CALIFORNIA STATE THESPIAN FESTIVAL

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.

 

The 2023 Festival theme is

Find Your Light

We are all here today because we share a strong and driving force within us. Passion actively fuels our most genuine smiles and most meaningful work… and the best part of it is, finding a community that shares the same passion as you — one that radiates light. Go ahead and step into it, you can choose to make it brighter.

 

Festival begins at 9 a.m. Friday, March 31 and closes at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2

at Upland High School and the Highlander Auditorium: 565 W. 11th St, Upland, CA 91786

Registration will open by Nov 15, and all forms and payment are due Jan 31, 2023.

Last Year's (2022) SCHEDULE & PROGRAM
HONOR TROUPE AND HALL OF FAME

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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTIVE SPONSORS AND VENDORS:
The following sponsors help us in providing robust opportunities and amenities for Festival.
These offerings would not be possible without the generous support.