South Carolina International Thespians
& Palmetto Dramatic Association
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Festival Registration Information
Multiple Forms for all events
By the first of December:
Any school that would like to participate in the PDA/SC ITS festival must register by the December deadline.
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School Registration is open from September 25th to December 5th.
PDA Originals /Thespys Playwriting Entries
The Playwrighting Thespy entries must be submitted by Friday, December 5. Playwrights will have the option to have their scripts adjudicated for Thespys, the PDA Playwriting Competition, or both. Find more information on the Original One-Act page.
SC Thespians
All-State Showcase
All-State Theatre (Musical Theatre, Acting, Tech Challenge) is a recognition program and production performance experience that is created to enhance the theme of the Thespian Festival and to showcase the amazingly talented Thespians of our state. Selected All State Thespians will perform a musical number and a reading for the Closing Awards Ceremony. Tech Challenge will be a two day event with more details coming soon. DEADLINE to submit a Video Audition is FRIDAY, Dec. 5th. THIS DEADLINE WILL NOT BE EXTENDED INTO JANUARY AS IT WAS IN THE PAST.
PDA Outstanding Educator of the Year
Awards and Honors Nominations & Applications by Dec. 19th.
Please click the online form to find out what it takes to nominate. DEADLINE: December 19, 2025
PDA Outstanding Mentor
Please click the online form to find out what it takes to nominate. DEADLINE: December 19, 2025
SC Thespians
Gold, Silver, & Bronze Honor Troupes
In order to recognize the hard work of the teachers and students in SC, the SC Thespian Chapter has established and Honor Troupe Recognition program. There is no limit to the number of troupes that can apply or be recognized each year. The Honor Troupe Application is specific to the immediate past school year (2024-25) and points are awarded based on any and all work and/or activities that your troupe participated in throughout the last school year from August 1 - July 31.​ Honor Troupe Application Point Breakdown can be found here. Deadline to Apply: December 19, 2025.​
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In January:
Please be ready to submit all documents for the INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION and Play Tech/Thespys Schedule Form in January. This includes email addresses for students participating in Senior Awards or the STO Applications, the full legal names of anyone 18+ years of age, and uploading the School Administration Permission and Teacher Decorum. The One-Acts will be scheduled based on the submission of the Play Tech Form.
To go to the DELEGATE REGISTRATION page, click this link:
This page will have MULTIPLE Forms that will need to be submitted to finalize a school's and its delegate's registration.
The Online Form for DELEGATE REGISTRATION will be available on December 11, 2024 and will be open through Thursday, January 17, 2025. You MUST be able to submit credit card payment or a purchase order at that time.
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DEADLINE TO SUBMIT Individual Registration and Play Tech Form is FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026!
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The First of February:
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All applications and recommendations for Senior Awards and Student Thespian Officers must be submitted
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All Thespy entries must be submitted to Open Water
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All names have been verified for name badges and background checks (18+ year olds)
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Meal Tickets purchased
Before the Festival:
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Teachers have in their possession Student Contract/Parental Consent/Health Forms
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Four printed playbills for the One-Acts
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Customized schedule for the school's delegates to know One-Act performance and/or Thespy sessions