About the Festival

Each year, KTA celebrates the best High School Theatre produced in the state. High School Theatre programs interested in competing in the Festival submit productions of cuttings or short plays to our qualifying Regional Festivals where a panel of adjudicators will provide feedback and determine which productions advance to the state competition. To determine your region, consult our region map.

At the State Conference, up to twelve qualifying schools will present their 45-minute productions in front of their peers and a panel of adjudicators and compete for awards.

Participation at the State Conference is open to all members of KTA. Those schools who do not advance from the Regional Festival are encouraged to attend not only to see the productions that do advance but also to take part in the exciting workshops offered and meet with representatives from area colleges and universities.

REGIONALS - NEW FOR 2026

We’ve been listening to your feedback. Rising costs, transportation challenges, and scheduling conflicts have made it harder for many schools to participate in regional festivals. To help create more opportunities for students, KTA is launching a Virtual Regional Festival. Submissions are due November 11. Follow the link below for full guidelines, or reach out to our HS Division Chair if you have additional questions.

Virtual Regionals Guide - 2026