Washington State Thespian Festival

March 20-21, 2025

Seattle Convention Center

  • Date: March 20-21, 2025

    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.

  • Seattle Convention Center: Seattle, WA

    Troupe directors should book hotel rooms, complete the proper paperwork for field trips, and arrange transportation early.

  • Registration

    REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 7, 2025

    Inducted Thespian Registration: $115

    Future Thespian Registration: $150

    Adult Troupe Director and Chaperone Registration : $50

Registration!

Registration for the 2025 Washington State Thespian Festival will be 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. WATCH A STEP-BY-STEP REGISTRATION VIDEO TUTORIAL HERE

2. 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

3. Registration Closed 2/9/24

2025 DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 7, 2025

4. 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.

General Information

The Washington State Thespian Festival is typically during the third (or fourth) weekend in March at either Western or Central Washington University.

  • Is this your troupe’s first time attending State? Your first six student participants are free! Email info@wathespians.org with questions and help us spread the word to new theatre programs.

  • Washington Thespians has limited sponsorships available for students who cannot pay registration. Email info@wathespians.org.

  • Hotels fill up fast! Many troupe directors book rooms almost a year in advance.

  • Only the troupe's Director, Club Advisor, or Drama Teacher may submit the registration. No parents, volunteers, or students may register themselves or others for the State Thespian Conference.

  • Absolutely no refunds will be given.

  • State consists of two tracks to accommodate our size and the facility space.

  • INFORMATION ON TRACKS WILL BE SENT OUT AFTER REGISTRATION.

  • Bills smaller than $20 are appreciated.

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Ways to Give Back

BENEFITING BROADWAY CARES EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS:

  • Silent Auction. Bid on hot merchandise straight from Broadway! Signed show posters, TV shirts, key chains etc... Credit/debit, as well as cash payments, will be accepted for winning bids.

  • Duck Buddies. For $2, you can buy a rubber ducky with a celebrity/fictional character/historical figure nametag. Each ducky is a part of a famous couple and your job is to find the person who has your ducky's other half. If you have Bert, you're looking for Ernie! Once you find the person, snap a selfie with each other and your ducks to win a gift card prize!