In the past, OCTA has provided adjudication training entirely in an in-person format. After the overwhelming success of last year's inaugural hybrid training program, we are ecstatic to offer this part online, part in person approach yet again, providing more flexibility for potential responders to complete this important training with renowned director, choreographer, actor, responder, and theater educator Dee Anne Bryll. 

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The goals of the OCTA Responder Training Program:

• Obtaining a balance between rewarding theater groups with encouragement and meaningful critiques (achieved through keen observation, a practiced eye, and fairness) as well as cultivating a willingness to be exposed to new ideas.

• Judging the merits of the choices made in the performance (not what you think should have been done).

• Empowering producing theaters to not only receive positive reinforcement of their performances’ strengths, but a willingness to consider additional possibilities and useful tools to inform their future work.

• Crafting verbal responses that aid the audience’s comprehension of what they have seen and provide new insights.

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Session 1 (ONLINE): Intro/Information Session (30-45 minutes)

• OCTA responder overview

• Review course lesson plan

• Getting to know you

• Assignments for upcoming sessions

Session 2 (ONLINE): (60-90 minutes)

• Adjudication guidelines

• Preparation for adjudication

• Tools for successful notetaking

• Adjudication traps

• Assignment #1 work

Session 3 (ONLINE): (90 minutes)

• Writing your opening statement

• Determining the focus of your response

• Writing your written critique

• Negotiating with fellow adjudicators

• Assignments #2 & #3 work

Session #4 (IN PERSON) – Various Regional Conferences

Trainees will attend one (or more, if they so choose) of the following regional conferences. This year, they will be:

• Northeast on June 20: Hudson, OH

• Southeast/East on July 11: Coshocton, OH

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Don't delay, sign up today to secure your spot! Online sessions will begin in May and will be based on trainees' schedules.