STATE CONFERENCE

WHEN: April, 12, 13, 14, 2012

WHERE SALEM
(Salem Convention Center/Elsinore Theater)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS: MARCH 8

STATE FESTIVAL OVERVIEW

The State Festival is the signature event for Oregon Thespians. It is usually attended by 800 plus
theatre students and adults from around the state and features several main stage productions,
dozens of one act plays, workshops and presentations.

Schools may apply to have one of their main stage shows featured at the conference as one of the
best high school shows of the year (see SCHOLARSHIPS/HONORS). All troupes attending are
expected to participate in some significant way. Participating troupes may bring one-act plays or
scenes to showcase in the one act play marathon, or present a troupe-sponsored workshop.
Workshops are also offered by local and national theatre professionals and college students and professors.

The qualifying top 10% in each category from the Regional Acting Competitions audition for the State
Showcase at the State Conference. Judges select a minimum of two scenes or as many as 20% per
category to perform at the State Showcase. Any entries receiving at least one superior rating from a
judge are eligible to enter the Individual Events competiation at the International Thespian Festival
in Lincoln, Nebraska in June.

At the end of the conference, awards for honor troupe, technical achievement, and scholarships are
presented and a new state board is elected. See SCHOLARSHIPS/HONORS for more information
on teacher, troupe, and student opportunities.

High school students in grades 9-12, their theatre teachers, and chaperones are welcome at the
conference. The registered Troupe Director MUST attend with the delegation. All students must
be chaperoned by an adult (21 years or older) for the entire weekend of the conference.

Registration is done online. To register for the State Festival, first review this entire section of information carefully, and be prepared to provide your student group members’ names and t-shirt sizes. You’ll also need to indicate how your troupe will participate, with details about workshops or one-acts you will be presenting. Note that registration payment must be sent in advance of the Festival (with the confirmation sent to you from your online registration). Registration fees are non-refundable. Registration does not include lodging and transportation.

IN THIS SECTION:

Information will be updated for 2012 Festival before Regionals, February 4

State Festival Standard Operating Procedures (1.0)

Code of Conduct Form (1.0)

Medical Release Form (1.0)

2011 Parade of Troupes (1.0) For Sample Starter Slide demo, click HERE

2011 Video Contest (1.0)

IE Showcase Audition Ballot (1.0)

Tech Competition Evaluation Forms (1.0)