The Missouri State Thespian Conference offers many Performance Opportunities for your troupe. All questions regarding Mainstages & One Acts should be directed to Holly Potthoff. Questions about the Opening Number should be directed to Tabatha Babcock.
Mainstages
Each year we look for 1-3 schools who would like to bring their fall production to perform on the mainstage at the state conference. If you you would like to have your production adjudicated, or would just like more information please download the following documents.
2022-23 Mainstage APPLICATION Form PDF (Revised 9_10_22)
2022-23 Mainstage GUIDELINES PDF (Revised 9_10_22)
If you would be interested in directing the next All-State Production please contact the Chapter Director.
One Acts
We offer time slots for up to 10 schools to perform a one act each year. If you are interested in applying, or would like more information please download the 2022-23 One Act Application & Guidelines PDF (Revised 9_10_22) .
MainStage & One Act Rating Information
MO Thespians Performance Rating Rubric
MO Thespians Preface to Ratings Document
All State Opening Number
Students will have the opportunity to participate in a large group Opening Musical Number presented at the Opening Session of the Conference. Students interested in participating in this performance will need to be recommended by their school sponsor during conference registration. Each sponsor may recommend up to 2 students who they feel have strong musical theatre abilities. Students who are recommended should submit an audition video for possible solo moments to https://bit.ly/OpeningNumb23
Audition videos must be submitted by November 4th. Students participating in Opening Number will receive the music and choreography in advance and should be memorized prior to our first rehearsal. Participants must be available for rehearsal on January 4th from 9 pm-11 pm and January 5th from 8 am-10 am.