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Audio Theater Workshop
June 22 - 28, 2008

NATF Expands Range of Award-Winning Audio Theater Workshop

What's the ATW like?


Janine Marr, NATF President,
Welcomes the participants.

Tech Classes

Acting

ATW 2007 Recorded Live Helicopter effects
that would later be used in the show.


On behalf of the NATF Board of Directors and membership, Charlie Potter thanks Executive Director Sue Zizza for 11 years of dedicated service

Breakfast was a time for announcements and updates.

The Mayor of West Plains welcomed us to town.

Opening Dinner let everyone get to know each other.

Prepping show material.

The store offered lots of resources
and shows to listen to.

A very popular class was for voice training where everyone got involved.

Sound Effect decisions to be made.

If you build it, they will come.

More mics than you can....

Dianne Ballon samples the microphones.

Extra effects were recorded for a play.

2007 was a special year.

Made possible by these fine sponsors and more.


While it's too early to share all the details, you can look forward to great instructors and classes for all.

Sunday night--join us for a welcoming dinner meet & greet and learn about all the exciting events of the week!

Monday--classes then audition for a variety of performance roles, including voices, music and sound effects!

Tuesday--classes then rehearsals begin!

Wednesday--classes and rehearsals as the sound truck (recording studio on wheels) arrives and stage set-up begins!

Thursday--actors, musicians, sound effects & technical crew put the live show together in the theater!

Friday--rehearsals and the live performance! (Followed by a cast party sponsored by the friendly folk at the Yellow House!)

Comments from 2007 participants & staff:

Diane, DE: The skill levels & experience that staff brought into each session was motivating and energizing.

Thomas, MO: It was a very rewarding experience being part of such a creative endeavor done simply for the sake of art.

Tom, CT: I haven't worked that hard in years--I also haven't had that much fun in years.

John, IL: I really enjoyed being immersed in the audio world, surrounded by so many experts in all facets of the business, very educational and fun. There was a great sense of camaraderie amongst the staff and participants.

Stu, MD: It was a great learning experience for me, even having been in the radio business for nearly twenty years...I enjoyed the challenge of learning how the workshop and show operated one day, and then putting it all together into a live broadcast the next.

Michael, MO: This year, I loved seeing people grow as artists, staring with 'nothing' and turning their ideas into a full-fledged audio play...I'm always thrilled at the opportunity I have to work with such amazing and talented professionals.

Lance, CA: There is nothing like this anywhere!

Sherri, IL: What an invaluable opportunity & fantastic, most worthwhile learning experience! It exceeded my expectations!

Sue, TX: I enjoyed the intimacy of the small class and the helpfulness of everyone. We met wonderful people to network with...This NATF was beyond my expectations. I didn't know what to expect. I found the whole experience amazing, helpful & inspirational.

Mandy, CA: Excellent staff! Joel Pierson, Charlie Potter, Bill Dufris and ESPECIALLY Paul Ruben taught me so many things in so little time!

Dianna, TX: Extraordinary access & interaction with giants in the audiobook & voice-over world

Helen, NY: Enjoyed the warmth & wisdom of the staff

Maurice, IL: It was a great learning experience, and the camaraderie that exists between "repeat offenders" suggests that some great friendships & working relationships have been found here.

Fred, ME: Blew away my expectations--rare & awesome opportunity to be immersed in audio with seasoned pros & passionate amateurs, in a welcoming, open & fun environment

Megan, MO: NATF is an excellent experience to learn, share, and experience all facets of sound as well as collaborate with people of all...skill levels

Michael, OK: A first-class experience with remarkable talents & very giving people

Rhiana, MN: The bonds that are formed over the week are priceless, and the exposure to the experts in the field, from audio engineers to actors like Simon Jones and Bill Dufris make it that much more exciting.

Read Frederick Greenhalgh packing for the trip|   Day 1: The Long Road to Missouri |   day 2|   day 3 and 4|   5 - 7 blog entries of his trip to West Plains.

If you've never been, then take a listen to a sample of previous workshops.

NATF SCHOLARSHIPS
A limited number of scholarships are available to help offset part of the registration fee. See the Scholarship Application Form for deadlines and details.
      The form is currently being revised and should be here soon.

The Audio Theater Workshop is funded in part by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, The Mid-Atlantic Arts Alliance and the NEA.
Special thanks to Southwest Missouri State University.