Attention Media, High School Sponsors, and all others wishing to cover the Illinois High School Theatre Festival!

Please utilize the following press releases:

• 2020 All-State Company of "Aida" is Announced - Select Students From Across the State (revised 8/31/19)
  
• Schools from Across the State Selected to Perform at 2020 Illinois High School Theatre Festival (available in November)

If you are in need of additional press information, please contact Judy Klingner at executivedirector@ihstf.org 

ENJOY PAST COVERAGE OF THE FESTIVAL! SEE BELOW...

As we work to prepare for IHSTF 2019, enjoy some coverage from last year's Festival!

Maine South Theatre Program Honored for Making it to State
Bugle - 2/28/18

Illinois Theatre Fest Offers Teens Confidence, Experience
Bloomington Pantagraph - 1/12/18

What's Happening in Park Ridge -- Maine South Students to Attend Festival
Chicago Tribune - 1/12/18

OTHS Thespian Selected for Lead Role at State Festival Play
Belleville News-Democrat - 1/11/18

Lake Park to Perform at Theater Festival
Chicago Daily Herald - 1/10/18

Illinois High School to Perform Despite Stolen Props
The US & News & World Report - 1/9/18

Edwardsville Students Part of 43rd Annual IHSTF
River Bender - 1/8/18

The Show Goes On: Community Rallies to Send Students to Festival
Herald & Review - 1/8/18

Shout Out: Susan Gorman
Chicago Tribune - 1/3/18

OEHS Student Chosen as Stage Manager for All-State Production
Kendall Couny Now - 12/27/17

Niles West's Production of "White Guy on the Bus" Selected for IHSTF
Chicago Tribune - 12/15/17

Rockford, Belvidere High Schools Selected for IHSTF
Rockford Register Star - 11/28/17