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Regional Star Fest Across Canada

Each November and December regional School Theatrical Arts Recognition, or STAR Festivals take place across Canada. A regional theatre festival is a one or two day event where students get to perform and watch performances. Select regions also offer workshops! The purpose of Regionals are to create an event that: builds community, celebrates educational theatre and facilitates student learning! Students can take their work from Regionals, to Nationals in a variety of locations across Canada.
 

2024 Regional STAR Fest Listings… 

Final dates to be announced shortly

26 regions in 8 provinces and 1 territory including:

British Columbia (7):

Victoria – University of Victoria

Nanaimo – Vancouver Island University

Vancouver – Simon Fraser University – Vancouver Campus

Surrey – North Surrey Secondary

Fraser Valley – Clark Theatre

Kelowna – University of British Columbia Okanagan

Prince George – Theatre North West

Alberta (3):

Calgary  – Ambrose University

Edmonton  – University of Alberta

Southern Alberta – TBA

Manitoba (2):

Winnipeg – University of Winnipeg

Brandon – TBA

Ontario (7):

Nipissing – Almaguin Highlands Secondary

Niagara – Brock University

Toronto: York – York University

Waterloo Region – University of Waterloo

Ottawa – University of Ottawa

Toronto: Mississauga – Sheridan College

Northern Ontario – Timmins High and Vocational School

Quebec (2):

Montreal – John Abbott College

Quebec City – TBA

Nova Scotia (1):

Halifax – Dalhousie University

Prince Edward Island (1):

Charlottetown – University of PEI

New Brunswick (1):

Rothesay – Rothesay Netherwood School

Yukon Territory (1):

Whitehorse – Arts & Culture Centre

Plus Online throughout the month of December…

 

2023 Detailed Information Below…

 
BRITISH COLUMBIA

LOCATION: SURREY… NORTH SURREY SECONDARY

 

SCHEDULE: Monday November 27th 2023
4pm — welcome –
4:15pm to 5:15pm –– Session 1 – student drop-in workshops (Theatre, Dance Studio, Choral Studio and Art Studio)
5:15 to 6:15pm — Dinner on your own – we have McDonalds and some pizza joints across the street from NSS
6:15 to 7:30pm –– Session 2 – STAR performances (Theatre, Dance Studio, Choral Studio, and Art studio)
7:45 to 9pm — Session 3 – STAR performances (Theatre, Dance Studio, Choral Studio, and Art studio)
9:15pm to 9:30pm — Awards (Theatre)

CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Stage Management, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Makeup Design, Scenic Design, Sound Design and Short Play.

COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.

 

EVENT SPONSORS: Surrey School District, Rosebud School of the Arts, and Vancouver Film School 


LOCATION: ABBOTSFORD… UNIVERSITY OF THE FRASER VALLEY

SCHEDULE: Friday December 8th 2023
8:20 – 8:40am check in 
8:40 – 9:00am intro and welcome 
9:00 – 10:15am performances  (up to 5 breakout spaces on top of auditorium available)
10:15 – 10:30am break
10:30 – 12:15pm performances 
12:15 – 1:00pm lunch
1-2pm workshops 
2-3pm closing ceremony 


CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, and Musical Theatre Dance.

COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.

EVENT TITLE SPONSOR: Gallery 7 Theatre
EVENT SPONSORS: University of the Fraser Valley, Rosebud School of the Arts and Vancouver Film School


LOCATION: VANCOUVER… SFU VANCOUVER

SCHEDULE: Tuesday December 12th 2023
8 to 8:30am — Booth set-up
8:30 to 9:00am — Opening Ceremonies in Cinema
9:15 to 10:30am — Performance Session 1 in three spaces 
10:45 to 12 noon — Performance Session 2 in three spaces 
12 to 1pm — Lunch
1 to 2:15pm — Performance Session 3 in four spaces
2:30 to 3:45pm — Workshop Drop-in Session 1 – in four spaces
4 to 4:45pm — Closing Ceremonies in cinema theatre

CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Stage Management, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Makeup Design, Scenic Design, Sound Design and Short Play.


COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.

EVENT SPONSORS: SFU Vancouver


LOCATION: Prince George… Theatre North West

SCHEDULE: Wednesday December 13th 2023
9-9:30am — Gathering in lobby
9:30 – 9:45am — Opening Ceremonies in Theatre space (all activities to happen here unless otherwise indicated)
9:45 – 10:45am — STAR Performances Session 1 (Theatre Stage)
10:45 – 11:15am — Lunch break in lobby
11:15 – 12:15pm — STAR Performances Session 2 (Theatre Stage)
12:15 – 12:30pm — Short break to stretch (BYO snacks in lobby)
12:30 – 1:30pm — STAR Performances Session 3 (Theatre Stage)
1:30 – 2:30pm — Theatre Drop-in Workshops
2:30 – 2:45pm — Closing Ceremonies


CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene and Devised Theatre.

COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.


LOCATION: Nanaimo… Vancouver Island University

SCHEDULE: Thursday December 14th 2023
8:30 to 9:00am — Opening Ceremonies in theatre, large studio, or large lecture hall
9:15 to 10:30am — Drop-in Workshop Session 1 in three spaces (theatre, black box studio and classroom or studio)
10:45 to 12am — Drop-in Workshop Session 2 in three spaces (theatre, black box studio and classroom or studio)
12 to 1pm — Lunch
1 to 2:15pm — Performance Session 1 in two spaces (theatre and black box studio)
2:30 to 3:45pm — Performance Session 2 in two spaces (theatre and black box studio)
4 to 4:15pm — Closing Ceremonies in theatre or large lecture hall


CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance and Short Play.

COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.

EVENT SPONSORS: Vancouver Island University and Vancouver Film School


LOCATION: Kelowna… UBC Okanagan

SCHEDULE: Friday December 15th 2023
8:00 to 8:30am — Booth set-up
8:30 to 9:00am — Opening Ceremonies in theatre, large studio, or large lecture hall
9:15 to 10:30am — Drop-in Workshop Session 1 in two spaces (theatre, black box studio)
10:45 to 12:00pm — Drop-in Workshop Session 2 in two spaces (theatre, black box studio)
12:00 to 1:00pm — Lunch
1:00 to 2:15pm — Performance Session 1 one space (theatre)
2:30 to 3:45pm — Performance Session 2 one space (theatre)
4:00 to 4:15pm — Closing Ceremonies in theatre​


CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance and Short Play.

COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.

EVENT SPONSORS: UBC Okanagan


LOCATION: VICTORIA… UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA

SCHEDULE: Friday December 15th 2023

8 to 8:30am — Booth set-up
8:30 to 9:00am — Opening Ceremonies in theatre, large studio, or large lecture hall
9:15 to 10:15am — Drop-in Workshop Session 1 in four spaces (theatre, black box studio, small studio, tech design lab)
10:30 to 11:45am — Performance Session 1 in four spaces (theatre, black box studio, small studio, tech design lab)
11:45 to 12:30 — Lunch
12:30 to 1:30pm — Drop-in Workshop Session 2 in four spaces (theatre, black box studio, small studio, tech design lab)
1:45 to 3pm — Performance Session 2 in three spaces (theatre, black box studio and classroom or studio)
3 to 3:30pm — Closing Ceremonies in theatre or large lecture hall


CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Stage Management, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Makeup Design, Scenic Design, Sound Design and Short Play.

COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.

EVENT SPONSORS: University of Victoria and Vancouver Film School

 
 
ALBERTA

 

LOCATION: CALGARY… BEDDINGTON ARTS CENTER

SCHEDULE: Thursday November 30th 2023
8:30 to 9:00am — Booth set-up
9:30 to 9:50am — Welcome & Keynote Message: Naheed Nenshi
9:50 to 10:00am — Warm-Up
10:05 to 11:05am — 
Adjudication Session 1 / Drop-in Workshop Session 1
11:10am to 12:10pm — Drop-in Workshop Session 2 / Adjudication Session 2, if needed
12:10 to 12:40pm — Pizza Lunch
12:40 to 1:40pm — Drop-in Workshop Session 3

1:40 to 2:00pm — Closing

CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Stage Management, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Makeup Design, Scenic Design, and Sound Design.

COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.

EXCLUSIVE TITLE SPONSOR: AMDA & Calgary Academy & Storybook Theatre
EVENT SPONSORS: Rosebud School of the Arts, Vancouver Film School and Ambrose University


 

LOCATION: EDMONTON… UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

SCHEDULE: Friday December 15th 2023
7:45 – 8:15am — Booth set-up
8:30 – 8:45am — Welcome
8:45 – 9:15am — Warm-Up
9:20 – 10:30am — Adjudication Session 1
10:40 – 11:50am — Adjudication Session 2 
12:00 – 12:45pm — Pizza Lunch
12:55 – 1:55pm — Drop-in Workshop Session 1
2:00 – 3:00pm — Drop-in Workshop Session 2
3:05 – 3:30pm — Closing

CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, Stage Management, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Makeup Design, Scenic Design, and Sound Design.

COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.

EXCLUSIVE TITLE SPONSOR: AMDA 
EVENT SPONSORS: University of Alberta and Vancouver Film School

 
 
MANITOBA

 

LOCATION: WINNIPEG… UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG

SCHEDULE:
Saturday December 16th 2023

9:00 – 10:00am — Tech for one-acts (if needed)
10:00 – 10:30am — Sign in & Orientation
10:30 – 11:30am — Greetings and opening ceremony
11:30 – 12:00pm — Booths
12:00 – 1:00pm — Lunch
1:00 – 3:00pm — STAR Performances


Sunday December 17th 2023
8:30 – 8:45am — Sign in & arrival
8:45 – 9:00am — Morning Group Welcome
9:00 – 10:25am — Workshop 1
10:30 – 12:00pm — Workshop 2
12:00 – 1:00pm — Lunch
1:00 – 3:00pm — Closing and Awards


CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Stage Management, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Makeup Design, Scenic Design, Sound Design, Short Play, One Act Play (Minimal Tech), One Act Play (Full Tech).

COST: Students only pay $25.00 and it is only $20.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered.

EVENT SPONSORS: Shakespeare in the Ruins, Rainbow Stage, Meraki Theatre, Expressions Film Studio, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Prairie Theatre Exchange, Manitoba Theatre for Young People, and Winnipeg Studio Theatre.

 
 
ONTARIO

 

LOCATION: NORTH BAY ONTARIO… WEST FERRIS SECONDARY

November 2nd 2024
6:30 to 7:30pm — One Act Play Performance Session #1
7:30 to 8:30pm — One Act Play Performance Session #2

November 3rd 2024
9:00 to 10:00am — Workshop Session 1 
10:15 to 11:15am — Workshop Session 2
1:00 to 3:00pm — Performance Session 1
3:30 to 5:30pm — Performance Session 2
6:30 to 7:30pm — Performance Session 3
7:30 to 8:30pm — Performance Session 4

CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Stage Management, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Makeup Design, Scenic Design, Sound Design, Short Play, One Act Play (Minimal Tech), and One Act Play (Full Tech).

COST: Students only pay $45.00 and it is only $40.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want a festival shirt pay an extra $15.00.


 

LOCATION: OTTAWA… UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA

SCHEDULE: Wednesday December 13th 2023
9:15 AM to 10:15 AM — Workshop Session 1
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Workshop Session 2

12:40 PM to 1:50 PM — Performance Session 1 
2:00 PM to 3:10 PM — Performance Session 2 

CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Stage Management, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Makeup Design, Scenic Design, and Sound Design.

COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.

EXCLUSIVE TITLE SPONSORS: Ottawa School of Theatre
EVENT SPONSOR: University of Ottawa


 

LOCATION: WATERLOO… UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

SCHEDULE: Thursday December 13th 2023
8:15 AM -8:45 AM — Opening Ceremonies
9:15 AM -10:30 AM — Performance Session 1
10:45AM -Noon — Performance Session 2
1:00 PM – 2:15PM — Workshop Session 1 
2:30 PM – 3:45PM — Workshop Session 2

4:00 PM – 4:30PM — Closing Ceremonies
CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Stage Management, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Makeup Design, Scenic Design, Sound Design, Short Play, and One Act Play (Minimal Tech).

COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.

EVENT SPONSOR: University of Waterloo


 

LOCATION: TORONTO… YORK UNIVERSITY

SCHEDULE: Wednesday December 13th 2023
8 to 8:30am — Booth set-up
8:30 to 9:00am — Opening Ceremonies in theatre
9:15 to 10:30am — Workshop Session 1 in five spaces (theatre, black box studio and classroom or studio, ect.)
10:45 to 12:00pm — Workshop Session 2 in five spaces (theatre, black box studio and classroom or studio, etc.)
12:00 to 1:00pm — Lunch 
1:00 to 2:15pm — Performance Session 1 in three spaces (theatre, black box studio and classroom or studio)
2:30 to 3:45pm — Performance Session 2 in three spaces (theatre, black box studio and classroom or studio)
4 to 4:30pm — Closing Ceremonies in theatre

CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Stage Management, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Makeup Design, Scenic Design, Sound Design and Short Play.

COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.

EXCLUSIVE TITLE SPONSOR: Playwrights Canada Press
EVENT SPONSORS: Vancouver Film School


 

LOCATION: NIAGARA… BROCK UNIVERSITY

SCHEDULE: Thursday December 14th 2023
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM — Workshop Session 1
9:50 AM to 10:35 AM — Workshop Session 2 
10:40 AM to 11:25 AM — Workshop Session 3 
12:15 PM to 1:30 PM — Performance Session 1 
1:35 PM to 2:50 PM — Performance Session 2
2:55 PM to 4:10 PM — Performance Session 3 

CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Stage Management, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Makeup Design, Scenic Design, Sound Design and Short Play.

COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.

EXCLUSIVE TITLE SPONSOR: Theatre Folk
EVENT SPONSORS: Brock University and Vancouver Film School

 
 
QUEBEC

 

LOCATION: MONTREAL… JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE

SCHEDULE: Thursday January 11th 2024
8:30-9:00am — Booth set-up
9:00-9:30am — Opening Ceremonies in theatre, large studio, or large lecture hall
9:45 to 11am — Workshop Session 1 in three spaces (theatre, black box studio and classroom)
11:15 to 12:30pm — Workshop Session 2 in three spaces (theatre, black box studio and classroom)
12:30 to 1:30 pm — Lunch
1:30 to 2:30pm — Performance Session 1 in two spaces (theatre and black box studio )
2:45 to 3:45pm — Performance Session 2 in two spaces (theatre and black box studio )
3:45 to 4pm — Closing Ceremonies in theatre


CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Short Play and One Act Play (minimal tech).


COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.

EVENT SPONSORS: John Abbott College and Segal Centre Academy

 
 
NOVA SCOTIA

 

LOCATION: HALIFAX… DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

SCHEDULE: Friday December 8th 2023

9am – 9:30am — Opening Welcome and talk from DalU about program (maybe tour facility)
9:30am – 11am — Workshop Session 1
11-12 — Lunch
12 – 1:30pm — Workshop Session 2
1:30 to 3pm — STAR Performance & Group Improv Sessions
3:15 to 3:30pm — Closing Ceremony / Awards


CATEGORIES OFFERED: Contrasting Monologue, Duo Scene, Ensemble Scene, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Ensemble Musical, Devised Theatre, and Musical Theatre Dance. And improv performances

COST: Students only pay $16.00 and it is only $11.00 for Inducted Theatrical Arts Guild (TAG) member students to perform. For that cost they can enter up to three different categories at festival and attend any workshops offered. Students who want to come and only watch the action and participate in workshops pay $6.00 each.

EVENT SPONSORS: Dalhousie University

OUR 2023 REGIONAL FESTIVALS WILL TAKE PLACE IN 17 regions in 5 provinces:
Victoria BC – University of Victoria – DECEMBER 15th
Nanaimo BC – Vancouver Island University – DECEMBER 14th
Vancouver BC – Simon Fraser University – Vancouver Campus – DECEMBER 12th
Surrey BC – North Surrey Secondary – NOVEMBER 27th
Abbotsford BC – University of the Fraser Valley – Abbotsford Campus – DECEMBER 8th
Kelowna BC – University of British Columbia Okanagan – DECEMBER 15th
Prince George BC – Theatre North West – DECEMBER 13th

Calgary AB – Beddington Arts Center/Storybook Theatre – NOVEMBER 30th
Edmonton AB – University of Alberta – DECEMBER 15th

Winnipeg MB – University of Winnipeg – DECEMBER 16th & 17th
North Bay ON – West Ferris Secondary School – NOVEMBER 2nd & 3rd
Niagara ON – Brock University – DECEMBER 14th

Toronto ON – York University – DECEMBER 13th
Waterloo Region ON – University of Waterloo – DECEMBER 13th

Ottawa ON – University of Ottawa – DECEMBER 13th
Halifax NS – Dalhousie University – DECEMBER 8th

Online throughout the month of December.

2024 we will also add 9 new regions in 3 additional provinces and 1 territory:
Rothesay NB

Whitehorse YT

Lethbridge AB

Brandon MB

Mississauga ON

Timmins ON

Montreal QC

Quebec City QC

Charlottetown PEI

To find out more information and get your school signed up to participate please email us at: [email protected] 

STAR Fest Guidelines

STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THE EVENTS BELOW: 
Student may compete in up to 3 events (See our Program Guide for specific requirements):

  • Performance –
    • Acting – Contrasting Monologues, Duo Scene, Ensemble 
    • Musical Theatre – Solo, Duet, Ensemble
    • Musical Theatre Dance
    • Devised Theatre
  • Technical Theatre – Design or Management
    • Design – Costume, Lighting, Makeup, Scenic, Sound
    • Stage Management 

 

Students who score an average of Advanced or Proficient on the adjudicated rubric assessments will receive award ribbons of recognition and advance to the STAR National Festival. Plus…

  • Play Production (These three categories qualify Directly to the Nationals and are not typically included in regionals)
    • Short Play – Minimal Tech – Under 15 minutes
    • One-Act Play – Minimal Tech – 15 to 45 minutes
    • One-Act Play – Full Tech – 15 to 45 minutes

STAR Fest - ​Resources

Acting Resource Materials for: Contrasting Monologues, Duo Scenes & Group Scenes
Here are some online script resources that are approved for STAR Fest competition:
 

 

Please note that all scripts from the list of publishers below are approved for FREE use in STAR Festivals and Any public domain play written before 1923. We just highlight select anthologies and online content above as it is one of the easiest ways for teachers to find materials for their students to perform. Feel free to dive deeper into the play libraries of these publishers if interested in finding even more options for your students to perform. Click on the name to be taken to the publisher’s website.
Broadway Play Publishing
Dramatic Publishing
Dramatists Play Service
Eldridge Publishing
Heuer Publishing
Pioneer Drama 
Playscripts, INC
Samuel French (Now part of Concord Theatricals)
Smith and Kraus
Stage Partners 
Stage Rights
Theatrefolk
YouthPLAYS