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MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPETITION | WHERE STARS ARE BORN!

Get Ready for a day of Fun, Festival and Camaraderie Celebrating Middle School Theatre! 

Mark your calendars for a day of unforgettable entertainment on Saturday, January 10th, 2026! Do you have what it takes to steal the spotlight and captivate the crowd? Join us for our FIRST ANNUAL Middle School Competition and let your creativity shine like never before! Deadline to participate is 11/15!

Here's what you can look forward to:

  • A Spectacular Showcase: Bring 10-15 minutes of a scene from a favorite show or a 30-minute one-act play to perform in front of your fellow middle schools. It's your time to shine!
  • Cheers and Applause: Feel the electrifying energy of the audience as they cheer you on, fueling your performance to reach new heights!
  • Professional Feedback: Top-notch industry professionals will be there to provide invaluable insights, helping you become the stars of tomorrow!
  • Audience Awards: Win over the crowd and compete for fantastic audience awards that will leave you beaming with pride!
  • Statewide Recognition: This is your chance to represent your school on a statewide stage and bask in the glory of recognition like never before!

🌟 But wait, there's more! 🌟

We're on the lookout for the most talented middle schools out there, and we want YOU to be part of this epic event!

Apply early and tell us why YOUR performance deserves to be in the spotlight! Convince us, and you might just secure your spot among the chosen 6-10 schools who will dazzle the audience!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of history!

Secure your tickets and get ready for a day of theatrical magic, roaring applause, and memories that will last a lifetime!
2026 MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPETITION APPLICATION

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Justine Mackey
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Spotswood HS
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Addie Schafer Benko
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Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors:
Artistic Concepts Group, Inc., The Rustic Mechanicals, Shindig Digital Programs, Ludus, Yummie Food Truck Co., Barbizon Lighting Company, YouthPLAYS, SL Showtech, Grow with Shows, The Noble Blades, Open Jar Institute, DeLong Rigging Solutions, We Help Too, Drama Teacher Academy, J.W. Pepper, NextStop Theatre, Scenery Bags, Creative Stages, The Muse Box Crystal Shop, Booktix
  • Home
  • OUR CHAPTER
    • TROUPE DIRECTORS >
      • SUPPORTING YOUR TROUPE
      • BRANDING
      • DIGITAL RESOURCES
      • NEWSLETTERS
      • FAQ'S
    • MISSION
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • VIRGINIA THESPIAN OFFICERS
    • OUR HISTORY
    • HONOREES
    • SPIRIT STORE
    • CONTACT
  • EVENTS
    • FESTIVAL '26 >
      • VTF REGISTRATION
      • FESTIVAL INFORMATION
      • OFFICIAL HOTEL
      • VTF SCHEDULE
      • MIDDLE SCHOOL FESTIVAL
      • MAINSTAGE FESTIVAL
      • ONE ACT FESTIVAL
      • THESPY FESTIVAL
      • SCHOLARSHIPS
      • WORKSHOPS
      • COLLEGE CONNECTIONS
      • ALL-STATE SHOW
      • ADULT AWARDS
    • Mid-Atlantic Arts Retreat Kickoff
  • PARTNERS
    • BOOKTIX PARTNERSHIP
    • Ludus Partnership
    • BECOME A SPONSOR
    • I AM A COLLEGE
    • I AM A GUEST ARTIST
    • I AM A VENDOR
    • I AM ALUMNI
    • I AM A VOLUNTEER/ CHAPERONE
    • I AM A POTENTIAL COLLEGE INTERN
  • MORE