About Our Festival
The Palmetto Dramatic Association serves to encourage and further the development and quality of Theatre in South Carolina secondary schools. At the state festival, PDA hosts an original student-written playwriting festival, and professional one act performances, recognizing the work within SC Theatre programs.
The Educational Theatre Association offers memberships for educators at every stage of their career—from the theatre education major who is just starting out to the most experienced retired arts educator. EdTA provides its members with educational opportunities, awards programs, special offers and opportunities, and a network of peers.
EdTA’s student honorary organization, the International Thespian Society, is the world’s largest honor society recognizing excellence and achievement in middle and high school theatre students. More than 2 million students have been inducted into ITS since its beginning in 1929. Through their EdTA membership, Thespians have access to college auditions, scholarship money, and countless other young people with similar interests. Theatre teaches powerful lifeskills preparing all Thespians for a bright future.
Palmetto Dramatic Association
Teresa McGrath
President
St. Joesph's Catholic
Leslie Dellinger
Vice President
Lexington High School
Pam Broome
Secretary
Dorman High School
Stephanie Daniels
Treasurer
Rock Hill High School
South Carolina Thespian Board
Joe Timmons
SC Chapter Director
Shannon Horn
Jr. Thespians
Teresa McGrath
Scholarships
St. Joesph's Catholic
Dr. Matt Ward
Broadway Cares/
Fundraising
Carolina Forest
South Carolina Thespian Student Officers
Jeb Bartlett, SC STO Chairperson - Senior at Dreher High
Madeline Voelkel, Social Media Coordinator - Senior at Dreher High Baylee Payne, Board Member - Senior at St. James High School
Ellie Thomson, Board Member - Senior at Dreher High School
Ashley Hannon, Board Member - Senior at Pickens High School