ILLINOIS THEATRE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
Illinois High School Theatre Festival January 9 - 11, 2025 Location: University of Illinois |
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. |
2025 Planning Committee |
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 Krystal Grace and Annessa Parisi UIUCevents@ihstf.org ISU DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE UIUC DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE Allison Moody
Judy Klinger president@illinoistheatre.org ITA LIAISONS |
2025 All-State |
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2025 ALL-STATE DIRECTOR Danny Yuska, Hinsdale South High School 2025 ALL-STATE PRODUCERS Britnee Kenyon, Deerfield HS |
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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 Brandon Lewis
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