​The 2022 Festival will be located at:
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SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY
Friday, January 14th - Sunday, January 16th

Early Bird Pricing Registration opens September 7
General Registration begins October 16
ALL Registration CLOSES December 1st

We would love to hear what you would like to see this year. Please complete the troupe director survey and protocols survey so we can better support you and your programs this year.

ABOUT THE VA THESPIAN FESTIVAL

The most recent in-person festival was held at Shenandoah University in January 2020.

The Virginia Thespian Festival is Virginia's Empowering Annual High School Theatre Festival for students, educators, colleges and teaching artists, is the first Annual High School Theatre Festival created. Be a part of something big:
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  • 100 + Workshops for educators and students
  • 20 International Thespian Excellence Awards (Thespys) Competitions
  • Scholarship Auditions
  • College Fair and Pre-Screen Auditions
  • Main Stage Performances
  • One Act Performances
  • Keynote Speakers
  • Four Meals Included (optional)

​Want to bring a show yourself? Apply to submit a one act or mainstage production in these links.

For information about pricing and the registration process,
please visit the REGISTRATION page.