TEACHERS & DIRECTORS
COMING SEPT.1st
Deadlines at a Glance
*indicates areas of submission that are not required for Festival--only optional
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Sunday, September 27, 2026
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Mainstage or One Act Performance Proposal
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Short Play Application
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Send-a-Troupe Application
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Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Festival Registration
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Thespys Registration
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Consent Forms
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Sunday, November 1, 2026
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Showcase Submission
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Sunday, November 8, 2026
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Late Registration
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Student Showcase Applications
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Sunday, November 15, 2026
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All Scholarships:
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Thespian Scholarship
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College Scholarships form submitted and paid for (on getacceptd.com)
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Tom Suda Scholarships
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Short Film (submission)
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Playwriting (submission)
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December 10, 2026
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Consent Forms (for each person attending)
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A Basic Schedule can be found below. This will change as we get closer to Festival. An app will be made available the week of Festival that will include more detailed schedules including the specific times of workshops, along with individual schedules and locations for Thespys and Scholarships, as well as maps and other site specific information.
IMPORTANT: Links to documents (such as the registration form/spreadsheet) may pop up in the lower left hand corner of your screen or your download folder.
Once you open the Registration Form, you may have to click 'enable' to add your info.
How to register for Fest. video coming Oct. 1st
How to register for Thespys video coming Oct. 1st
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