1991 NATIONAL OUTDOOR DRAMA CONFERENCETHURSDAY, OCTOBER 243:00-5:00 pm REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN4:00-5:30 pm SEASON REPORTSCompany reps from dramas across the U.S. summarizethe year�?Ts production activities and season attendance.Moderator: Scott J. Parker, directorInstitute of Outdoor Drama, Chapel Hill, NC6:30-7:30 pm WELCOME RECEPTIONCo-hosts: The Stephen Foster Drama AssociationBardstown/Nelson County Tourist Commission7:30-9:00 pm A KENTUCKY DINNERSpecialties of the Bluegrass StateMaster of Ceremonies: James Blevins, producer,Young Abe Lincoln, Lincoln City, IN .Speaker: Ron Gentry, Kentucky Secretary. of Tourism,Frankfort, KY: �?oThe Economic Impact of Kentucky'sOutdoor Dramas�?�Entertainment: Bill and Martha Nell Hardy, Unto TheseHills, Cherokee, NC. A performance of A.R. Gurney�?TsLove Letters.9:00 pm OPEN HOUSECo-hosts: The Stephen Foster Drama AssociationBardstown/Nelson County Tourist CommissionFRIDAY, OCTOBER 25(All events held on the grounds of My Old Kentucky Home State Park.)8:30-9:00 am COFFEE9:15-10:15 am TOUR: MY OLD KENTUCKY HOMEBuilt in 1795, the plantation which inspired StephenFoster�?Ts most famous melody, �?oMy Old Kentucky Home?�?Tis Kentucky�?Ts best-known shrine, and the centerpiece ofBardstown�?Ts tourist trade.10:15-11:45 am TOUR: J. DAN TALBOTT AMPHITHEATREA walking tour will feature the 1,400-seat front-of-the-house, backstage facilities, and administrative offices.12:00-12:30 pm LUNCH AL FRESCO!Lunch in the grand open-air Rotunda on the grounds ofMy Old Kentucky Home. The site for all afternoon events.12:30-1:30 pm OPERATING THE STEPHEN FOSTER STORYCo-Chairs: Bert Ballard, general manager (1963-1991),The Stephen Foster Story, Bardstown, KYCarlene Offutt, general manager,The Stephen Foster Story, Bardstown, KYQuestion-and-answer session exploring managementpolicies and practices of this 33-year-old company.Registration and Travel InformationREGISTRATION FEE:$175.00 per person includes all conference sessions, lun-cheons, dinner meals, in-town transportation, local toursand special events. Registration must be postmarked nolater than Thursday, October 10, 1991.REGISTRATION BY PHONE:Call Cathy Ashworth or Betty Kompst, UNC Division ofContinuing Education, (919) 962-2643. VISA and MC.LATE REGISTRATION:There is a $25.00 late fee for all registrations postmarkedafter Thursday, October 10, 1991, or made by phone afterTuesday, October 15, 1991.MEAL TICKETS:Extra meal tickets for guests not attending conferencesessions should be ordered in advance, or may be pur-chased during conference desk check-in hours. Extra mealtickets for My Old Kentucky Dinner Train must be pre-paid no later than Tuesday, October 15, 1991. Pleaseselect entre for each dinner train ticket ordered.REFUND POLICY:Conference registration refunds will be made for can-cellations received by Tuesday, October 15, 1991. Afterthat date, a $20 administrative fee will be deducted, Norefunds can be made after Monday, October 21, 1991.Please confirm cancellations in writing.AIR TRAVEL:The Louisville, KY airport is served by most major airlines.Driving time from the airport is 45 minutes.CAR RENTAL:Hertz (800-654-2240) is offering conference weekend ratesfrom $14.80 to $19.80 with unlimited mileage. Refer tomeeting number 9468.CONFERENCE DESK CHECK-IN HOURS:Thursday, October 24 3:00 to 5:00pmFriday, October 25 8:30am to noon1:45-3:00 pm WRITING MUSIC FOR OUTDOOR DRAMABilly Edd Wheeler, playwright/composer,Young Abe Lincoln, Lincoln City, IN3:15-4:30 pm AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:THE MANDATEModerator: David Weiss, theatre consultant,Charlottesville, VAParticipants: Chuck Robertson, general productionmanager, The Great Passion Play, Eureka Springs, ARMarion Waggoner, producer/jartistic director,Tecumseh!, Chillicothe, OHAn examination of the ADA which requires all outdoortheatres to be fully accessible and in compliance byJanuary 26, 1992.4:45-6:00 pm VOCAL AND CHORAL CONCERNS INOUTDOOR THEATRE PRODUCTIONModerator: David Brown, musical director,The Stephen Foster Story, Bardstown, KYPerformers: Cast members of The Stephen Foster StoryFrom the audition process through the end of the season,vocal health and quality.7:45-8:15 pm ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT PERIODRelax and talk shop in the state�?Ts only dry-stone, pre-CivilWar railroad depot.8:15-10:15 pm = �?oALL ABOARD!�?� MY OLD KENTUCKYDINNER TRAINFine food and cocktails aboard the elegant 1940s vintagedinner train as it travels through the beautiful Kentuckycountryside from Bardstown to Limestone Springs andback.SATURDAY, OCTOBER 268:30-9:00 am COFFEE9:00-11:30 am PAUL GREEN SEMINAR IN THEATREPRODUCTION: MARKETING TEXAS-STYLEModerator: Marsha Warren, executive director, The PaulGreen Foundation, Chapel Hill, NCParticipants: Raymond Raillard, executive vice president,Texas!, Canyon, TXMargaret Harper, founder, Texas!, Canyon, TXPatty Bryant, publicist, Texas!, Canyon, TXAn inside look at the unique PR campaign which con-tributes to the remarkable attendance record of Texas!(1990 attendance: 110,621, or 99% of capacity.) Fundingfor this seminar is made possible by a grant from The PaulGreen Foundation, Chapel Hill, NC12:00-1:00 pm LUNCHREGISTER BY PHONE OR MAILCONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORMComplete a separate form for each person registering.Name:LastAffiliation:Address:Daytime Phone: {INCLUDE PAYMENT AS FOLLOWS:$ 175.00 Registration fee (includes all conference ses-sions, luncheon and dinner meals, in-towntransportation, tours, and special events)Choose dinner train entre:L] prime rib LJ seafood O) game henLate registration fee (after Oct. 10) $25.00Extra Thursday dinner ticket(s) $12.55Extra Friday lunch ticket(s) $7.75Extra Friday Dinner Train ticket(s) $40.00L] prime rib LJ seafood LJ game henExtra Saturday lunch ticket(s) $7.35Extra Saturday Banquet ticket(s) $15.00_______ Total enclosedPayment: L] Check LJ Money Order (J VISA (J MCCard Number:Cardholder's Name:Signature:Exp. date:MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:UNC-CH Division of Continuing EducationMAIL TO: Outdoor Drama ConferenceDivision of Continuing EducationFriday Center, CB 1020Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1020(919) 962-2643OFFICE USE ONLYDate PayerRef Code B2161:15-2:30 pm COMMUNITY RELATIONS: A CASE STUDYModerator: Bert Ballard, general manager (1963-1991),The Stephen Foster Story, Bardstown, KYParticipants: Greg Davis, executive director, Bardstown/Nelson County Tourist Commission, Bardstown, KYAlice Heaton, superintendent, My Old Kentucky HomeState Park, Bardstown, KYLarry Green, director, Office of CommunityDevelopment, Bardstown, KYThe working relationship between town, state park anddrama.3:00-5:30 pm TOUR HISTORIC BARDSTOWNFeaturing stately mansions, Bardstown HistoricalMuseum, Museum of Whiskey History, St. JosephProto-Cathedral, and world-famous Jim Beam BourbonDistillery.6:30-7:30 pm SOCIAL HOURHost: Richard Mix, Mix International Lighting, Inc.Jeffersonville, IN7:30-9:00 pm BANQUETMaster of Ceremonies: Patricia Speelman, producer,Mark Twain, Elmira, NYSpeaker: Ed Henson, director, Recreational and HistoricSites, Kentucky Department of Parks, Frankfort, KY�?oThe State Park/Outdoor Drama Connection�?�Presentation of the Mark R. Sumner AwardEntertainment: Nancy Johnson Barker and Blake Barkerperform Appalachian folksongs on traditional instru-ments, including dulcimer, dobro, guitar and banjo.9:00 pm CHEERSHost: Richard Mix, Mix International Lighting, Inc.Jeffersonville, INSUNDAY, OCTOBER 278:30-9:00 am COFFEE9:00-10:30 am NATURAL ACTINGModerator: Scott Ray, director, The Stephen FosterStory, Bardstown, KYParticipants: Don Baker, producer/artistic director,Stonewall County, Lexington, VADavid Lively, director, Hatfields & McCoys,Beckley, WVCharles Otte, director, Blue Jacket, Xenia, OHThe challenge of achieving a naturalistic acting stylein the performance of outdoor historical drama.HOLIDAY INN RESERVATION FORMOlTicelleamDrlirme@nniitcsiiesOctober 24-27, 1991MAIL RESERVATIONS:Complete this form and send with payment or creditcard information.PHONE RESERVATIONS:Call (502) 348-9253. Be sure to identify yourself as aconference participant.PAYMENT:Guaranteed reservations are required, either withcredit card or by pre-payment of one night's lodgingplus tax.DEADLINE:Reservations must be received no later than Monday,October 14, 1991.RATES: Single $40.00 plus tax (9.18%)Double $50.00 plus tax (9.18%)Name:LastAddress:Daytime Phone: (_ )Arriving: Departing:Number of adults in party:Payment: LJ Check L] Money OrderL] AMEX L] VISA L] MC L] DINERSCard Number:Cardholder's Name:Exp. date:Signature:Mail to: HOLIDAY INN BARDSTOWNU.S. E. South & BLuegrass ParkwayPO. Box 520Bardstown, KY 40004(502) 348-9253