Run by volunteer ITA Members, the three-day Festival takes place every year in early January, and switches locations between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Illinois State University. Over 4,000 students, teachers, university representatives, exhibitors, and volunteers come together to put on over 25 different high school productions and over 150 workshops.
Other highlights include college/university auditions for high school seniors, professional development for teachers and the All-State Production, featuring student cast, crew, and orchestra members from across the state.
We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to serve the Festival in various positions.
The Following Positions Are Now Available:
IHSTF 2022 Executive Director
The Illinois Theatre Association seeks a qualified candidate to serve as the IHSTF 2022 Executive Director.
Requirements:
To be eligible for selection, the Festival Director applicant must:
- have served at least two years on the Festival Committee.
- be a member of the Illinois Theatre Association.
- have had previous Festival experience, i.e. bringing students, evaluating performances, conducting workshops, and/or presenting productions.
- agree to a three-year commitment: • one year as Executive Director elect • one year as Executive Director • one year as Executive Director Emeritus.
The Application Process:
Applicants must complete an online form, which includes:
- previous Festival experience.
- qualifications.
- the names and phone numbers of three references. (Two of these should be people who worked with the applicant on a Festival Committee.)
- a personal statement as to why they wish to serve as the IHSTF Executive Director.
Applications must be received by the end of the day on 7/12/19.
The deadline for submission is July 12, 2019.
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IHSTF Production Liaison
The Illinois Theatre Association seeks a qualified candidate to serve as the IHSTF 2020 All-State Production Liaison.
Requirements:
To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have:
- a minimum of five years of production manager and/or coordinator experience.
- experience working with secondary school theatre teachers, directors, and students.
- experience working in a professional theatre environment.
- previous IHSTF and/or All-State experience (preferred).
- knowledge of all areas of design and safety standards in lighting, construction, sound, costumes, rigging, etc.
- the ability to work in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Google Suites
The Application Process:
Applicants must complete an online form, which includes:
- previous production management/coordinator experience.
- qualifications.
- the names and phone numbers of three references.
- a personal statement as to why they want to serve in this position.
Click Here
for full details and an application form.
The deadline for submission is July 12, 2019.
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IHSTF Historian
The Illinois Theatre Association is at a crossroad. For forty-seven years of the Illinois High School Theatre Festival, it has had only two historians. Mina Halliday served as Historian from 1976-1987. Kurt Steinhauser served from 1988-2019. Through her work at the Illinois State Office of Education, Mina maintained Festival records until she moved to California in 1987. She left all records with Kurt Steinhauser who was IHSTF Executive Director-Elect at the time. With the end of the 2019 IHSTF, Kurt has formally resigned as the IHSTF Historian. The ITA is now in search for the next IHSTF Historian.
Requirements:
To be eligible for this position, the candidate must:
- have five years of experience serving on the IHSTF Planning Committee (one year as Workshops or Play Selection, and the remaining four years can be any additional experience with the Festival)
- be able to commit to a minimum of five years of service (with the option to renew).
- maintain the minimum technical skills of: Microsoft Office, Google Suites, basic web page understanding, email proficiency.
- maintain a current ITA Membership.
The Application Process:
Applicants must complete an online form, which includes:
- previous Festival experience.
- qualifications.
- the names and phone numbers of three references. (Two of these should be people who worked with the applicant on a Festival Committee.)
- a personal statement as to why they wish to serve as the IHSTF Historian.
Click Here
for full details and an application form.
The deadline for submission is July 25, 2019.
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Future IHSTF Planning Committee Member
We are always seeking individual to serve on the IHSTF Planning Committee for future Festivals. If you are interested in learning more,
click here and scroll down to "Get Involved With Future Festivals."
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If you have any questions, please contact Aimee-Lynn Newlan at 312-265-5922 x1.
For more information about the IHSTF, visit www.illinoistheatrefest.org.
