COLLEGE FAIR REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR VTF 2027!
Register by Nov 13 to showcase your program for over 1200 talented Virginia Thespians!
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Virginia Thespian Festival
College Fair, Auditions and Technical Interviews! Capital One Hall & Hilton McLean-Tysons Corner, January 15 - 17, 2027 Each program will be featured on the main exhibitor floor in the beautiful Capital One Hall for all three days of our 2026 festival where you have the opportunity to meet more than 1300 prospective students and their teachers. Register early to reserve your spot as in-person spaces are limited. Virtual Auditions Option! - Choose to join the live audition in real-time via livestream or view recorded student auditions within 2 weeks after the event if your schedule or budget prevents travel to the festival in person. The registration deadline for all options is 11/13/2026. |
PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS COLLEGE FAIRS
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DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!
Watch your program grow by recruiting at Virginia Thespian Festival! |
HOW COLLEGES PARTICIPATE:
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Choose which registration level best fits your program’s goals.
ALL COLLEGES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:
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Note that spaces are limited and we did “fill up” last year so submit early to ensure participation.
Upon receipt of your intent form our staff will reach out to your event lead with individual adult registration forms and workshop proposal forms to complete your registration.
**PLEASE NOTE: For safety and security, we require that each representative from your college fill out the adult individual application. We must run background checks on all adults attending festival each year. Background Check fees are covered for up to 2 representatives. Additional Representatives are $40.00 per person.
See our 2026 VTF Block Schedule for a sample of what each year's schedule looks like for our Tysons Corner Locations!
COLLEGE AUDITIONS & TECHNICAL INTERVIEWS
Some colleges participate only at recruiter tables while others utilize the audition process in a variety of ways. Participating programs have the flexibility to customize their participation in the performance auditions and technical interviews to meet the goals of their program. Below are some of the ways that colleges have used these auditions in past years! It’s up to you!
Both Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend our performance auditions. This is a unique opportunity for programs to be the first institutions to meet Juniors at the very beginning of their college audition journey when they are making their college lists. For Seniors, you will be seeing them right in the middle of their main audition year where their material should be well-prepared and their decisions imminent. Every year we hear feedback about students that "found their program" at VTF. This is an opportunity for a school that may not be on a senior’s list so far to catch their attention and really make a connection!
- Providing feedback to candidates on their performance or portfolios
- Identifying “good fit” candidates to call back for further recruitment conversations
- Follow-Up with Students via email after festival
- Waiving the “pre-screen requirement” for their more formal on-campus auditions
- Waiving the application fees for formal applications or auditions
- Waiving on-campus auditions for good-fit candidates
- Offering Program admission (pending successful application to the school)
- Offering Scholarships
Both Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend our performance auditions. This is a unique opportunity for programs to be the first institutions to meet Juniors at the very beginning of their college audition journey when they are making their college lists. For Seniors, you will be seeing them right in the middle of their main audition year where their material should be well-prepared and their decisions imminent. Every year we hear feedback about students that "found their program" at VTF. This is an opportunity for a school that may not be on a senior’s list so far to catch their attention and really make a connection!
PERFORMANCE AUDITIONS:
TECHNICAL INTERVIEWS [NEW FORMAT THIS YEAR]:
Technical students will be asked to prepare a portfolio that can be presented to the panel of technical theatre representatives with ONLINE SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS to share with college faculty. Technical Interviews typically host around 10 students with the added option to interview and evaluate top thespy showcase candidates for access to some of the younger students!
- MT Auditions include a monologue and song cut
- Acting Auditions including 2 contrasting monologues
- “Online” supplemental materials requested for each student
- Time for Informational Call-backs at your table if desired by the program
- Video Instruction and Required Training Meeting for Applicants provided by VA Thespians to help candidates prepare
- In-Person time for students to workshop with Accompanist prior to the start of auditions
- Typically feature from 60-80 performance candidates
- Auditions Recorded for sharing with faculty back on campus
- Join the audition "live-virtual" if you wish (or have additional faculty join in live-virtual)
TECHNICAL INTERVIEWS [NEW FORMAT THIS YEAR]:
Technical students will be asked to prepare a portfolio that can be presented to the panel of technical theatre representatives with ONLINE SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS to share with college faculty. Technical Interviews typically host around 10 students with the added option to interview and evaluate top thespy showcase candidates for access to some of the younger students!
Need more Info?
We're here to answer questions! Please feel free to reach out to Catina Anderson, the Virginia Thespians Managing Director with any questions you may have regarding participation in the College/Conservatory Table Fair, Performance Auditions, Technical Interviews or Workshop/Volunteering Opportunities.
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