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NOVEMBER 18-19, 2026

Two-Day Festival

PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER

Phoenix, Arizona

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Please Note: The Arizona State Thespian Festival and student events are not open to the general public. Students must attend as part of their school program with their Thespian Troupe Director or Drama Director.

November 18-19, 2026 Phoenix Convention Center

November 2026 Arizona Thespian Festival School Registration is CLOSED

REGISTRATION is CLOSED!

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 8/24/2026, Please read the step by step instruction to register for AZ Thespian events through the registration portal. There have been changes.

NOVEMBER 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 NOVEMBER 2026 – This is a general idea of what to expect at the AZ Thespian Festival. Times are subject to change.

NOVEMBER 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.

2026-2027 AZ Thespian Medical Consent and Rules Acceptance form (for both students & adults) please note, this is not the same as the background check that ALL adults will be required to undergo. If an adult refuses or doesn’t submit the background by the deadline, they are unable to attend.

November 18-19, 2026 Phoenix Convention Center

November 2026 Arizona Thespian Festival School Registration is CLOSED

REGISTRATION is CLOSED!

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):

Arizona Thespian Festival General Schedule NOVEMBER 2026 – This is a general idea of what to expect at the AZ Thespian Festival. Times are subject to change.

NOVEMBER 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.

2026-2027 AZ Thespian Medical Consent and Rules Acceptance form (for both students & adults) please note, this is not the same as the background check that ALL adults will be required to undergo. If an adult refuses or doesn’t submit the background by the deadline, they are unable to attend.

NOVEMBER 2026 AZ Thespian Teacher Of The Year Application

NOVEMBER 2026 AZ Thespian Administrator Of The Year Application

NOVEMBER 2026 AZ Thespian Counselor of the Year Application

NOVEMBER 2026 Governor’s Proclamation Award