STUDIO THEATRE PERFORMANCES
Studio Theatre performances are an opportunity for schools to showcase a one-act or a cutting of a full-length show at the Iowa Thespian Festival. There is no prerequisite to perform a studio show, but a studio performance is required before applying to bring a mainstage performance. If you have a question about Studio Theatre performances, please contact Kristi Peck at kristi.peck@tipton.k12.ia.us.
The following studio performances will be featured on the Strayer-Wood Theatre at this festival:
- No Substitutes by Don Zolidis, presented by Troupe #159, Harlan Community High School
- The 146 Point Flame by Matt Thompson, presented by Troupe #556, Pleasant Valley High School
- This Is A Play by Daniel MacIvor, presented by Troupe #3452, Camanche High School
- The 39 Steps (Even More Abridged) by Patrick Barlow, presented by Troupe #417, Postville High School
- The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico Garcia Lorca, presented by Troupe #1038, South Tama County High School
- A Game by Dennis Noble, presented by Troupe #5150, Lewis Central High School
- Grimm Brothers Fairy Tale Repair Shop by Joe Link, presented by Troupe #561, Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School
Performance Guidelines
The goal of the studio theatre showcase is to highlight performances from around the state in the "blackbox" style, meaning minimal sets, effects, etc.
All applicants should consider the following guidelines for Studio Theatre performances -
Note on Rights/Royalties
Troupes must secure written permission from the publisher for presentation at the Festival.
The goal of the studio theatre showcase is to highlight performances from around the state in the "blackbox" style, meaning minimal sets, effects, etc.
All applicants should consider the following guidelines for Studio Theatre performances -
- Use of stock scenic/furniture pieces (no elaborate sets/backgrounds)
- Basic lighting
- Up to 45 minutes maximum performance time
- Performances will be held in the Strayer Wood Theatre or Bertha Martin Theatre
- All studio theatres will receive adjudication for Chapter Select honors, and all performances will have a $50 adjudication fee
- Content must be appropriate for a high school audience
- Each performance will have 10 minutes to load in and 5 minutes to load out
- No microphones are allowed
Note on Rights/Royalties
Troupes must secure written permission from the publisher for presentation at the Festival.
