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2009 Great Plains Theatre Conference Schedule

Daily Schedule

 

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Daily Registration Fort Omaha Campus, Bldg. 10, Lobby Area

All events will be held at the Historic Fort Omaha Campus unless otherwise stated.

Play Labs

The public is invited to register for all Conference events including the morning and afternoon readings of selected new works with panelists interacting with playwrights and readers.

Play Lab Panelists

TBA

Concurrent Play Lab Panelists

TBA

Main Stage Series

TBA

Main Stage Series Panelists

TBA

Writer’s Workshop

Writer’s Workshop Coordinator: Scott Working Participation in the Writer’s Workshop is by invitation only.

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Thursday, May 21

 

12:00–5:00 p.m.

Main Stage Playwrights Arrive
     


 

6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Main Stage Playwrights Rehearsal

 

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Friday, May 22

 

6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Main Stage Playwrights Rehearsal
     


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Saturday, May 23

 

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Registration and conference check-in

FOC 10 Lobby

 

9:00 a.m.–noon

Writer´s workshop
     

FOC 10

 

12:00–1:00 p.m.

Lunch

FOC 10 136

 

1:00–3:00 p.m.

Writer´s workshop
     

FOC 10

 

5:00 - 6:00 pm

Welcome Reception and Registration

FOC 10 Lobby

 

6:00–6:30 p.m.

Orientation for theater companies, actors and volunteers

FOC 10 136

 

6:30 p.m.

Panelists and Writer’s Workshop Instructors Orientation Dinner

FOC 13

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Sunday, May 24

 

10:00 a.m.–noon

Writer´s workshop
    


 

Noon–12:45 p.m.

Lunch

FOC 10 136

 

7:00–9:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 24—Brigit St. Brigit
A special extended performance of Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman for conference attendees to experience an evening of local theatre.

The Blue Barn Theatre
614 S 11th St, Omaha

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Monday, May 25

 

9:00 a.m.–noon

Play labs



 

Noon–12:30 p.m.

Lunch

FOC 10 136

 

12:30–1:15 p.m.

Panel

FOC 10 136

 

1:30–5:00 p.m.

Play labs

 

 

8:00 p.m.

Play Slam featuring the works of the Writer’s Workshop participants. An interactive evening focused on the new and emerging playwright. After theatre reception following.

Omaha Community Playhouse - Howard Drew Theatre

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Tuesday, May 26

 

9:00 a.m.–noon

Play labs


 

Noon–12:30 p.m.

Lunch

FOC 10 136

 

12:30–1:15 p.m.

Panel

FOC 10 136

 

1:30–5:00 p.m.

Play labs

 

 

8:00 p.m.

Playwrights reading from their own works. Honored Playwright, Theresa Rebeck and Featured Artist, Constance Congdon will be showcased in this evening of women playwrights. After theatre reception following.

Omaha Community Playhouse - Howard Drew Theatre

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Wednesday, May 27

 

9:00 a.m.–noon

Play labs

FOC 10

 

Noon–12:30 p.m.

Lunch

FOC 10 136

 

12:30–1:15 p.m.

Panel

FOC 10 136

 

1:30–5:00 p.m.

Play labs  

FOC 10

 

8:00 p.m.

Short Plays from the works of our Honored Playwright, Theresa Rebeck. Introduction and talkback by Theresa Rebeck. After theatre reception following

Lied Education Center for the Arts, Creighton University

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Thursday, May 28

 

9:00 a.m.–noon

Play labs

FOC 10

 

Noon–12:30 p.m.

Lunch

FOC 10 136

 

12:30–1:15

Panel

FOC 10 136

 

1:30–5:00 p.m.

Play labs

FOC 10

 

8:00 p.m.

Open evening for conference participants to explore the Old Market or
enjoy local theatre productions by SNAP! Productions, Omaha Community Playhouse or Bellevue Little Theatre.

 

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Friday, May 29

 

9:00 a.m.–noon

Play labs

FOC 10

 

Noon–12:30 p.m.

Lunch

FOC 10 136

 

12:30–1:15 p.m.

Panel

FOC 10 136

 

1:30–5:00 p.m.

Play labs

FOC 10

 

8:00 p.m.

A full production of a selected work of Honored Playwright, Theresa Rebeck’s work. Introduction by Honored Playwright, Theresa Rebeck. After theatre reception following.

Lied Education Center for the Arts, Creighton University

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Saturday, May 30

 

9:00–12:00 p.m.

Play labs

FOC 10

 

Noon–12:30 p.m.

Lunch

FOC 10 136

 

7:30 p.m.

A Gala celebration honoring playwrights and presentations of the Great Plains Playwright Award to Theresa Rebeck and MainStage Series Award.

Metropolitan Community College
Fort Omaha Campus
Parade Ground

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Conference schedule is subject to change. Continue to monitor the web site for more updates.