High School Theatre Festival

2 characters singing in Cinderella the musical.
Festivals

We’re excited to invite you to campus for fun theatre performances and workshops on Friday, March 6, 2026!

Get to know the UNC School of Theatre Arts and Dance at the High School Theatre Festival! Join our faculty and students for engaging workshops, auditions for admission into the program, and an exclusive performance of our spring musical!

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Learn more about our Theatre & Dance areas of study

Schedule

Morning

  • 8:30–9:15am: Check-In + Donuts in Langworthy Lobby
  • 9:15–9:30am: Welcome in Langworthy Theatre
  • 9:30am–12:30pm: Exclusive performance of our spring musical in Langworthy Theatre

Learn more about this year’s productions

Afternoon

  • 12:30–1:15pm: Lunch Break + Outdoor performances by STAD Student Groups (packed lunch recommended)
  • 1:30pm–2:20pm: Workshop Session 1 + Auditions
  • 2:30pm–3:20pm: Workshop Session 2 + Auditions
  • 3:30–4pm: Departure

Past Theatre Festival Productions

Theatre students performing in 42nd Street in 2025.

42nd Street

Characters in red on stage in Seussical the Musical.

Seussical

A stage full of performers in the musical Cinderella in Langworthy Theatre.

Cinderella

The cast and set of UNC's production of the musical Sweeney Todd.

Sweeney Todd

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