2018 SETC Convention: Full Schedule

5:30pm CST

Disney Cocktail Reception for Professional Theatre Reps & Convention Presenters

Special reception for presenters and professional company reps. Invite only.
Sponsored by Disney Theatrical Group

Sponsors

Disney Theatrical Group

Director of Theatrical Licensing, Disney Theatrical Group

The live show, stageplay and musical production arm of The Walt Disney Company.

Wednesday March 7, 2018 5:30pm - 7:00pm CST
Riverview - Bon Secour Ballroom

Special Event, Social

8:00pm CST

Design/Tech Mixer

All techies and designers who work or study in any aspect of technical theatre or design are welcome. Snacks and cash bar.
Sponsored by Robe Lighting, InterAmerica Stage and 4Wall Entertainment Lighting

Sponsors

4Wall Entertainment Lighting

On-Site Lighting Sponsor, 404

Usedlighting.com provides a great place to buy, sell, and trade professional lighting equipment. Owned and operated by 4Wall Entertainment, the site is constantly updated with gear listed not only from 4Wall rental stock, but from users all around the country. Just take a look at... Read More →

InterAmerica Stage

202

InterAmerica Stage, Inc., is a stage rigging and specialty equipment company that provides contracting, consulting, project management, design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance services for the broadcast and entertainment industries.Our experience allows us to work effectively... Read More →

Robe Lighting

Robe Lighting, 602

Wednesday March 7, 2018 8:00pm - 9:30pm CST
Riverview - Bon Secour Ballroom

Special Event, Social

Interest Area Design & Technology

5:00pm CST

Past President's Reception

A gathering in appreciation of current and incoming Executive Committee Members.

Presiders

Jack Benjamin

SCTA Board Member, USC Aiken, Retired

Jack retired in 2018 after 32 years at the University of South Carolina Aiken and is Professor Emeritus. Jack served as chair of the Department of Visual & Performing Arts from 1996 until his retirement and as Executive Director of the Etherredge Center from 2012 until his retirement... Read More →

Thursday March 8, 2018 5:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Battle House - Presidents Suite

Special Event, Social

7:30pm CST

Theatre for Youth Reception

If your focus is theatre for youth, please plan to attend. Sponsored by Dramatic Publishing

Presiders

Amie Kisling

SETC Vice-President of Divisions

Amie Kisling is the director of the theatre program at the School for the Performing Arts at Lafayette High School in Lexington, KY. Before returning to high school, Amie spent four years as the Associate Education Director at Lexington Children’s Theatre after seven summers as... Read More →

Sponsors

Linda Habjan

Dramatic Publishing, Dramatic Publishing

Dramatic Publishing: Your source for plays and musicals since 1885. In 1885, Charles Sergel, a journalist and a young man with a lifelong interest in theatre, founded The Dramatic Publishing Company in Chicago, Illinois. For five generations, the company has been committed to developing... Read More →

Thursday March 8, 2018 7:30pm - 9:30pm CST
Battle House - Presidents Suite

Special Event, Social

Interest Area Theatre For Youth

6:00pm CST

College and University Interest Meeting/Mixer

Meet and network with others who understand the day-to-day challenges of making college level theatre programs happen. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Sponsored by Barbizon Lighting Company and Samuel French

Presiders

Mary Fran Crook

SCTA College & University Division Chair, USC-Aiken

Sponsors

Barbizon Lighting Company

Barbizon

Barbizon, in business since 1947, is the one-stop source for sales, service, installation and integration of lighting equipment and accessories for the Performing Arts, Themed Environments, Live Productions, Film and Television. We have more than 20,000 products in stocking locations... Read More →

Samuel French

Samuel French, 405

Friday March 9, 2018 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Battle House - Crystal Ballroom

Special Event, Social

Interest Area College/University Theatre

6:00pm CST

National Meeting Alpha Psi Omega/Delta Psi Omega

Annual business meeting of the National Theatre Honor Societies APO and DPO. Members from all chapters and faculty sponsors are encouraged to attend and network.

Friday March 9, 2018 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Battle House - Leinkauf

Special Event, Social

7:30pm CST

University of Alabama Alumni Reception

The University of Alabama invites their alumni to reminisce about old times. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Cash bar.

Presenters

The University of Alabama

University of Alabama, 514

Friday March 9, 2018 7:30pm - 9:30pm CST
Riverview - Grand Bay Ballroom

Special Event, Social

6:30pm CST

High School Theatre Festival Recognition Ceremony

Awards start here! Awards sponsored by Norcostco and SETC.

Presiders

Amy Hockinson

Sponsors

Norcostco

Norcostco, Norcostco

Saturday March 10, 2018 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Riverview - Bon Secour Ballroom

Special Event, Social, Awards | Festival, Social, Awards

Interest Area Secondary School Theatre

7:00pm CST

President's Reception

Everyone welcome! SETC President Tiza Garland hosts the annual pre-banquet cocktail hour. Cash bar.

Presiders

Tiza Garland

SETC President

In addition to serving as current SETC President, Tiza Garland is an Associate Professor of Theatre at the University of Florida where she is the Coordinator of the Performance Area in the School of Theatre and Dance. Tiza teaches Movement for the Actor, Stage Combat, Period Styles... Read More →

Saturday March 10, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Mobile Convention Center - Concourse Lobby

Special Event, Social

8:00pm CST

Banquet Gala: 69th Annual Award Ceremony

Open to all! An evening of comradery, dinner, celebration and awards! Ticket required. Reserve when you register for convention.

Sponsors

4Wall Entertainment Lighting

On-Site Lighting Sponsor, 404

Saturday March 10, 2018 8:00pm - 10:00pm CST
Mobile Convention Center - Exhibit Hall

Special Event, Awards, Social

10:00pm CST

Banquet Afterparty Dance

The masquerade festivities continue! Dance the night away immediately following the banquet. DJ Ya Boi Boi Robert Lewis will provide the music. A past favorite of SETC Convention attendees.

Presenters

DJ Ya Boi Boi

Robert Allen Lewis III, also known as DJ Ya Boi Boi is one of brightest young talents to come out of the North Alabama area. Starting right after high school as a hobby, DJ Ya Boi Boi quickly fell in love with moving the masses and has evolved more with each event he has worked with.Though... Read More →

Saturday March 10, 2018 10:00pm - Sunday March 11, 2018 12:00am CST
Riverview - Bon Secour Ballroom

Special Event, Social

2018 SETC Convention

5:30pm CST

Disney Theatrical Group

8:00pm CST

4Wall Entertainment Lighting

InterAmerica Stage

Robe Lighting

5:00pm CST

Jack Benjamin

7:30pm CST

Amie Kisling

Linda Habjan

6:00pm CST

Mary Fran Crook

Barbizon Lighting Company

Samuel French

6:00pm CST

7:30pm CST

The University of Alabama

6:30pm CST

Amy Hockinson

Norcostco

7:00pm CST

Tiza Garland

8:00pm CST

4Wall Entertainment Lighting

10:00pm CST

DJ Ya Boi Boi

Recently Active Attendees

Twitter Feed