2019-20 PA State Thespian Conference - 'MASQUERADE'
held at York College of PA and the Appell Center for the Performing Arts
dates - Jan 2, 3 & 4, 2020
Selected to perform ...
Main Stage - Chartiers Valley, Dallastown, Kennard Dale, Palmyra, Ridley, Susquehannock
One Acts - Charles Boehm, Downingtown East, Dubois, Harry S Truman, PALCS, Parkland, Penn Manor, Pennsbury, Spring Grove, Springfield, State College, Upper Dublin, Wilson, York Country Day
It will be VERY beneficial for troupes to have their own transportation with them the entire weekend. The Shuttle cost will be in the $25 range PER PERSON. It may very well be more economically feasible to have your own coach with you the entire conference.
DUE DATES
due October 15th
- Workshop applications (will be open in August)
- ITEA (formerly IEs) applications (google form)
- Student State Board applications (google form)
- Senior Scholarship Award applications (google form)
- Junior College Audition applications (google form)
due October 31st
- Conference registration (students, chaperones and directors)
due by December 6th (Board meeting)
- STO Select video applications due
- Administrator's Award applications
- Affidavit of Proof of one-act and main stage royalty payment
- Hall of Fame Honor Troupe Applications
Payment of conference fees – from school districts for Troupe Participation in Conference is due ASAP - no later than hand delivered at Conference Registration. PAYABLE TO PA THESPIANS
CONFERENCE PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
due October 15th
- Workshop applications (will be open in August)
- ITEA (formerly IEs) applications (google form)
- Student State Board applications (google form)
- Senior Scholarship Award applications (google form)
- Junior College Audition applications (google form)
due October 31st
- Conference registration (students, chaperones and directors)
due by December 6th (Board meeting)
- STO Select video applications due
- Administrator's Award applications
- Affidavit of Proof of one-act and main stage royalty payment
- Hall of Fame Honor Troupe Applications
Payment of conference fees – from school districts for Troupe Participation in Conference is due ASAP - no later than hand delivered at Conference Registration. PAYABLE TO PA THESPIANS
CONFERENCE PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
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Thursday 1/2 - Registration (staggered) starts around noon, evening activities end at 11pm
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Friday 1/3 - Activities begin at 9am, conclude at 11pm
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Saturday 1/4 - Activities begin at 9am, conclude around 6pm (new ending time)
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Conference locations
York College of PA - 441 Country Club Rd, York, PA 17403
Thursday night and Saturday afternoon shows - Strand Theatre, Appel Performing Arts Center - 50 N George St, York, PA 17401
York College of PA - 441 Country Club Rd, York, PA 17403
Thursday night and Saturday afternoon shows - Strand Theatre, Appel Performing Arts Center - 50 N George St, York, PA 17401
PERFORMANCES
MAIN STAGE SHOWS
Kennard Dale - Thursday afternoon - WPAC, York College
Palmyra - Thursday night - Strand Theater, Appel Center
Chartiers Valley - Friday morning - WPAC, York College
Dallastown - Friday morning - Demeester, York College
Susquehannock - Saturday morning - WPAC, York College
Ridley - Saturday afternoon - Strand Theatre, Appel Center
ONE ACTS
Charles Boehm Middle School, Downingtown East High School, DuBois, Harry S Truman, PA Leadership Charter School's Center for Performing & Fine Arts, Parkland, Penn Manor, Pennsbury, Spring Grove High School, Springfield Township High School, State College, Upper Dublin, Wilson, York Country Day School
Kennard Dale - Thursday afternoon - WPAC, York College
Palmyra - Thursday night - Strand Theater, Appel Center
Chartiers Valley - Friday morning - WPAC, York College
Dallastown - Friday morning - Demeester, York College
Susquehannock - Saturday morning - WPAC, York College
Ridley - Saturday afternoon - Strand Theatre, Appel Center
ONE ACTS
Charles Boehm Middle School, Downingtown East High School, DuBois, Harry S Truman, PA Leadership Charter School's Center for Performing & Fine Arts, Parkland, Penn Manor, Pennsbury, Spring Grove High School, Springfield Township High School, State College, Upper Dublin, Wilson, York Country Day School
RATES & FEES
Conference Registration
- Thespians - $110
- Non Thespians - $120
- Directors and Chaperones - $50
- $10 per person late and/or change fee
Other Fees
- $300 fee for having a main stage adjudicated and then refunded if the show receives a Festival invite
- $25 fee for a One Act slot
- ITEA (formerly IEs)- $15 per person
- Tech Challenge team - $25 per team
- Shuttle - $25 per person (this is a significant increase from previous years - perhaps it is more economical to charter your own coach?)
- Scholarship and College Auditions - $15
- STO discount - $55 or $110
- Thespians - $110
- Non Thespians - $120
- Directors and Chaperones - $50
- $10 per person late and/or change fee
Other Fees
- $300 fee for having a main stage adjudicated and then refunded if the show receives a Festival invite
- $25 fee for a One Act slot
- ITEA (formerly IEs)- $15 per person
- Tech Challenge team - $25 per team
- Shuttle - $25 per person (this is a significant increase from previous years - perhaps it is more economical to charter your own coach?)
- Scholarship and College Auditions - $15
- STO discount - $55 or $110
STUDENT FORMS & INFO |
WORKSHOP OFFERINGS will be posted after Oct 15th.
TECH CHALLENGE this is the info that you and your director should know for the Tech Challenge... will be posted in the fall
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RESUME example ...
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PA CONFERENCE CONSENT & HEALTH FORM - each delegate must download this and fill it out. Make 2 copies of the 1st two pages (front and back). Each delegate must carry a copy in their badge, each troupe director must have a copy for each of their delegates, and a copy for each delegate must be turned in at Conference Registration.
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SCENIC DESIGN CHALLENGE & HEADPIECE/MAKEUP CHALLENGE the Headpeice/Makeup challenge is something we have been doing for a number of years. The Scenic Design Challenge is something new this year and another opportunity for tech oriented students.
INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN EXCELLENCE AWARDS (formerly IEs)
We follow all rules of the EDTA (national) program. Click here to get more information on our State Program. Students need to register individually by OCTOBER 15 - student registration link
We follow all rules of the EDTA (national) program. Click here to get more information on our State Program. Students need to register individually by OCTOBER 15 - student registration link
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Students must be registered with Conference Registration AND individually through this form. There is a $15 fee per student, payable with registration. Due by OCTOBER 15. Click here for specific information about this program.
Students must be registered with Conference Registration AND individually through this form. There is a $15 fee per student, payable with registration. Due by OCTOBER 15. Click here for specific information about this program.
STO SELECT - due by Dec 6th. Make sure you have the rights to perform whatever it is you are planning to do. As a good rule of thumb, use the IE rules for acting and musical rights. We do not need to have you send us the same information that is requested for IEs, but we will expect that you have secured the rights to perform whatever you select.
JUNIOR AUDITIONS/INTERVIEW
Students must be registered with Conference Registration AND individually through this form. There is a $15 fee per student, payable with registration. Due by OCTOBER 15. Click here for specific information about this program.
Students must be registered with Conference Registration AND individually through this form. There is a $15 fee per student, payable with registration. Due by OCTOBER 15. Click here for specific information about this program.
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STO APPLICATION
Students interested in running for the Student State Board must complete this APPLICATION AND the Signature Page by OCTOBER 15th. Part of the application is uploading the completed Signature page. Directions - download the signature form and get all needed signatures, then take a picture of it or scan the completed form and upload at the appropriate place on the form. All STO Applicants need to attend the double STO Leadership workshops at the State Conference. This is selection process for STOs. |
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DIRECTOR FORMS & INFO |
If a Troupe Director cannot attend the State Conference, an Acting Troupe Director can be named by the Troupe Director and confirmed by the School Principal via an official letter to the Chapter Director. The Troupe Director should send the contact information for the Acting Troupe Director to the registration chairperson. It is expected that the Acting Troupe Director will meet all deadlines and assume all responsibilities of the Troupe Director for participation prior to and during the State Conference.
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TROUPE REGISTRATION ... Download the form to the right (posted soon), save it to your computer and email the completed excel file to the registration chair by Oct 31st. IF YOU CAN'T USE EXCEL, PLEASE DON'T OPEN IN A DIFFERENT PROGRAM SINCE THAT WILL CHANGE FORMATS AND FORMULAS. CONTACT THE CHAPTER DIRECTOR AND WE WILL GIVE YOU A DIFFERENT OPTION. Reminder - Students need to register themselves for ITEA, Sr. Scholarships and Jr Auditions/Interviews by Oct 15th.
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TRAK-1 BACKGROUND CHECK - ALL Adults (Workshop Presenters, College Reps, Chaperones & Troupe Directors - any non student) need to have a background check. You will receive an email with the application link after we process registrations. Please complete that form ASAP. This background check is being done for and paid for by PA Thespians. This is separate from whatever school districts may require for adults to participate as chaperones. Each non student will receive an email to complete this (- this is why everyone needs to be registered with a working email address).
Workshop Proposals - due by October 15th
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PA THESPIANS W-9 FORM
Many School District need this form to make payments. |
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PA CONFERENCE CONSENT & HEALTH FORM - each delegate must download this and fill it out. Make 2 copies of the 1st two pages (front and back). Each delegate must carry a copy in their badge, each troupe director must have a copy for each of their delegates, and a copy for each delegate must be turned in at Conference Registration.
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TECH CHALLENGE this is the info that you and your students should know for the Tech Challenge. (will be posted soon)
MAIN STAGE AND ONE ACT SHOW INFO will be posted after Dec 6th
INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN AWARD PROGRAM, formerly INDIVIDUAL EVENT PROGRAM - IEs
We follow all rules of the EDTA (national) program. Click here to get more information on our State Program. ($15 per person payable through the registration.) Students need to register themselves by Oct 15th.
We follow all rules of the EDTA (national) program. Click here to get more information on our State Program. ($15 per person payable through the registration.) Students need to register themselves by Oct 15th.
ITEA (formerly IEs) JUDGING? - if you are interested in helping to judge ITEA (IE) events, click here, due Oct 31st
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HONOR TROUPE APPLICATION - due by Dec 6th.
This submission is all done online, No paper forms will be accepted. |
If you want to have a paper form to know what is all being asked and will be needed to complete the online form, download that here:
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REGISTRATION PAYMENT from school districts for Troupe Participation in Conference is due ASAP - no later than hand delivered at Conference Registration. PAYABLE TO PA THESPIANS
HOTELS are now taking reservations for the State Conference. Here is the list of hotels that are holding rooms - make sure you tell them that you are with PA Thespians.
EDUCATOR GRANT - to help a teacher attend the International Festival or the EdTA National Conference (due Dec 6th)
ROYALTY AFFIDAVIT - all troupes presenting a Main Stage show or a One Act must complete this form by Dec 6th.
STO SELECT - due by Dec 6th. Make sure you have the rights to perform whatever it is you are planning to do. As a good rule of thumb, use the IE rules for acting and musical rights. We do not need to have you send us the same information that is requested for IEs, but we will expect that you have secured the rights to perform whatever you select.
SCENIC DESIGN CHALLENGE & HEADPIECE/MAKEUP CHALLENGE the Headpeice/Makeup challenge is something we have been doing for a number of years. The Scenic Design Challenge is something new this year and another opportunity for tech oriented students.
ADULT FORMS & INFO |
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CHAPERONE RESPONSIBILITY FORM - Each Chaperone needs to sign up to help with specific areas of the Conference. Please download this form for more information. The Troupe Director will sign chaperones up with the Troupe Registration.
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PA CONFERENCE CONSENT & HEALTH FORM - each delegate must download this and fill it out. Make 2 copies of the 1st two pages (front and back). Each delegate must carry a copy in their badge, each troupe director must have a copy for each of their delegates, and a copy for each delegate must be turned in at Conference Registration.
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Workshop Proposals - due by October 15th
ITEA (formerly IEs) JUDGING? - if you are interested in helping to judge ITEA (IE) events, click here, due Oct 31st
TRAK-1 BACKGROUND CHECK - ALL Adults (Workshop Presenters, College Reps, Chaperones & Troupe Directors - any non student) need to have a background check. You will receive an email with the application link after we process registrations. Please complete that form ASAP. This background check is being done for and paid for by PA Thespians. This is separate from whatever school districts may require for adults to participate as chaperones. Each non student will receive an email to complete this (- this is why everyone needs to be registered with a working email address).
MAIN STAGE AND ONE ACT SHOW INFO will be posted after Dec 6th