Washington State Thespian Festival
Registration Central
March 12-13, 2026
Seattle Convention Center
2026 Washington State Thespian Festival
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The State Thespian Festival is an opportunity for Theatre students and teachers from across the state to gather and participate in clinics and workshops presented by local and national instructors. Students also have the ability to perform and watch performances from students across Washington State. Any high school student may attend, they do not to be a thespian, nor do they need to have qualified at a regional event.
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The Festival begins with Troupe Check in on Level 4 of the Seattle Convention Center at 705 Pike St. Seattle, WA 98101
If arriving by shuttle or school bus, see PDF of Map and Drop-Off Directions.
Complimentary luggage storage is available at SCC Thursday and Friday and access limited during the day.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Inducted Thespian Registration: $125
Future Thespian Registration: $150
Adult Troupe Director and Chaperone Registration : $50
LATE FEE: $250
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Lunches from our Sponsors, 5 Spot and Wayward Vegan are included in your registration for both days. See 2025 Festival Menu details here. No organized outside food for full schools is permitted inside SCC, however, personal food packed with your own belongings is okay. A coffee and snack cart for purchase will be available in the Festival Info Hub (Level 4 Atrium) both mornings.
DINNER: Schools have the option to take a self-organized Dinner break Thursday night OR have a Troupe Dinner & Mini Workshop Add-On!
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Troupe directors should book hotel rooms, complete the proper paperwork for field trips, and arrange transportation early.
WA Thespians is works with our partners at The 5th Avenue Theatre and local hotel partners to offer discounted hotel block pricing. More info included in our fall monthly newsletters. Schools book directly with the hotel of their choice and may make their own arrangements elsewhere.
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Once your registration has been confirmed and invoices are issued, there are NO REFUNDS or SUBSTITUTIONS. Failure to complete payment will prevent your troupe from registering for future Washington Thespain events including State Thespian Festival, INTAF, regional Thespy Events and Teacher In-Service.
OPTIONAL AD-ONS: Thursday dinner ($25 per person) and private school workshop.
Registration!
Registration is handled through one single Google Form! After you submit your state registration you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to make edits up until the registration deadline. Please use the spreadsheet template to input student information to submit as part of your registration.
1. Download Required Participant Spreadsheet Template HERE
Info you will need for the Participant Spreadsheet Template:
All student participant and adult chaperone names
Pronouns (as preferred for badges)
Student Thespian or Future Thespian status
Student attendee National Qualifier or State Honoree status from Regional Thespys
T-shirt sizes for all students and chaperones
School Name
Troupe number (if applicable)
All adult chaperone emails for background checks
Any access needs for individuals
Food preferences and dietary restrictions
2. 2026 GOOGLE REGISTRATION FORM
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY XXXX, 2026
3. HEALTH/CONSENT FORM HERE
Teachers must bring 2 printed and completed copies of this form for ALL State attendees (student participants and adult chaperones) to the festival registration desk upon check-in.
3 Step State Registation Process
Deadline XXXXXX, 2026
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STEP 1: Download/Complete Registration Template
Download Required Participant Spreadsheet Template HERE
Info you will need for the Participant Spreadsheet Template:
All student participant and adult chaperone names
Pronouns (as preferred for badges)
Student Thespian or Future Thespian status
Student attendee National Qualifier or State Honoree status from Regional Thespys
T-shirt sizes for all students and chaperones
School Name
Troupe number (if applicable)
All adult chaperone emails for background checks
Any access needs for individuals
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STEP 2
2026 GOOGLE REGISTRATION FORM
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STEP 3
Teachers must bring 2 printed and completed copies of this form for ALL State attendees (student participants and adult chaperones) to the festival registration desk upon check-in.
