IOWA THESPIAN FESTIVAL
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  • Register
    • Registration Guide
    • Registration Fees
    • Rules and Regulations
    • Send a Troupe Grant
  • Schedule
    • Key Dates
  • Contact
  • Programs
    • Filmworks
    • ImprovWorks
    • Main Stage
    • Michael Peitz Leadership Award
    • Playworks
    • Scholarship Auditions
    • State Thespian Officer Candidates
    • Studio Theatres
    • Tech Challenge
    • Thespy Awards
  • Guest Artists
  • FAQ

iowa thespian festival

NOVEMBER 14 - 15, 2025

Contact

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If you have questions about the Iowa Thespian Festival, you may contact the Festival coordinators at the email addresses listed below.
  • Aaron Dean (Festival Chair, Registration, & Thespy Awards) - [email protected]
  • Tom Stephens (Festival Chair & Mainstage Coordinator) - [email protected]
  • Lynn Jensen (Chapter Director) - [email protected] 
  • Christina Myatt (College/Thespian Scholarships & Sponsorships) - [email protected]
  • Suzi Jones (Development) - [email protected]
  • Greg Ernzen (ImprovWorks) - [email protected]
  • Nate Jorgensen (Student Leadership Coordinator) - [email protected]
  • Kristi Peck (Studio Theatres) - [email protected]
  • Josh Tipsword (Tech Challenge) - [email protected]
  • Helen Duranleau-Brennan (Arts Advocacy) - [email protected]
  • Stacie Kintigh (Workshops) - ​[email protected]
  • Alan Strait (PlayWorks) - [email protected]
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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.
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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.

  • Home
  • Register
    • Registration Guide
    • Registration Fees
    • Rules and Regulations
    • Send a Troupe Grant
  • Schedule
    • Key Dates
  • Contact
  • Programs
    • Filmworks
    • ImprovWorks
    • Main Stage
    • Michael Peitz Leadership Award
    • Playworks
    • Scholarship Auditions
    • State Thespian Officer Candidates
    • Studio Theatres
    • Tech Challenge
    • Thespy Awards
  • Guest Artists
  • FAQ