Iowa Thespian Festival
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IOWA THESPIAN FESTIVAL

MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS

Mainstage performances are an opportunity for schools to bring a full-length show to the Iowa Thespian Festival. Schools are selected by members of the Iowa Thespian Chapter Board to perform on the stage of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, with the help of the professional staff of the GBPAC. 
The following mainstage productions have been selected for the 2023 Iowa Thespian Festival:
  • Ordinary Days by Adam Gwon, presented by Troupe #2951, Davenport Central High School
  • Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead by Tom Stoppard, presented by Troupe #10623, Northwest Waukee High School
  • The Anxiety Project by Rachel Dean & David Brush, presented by Troupe #1849, Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School
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If you have questions about the mainstage productions, please contact our Mainstage Coordinator, Tom Stephens at tstephens@mvcsd.org. ​​
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IOWA THESPIANS
​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.

Questions? Contact our Chapter Director Lynn Jensen at chapterdirector.iowathespians@gmail.com
  • Register
    • Registration Guide
    • Registration Fees
    • Rules and Regulations
    • Send a Troupe Grant
  • Schedule
    • Key Dates
    • Schedule Overview
  • 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