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Conference Schedule

Please Note: Schedule is subject to change.

*Visit the Commons during Open Hours, when exhibit spaces are staffed by artist/managers. During Accessible Hours, browse the Commons at your own pace, schedule meetings with colleagues, and join in special events.

Monday, August 31

11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Registration Open
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, California Presenter's Board Meeting
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Pre-Conference Professional Development Institute
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, WAA Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 1

8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Registration Open
9:00 am - 12:00 pm, California Presenter's Board Meeting
9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Pre-Conference Professional Development Institute
11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Exhibitor Load-In
12:45 pm - 2:45 pm, NAPAMA Board Meeting
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, NEA Program Session
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Outdoor Festivals Program & Roundtable
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm, New Colleagues Orientation
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm, Keynote Address
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm, The Economic Crisis & the Performing Arts: A Plenary Conversation
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Opening Reception
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm, Dine Arounds
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm, WAA's Next
8:00 pm - 12:00 am, Affiliated Showcasing
10:00 pm - 12:00 am, Spotlight Reception

Wednesday, September 2

8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Registration Open
9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Commons Open Hours*
9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Commons Accessible Hours*
1:15 pm - 3:15 pm, Discovery Sessions
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Juried Showcasing
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, ‘Haere Mai!’ – ‘Welcome!’
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Dine Arounds
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Performance West
10:00 pm - 12:00 am, Performance West After Party
8:00 pm - 12:00 am, Affiliated Showcasing

Thursday, September 3

8:00 am - 6:30 pm, Registration Open
8:30 am - 9:45 am, Workshops
9:00 am – 11:15 am, In-Conference Professional Development Institute
10:00 am - 11:15 am Workshops
9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Commons Accessible Hours*
11:30 am - 1:15 pm, Annual Awards Luncheon
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Commons Open Hours*
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Juried Showcasing
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Spotlight Reception
8:00 pm - 12:00 am, Affiliated Showcasing

Friday, September 4

8:00 am - 3:30 pm, Registration Open
8:00 am - 9:00 am, State Consortium Meetings
8:00 am - 9:00 am, NAPAMA Membership Meeting
9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Commons Accessible Hours*
9:15 am - 11:00 am, WAA Membership Meeting
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Commons Open Hours*
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Exhibitor Load-Out
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Closing Night Reception

Saturday, September 5

9:00 am - 12:00 pm, WAA Board Meeting