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Goal

Beyond the Stage: Opening Doors to Theatre, College, and Career Opportunities: funding student opportunities in theatre and providing students with meaningful opportunities to perform, compete, participate in workshops, collaborate with other young artists, and learn from theatre professionals.

This grant will provide scholarship funds to help students attend the Florida Theatre Conference (FTC) and the International Thespian Society District 1 Festival. For many students, the cost of registration and participation can create a significant barrier. Scholarship funding will ensure that financial circumstances do not prevent students from accessing these valuable educational and postsecondary opportunities.
 

 

Category

CTE Focused -  

 

What will be done with my students

This project begins in the classroom with the preparation of a one-act production and individual theatre events. Students apply the skills they develop throughout the unit, including: acting, directing, technical theatre, design, collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and creative thinking. The last piece will be an authentic performance with real audiences and professional expectations.

For the one-act production, students work collaboratively to rehearse, refine, and ultimately perform a complete theatrical production. They learn the responsibilities involved in creating a successful production, from character development and blocking to technical elements, ensemble work, and performance preparation. The process requires students to communicate effectively, solve problems creatively, accept feedback, meet deadlines, and work toward a common artistic goal.

Students also select and prepare individual Thespian events that align with their interests and talents. These may include acting, musical theatre, choreography, costume design, costume construction, make-up design, playwriting, scene design, stage management, and other areas of theatrical production. Through these projects, students develop specialized skills while learning how to research, create, rehearse, revise, and present their work at a professional level.

• Students prepare One-Act for FTC and ITS (9/11/2026)*
• Students prepare Individual events (9/3/2026)* for ITS
• Students attend FTC – 11/5/2026-11/7/2026 (Travel on 11/4 and 11/8)
o Leave on November 4th
o November 5th:
 9 am – 12: 30: workshops, college fair, Vender Expo, College Auditions & Interviews
 2 pm – 5: 30: Workshops, College Fair, Vendor Expo, High School One Acts, Junior-Audition Workshop, Tech Interviews, College Callbacks
 5:30-9:00: Opening Celebration & Musical Production
o November 6th:
 9 am – 12: 30: workshops, college fair, Vender Expo, College Auditions & Interviews
 2 pm – 5: 30: Workshops, College Fair, Vendor Expo, High School One Acts, Junior-Audition Workshop, Tech Interviews, College Callbacks
 6:30-9:00: Professional Performance (TBD) & Shakespearean Performance
o November 7th :
 9 am – 12: 30: workshops, college fair, Vender Expo, Youth theatre one-acts & HS One-Acts.
 2 pm – 5: 30: Workshops, College Fair, Vendor Expo, High School One Acts, Junior-Audition Workshop, Tech Interviews, College Callbacks
 6:30: Closing Celebrations
• Return to school and reflect! Prepare for State!
November 13th: Leave for ITS
-Perform & Watch One-Act
November 14th: students will compete in individual events.
 

 

Benefits to my Students

The Florida Theatre Conference offers students opportunities that extend well beyond the classroom. Students can participate in college fairs, college auditions, portfolio reviews, workshops, and theatre program viewings, allowing them to connect directly with representatives from colleges and universities and explore programs that align with their interests and talents.

FTC can also provide students with opportunities to audition for college theatre programs and be considered for college scholarships and other financial awards. For students pursuing theatre at the collegiate level, these experiences can be an important first step toward identifying programs, making professional connections, receiving audition feedback, and potentially securing scholarship offers.

Students are able to see college and professional theatre productions and attend educational sessions that give them a better understanding of what it means to pursue theatre beyond high school. These experiences help students make informed decisions about their futures while giving them access to opportunities they may not otherwise encounter.

The International Thespian Society District 1 Festival provides students with additional opportunities to showcase their talents, participate in individual and group events, receive feedback from theatre professionals and educators, and collaborate with other theatre students.
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Participation helps students develop communication, creativity, collaboration, confidence, leadership, critical thinking, and performance skills. Students also gain experience presenting their work in a professional setting and representing their school theatre program.

In addition, all performances and individual competitions enhance their portfolios and resumes for future endeavors

 

 

Budget Narrative

For information regarding price on the Florida Theatre Conference: https://www.flatheatre.org/2026registration
For ITS District 1: https://www.d1thespians.com/

Through this funding, students will gain access to high-quality theatre education outside the classroom, connect with college theatre programs and representatives, explore opportunities for college theatre scholarships and other financial assistance, and develop performance, technical, communication, and leadership skills. They will return to the classroom with new skills, knowledge, and experiences to share with their peers they reach far beyond the classroom and will propel the students into the future.

Supporting student attendance at the Florida Theatre Conference and International Thespian Society District 1 Festival is an investment in education, opportunity, and the future. These experiences allow students to take their theatre education beyond the school stage and into a larger community of artists, educators, colleges, and professionals.

For some students, attending FTC could mean discovering a college program, auditioning for a university, receiving valuable feedback, or even earning a college theatre scholarship. Providing financial assistance ensures that these life-changing opportunities are available to students based on their talent, effort, and potential - not simply their ability to pay.

Thank you for your time and Consideration.
 

 

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