Directing Resources

Vendors

This directory is provided as a service; inclusion below does not constitute an endorsement by the WHSFA. Entries highlighted advertise/exhibit/sponsor at the State Festival in November (learn more).  You can select from the "Products/Services" menu any number of the following: Costumes, Lighting, Make-Up, Publisher, Sound, Stage. Contact us if you'd like to suggest any vendor listings for this list.


Documents/Pages

WHSFA Theatre Handbook
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Online Registration Instructions
How Theatre Contest Series Works

It is the responsibility of each school to obtain permission to use copyrighted material, to negotiate royalty payments and to make such payments before performing the work. WHSFA cannot secure royalty waivers for member schools.

Online Ticketing

No cost to schools. Options for online shows!

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Theatre Links

WHSFA Google Community
Alliance for Wis. Theatre Education
Educational Theatre Assoc.
DPI Theatre Educ. Community
Virtual Library: Drama
Dramatics Online (EdTA)
Theatrefolk Resources
Amer. Alliance for Theatre/Educ.
Drama/Theatre Resource Guide
Rights and Royalties for Scripts (on this page, see Samuel French "red light" and "green light" lists, too)
More Rights/Royalties Info

Wireless Microphones

There is a change that by 2020 could affect high school wireless microphone systems in the 600 MHz and 700 MHz bands. Some microphone companies are offering rebates to upgrade microphone systems that will be affected. Read more...

Conference

August 12, 2020
Online

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One-Act Play Database

This database shows plays that have advanced to State, as well as those who have earned Critics' Choice and/or Ensemble Awards. Use search filters to find specific plays and/or to show years. Plays shaded in orange are works that were devised/adapted, or are in the public domain. Thank you to Rick Braun of Waunakee High School for compiling this list in 2019!