Registration for Colleges

Registration for College Reps is with our partners at Tennessee ThesCon. 

2027 Registration for Colleges

For college and university representatives attending the All-State Theatre Auditions and State Thespian Conference.

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2027 All-State Theatre Auditions and State Thespian Conference, held January 15–16, 2027, on the campus of MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Event Overview

• Over 750 high school students auditioning.

• Concurrent audition tracks in Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance, and Technical Theatre.

• College booth spaces available.

• Scheduled callback times.

• Over 2,000 theatre students on campus in conjunction with the Tennessee Thespian Conference.

College Registration Details

Set up a table in the Student Union and participate in the audition process.

Registration cost:  $200 for two days

Recommended representatives:  3–4 people

Meals:  Four meal tickets provided for the dining hall

Additional meal passes;  $30 per person, with no maximum

Payment Options

We are requesting online payments only this year. The payment link will be provided at a later date.

If your institution requires payment by mailed check, please, contact Conner at conner@tnthescon.com.

Your College's Table

College tables will be located on the second floor of the MTSU Student Union, providing opportunities to meet with sponsors and students.

• Tables with black tablecloths will be provided.

• You are welcome to bring banners, giveaways, pamphlets, and other materials, provided they remain within your general area.

• Your table does not need to be staffed at all times. We recommend bringing students to staff the table during auditions.

Audition Procedures

Acting, Dance, & Musical Theatre auditions, and Technical Theatre interviews will take place concurrently in separate rooms.

Representatives are welcome to move between rooms. To see every student in a particular category, you will need a dedicated representative in that room.

Before the conference: You will receive an audition “book” for each category 1–2 weeks before the conference. Each PDF will include student contact and academic information, along with links to uploaded résumés, portfolios, and headshots.

During auditions: An online adjudication form based on our rubrics will be provided. The form will include student academic information and the callback process described below.

After the conference: You will receive a spreadsheet containing all student contact and academic information, along with average scores.

Tentative Audition Schedule

All audition blocks include Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance, Underclassmen, and Technical Theatre.

Friday

2–5 p.m.:  Auditions

5–6 p.m.:  College Fair callbacks

6–7 p.m.:  Dinner for college representatives

7–9 p.m.:  Auditions

9–10 p.m.:  College Fair callbacks

Saturday

8–11 a.m.:  Auditions

11 a.m.–noon:  College Fair callbacks

Noon–1 p.m.:  Lunch for college representatives

1–5 p.m.:  Auditions

5–6 p.m.:  College Fair callbacks

6–7 p.m.:  Dinner for college representatives

Saturday overflow times — depending on registrations

7–9 p.m.:  Auditions

9–10 p.m.:  College Fair callbacks

College Callbacks

Callbacks are invitations for students to speak with your representatives at your college’s table in the Student Union. These conversations sometimes include offers of scholarships, admission to a program, invitations to campus auditions, application fee waivers, and other opportunities.

• Callbacks are automatically posted online through a checkbox on the adjudication form.

• You will have online access to your notes and scores for all students you call back, allowing you to reference them at your table.

• A dedicated callback period will follow each audition block.

• Whenever possible, please hold all callback conversations at the college tables in the Student Union during scheduled callback times.

After the registration period ends, please email Donna or Donald to discuss any specific needs or requirements.

Faculty Workshop Opportunities

Faculty interested in teaching a workshop or a full weekend of workshops for the Thespian Conference should review the Clinician Information.

Please plan accordingly: Auditions and workshops take place concurrently. Clinicians will not be available for auditions during their workshop times.

Contact Us

For questions about college participation, auditions, or callbacks:

Donald Fann:  admin@tnallstate.com

Donna Seage:  donna.seage@bsu.edu