Professionals & Colleges

If you are a working theatre professional, college instructor, college student or a company related to theatre or theatre education, you in the right spot!

There are multiple ways to be a part of this year's Festival:
1.) Have an Exhibitor/Vendor table to 'sell' your school or products

2.) Be a workshop presenter--there are typically between 6-8 sessions over the two days.

3.) Judge a Thespy Event (in any of the 16 different theatre categories).

4.) Offer scholarships to individual students at the College Scholarship Competition.

5.) Be a timer or door helper during the Thespy Event Competition.

INFORMATION & LINKS FOR THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL
WILL BE AVAILABLE & ACTIVE STARTING
SEPT. 8

INFORMATION HERE FROM LAST YEAR'S FESTIVAL SHOULD ONLY BE USED AS REFERENCE ONLY UNTIL SEPT. 8

Workshop Presenter (for Adults)

There are multiple sessions of workshops geared towards adults over two days. Most adults will be theatre teachers or directors.
Each session pays $100.

Adjudicator (for Thespy Competition)

On Friday, students compete in a variety of theatre events. Adjudicators are paid to critique students on their work in a variety of performance and technical theatre areas. Choose your specialty when you apply. Pays $300.

Workshop Presenter (for Students)

There are multiple sessions of workshops geared towards high school students over two days.

Each session pays $100.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Come and get your product or school in front of nover 1500 theatre students and nearly 100 teachers from over 70 Michigan high schools.

College Scholarships

Our seniors are loaded with talent. The College Scholarship Competition gives college reps access to the best of Michigan. Each school can prescreen videos, resumes, headshots as well as get contact info on senior students pursuing theatre. At Festival, schools can view, live callback auditions as well as interview those they are most interested in. This is the first chance each year for colleges to make offers and try to attract the best students early.

Timers & Doorkeepers

This is a great way for college students and alumni to get involved. Each competitive room needs a doorkeeper and a timekeeper. See great arts and get paid a $100 for a few hours work

Hotel Info

Coming from out of town and need a place to stay? There a few hotels in the area we've secured room and discounted rates on. Rooms typically fill, but this is a good place to start your search.

Parking Info

There is parking right under the Convention Center. Simply walk up the steps and there you are!

Background Check

Since our event involves minors, all adults must consent to a background check. They will not look into your credit rating.
DUE: Oct.28

Please complete, scan and email to:
mweeks@michiganthespians.org

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Professionals & Colleges

Have questions and don't know who to ask? Click HERE for help.

Have questions and don't know who to ask?

Click HERE for help.