2026 CONVENTION | GTC 2026

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2026 CONVENTION

COLUMBUS, GA
OCTOBER 14 - 17, 2026

REGISTER FOR GTC 2026!

Registration will begin on May 1 for the October conference.

Map of Convention Sites

CONVENTION SCHEDULE

See the tentative full schedule for the 2026 Georgia Theatre Conference. Check back soon.

SECONDARY AUDITIONS:
ATTENDING
COLLEGES

An ongoing list of attending colleges & universities that are currently scouting for 2027. This is the best opportunity for high school juniors, seniors, and transfers to be seen in front of multiple collegiate theatre departments.

PRODUCTION PHOTOS
NEW ADD-ON

Teachers: She's back. Casey Gardner Ford and Breathe Images is providing professional production photos of your one-act again, as your group performs live at GTC 2026. This $150 add-on is optional, but can provide long-lasting memories of an event that is not often captured. Casey is the production photographer for Actor's Express, Aurora Theatre, and Brenau University, to name a few.

PERFORMANCE VENUES & SPECIFICATIONS

Bringing your one-act to GTC 2026? Keep Here's what you need to know about the performance spaces for the Ray Horne Festival, R. Lynn Wooddy Festival, Studio Festival, Middle School Festival, and Community Festival.

COVID PROTOCOLS

Our Columbus venues do not currently require masks or social distancing. Convention attendees are encouraged to do what makes them feel safe and comfortable.

CONVENTION HOTELS

Book your rooms quickly. We have rounded up the rates and locations of the surrounding hotels and motels.

COLUMBUS EATS

New to Columbus? Check out this list of preferred eateries around the conference, courtesy of our friends at Visit Columbus!

SECONDARY SCHOOL AUDITIONS

GTC Secondary School & College Transfer Auditions are open to high school juniors and seniors looking to pursue college options, and to college students who wish to transfer to a new school.

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