Wisconsin High School Theatre Festival
Schedule
Thursday, November 15
4:00 pm - Registration begins/Exhibitor check-in
8:00 pm - Showcase Performance of “The Birds” by Shawano Community High School
Friday, November 16
7:30 am - WHSFA Performances and Tech Olympics: Practice and registration
8:30 am - WHSFA Performances
9:30 am - WHSFA Performances, Workshops, and Tech Olympics
10:30 am - WHSFA Performances, Workshops, and Tech Olympics
11:30 pm - WHSFA Performances, Workshops, and Tech Olympics
12:30 pm - WHSFA Performances, Workshops, and Tech Olympics
1:30 pm - WHSFA Performances, Workshops, and Tech Olympics
2:30 pm - WHSFA Performances, Workshops, and Tech Olympics
3:30 pm - WHSFA Performances, Workshops, and Tech Olympics
4:00 pm - Showcase Performance of “Once On This Island” by Dominican High School
4:30 pm - WHSFA Performances
5:30 pm - WHSFA Performances
8:00 pm - Showcase Performance of “Once On This Island” by Dominican High School
Saturday, November 17
7:30 am - WHSFA Performances
8:30 am - WHSFA Performances
9:30 am - WHSFA Performances and Workshops
10:30 am - WHSFA Performances and Workshops
11:30 pm - WHSFA Performances and Workshops
12:30 pm - WHSFA Performances and Workshops
1:30 pm - WHSFA Performances and Workshops
2:30 pm - WHSFA Performances and Workshops
3:30 pm - WHSFA Performances and Workshops
4:30 pm - WHSFA Performances
5:30 pm - WHSFA Performances
Forensic One-Act Plays
One act plays are scheduled throughout the day on Friday and Saturday in conjunction with workshops. High schools throughout Wisconsin come to the Theatre Festival to perform their one-act play at the State level. Students perform their play and receive adjudication from Festival Judges. Participating students are welcome to watch any one act plays. One-Act performances are a great educational opportunity for students to receive constructive criticism from theatre professionals to enhance their theatrical abilities.
Family and friends who are not attending the Theatre Festival are welcome as well and may purchase time block tickets ($5 per time block) on site to view a performance. Each block ticket includes a one hour time period.
Theatre Festival Workshops
Theatre Festival workshops are scheduled throughout the day on Friday and Saturday in conjunction with Forensic One-Act Plays. Workshops are an educational opportunity for students expand their theatrical experience in a fun and relaxed environment. All participating students are welcome to attend. Workshops are taught by highly qualified instructors who have been involved in theatre and theatre education for numerous years. Information regarding workshops for the 2012 Theatre Festival will be included in the Theatre Festival Program available for download November 9, 2012. Workshop subjects that have been included in past years include: acting, auditioning, stage combat, costumes, dance, improvisation, mime, musical theatre, and tech.
Tech Olympics
Tech Olympics is a great way to test your technical skills in a fun and friendly competition with your peers. Actors, designers, directors, technicians, and theatre enthusiasts are invited to participate. Pre-registration is not necessary.
Details will be posted in September, 2012.
Showcase Performances
Each year WHSFA and WHSTF selects two schools who are highlighted with Showcase performances during the Festival. Tickets ($7) are available through your school registration or in person at the Festival. Doors open half an hour before each performance. Onsite purchases are cash or check only.