Georgia Junior Thespians

So much variety at this year's virtual ThesCon! What show are you most excited to see?

FEATURED WORKSHOP PRESENTER FOR THESPIAN CONFERENCE 2021: Erin Carr is currently working as a professional actor, physical theatre creator & theatre activist out of Cincinnati, OH. She has studied physical theatre at NYU-Tisch’s Experimental Theatre Wing and ArtsOasis International Residency for Performers in Italy, among other programs throughout the states, and is currently working on her Masters in Business Administration. In addition, she is the Co-Artistic Director of the feminist-centric theatre company, ReVamp Collective, based in Philadelphia, PA, a member of Teaching Artist Alliance, as well as the Co-Founder of Solasta Theatre Lab in Cincinnati, OH. Additional information: www.erincarr.com Troupe directors can register for Georgia ThesCon at gathespians.org.

FEATURED WORKSHOP PRESENTER FOR THESPIAN CONFERENCE 2021: Shira Schwartz holds a BA in Theatre and a Master's in Education. She has over 35 years of dance experience in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, flamenco, ballroom, tap, and modern dance, and has worked in local theatres as an actor and choreographer. She has been the director of both Dance and Theatre Departments and is currently the Theatre Director for Basha High School in Chandler, AZ. Troupe directors can register for Georgia ThesCon at gathespians.org.

FEATURED ADJUDICATOR FOR THE THESPYS: Tim McGraw has been a theatre professional and theatre educator for nearly 40 years. He is currently a professor of Scenic Design and Stage Management at Columbus State University. Troupe Directors can register their students for the Thespys (formally known as I.E.s) now at gathespians.org

FEATURED WORKSHOP PRESENTER FOR THESPIAN CONFERENCE 2021: Chris Thomas Hayes is an actor, writer, and puppeteer who has performed with the Madcap Puppets, Dad's Garage, Whole World Theatre, the Center for Puppetry Arts, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He's also been seen on shows like the Vampire Diaries, Teen Wolf, Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, and the Today Show. Since 2014, Chris has been working with Sesame Street, performing honkers, monsters, muppets and chickens. He serves as the Sesame Muppet Performer for Jazz Saxophonist Hoots the Owl. Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration, Chris' debut as the character, earned six Daytime Emmy Awards. Troupe directors can register for Georgia ThesCon at gathespians.org