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The Denver Performing Arts Complex is the largest performing arts center under one roof in the world. The Complex boasts over 10,000 seats at 10 venues.
The lifeblood of The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is our Denver Center Theatre Company , the region’s largest resident professional corps of actors, designers, craftsmen and technicians. The Denver Center Theatre Company is the largest resident professional theatre company between Chicago and the west coast.
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LMDA Conference 2011: The Dramaturg as Public Artist
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Denver, CO
July 7-10, 2011
The conference theme—The Dramaturg as Public Artist—will challenge us to use the skills we already have to imagine a truly "public" role for ourselves. How can we connect our work to the broader public discourse? How can we act as liaisons between theatre and the culture at large? How can we position our work within the larger marketplace of ideas?
Conference-goers will explore the cultural possibilities of Denver's public art spaces, engage in workshops with some of Denver's most exciting theatre ensembles, and hear a keynote speech from Adam Lerner (head of Denver's Museum of Contemporary Art). Plus: the Open Space format is back! One day will be given over to attendee-generated sessions, so start brainstorming your topics!
We’re planning a stimulating, engaging, and informed conference for LMDA’ers of all professional levels and interests.
Registration for the conference is now open.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
All Events will be held at the Denver Center Theatre Company (DCTC) buildings in Downtown Denver.
Thursday, July 7
| 2:00-7:30 PM | Registration |
| 3:00-5:00 PM | University Caucus |
| 5:00-7:00 PM | Dinner on your own |
| 6:30-7:30 PM | Cocktails |
| 7:30-10 PM | Keynote and Opening Reception |
Friday, July 8
| 10AM-12PM | Out in Public: Tours of Denver |
| 1:00-2:40 PM | Visioning & Revisioning: Mid-Career / Senior Dramaturgs Respond to Critical Issues in our Theatres |
| 3:00-4:10 PM | Breakout Sessions:
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| 4:30-6:00 PM | Large Group Session: Denver Ensemble Theatres
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| 6:00 PM | Local Denver Theatre and Events |
Saturday, July 9
| 9-10:15AM | OPEN SPACE: Large Group Session |
| 10:30-11:45AM | OPEN SPACE: First Breakout Sessions |
| 12-1:00 PM | Lunch: Regional Caucuses |
| 1:15-2:30 PM | OPEN SPACE: Second Breakout Sessions |
| 2:50-4:15 PM | OPEN SPACE: Third Breakout Sessions |
| 4:30-6:00PM | Annual General Meeting |
| 7-7:30PM | Cocktails: Wynkoop Brewery |
| 7:30-10PM | Banquet: Wynkoop Brewery |
Sunday, July 10
| 10-11:30AM | Public Events around Lynn Nottage's Ruined |
| 11:45AM-1PM | Wrap-Up Session |
CONFERENCE HOTEL
Conference participants will receive a $109/night conference rate at the Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown. The hotel is just two blocks from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts in the heart of Denver's downtown. The deadline to take advantage of the conference rate is June 7, 2011! The $109 rate is for single or double occupancy, so if you want to share a room with another conference participant, post a note on the conference forum or on the LMDA listserv!
To make your reservation, you can call the hotel directly at 303-571-1114 and tell them you are with the LMDA Conference. You can also use the links below, which will direct you to the hotel's home page with our group code already entered in the appropriate field.
Click here to reserve a room with two double beds.
Click here to reserve a room with one king bed.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEES
[Until May 22]
$200 Individual/Institutional/Spotlight Member
$100 Student Member
$300 Non-Member
REGULAR REGISTRATION FEES
[after May 22]
$300 Individual/Institutional/Spotlight Member
$150 Student Member
$400 Non-Member
SINGLE DAY REGISTRATION FEES
[Members Only]
$70 per day
ADDITIONAL BANQUET TICKETS
One banquet ticket is included in your registration.
Additional tickets for guests are available for $45
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