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ILLINOIS THEATRE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
Illinois High School Theatre Festival January 9 - 11, 2025 Location: University of Illinois |
Book & Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Book by Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, THE PROM expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever. Want to be involved? Please click here for audition/interview information! Applications are due by May 24! |
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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. |
2024 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/MENTORS ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR:OPENING CEREMONY Joe Pulio |
BOX OFFICE AND TICKETING STATEWIDE INCLUSION Megan McCann memccan@ilstu.edu ISU DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE UIUC DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE
Carmel DeStefano president@illinoistheatre.org ITA LIAISONS |
2025 All-State |
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2025 ALL-STATE DIRECTOR Danny Yuska, Hinsdale South High School 2025 ALL-STATE PRODUCERS Britnee Kenyon, Deerfield HS |
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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 2024 Executive Director Hector Hernandez
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