Festival Schedule:

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2024

4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open BSC - Brown Ballroom
4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Scavenger Hunt BSC - Brown Ballroom
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Opening Ceremony & Performance BSC - Braden
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Opening Ceremony & Performance BSC - Braden

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024

8:00 am - 4:30 pm College Performance Auditions CE - Kemp
8:00 am - 4:30 pm College Presentation Auditions CVA 47 & 47A
8:00 am - 6:30 pm Scavenger Hunt BSC - Brown Ballroom
8:00 am - 10:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open BSC - Brown Ballroom
9:00 am - 10:10 am A1 The Art of the Audition Cook - 305
9:00 am - 10:10 am G1 Devising Theatre for Social Change CVA - 311
9:00 am - 10:10 am D1 The Secret of Stage Management: Paperwork that Works! Fell - 162
9:00 am - 10:10 am G2 Sketch Me if You Can Cook - 308
9:00 am - 10:10 am M1 Weaponed Stage Combat: Safety’s the Thing Cook - 212
9:00 am - 10:10 am T1 Stage Props 101 CE - 229
9:00 am - 10:10 am I1 IHSA Speech Masterclass: Acting Events SCH - 236
9:00 am - 10:10 am A2 Introduction to Catfart MIL - 122
9:00 am - 10:10 am G3 Intro to Improv BSC - Circus
9:00 am - 10:10 am M2 Choreographing to Delight the Director and Capture the Dancer BSC - Old Main
9:00 am - 10:10 am I2 How to Make Your Galaxy Shine Brighter: State Guide to Thespian Leaders on How to Make Their Troupe Stronger Fell - 148
9:00 am – 10:10 am T12 Rigging Basics for Performer Flying (Hands On) BSC – Brown Ballroom
9:00 am - 10:15 am PIPPIN (Edwardsville H.S.) CPA - Theatre
9:00 am - 10:15 am THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME CE - Westhoff (Glenbard North H.S.)
9:00 am - 11:20 am C1 Introduction to Stage Makeup CE- 224 / 225
9:00 am - 11:20 am A3 The Essence of Doing Monologue Workshop CVA - 30
9:00 am - 7:00 pm Tech Olympics BSC - Prairie
10:00 am - 11:30 am AS YOU LIKE IT (Lyons Township H.S.) CPA - Concert
10:30 am - 11:40 am A4 The Art of the Audition Cook - 305
10:30 am - 11:40 am D2 The Secret of Stage Management: Paperwork that Works! Fell - 162
10:30 am - 11:40 am G4 Sketch Me if You Can Cook - 308
10:30 am - 11:40 am I3 IHSA Speech Masterclass: Speech Events CH - 236
10:30 am - 11:40 am A5 Introduction to Catfart MIL - 122
10:30 am - 11:40 am A6 Acting through Words and Songs - An Audition Workshop Fell - 152
10:30 am - 11:40 am M3 Musical Theatre Dance: In the Heights CVA - 311
10:30 am - 11:40 am E1 All-Fest Improv Auditions BSC - Circus
10:30 am - 11:40 am M4 Ballroom Dance Masterclass BSC - Old Main
10:30 am – 11:40 am M18 Contemporary Dance Cook – 212
10:30 am - 12:50 pm T2 What is Scenic Design and Creating Story Fell - 158
12:00 pm - 1:10 pm I4 The Perks of Getting a BA in Theatre Studies CE - 229
12:00 pm - 1:10 pm M4 Athletic Strength/Conditioning and Musical Theatre Choreography BSC - Old Main
12:00 pm - 1:10 pm I5 IHSA Speech Masterclass: Book Events SCH - 236
12:00 pm - 1:10 pm M5 Art in Movement Cook - 308
12:00 pm - 1:10 pm G5 Build-A-Scene Workshop! CVA - 311
12:00 pm - 1:10 pm A7 Crafting a Character CE - 115
12:00 pm - 1:10 pm C2 Careers in Costumes Fell - 162
12:00 pm - 1:10 pm M6 Hip Hop in Musical Theatre Cook - 212
12:00 pm - 1:10 pm A8 From Peepers to Puppets Fell - 148
12:00 pm - 1:10 pm C3 Ruff and Ready: Making Faboulous Neckwear CE - 225
12:00 pm – 1:10 pm T11 5 Minute Radio Frequency Expert Followed by Wireless Work Bench 101 Fell – 152
12:00 pm – 1:10 pm T13 Rigging Basics for Performer Flying (Hands On) BSC – Brown Ballroom
12:00 pm - 2:20 pm G6 Designing Immersive Adventures with Playable Theatre Cook - 305
12:00 pm - 2:20 pm E2 Singing and Dancing - Children of Eden BSC - Circus
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm THE TEMPEST (Lake Forest Academy) CE - Westhoff
1:30 pm - 2:40 pm S1 Acting Through Song Cook - 212
1:30 pm - 2:40 pm G7 What Are You Doing??? CVA - 311
1:30 pm - 2:40 pm H2 Round Table #1: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion BSC - Founder’s Suite
1:30 pm - 2:40 pm T3 Stage Props 101 CE - 229
1:30 pm - 2:40 pm I6 IHSA Speech Masterclass: Limited Prep Events SCH - 236
1:30 pm - 2:40 pm A9 Clowning Around Cook - 308
1:30 pm - 2:40 pm C4 Ask a Drag Queen Fell - 148
1:30 pm - 2:40 pm H3 All-State 2025 Informational Meeting SCH - 130
1:30 pm - 2:40 pm C5 Beyond the Poodle Skirt: Circles Patterning for Costumes CE - 225
1:30 pm - 2:40 pm A10 The Actor’s Approach to Shakespeare MIL - 122
1:30 pm - 2:40 pm M7 Ballroom Dance Masterclass BSC - Old Main
1:30 pm - 2:40 pm I17 Picking a Master’s Program: The Theatre Conservatory at Roosevelt University’s MA in Theatre Directing CE - 224
1:30 pm - 3:50 pm A11 Breaking Down the College Audition Process Fell - 152
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm E3 All-Fest Improv Rehearsals Edwards - Capen
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm ALL-STATE PRODUCTION 2024: She Kills Monsters BSC - Braden
3:00 pm - 4:10 pm H4 Round Table #2: IHSTF and ITA Information BSC - Founder’s Suite
3:00 pm - 4:10 pm T4 Scenic Design and Techie Pride SCH - 130
3:00 pm - 4:10 pm A12 Art of the Audition CE - 229
3:00 pm - 4:10 pm I7 Embracing Self-Care: Life’s Too Short for Bad Vibes Cook - 308
3:00 pm - 4:10 pm S2 Songwriting for Musical Theatre Cook - 212
3:00 pm - 4:10 pm T5 Let’s Make Dinner: Tips and Tricks to Making Your Faux Food Look Delicious for the Stage CVA - 30
3:00 pm - 4:10 pm G8 Improv Mafia Presents Improv 101: Intro to Improv Comedy MIL - 122
3:00 pm - 4:10 pm E4 Q&A with the Cast and Team of Broadway in Chicago and Chicagoland Theatre Fund’s Children of Eden SCH - 138
3:00 pm – 4:10 pm A30 Booking the Room Fell – 148
3:00 pm - 4:10 pm G10 Improvisation: Stakes and Characters CE - 115
3:00 pm - 5:20 pm C6 Introduction to Stage Makeup CE- 224 / 225
3:00 pm - 5:20 pm T6 Quick White Models Fell - 162
3:00 pm - 5:20 pm G9 Designing Immersive Adventures with Playable Theatre Cook - 305
3:00 pm - 5:20 pm M8 Musical Theatre Jazz CVA - 311
3:00 pm - 5:20 pm H5 The International Thespian Excellence Awards (Thespys) BSC - Old Main
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Expo Hour BSC - Brown Ballroom
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm MATILDA THE MUSICAL (Harrisburg H.S.) CPA - Theatre
4:30 pm - 5:40 pm G11 Not-Scary-Improv! CE - 115
4:30 pm - 5:40 pm I8 To Slay your Interview or Not to Slay, that is the Question. CVA - 30
4:30 pm - 5:40 pm A13 Résumé Boot Camp! Fell - 148
4:30 pm - 5:40 pm G12 Improv Games Cook - 308
4:30 pm - 5:40 pm A14 Delight in Your Dialects CE - 229
4:30 pm - 5:40 pm T7 Tech Tools, Techniques, Tips & Tricks for Scenery SCH - 130
4:30 pm - 5:40 pm M9 The Actor’s Warmup Cook - 212
4:30 pm - 5:40 pm A15 You’re AMDA Audition: What to Expect & How to Prepare Fell - 158
4:30 pm - 5:40 pm H6 Round Table #3: Show Share BSC - Founder’s Suite
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm PURE AS THE DRIVEN SNOW (Rock Island H.S.) Metcalf - Hayden
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ALMOST, MAINE (Nazareth Academy) CPA - Concert
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 12 ANGRY JURORS (Naperville Central H.S.) CE - Westhoff
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm I, CHORUS (Lincoln Park H.S.) CE - Kemp
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bowling and Billiards BBC
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Improv Performance 1 MIL - 122
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Breathe and Bop! - Session 1 BSC - Old Main
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm E5 All Fest Improv Performance Edwards - Capen
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm ALL-STATE PRODUCTION 2024: She Kills Monsters BSC - Braden
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm MEAN GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL VERSION (Deerfield H.S.) U-High - Stroud
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Karaoke Cook - 212
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Life-Sized Games BSC - Circus
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Theatre Games Cook - 305
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm PURE AS THE DRIVEN SNOW (Rock Island H.S.) Metcalf - Hayden
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm MATILDA THE MUSICAL (Harrisburg H.S.) CPA - Theatre
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm ALMOST, MAINE (Nazareth Academy) CPA - Concert
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Student Dance SFCM - Sports Courts
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm 12 ANGRY JURORS (Naperville Central H.S.) CE - Westhoff
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (Fenwick H.S.) CE - Kemp
8:45 pm - 10:15 pm Breathe and Bop! - Session 2 BSC - Old Main
8:45 pm - 10:15 pm Improv Performance 2 MIL - 122

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2024

9:00 am - 10:00 am 30 NEO-FUTURIST PLAYS FROM: TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES Metcalf THE BABY GO BLIND (30 PLAYS IN 60 MINUTES (Clinton H.S.) - Hayden
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open BSC - Brown Ballroom
9:30 am - 10:30 am HOLMES AND WATSON: THE GAME’S AFOOT CE - Westhoff
9:30 am - 11:00 am Sponsors’ Networking Breakfast BSC - Circus
10:00 am - 11:10 am C7 Basic Stage Makeup CE- 224 / 225
10:00 am - 11:10 am G13 Improv Is Life! BSC - Prairie II
10:00 am - 11:10 am D5 Best Practices for Working with Student Stage Managers SCH - 238
10:00 am - 11:10 am D6 Dominance and Directing MIL - 122
10:00 am - 11:10 am I9 To Slay your Interview or Not to Slay, that is the Question. CVA - 30
10:00 am - 11:10 am I10 Collaboration: The Fundamentals Fell - 158
10:00 am - 11:10 am A16 Art of the Audition CE - 229
10:00 am - 11:10 am I11 So You Want to be a Theatre Teacher SCH - 236
10:00 am - 11:10 am I12 Embracing Self-Care: Life’s Too Short for Bad Vibes Cook - 305
10:00 am - 11:10 am M10 Art in Movement BSC - Prairie III
10:00 am - 11:10 am C8 Ask a Drag Queen Fell - 148
10:00 am - 11:10 am A17 Crafting a Character CE - 115
10:00 am - 11:10 am A18 From Peepers to Puppets Fell - 162
10:00 am - 11:10 am A19 The Actor’s Approach to Shakespeare MIL - 116
10:00 am - 11:10 am G14 Devising Theatre for Social Change CVA - 311
10:00 am - 11:10 am M11 Weaponed Stage Combat: Safety’s the Thing Cook - 212
10:00 am - 11:10 am S3 Healthy Belting 101 Cook - 308
10:00 am - 12:20 pm T8 Quick White Models CVA - 52
10:00 am - 12:20 pm M12 Musical Theatre Jazz BSC - Prairie I
10:00 am - 12:20 pm A20 Breaking Down the College Audition Process Fell - 152
10:00 am - 12:30 pm ALL-STATE PRODUCTION 2024: She Kills Monsters BSC - Braden
10:30 am - 11:30 am JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (United Township H.S.) CPA - Concert
11:00 am - 12:00 pm 30 NEO-FUTURIST PLAYS FROM: TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES Metcalf THE BABY GO BLIND (30 PLAYS IN 60 MINUTES (Clinton H.S.) - Hayden
11:00 am - 12:30 pm ALICE BY HEART (Coal City H.S.) U-High - Stroud
11:30 am - 12:40 pm I13 Post-Apartheid South African Theatre CE - 229
11:30 am - 12:40 pm D7 Best Practices for Working with Student Stage Managers SCH - 238
11:30 am - 12:40 pm D8 Dominance and Directing MIL - 122
11:30 am - 12:40 pm I14 Collaboration: The Fundamentals Fell - 158
11:30 am - 12:40 pm A21 Clowning Around Cook - 308
11:30 am - 12:40 pm G15 Build-A-Scene Workshop! CVA - 311
11:30 am - 12:40 pm C9 Careers in Costumes CE - 224
11:30 am - 12:40 pm M13 Hip Hop in Musical Theatre Cook - 212
11:30 am - 12:40 pm G16 LARPing Shakespeare Cook - 305
11:30 am - 12:40 pm A22 Delight in Your Dialects CVA - 30
11:30 am - 12:40 pm C10 Ruff and Ready: Making Faboulous Neckwear CE - 225
11:30 am - 12:40 pm A23 How to Be an Actor *Without* Feeling Stressed & Anxious All the Time Fell - 162
11:30 am - 12:40 pm G17 Building the Multiverse BSC - Prairie II
11:30 am - 12:40 pm C11 Building a Shakespearean Neck Ruff SCH - 236
11:30 am - 12:40 pm I15 BACKstage Exam: Measuring High School Tech Success MIL - 116
11:30 am - 1:50 pm G18 Improv for the Stage CE - 115
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW (Lemont H.S.) CE - Westhoff
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm A MONSTER CALLS (West Chicago Community H.S.) CPA - Theatre
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (United Township H.S.) CPA - Concert
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm A24 Résumé Boot Camp! Fell - 148
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm S4 Acting Through Song Cook - 212
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm G19 Improv Games BSC - Prairie II
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm G20 What Are You Doing??? CVA - 311
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm H8 All-State 2025 Informational Meeting SCH - 130
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm M14 “A Side of Sauce”: Fosse Jazz Dance BSC - Prairie III
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm A25 Exploring the Physical Life of the Character Fell - 152
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm C12 Beyond the Poodle Skirt: Circles Patterning for Costumes CE - 225
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm T9 Let’s Make Dinner: Tips and Tricks to Making Your Faux Food Look Delicious for the Stage CVA - 30
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm M15 The Actor’s Warmup Cook - 305
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm I18 A Guide to Auditorium Management: Taking Care of Your Space and Protecting Your Investment MIL - 122
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm A26 Viewpoints 101: Exploring the Sixth Sense Fell - 158
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm I19 The Entertainment Industry: The Good, The Bad & The Exciting Fell - 162
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm G21 Improv Mafia Presents Improv 101: Intro to Improv Comedy MIL - 116
1:00 pm - 3:20 pm M16 Gridwork Magic BSC - Prairie I
1:00 pm - 3:20 pm A27 The Essence of Doing Monologue Workshop CE - 229
1:00 pm - 3:20 pm S5 Singing for Actors and Speaking for Singers: Integrated Voice Training for All! Cook - 308
2:30 pm - 3:40 pm G22 Not-Scary-Improv! CE - 115
2:30 pm - 3:40 pm I20 Speech Tournament Awards BSC - Circus
2:30 pm - 3:40 pm S6 Songwriting for Musical Theatre Cook - 212
2:30 pm - 3:40 pm H9 IHSTF 2025: Get Involved! SCH - 130
2:30 pm - 3:40 pm A28 Acting On-Camera Fell - 148
2:30 pm - 3:40 pm M17 Musical Theatre Dance: In the Heights Cook - 305
2:30 pm - 3:40 pm I21 Counterweight Rigging: Procedures, Terminology and Terminations CE - 8
2:30 pm - 3:40 pm A29 You’re AMDA Audition: What to Expect & How to Prepare Fell - 158
2:30 pm - 4:50 pm T10 Principals of Sound Design CE - 224
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm ALL-STATE PRODUCTION 2024: She Kills Monsters BSC - Braden

Fest Date: January 11 - 13, 2024

Location: Illinois State University - 100 N University St, Normal, IL 61761

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