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Each school or group may present up to TWO one-acts that are 5-45 minutes in length, from lights up to final blackout.  Please check out the basic information about the competition HERE and the rubrics for performance here: high school, middle and elementary, and Chapter Select.* (all rubrics will be updated by mid-October to reflect 2026 updates)

*NOTE: Chapter Select is for a Troupe performance at the annual International Thespian Festival (ITF) to be held in Lexington, KY June 28-July 2.  Please mark the appropriate checkbox if your Troupe is considering attending ITF.  Only one Troupe from NY will be awarded the opportunity to perform in the Chapter Select showcase.




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Add-Ons

Select this option if you want to be considered for an award in the student-designed show poster category. Please bring a single copy of the show poster.

Select this option if you want to be considered for an award in the student-designed costume category.

Select this option if you want to be considered for an award in the student-designed sound category.

Select this option if you want to be considered for an award in the student-designed props category.

Select this option if you want to be considered for Chapter Select.


I have read through and agree to the guidelines for the annual NY Thespians One-Act Competition. I understand that if I create an account, I may make changes to this registration up until November 16th. I also understand that there are no refunds unless the event is canceled or postponed.




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