Tech Challenge

This year, for our Virtual Iowa Thespian Festival, schools will have the opportunity to participate in a streamlined, virtual Tech Challenge.  Virtual Tech Challenge will include four simplified solo Tech Challenge events, all of which can be practiced and recorded from home for competition submission: 

1. Knot Tying
2. Tape a Ground Plan
3. Sew a Button
​4. Costume Quick Change. 

​Troupes are limited to two participants per event. The following is an overview of how Virtual Tech Challenge will work:

  • Friday, February 26: Practice and competition supplies will be shipped to participant schools.
  • Monday, March 15:  1-hour Zoom information and practice session, REQUIRED for all participants.
  • Monday, March 22: Video submission due date.
  • Wednesday, March 24:  Results posted, including videos of top 3 schools 
  • Friday, March 26: Recognition at closing ceremonies

Questions about Virtual Tech Challenge can be directed to Kate Baumgartner at baumgkat@gmail.com.

Thank you to our festival sponsors!

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