Interpreting Last-Minute Talent Shows, Musicals, and Plays

Interpreters in educational settings are often required to interpret school plays, story time, talent shows, and other performances, sometimes with very little advance notice. This session will cover the logistics of working with a theatrical production, collaborating with a team, making appropriate vocabulary choices, and will provide participants with hands-up practice interpreting musical selections.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
• Identify and explain interpreting techniques specific to performance venues, including staging, sightlines, lighting, and timing.
• Identify and sequence the key steps involved in preparing for a performance interpretation, including script review, collaboration, rehearsal, and technical considerations.
• Identify the key steps involved in analyzing a theatrical script for interpretation, including themes, character relationships, linguistic features, and visual language considerations.
• Identify and differentiate the various roles involved in a theatrical production, including the director, stage manager, actors, and interpreters.

Meghan Cowin is an approved RID CMP sponsor for continuing education activities. The presenter is Jodi Upton, MA, Ed:K12, BEI Advanced, Educational Interpreter Development Manager. This Professional Studies program is being processed for 0.2 CEUs at the “some” content knowledge level.

The workshop will be presented in spoken English. Accommodation requests must be made 14 days prior to the event.

Primary Contact: Lisa Godfrey - lisa.godfrey@doe.k12.ga.us