Festival is your one stop shop for the best theatre training in the state!
Students will be able to select from a broad variety of theater workshops including: acting, dancing, design, directing, technical theater, playwriting, and improvisation.
All workshop descriptions and teaching artist’s bios will be viewable through the event app. Students are required to signup and to attend a workshop during each session, unless they are competing in a Thespy, working on a tech challenge or involved in the Opening or Closing number.
Please note, each workshop space will have a limit. If a desired workshop is at full capacity, please find an alternative workshop to attend.
Each workshop is 75 minutes in length. There are 5 workshop sessions in 2026.
After each workshop, students are encouraged to use the event app to rate each session and provide feedback.
Coordinator: Jerald.Bolden@cathespians.org
California State Thespians is now accepting workshop proposals for the California State Thespian Festival. We are looking for engaging learning experiences that will enrich our Thespians’ experiences in California. Please consider submitting and/or spreading the word to amazing instructors you know.
Apply here by Jan 18:
CA State Thespian Festival Teaching Artist Workshop Application Form (google.com)
With questions, contact Jerald Bolden: jerald.bolden@cathespians.org
Download the Festival Handbook for all event details, forms, and registration instructions.
updated Nov 5, 2025