Festival Registration

Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure you complete each part of the registration process. If you have questions about registering, contact Mike Hunter at mike.hunter@grinnell-k12.org.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Step 1: Check out the Virtual Iowa Thespian Festival Guide and share with your students. 

Step 2: Have students/parents sign and turn in the Virtual Festival Consent Form to you.
  • All students will need to have a completed digital form in order to participate in the virtual festival

​Step 3: Download and complete the School Registration Spreadsheet
  • Be sure to register for ALL festival events that your students plan to participate in, including Thespy performances, College/Thespian scholarship auditions, All-State Cabaret, Playworks, State Thespian Officer candidates, Tech Challenge, and more!
  • When your school registration spreadsheet is complete, please email the form to Mike Hunter at mike.hunter@grinnell-k12.org

Step 4: Secure rights/royalties for any Thespy performances that are necessary (if applicable)
Step 5: Ensure your scholarship students submit their audition forms (if applicable)
  • If you have a student auditioning for scholarships, the online materials must be submitted by February 1, 2021
  • This online registration form includes a headshot, resume, application, and troupe director recommendation.
  • The troupe director will also need to register the student for the College/Thespian Scholarship Audition on the school registration spreadsheet
  • Check out the College/Thespian Scholarship Auditions for full information

Step 6: Ensure your State Thespian Officer Candidates submit their application (if applicable)
  • If you have a student running for the State Thespian Officer Board, the online State Thespian Officer Application Form MUST be submitted by the registration deadline (February 22, 2021)
  • The State Thespian Officer Application Form includes a Resume, Essays, Troupe Director Recommendation Form, and STO Contract. 
  • Check out the State Thespian Officer Candidate page for full information

Step 7: Recommend a student for the Michael Peitz Leadership Award (optional)
  • If you have a deserving student that demonstrates outstanding leadership skills, you are encouraged to recommend the student for the 2020 Michael Peitz Leadership Award
  • Check out the Michael Peitz Leadership Award information

Step 8: Submit your payment
  • You will receive an invoice from Mike Hunter (Iowa Thespian Treasurer) after you submit your school registration spreadsheet via email. 
  • Please mail one check for registration fees, including Thespy performances, Studio Theatre performances, scholarship auditions, etc. Check should be made payable to "IOWA THESPIANS." No purchase orders will be accepted.​
  • Mail registration materials and payment to: Mike Hunter, Iowa Thespian Treasurer, ​Grinnell High School, 1333 Sunset Street Grinnell, Iowa, 50112. 
  • You are not officially registered until online registration forms have been submitted and all fees have been paid. 
Festival Registration Rates
An all-access festival pass includes ...
  • Admission to workshops,  performances, and showcase
  • The opportunity to participate in the Thespy Award competition
  • The ability to audition for college and Thespian scholarships
  • Social events with State Thespian Officers & Thespians from across the state

Fees and Charges
  • School Registration Fee - $100 for 10 all-access festival passes

Add-On Activities
  • Thespy Awards Program - $10 for an individual event; $20 for duet/group event
  • College/Thespian Scholarship - $10 per applicant (graduating seniors only)
  • Studio Theatre adjudication - $50 per school
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IOWA THESPIANS
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Our mission is to honor student achievement in theatre and enrich the educational experience, to support educators by providing professional development, networking opportunities, resources, and recognition, and to influence public opinion and policy-makers that theatre education is essential and builds life skills.
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We are passionate about theatre education and believe all students should have access to theatre curriculum which provides critical life skills for educational and career success in the 21st century.

Questions? Contact our Chapter Directors at adean@dbqschools.org and lacorte.leslie@gmail.com