Hawai'i Thespians Festival

Call for Presenters!

Every year, students from all across the islands come together to learn from you, the industry professionals! Share your expertise by proposing a workshop for the 2027 Hawai'i Thespians Festival. We are continually growing in numbers every year and your involvement is a huge part of that. We can't wait to hear from you! Scan the QR code below, click on the link provided or on the image to complete the Call for Presenters form.

Teacher's Festival Handbook Released

Teachers who plan on bringing students to the 2027 Hawai'i Thespians Festival must complete this Festival Registration form prior to submitting any Consent and Acceptance Form.

Please review the Teacher's Festival Handbook for details.

Please be sure to contact Lanaly with any questions.

Registration for our 2026 Hawai'i Thespians Festival is now open! This form is only for teachers and program directors only. We have a lot in store for the students.

Get ready for the most electrifying theatre event of the year — the 2026 Hawai‘i Thespians Festival! On Saturday, January 17, the islands’ brightest young performers will gather at Windward Community College for a full day of artistry, inspiration, and celebration.

Students from Kaua‘i to the Big Island will unite on Windward O‘ahu to take master-level workshops from industry professionals, audition for coveted scholarships, and showcase their incredible talent in front of peers and mentors. As the premier annual event for Hawai‘i’s student performers, this festival — hosted by the Hawai‘i Thespians and the Hawai‘i Conservatory of Performing Arts — welcomes theatre programs from grades 6–12 to come together, create, and spark lifelong connections.

Workshops this year range from Circus Skills, Set Design, Acting Shakespeare, Nailing the Audition, Bollywood, K-Pop Dance, Musical Theatre Jazz, Activating Queer Theatre, Playwriting, Stage Combat, Stage Management, Musical Theatre Performance and more! We will once again be offering three scholarships for theatre students and welcome a special guest from the University of Northern Colorado who will be offering a spot in their prestigious Musical Theatre program.

Whether you’re stepping into the spotlight or cheering from the wings, this is the unforgettable experience every young theatre artist deserves.

Here is the 2026 Hawai'i Thespians Festival Program for your reference.

Please be sure to contact Lanaly with any questions.

(Below is the progam and pictures from previous Festivals.)