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MIDDLE SCHOOL FESTIVAL | 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 learning, fun and entertainment on Saturday, January 16th, 2027! Do you have what it takes to steal the spotlight and captivate the crowd? Join us for our ANNUAL Middle School Festival Day and let your creativity shine like never before!

Registration Deadlines and Performance Applications will be announced later this summer!

Here's what you can look forward to:

  • 5 sessions of workshops to choose from in every area of theatre!
  • An exhibitor/sponsor fair with great theatre-themed souvenirs, products and services.
  • A college fair where students can get an early look at studying performing arts beyond high school!
  • An evening ceremony and mainstage performance!
  • A Spectacular Showcase!
    • Apply to 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 if you'd like to perform. 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
    • Not ready to perform? Join the audience and cheer on your fellow junior thespians!

Apply early and tell us why YOUR performance deserves to be in the spotlight! 6-10 performance spots are available for middle schools to 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!
2027 MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPETITION APPLICATION (coming this fall)

Congratulations to our 2026 MS/HS ACG One Act Award Winners

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Andrew Schlaf
Junior Thespian Chair
Stone Hill MS
Troupe 89464
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Justine Mackey
mainstage
chair
Spotswood HS
Troupe 6794
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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
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    • TROUPE DIRECTORS >
      • SUPPORTING YOUR TROUPE
      • BRANDING
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    • MISSION
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • VIRGINIA THESPIAN OFFICERS
    • OUR HISTORY
    • HONOREES
    • CONTACT
  • EVENTS
    • FESTIVAL '27 >
      • 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
    • THESPIAN EDUCATOR INITIATIVE
    • WEBINARS
  • PARTNERS
    • BOOKTIX PARTNERSHIP
    • LUDUS PARTNERSHIP
    • GROW WITH SHOWS PARTNERSHIP
    • BECOME A SPONSOR
    • I AM A COLLEGE
    • I AM A GUEST ARTIST / ADJUDICATOR
    • I AM A VENDOR
    • I AM ALUMNI
    • I AM A VOLUNTEER/ CHAPERONE
    • I AM A POTENTIAL COLLEGE INTERN
  • MORE