PA ThesFest January 2-4, 2026
Mystery at the Masquerade
Parkland HS, Allentown, PA
Read our ThesFest Information packet here! REGISTRATION has closed.
Over the course of the weekend, students are able to participate in various workshops (in areas of performance and technical theatre), compete in a variety of Individual and Group events and activities, audition for scholarships from colleges & universities, and visit with college representatives and theatrical vendors. Students can also view 4 full-length Main Stage Performances and up to 15 One-Act shows.
At this large festival geared to high school students, we aim to keep our costs as low as possible so that we can offer an equitable experience to all. Overall, it is an extremely exciting weekend in which students and educators from across the state can share together in their common love for the theatre arts. The festival also allows adults the chance to network with other theatre teachers and gain valuable practical information on how to improve theatre at their own schools.
REGISTRATION FEES include access to all on-site performances and activities, three workshop sessions, a t-shirt, and several meals (Friday dinner, Saturday lunch & dinner, Sunday lunch). Registration packet is HERE.
Students: Inducted Thespians - $110. Not yet inducted - $125. State Thespian Officers - $0.
Adults: Chaperones - $50. Troupe Director (1 per troupe) - $0.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE -CLOSED on Oct 24th: Late fees of $20 per person will apply for any registrations/changes received after the deadline. An updated W-9 for is now available.
CONSENT & ACCEPTANCE FORM This form must be completed by all delegates - adults and students. Troupe directors should collect these forms and all necessary signatures in advance. Scan all documents together as one file and send via email to [email protected] no later than December 12th. Troupe directors should have a hard copy in their possession at all times during ThesFest, and each delegate should have a hard copy folded and inserted into the back of their name badge -so that information can be accessed immediately in the event of an emergency.
SCHEDULE: Preview our working calendar of all events here.
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION This google form should only be completed by adults who are not affiliated with a troupe's registration. Workshop presenters, college reps and their students, etc. - anyone 18 or over who will be attending in person. This is how we will account for everyone completing the Trak-1 background checks, receiving a name badge, and all other conference logistics. If you are travelling as a troupe chaperone/director - your information will be received with the TROUPE registration process, and this separate form is not needed. For all other adults not with a troupe, it is.
Over the course of the weekend, students are able to participate in various workshops (in areas of performance and technical theatre), compete in a variety of Individual and Group events and activities, audition for scholarships from colleges & universities, and visit with college representatives and theatrical vendors. Students can also view 4 full-length Main Stage Performances and up to 15 One-Act shows.
At this large festival geared to high school students, we aim to keep our costs as low as possible so that we can offer an equitable experience to all. Overall, it is an extremely exciting weekend in which students and educators from across the state can share together in their common love for the theatre arts. The festival also allows adults the chance to network with other theatre teachers and gain valuable practical information on how to improve theatre at their own schools.
REGISTRATION FEES include access to all on-site performances and activities, three workshop sessions, a t-shirt, and several meals (Friday dinner, Saturday lunch & dinner, Sunday lunch). Registration packet is HERE.
Students: Inducted Thespians - $110. Not yet inducted - $125. State Thespian Officers - $0.
Adults: Chaperones - $50. Troupe Director (1 per troupe) - $0.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE -CLOSED on Oct 24th: Late fees of $20 per person will apply for any registrations/changes received after the deadline. An updated W-9 for is now available.
CONSENT & ACCEPTANCE FORM This form must be completed by all delegates - adults and students. Troupe directors should collect these forms and all necessary signatures in advance. Scan all documents together as one file and send via email to [email protected] no later than December 12th. Troupe directors should have a hard copy in their possession at all times during ThesFest, and each delegate should have a hard copy folded and inserted into the back of their name badge -so that information can be accessed immediately in the event of an emergency.
SCHEDULE: Preview our working calendar of all events here.
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION This google form should only be completed by adults who are not affiliated with a troupe's registration. Workshop presenters, college reps and their students, etc. - anyone 18 or over who will be attending in person. This is how we will account for everyone completing the Trak-1 background checks, receiving a name badge, and all other conference logistics. If you are travelling as a troupe chaperone/director - your information will be received with the TROUPE registration process, and this separate form is not needed. For all other adults not with a troupe, it is.