Mainstage Performances
Mainstage performances are an opportunity for schools to bring a full-length show to the Iowa Thespian Festival. At Festival, four schools will be selected to perform on the stage of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, with the help of the professional staff of the GBPAC.
To perform on the Festival mainstage:
All mainstage performances will be evaluated by the Educational Theatre Association for potential invites to the International Thespian Festival. Acceptance of any invitations from the EdTA is at the discretion of the participating schools.
To perform on the Festival mainstage:
- The production's director MUST have previously directed a Studio Theatre at the Iowa Thespian Festival
- Submit a mainstage performance application
- Be selected by the Iowa Thespian Board (in late June)
- Ensure the mainstage show content is appropriate for a high school audience
- Submit a $500 performance fee (if selected - there is no fee to apply)
- Complete a performance contract - complete with technical packet and details
- Directors must attend an on-site visit with the technical staff of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
All mainstage performances will be evaluated by the Educational Theatre Association for potential invites to the International Thespian Festival. Acceptance of any invitations from the EdTA is at the discretion of the participating schools.
