Register now What your registration opens up
Registration for the 2027 SETC Annual Convention includes four days of workshops, keynotes, performances, networking, and career opportunities for theatre students, educators, artists, technicians, administrators, and employers.
Your four-day convention
Workshops, panels, demonstrations, and keynotes led by theatre professionals
More than 30 performances featuring community, college, secondary school, theatre for youth, and emerging artists
Meet employers, graduate programs, vendors, publishers, and theatre organizations
Connect with theatre professionals from across the country
Celebrate SETC’s ten-state region; included with registration, with advance RSVP required
Every registration includes one year of full membership to SETC.
The value behind your registration
SETC plans for a convention experience that costs approximately $600 per attendee to produce.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, sponsors, partners, and supporters, SETC is able to subsidize every registration and offer convention access at substantially less than the full cost.
And the earlier you register, the more we can help.
Approximate cost to produce the convention per attendee
$600All full registrations include
ONE YEAR OFAugust 15–November 25, 2026
November 26, 2026–January 25, 2027
January 26, 2027 through the close of convention
Early registration doesn't just save you money—it helps SETC plan responsibly for the convention ahead.
Our donors and sponsors help close the gap between registration revenue and the true cost of bringing thousands of theatre people together for four days of opportunity, learning, performance, auditions, networking, and connection.
We are grateful for their investment in the SETC community—and in making the convention accessible to more people.
Gather. Celebrate. Connect.
Ticketed celebration of outstanding achievement in theatre
Available to individual student registrants and included for qualifying festival participants under age 21; advance registration required
Ticketed event for SETC Board members, Lifetime Members, and Past Presidents
Included with registration; RSVP required and space is limited
March 3–6, 2027 · Lexington, Kentucky
