• WHAT IS IT? Tennessee All State Theatre is a statewide distinction audition process similar to vocal and instrumental music All State Auditions. Adjudicators are faculty from college theatre departments  and local professionals and the process includes a college fair for parents and students.

• WHO IS IT FOR? Any Tennessee theatre student grades 9-12 is eligible in four categories: Acting, Musical Theatre, Design/Tech & Playwriting. 

• WHEN IS IT? Audition dates are, January 15-16, 2027. Registration deadline is November 24th. The All State Conference scheduled for February 20, 2027.

• WHERE IS IT? MTSU in conjunction with The Tennessee State Thespian Festival.  You are not required to attend the festival to audition.  See Audition Information for details

• NEW THIS YEAR: Now offering Dance and Playwriting categories. See Auditions page for more information.

Just a few things that set All-State Auditions apart:

• Largest College Theatre Audition in the state

• Last year 29 colleges from 9 states represented

• Over 750 auditionees in Musical Theatre, Acting, Design/Tech & Playwriting.

• All students adjudicated by college faculty and local professionals with feedback sent to teachers

• 9-12 graders eligible

• College fair available to all auditionees and parents.

• State Conference February 20, 2027

• Distinction Lists announced (All-State, Mid-State, All-West, All-East, with scores for all county available on request) 

• Students qualifying for the All State Distinction qualify for graduation distinction in Tennessee.

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