Trumbauer
Alabama Conference of Theatre
The Walter S. Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival
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2026 ACT SUMMIT & AWARDS
Aug 22 - Auburn University Montgomery
What is Summit? Theatre teachers and professionals from across the state meet for professional development, information, and fellowship. The High School breakout meeting is a place for teachers to express their excitement and concerns.
2026 FESTIVAL
DISTRICT: November 7, 2026 - D1: James Clemens HS, D2: Corner HS, D3: Cullman D4: Opelika, D5: Gulf Shores HS, D6: Thompson HS, D7: Jacksonvile State
Registration Opens, Sept 1
Registration Closes, Oct 14 at 5:00pm
STATE: December 4-5, 2026 - Location TBD
Registration Opens, Nov 9
Registration Closes, Nov 12 at 5:00pm
Who to Contact?
Who to Contact?
WHO TO CONTACT
STUDENTS, PARENTS, CHAPERONES: contact your high school theatre sponsor
THEATRE SPONSORS: contact your District Chair
DISTRICT CHAIR: contact the State Chair
STATE CHAIR: contact the Festival Director
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DISTRICT CHAIRS
District 1: Festival at James Clemens High School (Huntsville) on Nov 1
Chair: Bryan Comer
rbcomer@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Vice-Chair: Jessie Kisor
jessie.kisor@hsv-k12.org
District 2: Festival at Shelton State Community College (Tuscaloosa) on Nov 1
Chair: Sara-Margaret Cates
smcates@tuscaloosaacademy.org
Co-Chair: Megan Garner
mgarner@jefcoed.comDistrict 3: Festival at Decatur High School (Decatur) on Nov 1
Chair: Lena Austin
lena.austin@dcs.k12.al.usDistrict 4: Festival at Opelika High School (Opelika) on Nov 1
Chair: Jeff Glass
jeff.glass@elmoreco.comDistrict 5: Festival at Murphy High School (Mobile) on Nov 1
Chair: Haley Green
hgreen@mcpss.com
Vice Chair: Morgan Smith
mtsmith@mcpss.comDistrict 6: Festival at Thompson High School (Alabaster) on *Nov 8
Chair: Hannah Sizemore
jhannah.sizemore@acsboe.org
Vice-Chair: Joey Plaia
jplaia@jcchs.orgDistrict 7: Festival at Albertville High School (Albertvile) on Nov 1
Chair: Jason Bozeman
jason_bozeman@ecboe.org
Vice-Chair: Jason St. John
SECONDARY LEADERSHIP TEAM
State Secondary
Contact For: Rules or Procedures, General Festival Information
Chair: Revel Gholston
revel.gholston@opelikaschools.org
Vice-Chair: Jane Ganey
ganeyj@mtnbrook.k12.al.us
Past Chair: Chris Carter
james.carter@hsv-k12.org
Festival Director
Contact For: Registration, General Festival Information
Brian Cocke
bcocke@altheatre.orgACT Executive Director
Contact For: Payments, Scholarships, College Fair, General ACT Questions
Cindy Harper
charper@altehatre.org
(205) 903-5385ACT President
President: Allison Upshaw
allisonupshawphd@gmail.com
Vice President: Adam Miller
amiller@sheltonstate.edu
Past President: Jeff Glass
jeff.glass@elmoreco.com
Past Festival Information
Past Festival Information
2025 FESTIVAL
State Festival Pictures please photo credit Tosha Gaines Photography
2024 FESTIVAL
State Festival Pictures please photo credit Emily Allred Photography
2023 FESTIVAL
Complete Pictures tag and credit Emily Allred Photography https://instagram.com/emilyallredphotography_
2022 STATE FESTIVAL
2021 STATE FESTIVAL
Awards Ceremony 1 - Individual Events Live broadcast from 12/03/21
Awards Ceremony 2 - Group Acting, Studio Theatre, One-Acts Live broadcast from 12/04/21
2020 VIRTUAL FESTIVAL
2019 STATE FESTIVAL
2018 STATE FESTIVAL
ACT'S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
ACT'S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
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