FRIDAY 8/29 Hair and Make-up Presents: Blood FX! 3:00 PM - 5:00PM The RPI Players is putting on Dracula this Fall, and that means blood... lots of blood. Have you always wanted to make gunshot wounds, stab wounds, and any other wounds under the sun? Then prepare for an onslaught of latex, fake blood, and some advanced make-up techniques from make-up guru Emily Kosmaczewski. Snacks, Spolin Improv Games, and Story Theatre 6:00PM - 9:00PM Grab some snacks, play some improv games, and learn about story theatre from Spolin improvist Tom Brennan. Perfect for new actors, or experienced actors looking to pick up some new tricks! All You've Ever Wanted to Know about the Set Department 6:00PM - 7:00PM Ryan Kutler is an incredibly experienced set designer and carpenter, and he's here to teach you the basics of Set! Perfect for getting started with a set position, or brushing up on your skills. Basic Tool Uses and Construction Techniques 8:00PM - 9:00PM You've heard the basics, now join Ryan Kutler backstage for a hands on demo of RPI's set department. Who knows, you might even end up building something yourself! Note: Hands on workshop, wear appropriate clothing.

SATURDAY 8/30 Exploring Character through Dialogue - Sides from Film & Television 12:00PM - 2:00PM Want some acting practice that involves your favorite tv shows and films? Local actor Simon Ellis has got you covered. Run through some cold readings taken from the big screen in this a laid back acting excersize, perfect to start off the day! A History of Advanced Projects in the Set Department 12:00PM - 2:00PM Ryan Kutler: Master Carpenter extraordinare is back to talk about some of his best work. Sets that spin, sets that fly through the air, learn how he made them work in this advanced set design discussion. Acting for Film 2:00PM - 5:00PM The independent film movement in the capital district is booming, and learning how to act in front of the camera is an invaluable skill. Join Tom Brennan and a local director, play some more Spolin improv games, and discuss what it's like to act for film. Stage Management in a Nutshell 3:00PM - 5:00PM A crash course is Stage Management from start to finish from RPI's Conor Sjogren. Find out the power of organization and steer your cast and crew toward a successful production! Food and Free Time 5:00PM - 7:00PM Relax, eat some pizza, meet new people, and play some card and board games in the Playhouse lobby. Spolin Improv Games & Story Theatre 7:00PM - 9:00PM Tom Brennan returns to guide you through more improv games and story theatre exercises. Perfect for beginners, experts, and anyone in between! Rigging and Advanced Stage Construction Techniques 7:00PM - 9:00PM Ryan Kutler returns with a hands on demo of an advanced rigging system. Note: Hands on workshop, wear appropriate clothing.