Georgia ThesCON 2027 - February 4 - 6, 2027

We cannot begin registration until Georgia Thespians opens that Conference Agreement Form. The information below is for informational purposes at this time. You do not have to do anything yet. Thanks! Please note: Money cannot be reimbursed for ANY reason.

Join us for the best three days of high school theatre in Georgia. The Georgia Thespian Conference features numerous productions presented by high schools from throughout the state. Plus, you’ll be able to participate in a variety of workshops led by theater professionals from around the country. And if that weren’t enough, you also can perform or view individual performance and tech events, audition for scholarships, talk to college representatives from around the country, shop with commercial vendors selling theater merchandise, and hang out with 7,000 other Georgia Thespians.
We will leave on a Thursday before school on a charter bus and travel to Columbus, GA. We will spend two nights in a hotel. We will return Saturday evening on the charter bus. You must ride to and from the conference on the bus. We definitely need chaperones for this trip! Please see below for more information. Chaperones must provide their own transportation.

Who can attend?

ThesCon is open to inducted members of Troupe 7471 in good standing and active in our program. Space is limited, so selection is based on interest, involvement, and readiness to represent us proudly.

At ThesCon, students grow as artists and leaders through workshops, performances, and technical innovations. It’s an inspiring experience that builds confidence on and off the stage.

Students must be inducted Thespians. If there is space, eligible students may also join.
Cost of induction $50. (You can do this now if not already inducted.)

Georgia Thespians Induction

All of the information in this table will be updated as registration opens.

  • REMEMBER: There will be NO reimbursement for any reason. Once we book hotels, bus, and pay your registration, that money cannot be refunded to us; therefore, we cannot refund it to you. Please check dates carefully.
    MORE INFO COMING ABOUT HOW TO REGISTER

    Requirements for Registration:
    $440 paid in full.
    LHS Google Form for Emergencies
    Georgia Thespians Conference Agreement Form (Shared Digitally Soon)
    DCSD’s Field Trip Form (Shared Digitally Soon)

    We cannot hold spots (regardless of grade). Once all seats on the bus are full, registration will be closed. No money or forms will be accepted after September 26th at NOON!

  • Inducted Thespian Registration Window: When forms are available through 9/18.
    Inducted Thespian (before 8/1/26) Deadline: September 18, 2026
    Eligible Thespian Registration Window: 9/19-9/25
    Eligible Thespian Deadline: September 25, 2026.

  • COMING SOON

  • Registration Cost (charged by Georgia Thespians): $160
    * Tickets to 5 shows
    * 5 workshops across all theatre disciplines by industry professionals
    * 2 lunches and 2 dinners
    * T-Shirt and Badge
    Hotel Cost: apx $185
    * Hotel room for 2 nights (4 students per room)
    * Night Security
    Transportation: apx $95
    * DCSD requires that we travel via charter bus to the venue.
    * Bus costs are spread across all attendees.
    Student TOTAL: $440
    Chaperone TOTAL (no bus fee included): $375

  • Chaperones must be Level 3 DCSD Volunteers before September 15 - badge photo must be on file.
    Please let Mrs. Hayes know you are interested in chaperoning (there are limited spots).
    All of the above- the DCSD form has a chaperone portion. Please save it separately from your student.
    The cost is $375 for chaperones UNLESS you would like to get a hotel room separate from the group and drive yourself down. Then you can just pay $155 registration fee. (Please let Hayes know ASAP if this is your plan.)
    Level 3 Chaperone Clearance.
    A photo of your DCSD volunteer card is now required in our field trip packet.

What does the conference offer?

Performing Opportunities

  • All-State Theatre Opening Production
  • Thespys (Formerly named Individual Events)
  • FreeStyle Theatre
  • Improv!
  • College Auditions/Interviews
  • Thespian Karaoke

Technical Opportunities

  • All-State Theatre Opening Production

  • Tech Challenge

  • College Auditions/Interviews

  • Thespys (Formerly named Individual Events)

Design Opportunities

  • NEW- Design Challenge

  • Thespy Playwriting

  • Thespian Senior - Scholarship Opportunities

Other Opportunities

  • NEW - Quiz Bowl

  • Thespy Playwriting

  • Film Festival

  • Musical Works

Help with Forms

  1. Fields to pay particular attention to:

    1. Date of Birth- This sometimes autofills to the current date. 

    2. Emergency Contacts - you MUST put two (including adults). Please do not list yourself as your emergency contact. You are welcome to list me if you are not sure who to put. 

    3. For 12-14 be sure to put N/A if you do not have any applicable responses. 

    4. Please read the provided directions on the signature qualifications. Most importantly:

      • The form must be signed. No fonts accepted. 

      • Students cannot sign their own form regardless of age. 

      • Adults CAN leave box 2 empty. 

      • Be sure to put the date of signing in Box 4. 

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