actsoup networks presents: innovative technology for theatre students and professors presenter:...
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Actsoup Networks Presents:
Innovative Technology for Theatre Students and Professors
Presenter: Keith A. Newhouse
Technology
• The making, modification, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems, methods of organization, in order to solve a problem, improve a preexisting solution to a problem, achieve a goal or perform a specific function.
• Comes from Greek τεχνολογία (technología); from τέχνη (téchnē), meaning "art, skill, craft", and -λογία (-logía), meaning "study of-".
• Utilizing the useful arts to enhance the performing arts!
• Connections– In the theatre (classroom)
– In the real world
Today’s Purpose
Connecting to Tech• Management
• Lighting
• Sound
• Construction
http://www.controlbooth.com/wiki/Collaborative+Articles:iPhone+iPodTouch+iPad+Apps+for+Theatre
Connecting to Endless Possibilities• Dance Theater Workshop's Twitter Community Choreography• Royal Opera: The Show Must Go On• Theatre/Dance Appreciation• Information Technologies for Performing Arts Conference• Performance in Simulation
Connecting to Endless Possibilities• Encouragement from the Stars• 3D Dance and Theatre• Dance Vs. PowerPoint
http://performingartsconvention.org/technology/id=556
These are connection problems.How do we fix them?
The Problem
– “I posted a video of myself singing to a video sharing site”
– “I sent my headshot and resume in the mail to agents and managers”
– “A website would definitely help me gets jobs”
Benefits for Colleges
– Help current students get connected
– Reach potential students
– Be at the forefront of the future for casting
Benefits for Students
– Connect to other student performers
– Connect to the Industry
– Be at the forefront of the future for casting
Why We're Here: Connections
The Problem: Getting noticed is expensive, and a game of luck.
The Solution:
Thank You!Actsoup Networks would like to thank you for attending Innovative
Technology for Theatre Students and Professors!
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• Contact Information
Keith A. [email protected]