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.
The 2017 Festival Mainstage performances will be:
If you have a question about Mainstage performances, please contact Leslie LaCorte at lacorte.leslie@gmail.com.
The 2017 Festival Mainstage performances will be:
- Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice and Wayne Baker, presented by Davenport North High School, Troupe #3994, under the direction of Leslie LaCorte
- A Piece of My Heart by Shirley Lauro, presented by Mount Vernon High School, Troupe #1470, under the direction of Tom Stephens
- Almost, Maine by John Cariani, presented by North Scott High School, Troupe #739, under the direction of Stacie Kintigh
- Next to Normal by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, presented by Davenport Central High School, Troupe #2951, under the direction of Thea IntVeld
If you have a question about Mainstage performances, please contact Leslie LaCorte at lacorte.leslie@gmail.com.
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To perform on the Festival mainstage, schools must:
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.
- Submit a mainstage performance application (available spring 2018)
- Be selected by the Iowa Thespian Board (late June 2018)
- Director for the production MUST have previously directed a Studio Theatre at the Iowa Thespian Festival
- Submit a $500 performance fee (if selected - there is no fee to apply)
- Ensure the mainstage show content is appropriate for a high school audience
- If selected, you will need to complete a performance contract - complete with technical packet and details
- If selected, 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.
