Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival - Region 2
We are Region 2 of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.
The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival is a 5-day collegiate theatre conference for students attending universities in SW New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio.
Thinking back to all the fun we had last month in Pittsburgh.
07/12/2023
Program deadlines of December 18 are fast approaching. Do you have questions? Unsure how to register for festival? Not sure how to upload your self-tape? Confused about a specific program or application? Join members of Region 2 Leadership on Monday, Dec 11 at noon for a Live Zoom Q&A. Use the QR code to access the event or email [email protected] for more info and the link.
30/11/2023
28/11/2023
Thank you to all the faculty and professionals who shared their knowledge and love of theatre with students across our Region this semester. We can't support college theatre programs without our many, many volunteers!
27/08/2023
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/20/style/grown-up-theater-kids.html
Grown-Up Theater Kids Run the World A Supreme Court justice. The governor of New Jersey. Senator Ted Cruz. A prominent MSNBC host. Practically half the tech world. What’s behind this moment of thespian power?
07/05/2023
Our volunteer respondents keep the region running! Thanks to everyone who saw a show this semester!
23/04/2023
Kennedy Center announces American College Theater Festival awardees Student and faculty artists nationwide are recognized for outstanding work.
05/04/2023
Congrats to the Invited Productions from Festival 55 in January for receiving recognition from the National Committee for their exceptional work.
04/04/2023
A reminder of one of the best moments from January’s festival!
Jimmy Noriega awarded Kennedy Center Gold Medallion Jimmy A. Noriega, professor of theatre and Latin American studies at The College of Wooster, is the recipient of the Kennedy Center Gold Medallion, […]
02/03/2023
Region 2 and Region 4 are in the house at SETC!
31/01/2023
Congratulations to Dr. Baron Kelly and Dr. Jimmy A Noriega for being awarded Region 2's Gold Medallion at this year's faculty dinner. Both educators truly exemplify a deep commitment to the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and our students. This is the highest honor we can bestow and we were happy to share it with these two scholars and artists.
28/01/2023
Student leaders make our programs run! Thanks to the APO students for holding a panel at festival and thanks to our Student Advisory Board members for being Leaderships' student eyes and ears on the ground. We appreciate all these extraordinary students.
26/01/2023
Thanks so much to Neal Leaheey for bringing his Tarot Improv show "Whatever Fate Decides" to Region 2 this year. And to Regional Chair Suzanne Delle for sharing her life and watching it being acted by the talented student improvers.
25/01/2023
Was it only a week ago that we gathered to listen to Noelle Diane Johnson share the secret to successful more meaning work for all? Thank you to all who came to Region 2's Keynote.
photo credit: HSGuy
18/01/2023
Join us for this opportunity to screen the video of Lloyd Suh's play from its "Bard at the Gate" premiere, including a live talk back with actor Peter Kim. Today at 3pm!
18/01/2023
There's still time to register for the virtual portion of our festival. Don't miss this opportunity to join us from anywhere, in your PJs, with your cat by your side. Register now: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/festival55
17/01/2023
Don't miss a thing day as Region 2's first in-person conference in 2 years starts at West Chester University!
16/01/2023
We are getting ready for Festival 55! Tomorrow is the big day. Check-in at West Chester is open from 10AM-5PM. We are offering limited workshops at 2 and 3PM for faculty and students. The opening night show CAGED is at 8PM and students who will move on to second round for Irene Ryans and MTI will be announced at 9PM. Don't miss a minute!
14/01/2023
13/01/2023
Can't make it to West Chester this year?
There's still time to register for our virtual festival which will be held on Zoom and YouTube on Wednesday and Thursday next week.
Register here: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/festival55 The cost is just $50.
12/01/2023
You may be preparing for our upcoming festival but we already have spring shows that are looking for respondents. We need faculty to sign, up, do our on-line training or in-person at festival next week, and visit and support educational theatre programs in our region.
09/01/2023
Great opportunity for low-cost professional headshots from that Headshot Guy, Marc Faubel HSGuy! Wednesday, January 18 from 9am-1pm only during festival. Pre-registration is required.
05/01/2023
Don't miss our first day workshops!
Everything gets going this year on Tuesday, January 17 - Irene Ryan and MTI feed back and Workshops designed to prepare you for festival and beyond.
30/12/2022
Don't miss out!
Register for festival now: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/festival55
28/12/2022
We welcome Dr. Baron Kelly to Region 2's festival this January. Students will get to take workshops with him, receive feedback from their Irene Ryan acting auditions and from the SDC Directing Initiative. He will also be on a panel for faculty about how to get a Fulbright in the arts.
22/12/2022
What is Laban Movement training? Find out at festival with Alexandra Beller as she offers workshops on using your physical movement to create character. Her workshops are great for actors and dancers.
21/12/2022
Thank You to the Dramatists Guild for bringing member to festival to work with our playwriting students.
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