Keynote, Kickoff Event, &
Annual General Meeting

10 a.m.

Wednesday, March 19

Lanier Ballroom, Third Floor,

Hilton Americas - Houston

Hear Kevin Rigdon speak on "To Get it Right at the End, You Have to Get it Right in the Beginning. Mr. Rigdon will present the Keynote at the 48th Annual Conference. Mr. Rigdon has earned credits as a scenic, lighting, and costume designer for more than 345 productions, including 50 world premieres, 13 United States premieres, and 12 Broadway productions. His designs for Grapes of Wrath were nominated for two Tony Awards, for both Best Scenic Design and Best Lighting Design.

Mr. Rigdon is Associate Director/Design of Houston's Alley Theatre. He has been at the University of Houston School of Theatre since 1997, and is a full professor of the School of Theatre and Dance. He previously taught at DePaul University and Columbia University.

Following the Keynote, awards presentations will celebrate noted accomplishments, and the winner of the 2008 Joel E. Rubin Founder's Award will be announced.

The Annual General Meeting features a brief overview of significant activities.