Panel Discussions
Symposium Opening Ceremony and Meet and Greet
January 18th, 2021 at 10am PST/ 1pm EST
Welcome to Level Up! This session is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the upcoming sessions, ask questions and connect with your fellow attendees. Hosted by the symposium’s three co-curators T. Erin Gruber, Emily Soussana, and Andrew Scriver.
Digital Rehearsal and Remote Performance Spaces
PANEL DISCUSSION
January 19th, 2021 at 11am PST/ 2pm EST
Meet two leading industry experts: Mark Coniglio (Co-Founder of Troikatronix and pioneering force in the integration of dance and media), and Matthew Ragan (Educator and TouchDesigner developer). Each will present a unique topic which is front of mind for them in the current COVID era. Followed by moderated discussion and a question and answer period this is a session not to be missed!
Beyond Reality
PANEL DISCUSSION
January 21st, 2021 at 11am PST/ 2pm EST
A moderated discussion with Toasterlab’s Ian Garrett and collaborators Beth Kates, Sadah Espii Proctor, and Paul Cegys, which will explore AR (Augmented Reality), VR (Virtual Reality) and how these creation modes can be integrated into or used as platforms for live performance in a 'socially distanced' world.
The Pedagogy of Digital Creation
PANEL DISCUSSION
January 22nd, 2021 at 11am PST/ 2pm EST
Educators Amelia Scott, Andrea Lundy, Ian Garrett, Matthew Ragan, and Maziar Ghaderi discuss how integrating instruction on digital tools can prepare the next generation with artistic and critical perspectives on new technology and creation. Appropriate for students and educators of all kinds, uncover how you can enrich your personal or formal curriculums and get a much needed injection of enthusiasm during this challenging time.
Digital Presentation Formats and Taking Your Show Online
PANEL DISCUSSION
February 1st, 2021 at 12pm PST/ 3pm EST
Taking your traditional theatre show online can seem overwhelming but it shouldn't have to be. Join the seasoned team at Toasterlab, Ian Garrett, Logan Cracknell, and Frank Donato and the Level UP symposium’s technical director Emily Soussana as they unpack different formats of digital presentation and the process of taking a piece of theatre from the stage to the screen. This panel is a must see for theatre producers and companies who want to make sure that the shows that they are creating reach audiences in interesting, engaging and beautiful ways.
Performing ‘Live’
PANEL DISCUSSION
February 5th, 2021 at 11am PST/ 2pm EST
It would be an understatement to say that the concept of 'performing live' has changed drastically over the past year and through this symposium we've talked a lot about how this shift has impacted digital creators, but what about the performers? This panel features Dakota Alcantara-Camacho, Emma Tibaldo, and Richard Lee, three artists who have performed live in this strange new world. How does being seen through the lens of the screen change the art of performance? What changes when you can't see the audience you're playing for? Join our panel of artist as they discuss the pitfalls and triumphs of performing in these new modes of creation.
Kamloopa - Written and Directed by Kim Senklip Harvey; Performers: Yolana Bonnell, Samantha Brown, Kaitlyn Yott; Set and Lighting: Daniella Masellis; Costumes: Samantha McCue; Projections: Emily Soussana;
Coyotes & Cheezies: The Integration of Animation Into Live Theatre
PAST PRODUCTION PRESENTATION
February 8th, 2021 at 11am PST/ 2pm EST
Kim Senklip Harvey's award winning work as a playwright, director and creator has been igniting conversations across the country. Join her and her frequent collaborator and video designer Emily Soussana as they delve into some of their shared creations and examine how to use projection not only as a design element but as a separate character with its own arc and track. Together they will also discuss their working practices, artistic methodologies, and how to realign traditional theatrical hierarchies.
Symposium Artists Q and A
PANEL DISCUSSION
February 15th, 2021 at 11am PST/ 2pm EST
Have any lingering digital questions? Want to talk about things you've seen over the past four weeks? Are you a student who wants to know more about the industry? This final piece of programming is an open Q&A session with artists and creators Brittany Bland, Sammy Chien, Mark Coniglio, Milton Lim, and Zoe Sandoval, all whom have presented in the symposium.
Symposium Closing Ceremony
February 15th, 2021 at 2pm PST/ 5pm EST
And that's a wrap! Join us for the closing ceremony for the first Level Up Symposium! We'll be chatting a bit about the process, realizations, outcomes, and our hopes for the future. Hosted by the symposium’s three co-curators T. Erin Gruber, Emily Soussana, and Andrew Scriver.