2017 Speech Workshop Schedule
“May the Force Be With You" Friday, Sept. 15, 2017
8:45- 9:00 am- Glide your Star Cruisers into the sky ports of the Bloomington Radisson and register for a stellar day in the IESA Galaxy.
9:00- 9:15 am- Darth Nicole welcomes us to her star fleet and informs us of the new rules of cruising space, then beams up an award or two for the top teachers of The Force, before turning things over to the aliens of the General Council for their annual embarrassment.
9:15- 9:50 am- Obi-Wan Ken-bradbury demonstrates the sometimes alien life form of IESA speech, Team Improv.
9:50- 10:00 am- In the words of Yoda, “A break you may be ready for.”
10:00- 11:00 am- Session I- We’ve gathered strange creatures from various Illinois Galaxies to strut their stuff for you. Sit on the front row at your peril. They come from the planet Adolescencia. Room I: . Wilmington- 2 Groups
Room II: Normal Epiphany- 2 Groups
Room III:
11:00- 11:10 am- Says Yoda, “Again your thing you may need to do.”
11:10- 12:10- Session II Obi-Wan Ken-bradbury takes a pair of innocent alien students and turns them into vicious, flesh-eating Martian bi-peds (student actors), showing you how to block. Lost in Space when it comes to making things up? Princess Leia (Molly) Nixon guides you through the ins, the outs, and the black holes of Impromptu Speaking. Jar Jar Julie (Nelson) knows the galaxy like the back of her Hans Solo and she’ll guide you through the tricky star trajectories of the IESA rules.
12:10- 1:10- Even though you may resemble an android you still need your nourishment. Please sit in the area assigned to your section of the IESA star chart.
1:10- 2:10 pm- Session III
New Coaches- New Star Fleet captains can do a bit of damage if left to cruise the nebulae alone. Anthony “Skywalker” Gullo guides the new Jedi Warriors among us across the dangerous skies turning them from new coaches to masters of their universe. Are you the kind who likes to discuss the details of coaching kids? These gals R-2! The Triple-headed Jedi team of Stacy, Shawn and Connie will lead the discussion on the concerns of your choice. Obi Wan-Ken-bradbury repeats his blocking-from-scratch workshop.
2:10- 2:15- Yoda’s final words: “A long drive home it is. Act now you’d better.”
2:15- 3:15- Session IV Something new in the Galaxy and you’ll be the first to know as Darth Nicole tells us about the newest event in the IESA lineup. . . Film Making! Star Wars and intergalactic battles can be easy compared to hosting a contest, but help is at hand as Kim Des Lauriers Strikes Back against the Phantom Menace of scheduling, hiring judges, arranging rooms, and handling disorganized fellow coaches.