"Mike & Molly" creator visits UAH for theater workshop SEP 08, 2014 | Diana LaChance "Mike & Molly" creator Mark Roberts and UAH Theatre director David Harwell presented workshops at this year's Lee Deal Theatre Symposium. Michael Mercier | UAH This past Saturday, the Arts Council and the Theatre Department at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) hosted the second annual Lee Deal Theatre Symposium, named for the late actor and Huntsville theater fixture Lee Deal. Funded by the Lee Deal Theatre Endowment and the National Endowment for the Arts, the symposium offered an informative afternoon of workshops for actors and theater personnel from area high school, college, and community theaters. There’s no better or more powerful way to express an idea or touch an audience than through live theater. Anchoring the event was a question-and-answer session with playwright, comedian, and actor Mark Roberts. Among his many credits are creator and executive producer of "Mike & Molly," executive producer and head writer for "Two and Half Men," and executive consultant for "The Big Bang Theory." He has also worked as a stand-up comedian and appeared on such classic TV shows as "Seinfeld" and "Friends." A longtime supporter of the "important art form" that is theater, Roberts shared insights and anecdotes from his many years in the business. "There's no better or more powerful way to express an idea or touch an audience than through live theater," he says. "And if you get in it for the right reasons and don't give up, you will be unstoppable." Playwright, comedian, and actor Mark Roberts hosted a Q&A for attendees of the Lee Deal Theatre Symposium, held on the UAH campus. Michael Mercier | UAH In addition to Roberts, Bill Billions of Hollywood Huntsville and David Harwell of UAH Theatre presented workshops on "Auditioning for Regional Commercial, Film and Voiceover Work," and "Low Budget Solutions to Big Budget Design Issues," respectively. The symposium also included a mid-day plenary session with Julie Crawford, Executive Director of the American Association of Community Theatre, and was followed by a short reception. Learn More UAH Theatre Department The Arts Council Contact David Harwell 256.824.6909 david.harwell@uah.edu SHARE Related News {{article.title}} Related Links Quality Assurance of Online Courses Pass-Withdraw Instructions Updates for Summer 2020 Orientation Prospective Students: Want to visit us? Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Grading Changes Updated 4/6/2020 Updates to Grading for Spring 2020 due to COVID-19 Updated: 4/6/2020 ODEI COVID-19 Resources Wi-Fi Available for Student Use Update to Grading Policy for Spring 2020 Limited Business Operations Extended Urgent Zoom Recording Storage Issue Teaching Remotely Through End of Semester-Examination Guidance and OIT Help Guidelines COVID19 Bookstore updates UAH IT Telework Capabilities & Troubleshooting Human Resources Response to COVID-19 Situation Reminder Classes Canceled for March 19, 20, and 23, Delay of FAR Due Date, Suspension of Strategic Plan Faculty & Staff Campus Update University Business Services and Package Delivery Telecommute Process Faculty and Staff Clinic Update March 16, 2020 ETL Update - March 17th Withdrawal Deadline Extended to April 17 Faculty and Staff Clinic Members Covered under the UAH Self-Funded Health Plans CPS - COVID-19 Information and Updates Maintaining Academic Continuity in the Context of COVID-19 Important Information about Remote Delivery of Classes Beginning March 16th UAH events cancelled due to COVID-19 precautions Continuity of Library Services to Our Students Maintaining Instructional Continuity Reimbursement for Canceled Travel Popular Stories {{article.title}}