REGISTRATION FEES
The basic registration cost per person includes…
2026 Festival Registration Fees
Add-On Activities (optional)
Performance Fees (if your school is selected to perform):
IMPORTANT LATE FEE NOTE
The student delegate fee will be $150 for any students registered after October 15, 2026
- Seats in Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center for mainstage productions and presentations
- Official 2026 Iowa Thespian Festival T-Shirt
- Admission to workshops, performances, student activities, and college exhibits
- Three Meals - Friday (Lunch and Dinner) and Saturday (Lunch)
2026 Festival Registration Fees
- Troupe Director (only 1)............................................................................ Free
- Students.................................................................................................... $100.00
- Chaperones............................................................................................... $75.00
Add-On Activities (optional)
- Solo Thespy Performance (per event)........................................ $15.00
- Duet or Group Thespy Performance (per event)........................ $30.00
- College/Thespian Scholarship Auditions................................... $20.00
- ImprovWorks Team (up to two per school)................................Free
- Student Leadership Lunch (two per school).............................. Free
- State Thespian Officer Candidates............................................. Free
- Tech Challenge............................................................................$5.00 per student ($20 for a full team of 4 participants)
Performance Fees (if your school is selected to perform):
- Studio Theatre Performance..............................................................$60.00
IMPORTANT LATE FEE NOTE
The student delegate fee will be $150 for any students registered after October 15, 2026
