South Carolina International Thespians
& Palmetto Dramatic Association
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SC Jr. Thespian Festival 2026
Where: Castle Heights Middle School
2382 Firetower Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
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When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9 AM - 4:30 PM
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Contact: Director of Junior Thespians & Site Host - Amanda Ehrlich
We hope to see you and your students at Festival!
Fees & Deadlines:
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School Registration - $25 for Active Troupes or $45 for Non-Troupes
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Individual Registration -
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$15 per student (includes Thespy entries AND multiple workshops)
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$5 per chaperone/parent (or guest pass for awards)
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Waived fee for the Sponsor/Teacher
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Intent to Participate (opens January): DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 20
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Individual Registration (opens March): DEADLINE: Friday, April 10
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Payment for both of these can be made through the Cognito Registration Form via credit card or by uploading a PO
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Payment by check must be received by mail by Friday, April 17 OR can be hand-delivered at Registration on May 2
Highlights & Student Engagement Opportunities
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In-Person Thespy Adjudication & Awards
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Workshops
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SC Thespy Rules, Rubrics & Guidelines:
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Limit 4 entries per Categories (Solos, Duets, Groups & Tech) per school
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Students are limited to 2 Thespy entries. A Group entry DOES count toward the 2 Individual Entries
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If a student submits a Film or Playwriting entry, they can still participate in 2 in-person Thespys at the event.
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Students with a chaperone may view a Thespy session where one of their own is performing, but no one must disturb the session
Intent to Participate closes Friday, March 20!
Remittance should be made to:
SC Thespian Chapter
And mailed to:
Jr. Thespians
c/o Harry Culpepper, Jr.- Chapter Director
109 Montclair Rd., Mauldin, SC 29662
Thespy Award Categories:
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Acting Musical Theatre Tech/Design
Monologue Solo Musical Costume Design
Contrasting Monologue Duet Musical Lighting Design
Two-Person Scene Ensemble Musical Makeup Design
Ensemble Acting Musical Dance-Solo Scenic Design
Musical Dance-Duet Sound Design
Musical Dance-Ensemble Stage Management
Theatre Marketing
Costume Constrction
Prop Construction
*** We're excited to announce that Film & Playwriting will be offered this year!
These entries will be due on Friday, April 10 - the same day as
the Delegate Registration Deadline.
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All information regarding Thespy Awards can be found here:
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Want to learn more about starting a Junior Troupe?
Click the icon to go directly to the International Website:
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***Please email any questions or inquires to Amanda Ehrlich, Director of Junior Thespians.
***Have a new email or know someone that would like to be added to the list? Please send their contact information to: Amanda Ehrlich
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