Script to Screen – RETURNING CHAMPION – SUCCESS!

With only two rehearsals, the SAG / AFTRA sponsored, Austin Conservatory presented a live presentation of RETURNING CHAMPION, by Michele Gendelman and Ursula Ziegler at St. Edwards University this past weekend.

Director Heather Scobie and a large cast of SAG and AFTRA actors presented a blocked for the state, live reading of the script with minimal lighting effects and sound effects. Frankly, I wondered if we’d pull this off as it was no small task. But under Heather’s confident guidance and with the talents of actors from Austin, Houston, Dallas and even Tulsa, OK it really turned out well.

The best part, to me at least, is that the writers, who were in attendance, seemed genuinely happy with the experience. They got to see their script on its feet and hear their characters speak aloud for the very first time. A Win/Win situation. If you’re a Central Texas SAG member and you haven’t joined the Conservatory, please do.

In addition to the Script to Screen series, we are actively programming seminars, classes, etc. to benefit Central Texas SAG and AFTRA members. Some programs and events will also be open to non-SAG actors as space and cost allow.

NEXT UP: Incremental Goal Setting – For Bicyclists and Actors, too