects. 

David Vieira. WIN Scene shop 

• Costume Shop Tour. Get a “behind the scenes” tour of the costume shop at UT. Learn how a 

professional costume shop functions and how the costume design becomes the fabulous garment 

you see onstage. Barbara Pope. WIN Costume shop 

• Baby Harp Seal Diaries. Writer and Actor Alex Garza will present a solo performance, utilizing 

varying monologues and characters based upon the theme of our struggle for survival as animals 

and human beings on our planet. This humorous and serious one-man play will be followed by a 

question-and answer and discussion about the process of creating monologues for the classroom 

and stage. Alex Garza. ART 1.102 

• Penguins On Tour! The company of the new play for young audiences And then Came Tango by 

UT student Emily Freeman share scenes from the production in development and talk about their 

work as they prepare to bring this adorable play on tour to elementary schools. Penguins, dance, 

live music, what could be more fun? Roxanne Schroeder-Arce and Grace Holmes. LAB

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