50th Annual Illinois High School Theater Festival
Honoring Our Past - Celebrating Our Future
January 8-10, 2026
Illinois State University

FESTIVAL UPDATES:  
NEW! (3/30/25) Auditions are now open for the All-State 2026  Production of NEWSIES! All Applications are due by May 16, 2025.

2026 ALL-STATE PRODUCTION:  NEWSIES  
Seize The Day and find out more about the All-State production HERE!  Email allstateproducers@ihstf.org with any All-State questions!

COMING SOON!

SCHOOL REGISTRATION

PRESENT A WORKSHOP

SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION

EXHIBIT REGISTRATION

APPLY TO BRING YOUR PRODUCTION

BECOME A PLAY RESPONDANT

2026 FESTIVAL PROGRAM

CREW CAVE INFORMATION

FESTIVAL AT-A-GLANCE

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTIONS

Is this your first time coming to the Festival? Check out our YOUTUBE CHANNEL.  You can also reach out to the mentorship committee! They would love to help your students join the fun. Email them at mentorship@ihstf.org .