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SANDBOX - Tech Challenge

Tech Challenge

Tech Challenge is a series of events designed to test your knowledge of the basic skills every technician should have. The combination of team and individual events underline the principle that theatre technicians work together to accomplish the given tasks that makes a production successful. Each troupe has the opportunity to register TWO Tech Challenge teams.  Each event will be scored, and the winning Tech Challenge team will receive a special prize. The registration cost is just $40 per team.

TECH CHALLENGE INFORMATION FOR THE 2022 FESTIVAL WILL BE RELEASED IN AUGUST
Tech Challenge is a series of events designed to test your knowledge of the basic skills every technician should have. The combination of team and individual events underline the principle that theatre technicians work together to accomplish the given tasks that makes a production successful. Each troupe has the opportunity to register TWO Tech Challenge teams.  Each event will be scored, and the winning Tech Challenge team will receive a special prize. The registration cost is just $40 per team.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT IN THE SCHOOL REGISTRATION SYSTEM

More information on the Tech Challenge event will be released soon. 
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. 

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​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 [email protected].


Thank you to our festival sponsors!

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IOWA THESPIANS
​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 policymakers 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 Director Lynn Jensen at [email protected]
  • About
    • Adult Board >
      • Board Members
      • Meeting Minutes
    • Student Board >
      • From Your STO
      • Board Members
    • Membership/Troupe Information
    • Special Recognition >
      • Hall of Fame
      • Michael Peitz Leadership Award
  • Events
    • High School Festival
    • Junior Festival
    • Leadership Day
    • Performance Calendar
  • News
  • Resources
    • For Teachers >
      • EdTA Resources
      • Fine Arts Education Summit
      • Junior Thespians >
        • Membership
    • For Students >
      • STO CANIDATES