Thescon
Experience Colorado’s leading educational theatre conference, bringing together high school students for a weekend of performances, workshops, and networking opportunities.
- Conference Schedules are accessible one week before the conference via Guidebook.
- Download the app on your phone and search for Colorado Thespian Conference
When
Where
December 11-13, 2025
ThesCon is traditionally held the first or second weekend in December, depending on city and facilities availability. High school troupes begin arriving Thursday afternoon with the conference concluding Saturday afternoon.
Registration opens September 1
Registration closes November 10
Late Registration closes November 20 (additional fees apply)
Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado
What
A weekend filled with active theatre workshops designed especially for high school students. Students and chaperones self select events to attend during the nine workshop and Individual Event/Thespys sessions (pre-registration is required for IE performance opportunities – additional fees apply). High School Theatre in Colorado supports the fifth largest economic industry in the state, the creative sector.
WHO
All public, private, and charter high schools in Colorado and Utah are invited to attend. We encourage new schools to join us and share the excitement of high school theatre. Schools do not need to have an official Thespian troupe to attend.
Currently, homeschooled students can attend if they work with a local school and attend as a part of their troupe. Students must attend as a registered school participant. No individual attendance registration is available.
Cost for Student Participants:
- $130 per high school student
- $25 per Thespy (limit two per high school student)
- $30 per chaperone
- Troupe Director is free
- $25 late fee for individuals registered between November 10 and November 20 (late registration ends November 20)
- Hotels range from $159/night – $219/night, quad occupancy, and can be made by troupe directors when registering for conference
- How To Register
Students must be registered by their school director or educator. Students cannot attend as individuals with parent or adult chaperones not associated with a registered, attending school.
Thescon Schedule December 11-13, 2025
Thursday
1:30 pm
Troupe Check In Begins
Lobby A
2:30 – 3:45 pm
Session 1
CCC
4:00 – 5:15 pm
Session 2
CCC
7:00 pm
Mainstage Doors Open
Bellco Theatre
7:30 pm
Opening Ceremonies
Bellco Theatre
Midnight
City of Denver Curfew
Friday
8:30 – 9:45 am
Session 3
CCC
10:00 – 11:15 am
Session 4
CCC
11:15 am – 12:45 pm
Lunch Break
12:45 – 2:00 pm
Session 5
CCC
2:15 – 3:30 pm
Session 6
CCC
3:45 – 5:00 pm
Session 7
CCC
7:00 pm
Mainstage Doors Open
Bellco Theatre
7:30 pm
Mainstage Event
Bellco Theatre
Midnight
City of Denver Curfew
Saturday
8:30 – 9:45 am
Session 8
CCC
10:00 – 11:15 am
Session 9
CCC
11:15 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch Break
12:30 pm
Mainstage Doors Open
Bellco Theatre
1:00 – 3:30 pm
Closing Ceremonies
Bellco Theatre
