CALIFORNIA STATE THESPIAN FESTIVAL
March 21-23, Claremont, CA
Get ready for the best three days of high school theatre in California. The California State Thespian Festival features numerous performances presented by high school students from throughout the state. Students may participate in a variety of workshops led by theatre professionals, perform or view individual performance and tech events, audition for scholarships, shop for theatre merchandise, and connect with 1200 other California Thespians.
Download the Festival quick guide: a printable single page with important information to share with your parents and admin.
Festival Quick Guide
IMPORTANT DEADLINES!
Stay Tuned!
Troupe Directors will receive an automated email each time a student or chaperone submits an application or Health form. Please ensure that your students and chaperones have a valid email address for you.
Carefully review the 2024 State Festival deadlines and policies.
Registration Rates:
Registration includes access to every Mainstage Event, all workshops, and supplemental events that do not require a pre-Festival sign up (improvs, late night events, etc).
Administrative Fees:
Supplemental Event Fees:
Our wonderful Mainstage Content Committee and the California State Thespian Board are proud to release the
Mainstage Content, Attendance, and Audience Etiquette Policy for 2023-24.
This document should be reviewed by all troupe directors and shared with their students, as it involves clear expectations and guidelines for Mainstage Events.
Download the Festival Handbook
for a one-stop, printable Festival information resource.
Festival Handbook
