Nevada Humanities

YC Meeting Schedule

Sun Jan 9, 2:00-3:00
Introduction to Young Chautauqua, Downtown Reno Library Auditorium

Unless noted, all YC workshops are held in rooms 107/109 in the Extended Studies, Continuing Education Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1041 North Virginia Street from 6:30-8:30.

Thur Jan 13
Workshop #1 – Welcome/Introduction

Thur Jan 20
Adult Volunteer Training

Thur Jan 27
Workshop #2 – Research – Guest Lecturer, Randy Hodges

Thur Feb 10
Workshop #3 – Adult Chautauqua – Special guest, King Henry VIII and adult Chautauquan, Frank Mullen.

Thur Feb 24
Workshop #4 – Storytelling – Guest Lecturer, Doug Hill

Thur Mar 3 6:00-8:00
Timeline Workshop*
*Bring information and pictures for your timeline. Poster board, markers, rulers, glitter, etc. will be provided.

Thur Mar 10
Workshop #5 – Character Context – Guest Lecturer, Ardynne Sprinkle

Thur Mar 24
Workshop #6 – Openings, Transitions, Closings, Crutch Words – Guest Lecturer, Diana Boren

Thur Apr 21
Workshop #7 – Physical Stage Presence – Guest Lecturer, "Will Rogers Cowboy Award" recipient Larry Maurice

Thur May 5
Workshop #8 – Q & A

Thur May 19
Workshop #9 – Q & A

Wed May 25
Auditions/Dress Rehearsals*
*Scholars are required to attend both days of auditions unless prior arrangements have been made.

Thur May 26
Auditions/Dress Rehearsals*
*Scholars are required to attend both days of auditions unless prior arrangements have been made.

Mon June 20 6:30-8:30
“Night of the Living Dead” Potluck
Flying B Pavilion, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6300 Lakeside Dr.

Sun June 26 6:00-9:00
Young Chautauqua Performances
Music 6:00 & Performances 7:00
Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6300 Lakeside Dr.

M-TH June 27-30 9:30-12:30
Big Tent Young Chautauqua
“Big Tent” on lawn next to Flying B Pavilion,
Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6300 Lakeside Dr.