Acts I - IV: The Conference

Featuring:

• ALBANY PARK THEATER PROJECT, a multiethnic youth theater ensemble of teenagers creating original performance works out of real-life stories from Chicago's immigrant, working-class Albany Park neighborhood. Since its founding by David Feiner and Laura Wiley in 1996, APTP has built a reputation locally and nationally for the power of its art and the success of its youth development and community building.



• INTERNSHIP FAIR - This meet and greet will create an open dialogue in which professional theatres seeking interns, universities wishing to place interns, and individuals desiring internships can meet and discuss collaborative possibilities.



• IN-DEPTH PAIDWORKSHOPS - Deepen your conference experience by attending longer, in-depth workshops with limited enrollment. The paid workshops feature master teacher and artist, Michael Rohd; nationally recognized artist/educators, Suzan Zeder and Jim Hancock; and Criss Henderson, Executive Director of Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Enrollment will be limited and on a first come, first served basis, so register early! See pages 10 -11.



• NEW GUARD RECEPTION - After the BFG at Northwestern, experience fun, food and festivities! A time for first time attendees and newer members of AATE to be welcomed and mentored by members of the organization who have similar interests or experiences.



• SECOND CITY IMPROVISATION WORKSHOPS Get a real taste of Chicago improv by attending one of the improvisation workshops offered by Chicago's Second City!



• LATE NIGHT PLAYWRITING EVENTS - Wind down after a long day with the Playwrite's Slam and the Publisher's Showcase featuring the work of some of our best known playwrights.



• EXHIBITORS - Visit the exhibit hall on Friday and Saturday to see the latest products and publications in the field.



• THE LION KING We have 60 main floor tickets to Disney's The Lion King for Friday night. The theatre is within walking distance of the conference hotel. Tickets are $100 each and will be sold to the first 60 people who request them when registering.



• THE AWARDS LUNCHEON - Located in the Empire Room, one of the most elegant rooms in the city of Chicago, the awards luncheon highlights the accomplishments of our members and honors our field. Hosted by Awards Chair Rachel Prouty and Campton Bell Award Winner, Dr. Donald Doyle, it will truly be an unforgettable afternoon.



• ANNUAL MEETING - Join us Saturday for a time of networking, celebrating accomplishments and looking to the future.



• CHICAGO THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES THE BFG (BIG FRIENDLY GIANT) AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY The young orphan Sophie is stolen away in the night to a distant land where she meets the most unlikely of friends; a giant! CTYA is proud to have David Saar, founding artistic director of Childsplay (Arizona) on board to direct. Renowned children's theatre playwright, David Wood, provides a wonderfully imaginative adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl text and will be at the show for a talk back.



• THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES SHOWCASE AATE is excited to invite conference participants to sample some of Chicago's finest theatre for young audiences. Theatres confirmed at press time include the Vittum Theatre and Emerald City Theatre. Additional invited companies include Steppenwolf Arts Exchange and Child's Play. Come see what Chicago has to offer the young people and families of metropolitan Chicago.