Sandbox - All-State Production - IOWA THESPIAN FESTIVAL

All-state production

At the 2027 Iowa Thespian Festival, students will have the chance to participate in an All-State Production with students from across the state. Together, they will perform and crew a full theatrical production to be presented on the mainstage at the Iowa Thespian Festival.

Virtual Auditions and Crew Applications will be accepted in the Fall of 2026. In-person Callbacks & Interviews will take place at the 2026 Iowa Thespian Festival. Cast & Crew will be announced in November 2026. Selected students will be responsible for attending rehearsals throughout 2027, including a week-long intensive camp in June of 2027.

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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.

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.