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 [email protected]. 

The following studio performances will be featured on the Strayer-Wood Theatre at this festival:

• How to Get Away With A Murder Mystery by Don Zolidis, presented by Pleasant Valley High School Troupe #856
• The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe, presented by Mount Vernon High School Troupe #1470
• The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton, presented by Davenport North High School Troupe #3994
• Helen by the Students of Troupe 848, presented by Iowa City High School Troupe #848
• How to Succeed in High School Without Really Trying by Jonathan Rand, presented by Lewis Central High School Troupe #5150
• The Mystery of the Missing Letter by Don Zolidis, presented by Postville High School Troupe #417​​

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 - 

• 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. ​​