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.

    WA Thespians is working with our partners at The 5th Avenue Theatre and local hotel partners to offer discounted hotel block pricing. More info to come in September. Schools will book directly with the hotel of their choice.

  • Registration

    REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 7, 2025

    Inducted Thespian Registration: $125

    Future Thespian Registration: $150

    Adult Troupe Director and Chaperone Registration : $50

    LATE FEE: $250

    OPTIONAL AD-ONS: Thursday dinner and private school workshop, Performances and Opportunities - More info coming soon!

STATE HONOR TROUPE

EdTA would like to recognize those troupes that achieve a high level of excellence by sponsoring the Washington Honor Troupe program. Please watch the video for a complete step-by-step guide to having your troupe considered for Honors Troupe status.

Click the link below for more information and the 2025 Honors Troupe Rubric!

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. 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.

  • WA Thespians has limited scholarship funds for first time troupes and groups with financial restrictions. For more information, please 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.

  • INFORMATION ON TRACKS WILL BE SENT OUT AFTER REGISTRATION.

  • The Seattle Convention Center does NOT allow any OUTSIDE FOOD or DRINK. There will be a coffee/snack station in the Info Hub for light snacks and drinks. LUNCH is provided both days off-site as part of your registration cost. Dinner on Thursday is an optional add on for dinner and private workshop.

  • Bills smaller than $20 are appreciated.

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Ways to Give Back

BCEFA 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 $5, 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 prize!

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