ThesCon 2026!

Tennessee’s largest gathering of high school theatre students. Each year, more than 1,500 students, teachers, and professional artists come together for a weekend of performances, workshops, and theatre education.

January 16 - 17, 2026

Join Us This Year at ThesCon!

We are excited to kick things off for ThesCon 2026! This is the ThesCon main page and it will be the central hub for all important information regarding schedules, workshops, performances, scholarships, merch and more! Please check back regularly to make sure you don’t miss an update.

Important Dates

August 1st | Clinician, College, and Vendor Applications Open

September 1 | Troupe Registration Open

September 9 | Performance (One Acts & Mainstages) and Scholarship Applications Open

October 1 | Registration Invoices start to go out

October 31 | Last day for Registrations and Applications

November 17 | Late Troupe Registration closes

November 27 | Mainstage and One Act Selections will be notified

December 22 | Merch Store Closes

January 10 | Mainstages and Masterclasses Announced, Event App open

January 16-17 | TN State Thespian Conference

2026 ThesCon Student Leadership Board

  • Eddie Porras - President

  • Brycen Patterson

  • Emma Delane Singleton

  • Gabrielle Masternick

  • JT McCoy

  • Maddie Phillips

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Senior ThesCon Scholarships

Each year, TN EdTA proudly awards three scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate a passion for theatre and a commitment to excellence. Scholarships are offered in Acting, Musical Theatre, and Technical Theatre, celebrating students who excel both on and off the stage.

One Act Showcase

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.

Interested in the Student Leadership Board?

Do you have a passion for theatre and a desire to make a difference? The TN Thespian Conference is looking for dedicated student leaders to serve on the ThesCon Student Leadership Board. This is your chance to represent your fellow thespians, help guide the student body, and play an active role in shaping the future of EdTA in Tennessee.