Join Us for an Unforgettable Theatre Experience! Be part of the magic, creativity, and community
at ITF 2025. Let’s make memories that last a lifetime!

Overview: The International Thespian Festival (ITF) is the ultimate celebration of theatre, bringing together thousands of students, teachers, and theatre professionals from across the globe. The festival offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, perform, and connect with the broader theatre community.

Festival Dates
June 22 – June 28, 2025
Location
University of Indiana, Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

Why Attend?

• Workshops and Masterclasses: Participate in hands-on sessions with industry professionals, covering acting, directing, design, and more.

• Performances: Experience outstanding high school productions and showcase your talents on a national stage.

• Auditions: College and scholarship auditions for juniors and seniors looking to pursue
  theatre at the next level.

• Networking: Meet other Thespians, educators, and professionals who share your passion for theatre.

•  Exhibits: Explore resources and tools to enhance your theatrical journey.

Who Can Attend? The festival is open to all high school students involved in theatre. Whether you're an actor, designer, technician, or simply love theatre, there's something for you!

Registration Fees

•  Inducted Thespian: $999

• Non-Inducted Thespian: $1,099

• Registration Fee includes workshops, performances, housing, and meals on campus.

Housing and Meals: Participants will stay in university dormitories, with three meals provided daily in the campus dining halls. Housing assignments will be based on gender.

Travel Information Unknown as this time. We will find the cheapest, most reasonable option.

Below is what we have done in the past

• By Air: The closest airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), approximately 50 miles from Bloomington. In the past this has been as much as $600. Plus another $25 shuttle service from the airport each way.

•  By Charter Bus: Last year the PA State Thespian organization subsidized a bus for PA schools to travel to the festival. It is currently unknown if this will be possible once again. This option was most convenient and if offered would be the better option. Last year this was approximately $300.

Payment Timeline (Due on or before the dates below)

• January: Info Distributed

• February 1: Registration & 1st payment Due (inducted thespians $500, non-inducted $550)

• March 1: 2nd Payment Due (inducted thespians $500, non-inducted $550)

• April 1: 3rd Payment Due $400

• May 1: Final Payment Due – To be determined

Other Payments due if participating

• Thespy’s $50

• College Auditions $50

• Tech Challenge $100 per Team

• All students should bring cash or credit card to be used for meals while traveling to ITF and for any festival merchandise or incidentals they may want to purchase.

Other Deadlines

• Pennsbury Form Due ASAP: https://forms.gle/HDiXP3JvwAtaumNM6

• Health Forms Due TBD

Chaperones

There is one chaperone for every 8 students

Questions?

Contact Mrs. Fallacaro at DFallacaro@pennsburysd.org