2026 High School Play Festival Late Registration

2026 High School Play Festival Registration

Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026
School Name:
Membership is required to participate in the Play Festival. Is your school already an NCTC member?
Teacher Contact Information
Teacher Name

First NameLast Name
Teacher Email
example@example.com
Secondary Teacher Email (non-school email address)
example@example.com
Teacher Cell Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Please list any other theatre teachers at your school, as well as their email addresses. They will be added to our email list, but direct Festival communication from NCTC and your host site will be sent only to the primary teacher listed at the top of this page.
Type your initials to attest that you accept the cancellation policy: Once registered, you are responsible for making the payment for your show(s), even if you cancel a production. No refunds will be given and you are pledging to pay fees when you register. If a show is cancelled and the payment is not received, your school will not be permitted to register for future NCTC programs and Festivals.
Additional Show/School Information
School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal / Zip Code
NC County
School District
(enter N/A for private/charter schools)
How many shows are you registering?
Title and Author of Show #1 (if show has not yet been selected, type TBD):
Title and Author of Show #2 (if applicable):
Approximate number of students you're bringing to the Festival:
When submitting grant applications for Festival funding, NCTC is asked to describe the ethnicity of our membership. This reporting does not impact Festival adjudication.

Using percentages adding up to 100%, please estimate the ethnicity of your students who will be participating in the Play Festival in the table below.

All fields are required. Enter 0 if no students apply to a particular type.

Rows	% of Participating Students
Indian
Asian
Hispanic
Black/African American
White
Pacific Island
Other

Total % (automatically calculated)
Error: All fields must add up to 100%
Is this your first time participating in the Play Festival as a teacher (or your first time since before 2021)?
Do you or any of your students have any mobility challenges that will require accommodation on stage or backstage? If you answer yes, we will contact you to collect additional information.
Principal Name

First NameLast Name
Principal Email
example@example.com
Site Request

SOLD OUT SITES: Asheboro High School, Central Academy of Technology and Arts, Charlotte Catholic High School, Mooresville High School, North Moore High School, Reidsville High School, Shelby High School
Select your first choice festival site (not guaranteed) (do not repeat a previous selection):
Select your second choice festival site (not guaranteed) (do not repeat a previous selection):
Select your third choice festival site (not guaranteed) (do not repeat a previous selection):
Select your fourth choice festival site (not guaranteed) (do not repeat a previous selection):
Select your fifth choice festival site (not guaranteed) (do not repeat a previous selection):
Special Request for performance time (optional, not guaranteed):
Special Request for performance times (optional, not guaranteed):
NCTC Community Service Award

The NCTC Community Service Award honors organizations that demonstrate outstanding commitment to the growth and vitality of North Carolina’s theatre community. This recognition is given to schools that contribute $250 or more to our Center Stage Fund, which provides financial assistance to theatre educators and students across the state. Contributions may be made up to the start of each regional Play Festival, and awards will be recognized from stage during each regional Awards Ceremony. Learn more.
Do you plan to qualify for the 2026 NCTC Community Service Award?
Error: Demographic information must add up to 100% before this form can be submitted.
Registration Fee

New teachers who wish to participate in the Play Festival for the first time, and teachers who have not participated in the Festival in the last 5 years (2021-2025) can save 50% on registration. Use promo code NEWHSPF50 if paying by credit card. Savings applies to one show only and must redeemed at the time of registration.
How will you pay?
Registration selection (select # of shows AND membership if joining/renewing):

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2026 High School Play Festival Registration

Teacher Contact Information

Additional Show/School Information

Site Request

Registration Fee

Registration selection:

Payment Methods

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