1995 NATIONAL OUTDOOR DRAMA CONFERENCEVV 3 DYN] 31 DYNA ©1681 0)3] 3:45REGISTRATION ANDCHECK-INROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONFOR REPRESENTATIVES OFNC OUTDOOR DRAMASIssues of concern affecting North Carolina�?Tsten outdoor theatre companies.3:00-5:00 PM4:00-6:00 PMMODERATOR: June Guralnick, director,Theatre Arts Section, North Carolina ArtsCouncil, Raleigh, NC5:00-7:00 PM DINNER ON YOUR OWN7:00-9:30 PM OPENING SESSION: TAKINGTHE PULSE Gr TPik �?oSSSEASONCompany reps from dramas across the U.S.summarize the year�?Ts production activitiesand season attendance.MODERATOR: Scott J. Parker, director,Institute of Outdoor Drama, Chapel Hill,NC9:30-10:30 PM = WELCOME RECEPTIONHost: H.N. �?oKelly�?� Bazemore, vice presidentfor sales, Progress Press, Roanoke, VATHURSDAY, OCTOBER 269:00-12 NOON TOUR THE WATERSIDETHEATRE AND FORTRALEIGH NATIONALHISTORIC SITEA walking tour of the 2,000-seat amphitheatre,home of The Lost Colony, includingadministrative offices, backstage, rehearsalhall, gift shop; as well as the beautifulElizabethan Gardens and National ParkService Visitor Center, all located onhistoric Roanoke Island, NC.12:00-12:45 pM LUNCH ON THE GROUNDS12:45-1:45 PM OPERATING THE LOSTCOLONYQuestion-and-answer session exploringmanagement policies and practices of thenation�?Ts first symphonic outdoor drama,which recently completed its 55th season.MODERATOR: Jon Summerton, generalmanager, The Lost Colony, Manteo, NCPARTICIPANTS: David Bundy, director ofdevelopment, The Lost Colony, Manteo,NC; Eric M. Hause, director of marketingand public relations, The Lost Colony,Manteo, NC; Thomas L. White, Jr.,chairman, Roanoke Island HistoricalAssociation, Manteo, NC2:00-3:15 PM THE ARTISTICPRODUCTION OFTHE LOST COLONYViewpoints and insights into the casting,stage and musical direction, design andchoreography of the production whichemploys 125 on its artistic staff.MOobpeRATOR: Fred Chappell, director, TheLost Colony, Manteo, NCPARTICIPANTS: Senior artistic staff of The LostColony3:30-4:45 PM SUSTAINING A CHARACTERYEAR AFTER YEARVeteran actors, who between them have 92years on outdoor drama stages, discusswhat it takes to keep their characterizationsfresh.MoberATOR: Jackie Mills, playwright, Saladolegends, Salado, TXPARTICIPANTS: Cora Mae Basnight, actor, TheLost Colony, Manteo, NC; Glenn Causey,actor, Horn in the West, Boone, NC:Martha Nell Hardy, actor, Unto These Hills,Cherokee NC3:00-5:30 PM TOUR OF COMPANYHOUSINGA look into Morrison Grove, a complex ofunique apartments owned and operated byThe Lost Colony, which houses up to 90company members.3:45-7:00 PM WELCOME TO HISTORICROANOKE ISLANDA one-of-a-kind reception aboard theElizabeth II, an authentic reproduction ofan Elizabethan sailing ship berthed onShallowbag Bay at the Outer Banks HistoryCenter.7:00-8:30 PM DINNER: AN OUTER BANKSSEAFOOD BUFFET (DUTCHTREAT)A seafood bounty caught in local waters bythe resident fishing fleet and prepared bynative cooks.FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27HOW TO TALK WITH YOURPRINTERA nuts and bolts conversation with one ofthe Southeast�?Ts premiere printers about howto get the most out of the theatre/printerrelationship.9:00-10:30 AMMobeRATOR: Shirley Page, general manager,Worthy is the Lamb, Swansboro, NCPARTICIPANTS: H.N. �?oKelly�?� Bazemore, vicepresident for sales, Progress Press, Roanoke,VA12:00-1:30PM2:00-4:00PM5:00-6:30 PM6:30-9:00 PM9:00-10:30 AM10:45-12 NOON NEW MUSIC FORESTABLISHED DRAMASThree case studies illustrating the successfulprocess of composing new and rearrangingold music for long-running dramas.MOobeERATOR: Jan Abel, producer, BlueJacket, Xenia, OHPARTICIPANTS: McCrae Hardy, musicaldirector, Unto These Hills, Cherokee, NC;Rosalind MacEnulty, composer, Horn in theWest, Boone, NC; Michael Rasbury,composer, Fort Harrod Drama Productions,Harrodsburg, KYLUNCHLIGHTING SOLUTIONSA demonstration and discussion of newlighting equipment for the stage.MoberRATOR: David Weiss, theatreconsultant, Charlottesville, VAPARTICIPANTS: William Price, system sales,Barbizon Companies, Atlanta, GA; RandySmith, system sales, Barbizon Companies,Atlanta, GACRUISING ON BOARD THECRYSTAL DAWNOuter Banks hospitality aboard the charterboat Crystal Dawn cruising the RoanokeSound.A NORTH CAROLINA PIGPICKIN�?TAt Pirate�?Ts Cove Marina, participants willenjoy one of the Old North State�?Ts prizedtraditions served up with generous portionsof lively entertainment.SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28PAUL GREEN SEMINAR ONPRODUCTION QUALITYFrom the director�?Ts viewpoint, a dialoguefocused on the artistic agenda of outdoordrama.MOobDERATOR: Marsha Warren, executivedirector, Paul Green Foundation, ChapelHill, NCPARTICIPANTS:Fred Chappell, director, The Lost Colony,Manteo, NC; �?oThe Responsibilities ofArtistic Leadership�?�Neil Hess, director, �?oTEXAS�?�, Canyon, TX;�?oAvoiding Artistic Mediocrity and RaisingStandards�?�Scott Ray, director/choreographer, TheStephen Foster Story, Bardstown, KY;�?oCreating Conditions That Fulfill OurArtistic Potential�?�10:45-12 NOON PAUL GREEN SEMINAR ONPRODUCTION QUALITYShould our playwrights adapt their scripts(old and new) in reaction to the hot-buttonissues of the day, and what�?Ts involved inprotecting the veracity of their work oncethe decision is made?MODERATOR: Marsha Warren, executivedirector, Paul Green Foundation, ChapelHill, NCPARTICIPANTS:John Ahart, playwright, Your ObedientServant, A. Lincoln, Petersburg, IL; �?oShouldOur Scripts Reinvent the Past to Fit thePresent?�?�Rusty Mundell, playwright, Shadows in theForest, Harrodsburg, KY; �?oMixing Substanceand Spectacle�?�Kermit Hunter, playwright, Honey in theRock, Beckley, WV; �?oMaintaining theIntegrity of the Script�?�12:00-1:30 PM LUNCH2:00-3:30 PM PAUL GREEN SEMINAR ONPRODUCTION QUALITYAfter 50+ years, is outdoor drama due for amid-course correction? A hard look at frankquestions.MobDERATOR: Marsha Warren, executivedirector, Paul Green Foundation, ChapelHill, NCPARTICIPANTS:Mark Sumner, director emeritus, Institute ofOutdoor Drama, Chapel Hill, NC; �?oHas theEvolution of Outdoor Drama Altered theBalance Between Financial Needs and OurCultural Mandate�?�Bill Hardy, production director, Unto TheseHills, Cherokee, NC; �?oAre We Mired inEmulating Outdated Models?�?�David Weiss, theatre consultant,Charlottesville, VA; �?oWhat is Our ArtisticReputation and Is It Justified?�?�3:45-5:00 PM FORMULATING ACOLLECTIVECONSCIOUSNESSAn open discussion summarizing the stateof production quality.MoberRATOR: Gayle Bowling, general manager,Theatre West Virginia, Beckley, WV6:00-7:00 PM SOCIAL HOUR7:00-9:00 PM BANQUETMASTER OF CEREMONIES: Marion N. Waggoner,producer, Tecumseh!, Chillicothe, OHKEYNOTE ADDRESS: The Honorable Betty RayMcCain, Secretary, North CarolinaDepartment of Cultural Resources, Raleigh,NCPRESENTATION OF THE MARK R. SUMNER AWARD9:00 PM CHEERS AND ENTERTAINMENTRegistration and Travel InformationREGISTRATION FEE$175 per person includes all conference sessions, 3lunches and 2 dinners, tours, and special events.Registration must be postmarked no later thanFriday, October 13, 1995.TAX DEDUCTIBLE FEEThe IRS allows tax deductions for educationexpenses, including registration fees, costs of travel,meals and lodging, to maintain or improve skillsrequired in your employment or business.REGISTRATION FOR THE CONFERENCE BYPHONE OR FAXCall Suzanne Tickner, UNC Division of ContinuingEducation, 919-962-2059 or 800-845-8640; FAXnumber: 919-962-2061. VISA or MasterCardrequired for phone or FAX registration.LATE REGISTRATIONThere is a $30.00 late fee for all registrations post-marked after Friday, October 13, 1995, or made byphone or FAX after Wednesday, October 18, 1995.EXTRA TICKETSExtra meal and activity tickets for guests not attendingconference sessions should be ordered in advance,or may be purchased at the conference desk. Pleaseindicate on conference registration form if you havespecial_dietary needs.REFUND POLICYFull refunds will be made for cancellations receivedby Wednesday, October 18, 1995. After that date a$30.00 administrative fee will be deducted. Norefunds can be made after Friday, October 20,1995. Refunds cannot be given for meals.Notification of cancellation must be in writing.AIR TRAVELThe Outer Banks are served by the Norfolk InternationalAirport in Virginia, which is approximately a 2-hourdrive from the Ramada Inn (the conference hotel),located at mile post 9 1/2, Kill Devil Hills, NC.AIRPORT/HOTEL TRANSPORTATIONCar rental agencies available at the NorfolkInternational Airport include: Alamo (800-327-9633),Avis (800-331-1212), Budget (800-527-0700),Dollar (800-421-6868), Hertz (800-654-3131),National (800-227-7368), Thrifty (800-331-9111).Sedans, limosines and a van for larger groups areavailable through Island Limousine in Kill DevilHills, NC, phone 800-828-5466 or 919-441-5466.Cost per hour (2 hour minimum) is $50.00 plus15% gratuity. Interested participants should call forexact rates and to make reservations.DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONSIndividuals with disabilities should notify theInstitute office if they require any special accommo-dations in order to participate in this conference.CONFERENCE DESK CHECK-IN HOURSWednesday, 3:00-5:00 pm.:Name:CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORMComplete a separate form for each person registering.Affiliation:Address:Social Security #:Daytime Phone:FAX:Name as it Is to appear onI Special dietary needs:name tag:INCLUDE PAYMENT AS FOLLOWS:$175.00 Registration fee per person (includes all conference ses- I Visasions, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, Roanoke Island transportation, tours, andspecial events). Does not include hotelregister separately below.$ Late registration fee (after October 13)Extra Thursday lunchExtra Friday lunchExtra Saturday lunExtra bus FridayElizabeth II socialFiTii FH FHA AH HHii||Extra Friday pig plckin�?TchExtra Saturday banquetExtra bus ThursdayhourExtra Crystal Dawn tour and social hour $10.00 eachPAYMENT: ( CheckCard Number:J Money OrderMC Exp. date$30.00 Cardholder�?Ts Name:$10.00 each$13.00 each$12.00 each$13.00 each$22.00 eachCHECKS PAYABLE TOMAIL TO: OutdoorUNC CoCardholder�?Ts Signature: UNC-CH Division of Continuing EducationDrama Conferencentinuing EducationPA, BOK S292$9.00 each$4.50 each$5.00 eachFax (919Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3392(919) 962-2059(800) 845-8640) 962-2061 Code: B-618RAMADA INN AT KILL DEVIL HILLS, REGISTRATION FORMOutdoor Drama Conference ¢ October 25-28, 1995TO REGISTER BY MAILComplete this form and send with pay-ment or credit card information to theRamada Inn.TO REGISTER BY PHONECall 919-441-2151Be sure to identify yourself as an I|OD con-ference participant.PAYMENTGuaranteed reservations are required,either with credit ard or by pre-payment ofone night�?Ts lodging plus tax.DEADLINEReservations must be reciethan Wednesday, October 11ved no later, 1995.NIGHTLY RATES (ADD 10% TAX)Ocean2 Double beds 69.001 Single King 69.001 King Handicap 69.00Street59.0059.0059.00Name:Address:Daytime Phone:Arriving:Number in party:Payment: QU Check_! 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