This conference is a great way to begin your new school year with some professional training. We have something for every High School Theatre enthusiast, so please come join us!
Registration will open on Aug 26* to Thespian and non-Thespian schools.
We recommend bringing your Thespian or Theatre Club Officers to join our Leadership workshops on:
- Marketing & Fundraising
- Advocacy How-Tos
- Managing a Troupe
- Psychology of a Leader
- and more!
We recommend bringing your technicians & designers for our Tech Theatre workshops, which include:
- Set Design
- Costuming
- Lighting
- Stage Management
- and more!
RATES: $35 per student, Troupe Directors and Chaperones are free. Registration does not include lunch.
DATES & LOCATIONS:
San Diego Technical Theatre and Leadership Conference : Grossmont College, 8800 Grossmont College Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020
September 12, 2026, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Students will sign themselves up for Tech workshops in the event app; sign ups will be open Sep 8.
Registration is limited to 6 students from each of 10 schools. A waiting list will be available if needed.
LA / Inland Leadership & Technical Theatre Conference: Claremont High School, 1601 N Indian Hill Blvd, Claremont CA 91711
September 19, 2026, 10 am – 5 pm
Students will sign themselves up for Leadership and/or Tech workshops in the event app; sign ups will be open Sep 8-13.
Northern CA Leadership & Technical Theatre Conference: Louis B. Mayer Theater @ Santa Clara University, corner of Lafayette and Franklin Streets Santa Clara, CA 95053
October 3, 2026, 8:30 am – 4 pm
Students will sign themselves up for Leadership and/or Tech workshops in the event app; sign ups will be open Sep 22-27.
With questions, reach out to info@cathespians.org
*All Dates and Times are tentative.
Updated Aug 11, 2026