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

2026 Festival Quick Links

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!

Production Application:  Apply to bring your production to Festival!  The application is now OPEN!

Sponsorship Opportunities:  Check back on August 20, 2025 for sponsorship opportunities!

School Registration:  Goes live on August 20, 2025 at 10:00 am CT!

Workshop Application:  Present a workshop at the 2026 Festival!  The application is now OPEN!

Exhibit Registration:  Goes live on August 20, 2025 at 10:00 am CT!

Crew Cave Information:  Check back on September 1, 2025 for further details!

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 .