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ILLINOIS THEATRE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
Illinois High School Theatre Festival January 8 - 10, 2026 Location: Illinois State University |
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| About The IHSTFPrior to 1976, there had been theatre leaders in the state who felt there was a need for an alternative to a statewide student theatrical event of a competitive nature. Several of these theatre educators formed local theatre festivals in their general geographic areas. Jerry Proffit of Niles East High School and Cary Libkin of Riverside-Brookfield High School were two of these leaders. They developed a regional, localized theatre festival for their high school students and, because of their success, provided the spark for the creation of the state-wide Illinois High School Theatre Festival. |
Thank you to our 2025 Illinois Theatre High School Festival Sponsors!
2026 Planning Committee |
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: AUDITIONS ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: EXHIBITS ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: PROMOTIONS ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: WORKSHOPS ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: PLAY SELECTION ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: MENTORSHIP |
BOX OFFICE AND TICKETING STATEWIDE INCLUSION SOCIAL MEDIA Megan McCann ISU DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE UIUC DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE Allison Moody
Judy Klinger president@illinoistheatre.org ITA TREASURER ITA LIAISONS |
2026 All-State - NEWSIES |
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2025 ALL-STATE DIRECTOR Anna McSweeney, Addison Trail High School 2025 ALL-STATE PRODUCERS |
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Illinois High School Theatre Festival Objectives
To enrich the education of high school students:
To serve teachers, directors, and theatre sponsors:
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| Illinois High School Theatre Festival General Questions: | IHSTF 2025 Executive Director Allan Kimball
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