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Secondary School Division

The convention offers opportunities for participation in

  • 3 high school theatre festivals 

  • Individual Events (IEs)

  • Playwriting competition

  • College auditions for Juniors & Seniors

Festivals

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R. Lynn Wooddy

One Act Festival

55 minutes

  • Bare stage-to-bare stage competition 

  • Rules follow the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) One Act Play rules.

  • Schools receive feedback on their production prior to the annual GHSA competition. 

  • The winner receives the R. Lynn Wooddy Best Play Award.

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Ray Horne

One Act Festival

45 minutes

  • Bare stage-to-bear stage competition. 

  • Rules follow Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) Secondary School Division's annual Festival of One Act Plays.

  • The top two outstanding productions are invited to represent Georgia at the annual SETC convention and festival 

  • SETC is a 10-state organization of theatre professionals in the southeastern United States.

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Studio

One Act Festival

30 minutes

  • This new one-act festival was established in 2025.

  • The festival embraces a minimalist approach to theatre, focusing on the essentials of acting and storytelling.

  • Each entry may utilize limited costumes and props.

  • Only provided scenic elements may be used: eight rehearsal cubes and one table.

  • The top-scoring entry will earn the opportunity to advance to SETC.

Individual Events IEs

The Individual Events Festival is a brand new event at Georgia Theatre Conference. Students attending with a secondary school are eligible for this event. The Festival will have three levels of participation: middle school, high school, and community. There is a $10 entry fee. 

Deadline: October 1.
 
  • Four Performance Categories:
    • Humorous Monologue
    • Dramatic Monologue
    • Duo Performance
    • Solo Musical Theatre
    • Small Group Musical Theatre
  • Four Tech Categories:
    • Costume Design​
    • Logo Design
    • Makeup Design
    • Scenic Design
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Individual Events

Festival

Playwriting Competition

The Georgia Theatre Conference is hosting a new play competition, inviting submissions of 10-minute plays.  Deadline: October 1.
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Playwriting

Competition

Forms

Quick Access to common forms for entry.

Directors: Consult the detailed Entry Checklist for your festival!  (includes links all forms)

Please complete your checklist by October 1st, 2026.
This deadline ensures that all production details are accurately included in the festival program.

Timely submissions help us showcase your work professionally and keep the event running smoothly.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Schedules

When available, festival schedules will be posted here

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Georgia Theatre Conference

Columbus, GA
October 14-17, 2026

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