Associated Actors and Technicians
Monday, November 18, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
A YEAR IN REVIEW
It has always been in the best interest of AAT to first benefit it's members. That is why throughout the year, we host and promote different events specifically to our members. This year, we have had a crazy semester with academic and departmental demands, but that did not stop us from being a part of your experience.
We began our year with the opening social, just outside the Browning Center on the south side. This event was very well attended and also exciting for us. It was the first time in many of our AAT careers that the Opening Social took place so close to home. We will continue to celebrate the beginning of the semester in this location.
Our first real event was Play in a Day, a 24 hour play festival. Following the Opening Social, student writers met at an off campus location and began their 8 hour shift of writing a one act play. Professor, Jenny Kokai assisted our writers to create a world suited for their provided characters. The following morning, directors and actors received their script to begin rehearsals for the evening's performance. The show was well attended and professor Catherin Zublin stated, "I've seen a lot of Play in a Days and this was by far the best yet." We hope to continue this new standard of quickly created student work with the help of Professor input.
This year was the first ever New Student and Freshman Showcase. This event, held in BC113 allowed new-to-the-program students showcase their talent, and really get an opportunity to introduce themselves with the already acquainted upper-class. Students performed monologues, songs, dance, and even some technical showcases. This was such an exciting opportunity for me to see exactly what each new member brings to the table, and also just to see students in their element.
We hosted several Cabaret Nights, including;
This year we hosted 2 readings of original works. Never Wonderland by Shauna Ross her script was presented with a cast of 5 in the Shepard Union building. This reading gave her an opportunity to get both an outside perspective of her writing, but also a few opinions from the house. Her work was revised and produced the following semester in the 2013 Student Directed One Act Festival at WSU, directed by member, Jenessa Bowen. We also had the opportunity to present the reading for Girl of Glass, a script by Jennifer A. Kokai, in preparation of AAT's 2013-14 season. The show was read by 5 of our talented members, and designs for set, sound, costume, and lighting were presented by fellow students. The reading was very successful and many student showed their enthusiasm toward our upcoming season, in conjunction with WSU's new play season.
Every year, near graduation, AAT hosts an award show that always brings a few members to tears. We reminisce the year and different events, as well as exciting moments. Awards were presented for Outstanding Achievement in performance and design, as well as general existence in the department.
Categories and winners include:
As part of the awards show, this year we also hosted our annual Caba-RUNWAY. In the same fashion as Play in a Day, designers met the night before to receive a design prompt, so that they could begin the next morning, well researched and thought out, to begin preparing their original garments for the evening's fashion show. A few curves were thrown this year, including a night-before pick of fabric (all that is chosen must be used), as well as a male model as part of the design prompt of Androgyny. The event was so very exciting with 3 designers and models, with the winner being our very own Derek Williamson (HUZZAH!).
With every new year, a new board must replace the previous. This year we are losing some good names to AAT. But their success will inspire our current members.
Our new AAT Board includes the following persons:
We wish our recent Graduates the best of luck in all of your endeavors. We hope to stay on your couch one day when you're rich and famous.
Always,
Derek Williamson
We began our year with the opening social, just outside the Browning Center on the south side. This event was very well attended and also exciting for us. It was the first time in many of our AAT careers that the Opening Social took place so close to home. We will continue to celebrate the beginning of the semester in this location.
Our first real event was Play in a Day, a 24 hour play festival. Following the Opening Social, student writers met at an off campus location and began their 8 hour shift of writing a one act play. Professor, Jenny Kokai assisted our writers to create a world suited for their provided characters. The following morning, directors and actors received their script to begin rehearsals for the evening's performance. The show was well attended and professor Catherin Zublin stated, "I've seen a lot of Play in a Days and this was by far the best yet." We hope to continue this new standard of quickly created student work with the help of Professor input.
This year was the first ever New Student and Freshman Showcase. This event, held in BC113 allowed new-to-the-program students showcase their talent, and really get an opportunity to introduce themselves with the already acquainted upper-class. Students performed monologues, songs, dance, and even some technical showcases. This was such an exciting opportunity for me to see exactly what each new member brings to the table, and also just to see students in their element.
We hosted several Cabaret Nights, including;
- Cabaret Nights
- Alumni Cabaret
- Holiday Cabaret
- KCACTF Cabaret Nights
- Cabaret of Change
- Donor Cabaret and
- Caba-RUNWAY
This year we hosted 2 readings of original works. Never Wonderland by Shauna Ross her script was presented with a cast of 5 in the Shepard Union building. This reading gave her an opportunity to get both an outside perspective of her writing, but also a few opinions from the house. Her work was revised and produced the following semester in the 2013 Student Directed One Act Festival at WSU, directed by member, Jenessa Bowen. We also had the opportunity to present the reading for Girl of Glass, a script by Jennifer A. Kokai, in preparation of AAT's 2013-14 season. The show was read by 5 of our talented members, and designs for set, sound, costume, and lighting were presented by fellow students. The reading was very successful and many student showed their enthusiasm toward our upcoming season, in conjunction with WSU's new play season.
Every year, near graduation, AAT hosts an award show that always brings a few members to tears. We reminisce the year and different events, as well as exciting moments. Awards were presented for Outstanding Achievement in performance and design, as well as general existence in the department.
Categories and winners include:
- Best Actress in a Production--Shawnee Johnson
- Best Actor in a Production--Connor Padilla
- Best Supporting Actress--Kalyn West
- Best Supporting Actor--Luke Monday
- Best Male Ensemble Member--Derek Williamson
- Best Female Ensemble Member--Katie Jones
- Best Scenic Design--Austin Hull
- Best Costume Design--Kelsey Nichols
- Best Lighting Design--Austin Hull
- Best Properties Design--Alax Garner & David Higley
- Best Multi-Media Design--Alex Thedell
- Best Sound Design--Alex Thedell
- Best Hair & Makeup Design--Alax Garner & Derek Williamson
- Best Stage Management--Alax Garner
- Best Director--Trent Cox
- Most Memorable Injury--Katie Jones
- Outstanding Freshman--Amelia Moore
- RM230 Award--Shelby
As part of the awards show, this year we also hosted our annual Caba-RUNWAY. In the same fashion as Play in a Day, designers met the night before to receive a design prompt, so that they could begin the next morning, well researched and thought out, to begin preparing their original garments for the evening's fashion show. A few curves were thrown this year, including a night-before pick of fabric (all that is chosen must be used), as well as a male model as part of the design prompt of Androgyny. The event was so very exciting with 3 designers and models, with the winner being our very own Derek Williamson (HUZZAH!).
With every new year, a new board must replace the previous. This year we are losing some good names to AAT. But their success will inspire our current members.
Our new AAT Board includes the following persons:
- President: Bailee Paxman
- Vice President: Derek Williamson
- Secretary: Shawnee Johnson
- Treasurer: Amelia Moore
- Productions Manager: Taylor Knuth
- Historian: Mandee Shaffer
- Publicist: Tanner Rampton
We wish our recent Graduates the best of luck in all of your endeavors. We hope to stay on your couch one day when you're rich and famous.
Always,
Derek Williamson
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