Special Regional Attractions

USITT has arranged several special opportunities to take advantage of what is unique in Houston, and beyond

Those who register for a specific Regional event will receive a letter including details of transportation, departures, and other special notes.

Please call Monica Merritt, 800-938-7488, ext 104 to register for any Regional Attraction.

Exploring the Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts
Time	Monday, March 17, 7:30 a.m. overnight stay Tuesday, March 18, 8 p.m. return to Houston
Cost	Members: $375, Participants: $450
The Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts, part of the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, is one of the most important collections of scenic and costume design in the United States. Founded by former University of Texas theatre student, businessman, and philanthropist Robert L. B. Tobin, the collection houses over 12,000 objects from the 1500s to the present, including (to name a few) Baroque festival books, work from Edward Gordon Craig, and the Ballets Russes. This workshop includes: travel to San Antonio, overnight hotel accommodations, and a private tour of the Collection over the course of two days. Meals on own.

Behind the Scenes at NASA - SOLD OUT
Time	Tuesday March 18, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*An Evening with Shakespeare's Othello* at the Alley Theatre**
Time	Tuesday March 18, 5 - 9 pm
Cost	Members: $75, Participants: $90
Join us at the Alley Theatre’s performance of Othello, directed by Scott Schwartz on the Hubbard Stage. “Othello features two of Shakespeare’s most complex characters, Othello and Iago, in this tragedy of suspicion and sexual jealousy. Provoked by the lies of Iago, Othello begins to mistrust his wife, Desdemona. As his suspicions rise, he surrenders to self-doubt, eventually destroying his marriage. This Shakespeare classic weaves a bloody tapestry of deception and betrayal, where love and honor hang in the balance.” There will be a talkback after the performance. Recommended for mature audiences. Violence, sexual situations. The price includes a ticket to the performance, talkback, and transportation between the Hilton Americas/Convention Center and the Alley Theatre.

Please also consider Professional Development Workshops available in conjunction with the 2008 USITT Annual Conference in Houston.