Key Dates

KEY FESTIVAL DATES

Monday, May 5 - Mainstage and Studio Theatre Applications available
Thursday, June 19 - Mainstage Applications due
Thursday, August 7 - Studio Theatre Applications due
Monday, August 18 - Festival Registration opens
Friday, August 31 - Deadline for Hall of Fame recommendations
Thursday, October 16 - Festival Registration deadline
Friday, November 14 - Iowa Thespian Festival - Day 1
Saturday, November 15 - Iowa Thespian Festival - Day 2

Our mission is to honor student achievement in theatre and enrich the educational experience, to support educators by providing professional development, networking opportunities, resources, and recognition, and to influence public opinion and policymakers that theatre education is essential and builds life skills.

We are passionate about theatre education and believe all students should have access to theatre curriculum which provides critical life skills for educational and career success in the 21st century.

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KEY FESTIVAL DATES