Colorado State Thespian Conference Dec. 9-11, 2010, our 46th Conference

Verify Your 2009 Registration Here & Amount Due     G. McNally Workshop Product 2009, "What is Theatre?"

2009 Conference Program     2010 Junior Conference Schedule    2010 Thespian Conference Schedule

2010 State Student Officer Application, Due February 1st, 2010

High School Theatre, alive and well in the Rocky Mountain Region, announcing the 2010 Colorado State Thespian Conference. Once again the Colorado State Thespian Society will be hosting their annual high school theatre conference, on December 9-11, 2010 at the Colorado Convention Center, in the heart of the Denver Performing Arts community. Here is a brief list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) that will assist your school in registering and attending the State High School Theatre Conference. High Schools from the three state region are invited to attend, Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico and we would like to encourage new schools from these areas to join us and share the excitement of high school theatre.

Hyatt Hotel Colorado Convention Center This year we have the privilege of staying at the Hyatt Convention Center Hotel, a five star hotel property. When making your reservation, request the Colorado Thespian rate. To secure your tax exempt status please download the pdf file, and fax both forms to the hotel. Don't forget to bring a copy with you as you register for your rooms at the front desk. You must pay for your stay with a school check or school credit card in order to secure tax exempt status. Hyatt Credit card authorization form. Planning ahead.. Conference dates for our future, some dates are subject to change depending on incoming contracts with the City and County of Denver. Dec. 8-10, 2011; Dec. 6-8, 2012; Dec. 5-7, 2013; Dec. 4-6, 2014; Dec. 3-5, 2015; Dec. 1-3, 2016, and Dec. 7-9, 2017. Announcing Colorado’s First All-State Show The 25th Annual Putnam County Annual Spelling Bee Required Rehearsal Dates: June 11-13, July 23-25, Sept. 10-12, Oct. 22-24, Dec. 3. Performances: Dec. 3-4, Mtn Vista High School, and Dec. 9, Opening performance for the 2010 Colorado State Thespian Conference. Cast List Actor Character School Brian Flores Chip Tolentino Boulder HS Whitney Semin Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere Arapahoe HS Jeremiah Light Leaf Coneybear Cherokee Trail HS Alexander Johnson William Barfee DSA Taylor Harbert Marcy Park Greeley West Alison Bagli Olive Ostrovsky Boulder HS Suzanna Champion Rona Lisa Perretti Smoky Hill HS Bryan Smith Vice Principal Douglas Panch Mtn Vista HS Brandon Lopez Mitch Mahoney Horizon HS Crew Role School Emma Gould Stage Manager Dakota Ridge HS Michelle Bury ASM/Ast. Set Design Thunder Ridge HS

Money Raised for Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids at the Colorado State Thespian Conferences. Raise money at your school and contribute to the growing funds. Try holding a school fundraiser prior to conference, pass qa bucket at your shows! 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 $5,600.00 $4,000.00 $3,453.00 $3,500.00 $1,400.00 Conference 2009 - Troupe # 1206, St. Mary's Academy, $250 Troupe # 1697, Lakewood High School, $600 Troupe # 3759, Heritage High School, $1,500 Troupe # 5996, Grandview High School, $400 Troupe # 7113, Mountain Range High School, $100 Troupe # 5774, Thunder Ridge High School, $200 Troupe # 5994, Chaparral High School, $100 Troupe # 5012, Horizon High School, $500

Frequently Asked Questions

Who attends the Conference?  Do you have to be a Thespian to attend the conference?

Over 2,600 of Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico's most dedicated high school theatre students in grades 9 to 12th grade attend the high school conference. And over 300 middle school students that have a dedicated theatre arts program attend our one day Junior Thespian Conference. The conference is open to all theatre students, the only event that is limited to Thespian members is the Senior University Auditions.

How do we register for the Conference? The Colorado State Thespian Conference registration is online, your school will receive several postcard reminders for the conference and registration deadlines.  Registering on-line enters the school into a legal and binding contract, simply click the arrow in the picture at the top of any page of this web site. Teachers can print any of the information off of this site, once they enter the registration process teachers can make changes to their account, add and delete students or events, up to the deadline of November 10th.

Why should you attend?

Last year over 50 Colleges, Conservatories, and Universities dedicated to the service of the academic theatre community offered over $100,000 worth of scholarships to students in attendance. Besides the college auditioning experience, students have the opportunity to train with some of the countries leading professionals in Acting, Directing, Play writing, and Technical Theatre. The conference also affords students the opportunity to watch professional theatrical productions and main stage presentations produced by area high school, professional theatres, and university theatre programs.

How much does the conference cost? The conference registration fee is $35 for the junior thespian conference and $90 for the high school conference per student, sponsors and chaperones are free. The registration fee covers the cost of admission to the conference and all of the student workshops and performances. The registration fee does not cover the cost of your hotel room or food. There are numerous area restaurants where troupes usually go to partake of their meals.  If students sign up for performing a Colorado Individual Event Showcase there is a $10 fee per student for each CIES, limit of two performances allowed. This does not include One Acts or Improv Frenzy.

Where do we send our conference registration fees?

Colorado State Thespians, 200 South Dexter Street, Denver, CO 80246-1055.  Please send only one check per school, no personal checks accepted for registration. School or individuals can also charge their registration online.

What is the conference deadline and how do you make changes to your registration after you have registered on-line? 

The deadline for the conference is November 10th. You can register after the deadline but you will be charged a late registration fee of $110 per high school student and $45 per middle school student. Late registrants cannot participate in Colorado Individual Events Showcase or Senior University Auditions.  If you need to make changes to your on-line registration, you can login to your account with your e-mail login and your password, there is no charge to drop students, as long as those changes and drops are made prior to November 10.  If you desire to add students to your registration after the deadline of November 10, there are no replacement opportunities offered in the registration process after the deadline. Warning to troupe directors, our insurance and that of your institutions only covers viable registrants attending the conference.

Is there supervision at the conference and what is the charge for additional Sponsors or Chaperones?

Each school district should carry liability insurance for each participant in attendance. Schools attending are required to provide chaperones to supervise their own group. Colorado Thespians provides security in and around the Colorado Convention Center and the Hyatt Colorado Convention Center hotel. The Hyatt Colorado Convention Center hotel has two Denver police officers on duty in the evening for our event. Schools are strongly recommended to bring one sponsor or chaperone per twelve students attending the conference.

What time should our school arrive and depart from the Colorado State Thespian Conference?

Registration is open from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday.  Pre-conference workshops will take place between 3-5 on Thursday afternoon, check the schedule at the top of this page to see what is offered. Opening ceremonies begin on Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. and closing ceremonies will conclude at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

How does our school receive tax exempt status in the city of Denver?

Denver has a strict municipal code that requires hotels to prove tax exempt status. As a result hotels are shifting this responsibility to the schools themselves. If your school desires to take advantage of their tax exempt status, they must register the proper paper work with the Hyatt Colorado Convention Center Hotel bookkeeper’s office, prior to arriving at the conference. Schools must also supply the hotel with a complete room list, prior to check-in. If you fail to follow this procedure you will be charged tax at check-out. Please be advised that teachers using their own personal credit card will not qualify for tax exempt status, even if your school district is reimbursing you for the expense, you should be prepared to bring a check from your district.  There is a pdf file on the hotel page of this site which will help you with the process.

How many events can a troupe register for; Imporv Frenzy, One Acts, Auditions and IE's?

Students cannot participate in more than two Individual Events, to allow for plenty of opportunities for other students in attendance. We will do everything in our power to avoid conflicts with the Senior University Auditions. Schools are limited to one Improv Frenzy group and/or One Act session (75 minutes), however, they may perform as many One Acts within the 75 minute time block as they desire.  Cancellation of a One Act after the published deadline incurs a $250 room charge.

How do we register for the conference?

Teachers and Troupe Directors can register on this web site, by following the proper links above for the registration process. Click on the arrow in the picture at the top to begin your registration process. You will need a valid e-mail address to receive your conference confirmation. Please do not allow your students to register your school, as numerous problems have resulted from students attempting to proceed through the registration process.

How are schools or individuals selected for the Showcase Presentation on Saturday?

Participants are adjudicated by the guest adjudicators, which select the top performances in any given category for presentation to the whole contingency.  Students selected must receive three superior ratings from the judges.  Students with adult language will not be allowed to perform on the main stage.  One Acts will not be included in the showcase due to time constraints. Follow the link at the top of this page to the Events page of the web site.

Where do we send our Senior University Auditions?

Follow the link above to audition page.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

No refunds granted for registered Thespians and/or their affiliated schools after the registration is closed. Schools are responsible for the full amount of their conference registration after the submission of said registration. Payment for conference registration is expected and should be received prior to attendance at the conference. The cancellation period is within the registration period and schools should take advantage of the opportunity to cancel within that extended period of time and make appropriate changes to their registration. Any student and/or school registered for the Colorado State Thespian Conference on/or after the posted registration date will be subject to any and all fees incurred including but not limited to Registration fees, Individual Events fees and Senior University Audition fees. If a student fails to attend the annual conference for any reason, there is no refund for any and all fees paid. Registered schools and sponsors are responsible for any and all fees incurred and not paid by their troupe, sponsors, students and attendees, including any legal fees or court costs involved in collecting the conference registration.