Trumbauer
Alabama Conference of Theatre
The Walter S. Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival
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2026 ACT SUMMIT & AWARDS
Saturday 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 (Madison)
Chair: Jessie Kisor
jessie.kisor@hsv-k12.org
Vice-Chair: Olivia Skillern
okskillern@madisoncity.k12.al.us
District 2: Festival at Corner High School (Warrior)
Chair: Sara-Margaret Cates
smcates@tuscaloosaacademy.org
Co-Chair: Megan Garner
mgarner@jefcoed.comDistrict 3: Festival at Cullman High School
Chair: Lena Austin
lena.austin@dcs.k12.al.usDistrict 4: Festival at Opelika High School
Chair: Revel Gholston
revel.gholston@opelikaschools.orgDistrict 5: Festival at Gulf Shores High School
Chair: Darren Butler
dbutler@bcbe.org
Vice-Chair: Caleb Landrum
clandrum@gsboe.orgDistrict 6: Festival at Thompson High School (Alabaster)
Chair: Joey Plaia
jplaia@jcchs.org
Vice-Chair: Tyler Jones
tyler.jones@acsboe.orgDistrict 7: Festival at Jacksonville State University
Chair: Sara Argiro
saraargiro@albertk12.org
Vice-Chair: Jeni Ford
SECONDARY LEADERSHIP TEAM
State Secondary
Contact For: Rules or Procedures, General Festival Information
Chair: Jane Ganey
ganeyj@mtnbrook.k12.al.us
Vice-Chair: Hannah Sizemore
hannah.sizemore@acsboe.org
Past Chair: Revel Gholston
revel.gholston@opelikaschools.org
Festival Director
Contact For: Registration, General Festival Information
Brian Cocke
bcocke@altheatre.org
ACT Executive Director
Contact For: Payments, Scholarships, College Fair, General ACT Questions
Cindy Harper
charper@altehatre.org
(205) 903-5385ACT President
President: Adam Miller
amiller@sheltonstate.edu
Vice President: Therrin Eber
tjeber@uab.edu
Past President: Allison Upshaw
allisonupshawphd@gmail.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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