The 2026 Festival will feature an expanded Main Stage lineup that reflects the breadth of school theatre today. The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), producer of the International Thespian Festival (ITF),
The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) today announced that the International Thespian Festival (ITF), the premier gathering of middle and high school theatre students and educators, will relocate to Louisville, Kentucky
Broadway Stars and Creative Leaders to Inspire and Collaborate with Students at Annual Event The International Thespian Festival (ITF) is proud to announce an exciting lineup of Broadway performers, creative
Twenty-Six Schools Set to Bring One-Acts to the International Thespian Festival Each year, International Thespian Society chapters across the country carefully evaluate an array of one-act plays, ultimately selecting an
A Main Stage Production at ITF 2025 The International Thespian Festival (ITF) Main Stage showcases talented theatre programs and Thespians from around the country as they perform diverse productions ranging
A Main Stage Production at ITF A trip to the International Thespian Festival (ITF) is an opportunity to connect with Thespians and theatre educators from around the world, hone your
A Main Stage Production at ITF 2025 The International Thespian Festival (ITF) is where the future of theatre starts. Each year, talented Thespians, directors, and programs from around the country
A Main Stage Production at ITF 2025 Each year, the Main Stage at the International Thespian Festival (ITF) dazzles audiences with a diverse lineup of exceptional high school theatre from
A Main Stage Production at ITF 2025 The International Thespian Festival (ITF) Main Stage celebrates theatre programs from around the country as they showcase their hard work and dedication. It’s
A Main Stage Production at ITF 2025 Main Stage performances are one of the highlights of attending the International Thespian Festival (ITF). It’s an opportunity to bring unique productions and
A Main Stage Production at ITF 2025 Main Stage performances at the International Thespian Festival (ITF) are a celebration of the hard work and creativity of talented Thespians and theatre
A Main Stage Production at ITF 2025 Each year, the International Thespian Festival (ITF) Main Stage becomes a celebration of outstanding work from high school theatre programs across the country.
Eight Schools Selected to Perform on High School’s Biggest Stage An invitation to the International Thespian Festival (ITF) Main Stage is a coveted honor for members of the International Thespian
In theatre, lead roles are often the most coveted by your students, but they’re also a finite opportunity. And while these roles get much of the praise for successful productions
And just like that, our magical week of theatre comes to an end. ITF 2024 has been an amazing celebration of community, education, and student work, culminating in our final
It’s been a great week at ITF, and it’s still not over yet! The Thursday #ThesFest recap is here and giving you a look at all the fun from the
We’re mid-way through ITF, and things just keep getting better. Today we had the qualifying rounds of the BACKstage Challenge, presented by Disney Live Entertainment, powerful discussions with the creative
The ITF festivities continued Tuesday with high-energy workshops, the final day of Thespy adjudication, more amazing live performances, and some slightly inclement weather that all our attendees handled so beautifully.
The 2024 International Thespian Festival (ITF) is in full swing, and things kicked off Sunday night with an opening ceremony celebrated across two venues. Our star-studded emcees Zachary Noah Piser
That’s exactly the question Michael Catron and Leo Yu-Ning Chang are planning to answer at their workshop “Beat It Up: Hip-Hop Dance X Stage Combat,” at the International Thespian Festival
Auditoriums. They’re the beloved home for our theatre programs, but also an unknowable Pandora’s box filled with potential safety concerns and liability. For many educators, auditoriums are inherited, meaning you
Everything chaperones need to know for an unforgettable ITF experience. The International Thespian Festival (ITF) brings together theatre lovers from around the world for a week filled with unforgettable theatrical
Maximizing Your Experience at the International Thespian Festival! Are you ready for the once-in-a-lifetime experience you’re about to enjoy at ITF? With countless workshops, shows, and plenty of opportunities to
Twenty-Two Schools Set to Bring One-Acts to the International Thespian Festival All over the country, International Thespian Society chapters recognize outstanding achievements in one-act plays by nominating one play to
The main stage is at the heart of the International Thespian Festival (ITF), showcasing some of high school theatre’s brightest stars. Joining that celebrated history this summer will be Thespian
