January 19 & 20, 2026 Phoenix Convention Center.
REGISTRATION is now open. It will CLOSE December 4 @ 5:00pm.
The AZ Thespian Festival and its student events are NOT open to the general public. All students must attend with their high school’s Thespian Troupe Director or Drama Director.
BACKGROUND CHECKS – ALL adults are required to undergo a background check in order to attend the AZ Thespian Festival. Please click here for more information and follow the directions.
For more festival information, please refer to the documents and forms listed below. Remember there are many steps to the registration process. Please refer to the Thespian Teacher Handbook (link located below) to assist you.
Forms and Documents (click to download):
AZ Thespian Registration Handbook – updated 8/24/2024, step by step instruction to register for AZ Thespian events through the registration portal.
JANUARY 2026 Thespian Festival Fees – a quick look at the fees associated with Thespian Festival. AZ Thespians reserves the right to change fees at any time.
Arizona Thespian Festival General Schedule JANUARY 2026 – This is a general idea of what to expect at the AZ Thespian Festival. Times are subject to change.
JANUARY 2026 Arizona Thespian Festival Program – view the schedule, workshop descriptions and more.
Arizona Thespians Code of Conduct Each school must have a copy on file.
AZ Thespians Performance Standards Policy Each school must have a copy on file if they have students participating in Scholarships or the One Act Marathon.
AZ Thespians Dress Code All attendees must follow our dress code.
