| STANJ Sponsored Presentations at the NJ Teachers' Convention in Atlantic City. November 10 & 11, 2011 |
| STANJ offered a variety of workshops to help teachers in their profession. In 2011, we presented four workshops offering techniques of value to Speech / Theatre teachers as well as other educators. Any STANJ members who have an idea for a future workshop they would like to attend, or even conduct, should contact STANJ's Convention Coordinator, Dan Paolucci at dcpaolucci@gmail.com |

| 1. Strategies for Persuasive and Speculative Writing Experience a series of strategies that help students develop their ideas, create first drafts, and begin the editing process for creative and speculative writing. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 9:30-11AM, Room 309 Carmine Tabone - Educational Arts Team 2. Creative and Efficient Lighting for School Plays and Musicals Explore the artistic and technical processes for lighting in your school auditorium. Tips on going green and maximizing your resources will also be given. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 3-4:30PM, Room 310 Michael Kimmel and Lisa Weinshrott - Sharp Edge Lighting, Inc. 3. Gobos and Projections for Stage Lighting Explore the techniques and artistic uses of gobos and projections to enhance stage lighting. Friday, November 11, 2011 at 9:30-11AM, Room 310 Rich Dale - Apollo Design Technology, Inc. 4. Physical Theatre: Character, Comedy, and Communication Combining text, movement and masks, this presentation is designed to assist theatre and non-theatre people alike. Learn how theatre can be used to cultivate personal, social, and political awareness. Friday, November 11, 2011 at 3-4:30PM, Room 412 David Tyson and Loren Tyson - Weaver of Tales Theatre |
