Tennessee All State Theatre Auditions

WHAT IS IT?

Tennessee All State Theatre is a statewide distinction audition process similar to vocal and instrumental music All State Auditions. Adjudicators are faculty from college theatre departments and local professionals and the process includes a college fair for parents and students.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Any Tennessee theatre student grades 9-12 is eligible in five categories: Acting, Musical Theatre, Design/Tech, Playwriting & New this year, Dance.

NEW THIS YEAR!

Now offering Dance and Playwriting categories. See Auditions page for more information.

WHEN IS IT?

Audition dates are, January 15-16, 2027.

Registration deadline is November 24th.

The All State Conference scheduled for February 20, 2027, at Watertown High School

WHERE IS IT?

MTSU campus in conjunction with The Tennessee State Thespian Festival.

You are not required to attend the festival to audition.

See Audition Information for details

Audition Information

Conference

Conference Information

Information sign-ups

Sign-up for Information for Teachers/Students, Colleges/Summer Programs, and Administrators

Just a few things that set All State Auditions apart.

College connections

Largest College Theatre Audition in the state
Last year hosted 29 colleges from 9 states
Over 750 auditionees in Musical Theatre, Acting, Design/Tech & Playwriting.

The student experience

9-12 graders eligible
All students adjudicated by college faculty and local professionals with feedback sent to teachers
College fair available to all auditionees and parents.

Recognition and distinction

State Conference February 20, 2027 at Watertown High School.
Distinction Lists announced (All-State, Mid-State, All-West, All-East, with scores for all county available on request)
Students qualifying for the All State Distinction qualify for graduation distinction in Tennessee.