Resource Directory
This directory is provided as a service; inclusion below does not constitute an endorsement by the WHSFA. Entries listed on this page advertise/exhibit/sponsor at the State Festival in November (learn more); click the “full list” button below this list for a complete directory that includes location and phone numbers for all of these, as well. 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.
Theatre Handbook
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.
Ticketing for Performing Arts
Official WHSFA partner. No cost to schools. Use their AnywhereSeat service for online programming.
Resources
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
Professional Development Conference
Friday, September 24
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee
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...
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 tan 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!