 November 19, 2009 - Texas Thespians State Festival brings 3,200 attendees, makes nearly $1M economic impact
Conference begins today, Thursday, November 19, runs through weekend
The Texas Thespians State Festival arrives in Corpus Christi Thursday, November 19, 2009 bringing about 3,200 actors, actresses, coaches, technical crew members, writers and more at the American Bank Center.
The festival, which ends Saturday, November 21, 2009, will make a nearly $1 million impact on the city during the three-day conference.
During the festival, sessions will be offered on acting and directing, musical theatre, dance and movement, technical theatre, stage combat and improvisation and games, among other topics.
On Thursday, November 19, the festival will host the Texas Techie Contests, the All-Star Troupe Award, the Main Stage Honor Crew and the Texas Individual Events Showcase (TIES) Auditions. Those participating in the Performance TIES auditions will compete in preliminary rounds Thursday afternoon and final rounds Friday morning.
On Friday, November 20, the special events include the College and Thespian Scholarship Audition and the Texas Techie and Design Scholarship Audition Displays, among other workshops and forums.
For more information on the conference, please contact the Texas Thespians State Festival planner Jennifer Haisten at 940.692.9226 or jhaisten@helmsbriscoe.com. |
