Want to attend the State Thespian Conference?

Denver, Dec. 10-12, 2026

 

Please look at the Colorado Thespian website to find out all of the details on the conference. Please direct your parents there, as well.

 

www.cothespians.com

 

Click on the ThesCon button and then read, read, read.

 

Remember: You are responsible for obtaining all information and meeting all deadlines/requirements to go to State. It is a privilege to attend. 

 

Who can attend?

Any inducted or apprentice Thespian interested in learning/doing/seeing more theatre is welcome to come to State. For Poudre H.S. we require that you prepare a Thespy/Individual Event. 

 

• We will have an induction ceremony after the fall show, and before state, to induct apprentices preparing for State. Students who are not Thespians, but participate in the Fall Production, are eligible to attend State.

• Rooms at State are limited. We will select attendees based on availability and preparation.

 

When is State?

December 10-12. (We leave Thurs. before lunch and return Sat. around 5 p.m.). You will be school-excused for half of Thursday and all of Friday.

 

Where do we stay?

We stay at the Hilton Garden Downtown in Denver, or one of the adjacent hotel properties. The conference takes place at the Convention center just one block from the hotel.

 

What is State?

The greatest theatre experience in Colorado! Visit the above website to see and experience it all.

 

How do I get to state and what does it cost?

• Keep informed of deadlines and requirements.

• Start saving for $$$ to go. 

• 2026 Costs: $270, NOT including food.

  • Conference Registration $130

  • Hotel Room $110 ($199 x 2 nights / 4 per room)

  • Transportation Pending (usually $30/student)

  • 1st IE Fee Covered by Poudre Theatre

  • 2nd IE Fee $25 (2nd IE is optional)

  • This estimate does not include food. If you are in a financial hardship, please talk directly to Mr. Smith. We will see if we can find donations through the school’s Angel Fund.

• New for 2026: The district is charging a $55 Activity fee for events like this. If you qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch, this fee is waived. We encourage parents to only pay this fee if they are asked specifically for it.

• You must also fulfill the individual event requirement (see below)

• You must keep your parents informed.

 

Thespy Information

Everyone must prepare an event. We will determine if events are going to be performed at State. Please look over the descriptions of the performance and technical IE’s. Students are responsible for making sure they understand the requirements, limits, and details of their selected IE category. You can do a MAXIMUM of two IEs.

 

Other Opportunities

• All-State Opening Number

• College & Scholarship Auditions

• Tech Challenge

• State Student Officers 

Details for all of these are at www.cothespians.com/student-opportunities. Some of these require additional payments and registrations. Ask Mr. Smith if you have questions.

 

DEADLINES ARE STRICT

 

September 25: Deadline to complete the online registration form. You must include all Thespy information. You need to submit your selections using this registration form. 

 

Sept. 25-December 14:  Come to Drama Club meetings for Thespy coaching. We will have time set aside at Drama Club for peer and director feedback on your progress. You may also ask Mr. Smith, Ms. Kari, and Mr. Lonowski if they have time to work with you on your Thespy.

 

Oct. 15: State Fees due in full.

 

December 7: Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting and Showcase Performance: 6:00 PM in auditorium.