One Act Showcase - Registration Now Open

Schools are invited to submit their productions for the 2026 ThesCon One Act Showcase. Don’t miss the chance to bring your troupe’s work to the ThesCon stage! Details, requirements, and deadlines are outlined in the application below.

Important Details

Schools are invited to submit up to two one act productions for consideration in the One Act Showcase. Performance slots will be assigned on a space-available basis.

Guidelines & Requirements:

  • Performance Length: 30–45 minutes

  • Set-Up/Tear-Down: 20 minutes each

  • Content: Productions may be published or original works. Written confirmation of royalty payment or author/publisher permission is required.

  • Extensions: Time extension requests may be submitted but are not guaranteed.

  • Scheduling: Most performances will take place during workshop sessions.

Important Reminders:

  • Please select material thoughtfully. Inappropriate language, innuendo, or sexual content is not permitted.

  • All submissions are due Sunday, November 17th at 11:00 PM. Late entries will not be accepted.

  • All performers, crew, and sponsors must be fully registered delegates of the current year’s Tennessee ThesCon (no exceptions).

  • Full registration fees apply to all delegates.

Next Steps:

  • Schools will be notified of their selection status by Wednesday, November 27th via the registration email.

  • The final One Act schedule will be posted one week prior to conference.

  • By submitting, you confirm that you have read and agree to all terms and conditions.

Introducing Chapter Select

Take Your One Act Beyond ThesCon!

TN EdTA is excited to bring the Chapter Select program to Tennessee! When your troupe performs in the ThesCon One Act Showcase, you’ll have the chance to opt in for Chapter Select adjudication.

From these entries, one outstanding production will be chosen to represent Tennessee on the national stage at the International Thespian Festival 2026!

This is your chance to showcase your work, celebrate your students’ talent, and shine among the best high school theatre programs in the country. Will your troupe be the one?

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Each year, International Thespian Society chapters across the country carefully evaluate an array of one-act plays, ultimately selecting an outstanding production to showcase at the International Thespian Festival (ITF). In 2025, ITF proudly welcomed twenty-six extraordinary shows to be performed for thousands of Thespians and theatre educators.