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 2026 Career Fair 

The Texas Thespians State Festival Career Fair is a dynamic, high-impact opportunity designed to connect graduating seniors with real pathways into the professional world. Hosted during one of the largest theatre education events in the nation, this experience gives seniors direct access to companies actively seeking emerging talent for full-time roles, summer employment, and college-aged opportunities. Participants submit a brief online application and video showcasing their strengths, then step into live, in-person interviews and auditions during the festival—transforming their passion and training into tangible next steps. Audition and interview one-on-one with companies like Disney, Encore, Pyrotex, and many more! 
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CAREER FAIR PROCESS:
  • Career Fair is open to any High School Senior Thespian.
  • $0 fee - Free
  • No limit per Troupe

Step 1
Directors must register students for the event by the October 19, 2026 deadline.  It is a simple check box to opt in.


Step 2 
Select your  area of interest - You may select 2  types for submission: Performance, Musical, Technical, or Dance.


Step 3
Prepare your material based on your audition type and review before submission in Submittable:
  • Performance - 2 contrasting monologues not to exceed 2 minutes
  • Vocal Performance - 2 contrasting vocal performances not to exceed 2 min.
  • Technical - URL or Video Format accepted Include your area of technical interest, a 1 minute video highlighting 2 of your best technical works and a portfolio submission highlighting 3 of your best works.
  • Dance - 2 performances of different styles not to exceed 2 minutes.
 
Step 4
Submit your items in Submittable by October 19th, 2026, at midnight. Applications not completed by the deadline will not be accepted.

Step 5
Engage at State Festival. Disney workshops will be on the first two days of the festival for all performers. You must attend one of these workshops in order to be considered. Visit booths for any company that is a participant of the Career Fair. They will have signage at their booth. Technical interviews will be on the final morning of the festival for round robin style interviews with each company that you have interest in pursuing. 


Career Fair Reviewers will gain access to the evaluation platform from October-March. They can contact you individually at any time to schedule during the festival or after. Check your email used in Submittable.
For more information, contact Carla Schumann
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Denison Texas 75021
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      • Staff
      • Student Programming Board
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    • Student Leaders
    • Our Organization
    • History
    • Contact Us
  • Events
    • Campus/District Professional Development
    • State Festivals
    • Troupe Days
    • Educator Conference
    • Fine Arts Admin Day
    • Honor Troupe Leadership Academy
    • Junior Thespian Regional Festivals
    • Short Play Contest
  • Opportunities
    • Distinguished Educator
    • Aspiring Theatre Educator
    • Festival Grants
    • Premier Communities
    • Sponsorships
    • Thespian Awards
    • Texas Theatre Scholars
  • Competitions
    • Virtual Competitions and Auditions
    • Performance Thespys
    • Technical Thespys
    • Texas Only Events
  • I Am A...
    • Presenting Artist
    • College/University Recruiter
    • Vendor
    • Career Fair Business
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    • Advocacy Resources
    • Educator & Admin Resources
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