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2027 Exhibitor Information & Guidelines

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
The Illinois High School Theatre Festival invites businesses, colleges, and universities to exhibit at this year's Festival.  The exhibit area will be located in the Krannert Center Main Concourse at the University of Illinois, Champaign, IL.  Set-up will begin at noon on Thursday, January 7, 2027.  Any college or university planning to participate in the audition process at the Festival is required to provide an exhibit that will be staffed by its personnel.  Everyone involved in staffing exhibits at the Festival must be officially registered as a participant with your company or university. 

Festival participants will visit the exhibit area during the following hours:  
Thursday, January 7, 2027:  4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday, January 8, 2027:  8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday, January 9, 2027:  9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Exhibitors are expected to stay through 2:00 pm on Saturday!

PLEASE NOTE:  Exhibit space is LIMITED!  Due to the increasing size of the Festival and the capacity of the facilities, exhibit spaces are at a premium and will fill quickly.

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM


EXHIBIT REGISTRATION FEES
Exhibit space includes:  (1) - 6' table, (2) - chairs, and (2) attendee registrations

Exhibit Space for an ITA Member:  $300

Exhibit Space for an ITA Member with standard electricity: $350

Exhibit Space for a Non-ITA Member:  $450

Exhibit Space for a Non-ITA Member with standard electricity:  $500

Additional Exhibitors (ITA members):  $50.00 each

Additional Exhibitors (NON-ITA members):  $65.00 each

Your exhibit space fee includes 2 attendee registrations. 

PAYMENT:  We accept checks (payable to the University of Illinois) and credit card for Exhibit Registration.

Checks can be mailed to:

Conference and Event Services
Illini Union
1401 W. Green Street
Urbana, IL 61801

PLEASE BE AWARE:  Each exhibit will need to provide their own table cover (cloth/drape).  There will be no table cover provided.

An online list of all exhibitors attending the 2027 Festival will be made available to all schools.  Your organization name and website address will be listed on the website and Guidebook app and will alert attendees to your presence at the Festival before the weekend arrives.


REGISTRATION DEADLINE/ CANCELLATION POLICY

DEADLINE:  The deadline to register as an exhibitor is November 13, 2026.  After November 13, an additional $50.00 registration late fee will be assessed as well as a $15.00 per person late fee.  On-site registrations will NOT be accepted.

CANCELLATION:  We will issue a refund if the cancellation request is submitted by November 2, 2026.  All cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to
conferences@illinois.edu. No refunds will be provided after that date.


OTHER IMPORTANT EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

MATERIALS TO SEND:
Please send all of the following materials to exhibits@ihstf.org:

  • Informational blurb about your company/college/university
  • Logo (240p x 240p)
  • Header (640p x 240p)


ACCOMMODATIONS:
Transportation, Parking, Meals, Hotels

Shipping Information: 
Arrange to have your materials arrive at the Krannert Center Loading Dock between January 4 - 6, 2027. The University of Illinois is completely closed from December 24, 2026 - January 3, 2027. They will not accept any packages that arrive prior to January 4.

Ship To:

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts – Loading Dock, Illinois St.
IHSTF - Exhibitor Name
Attn: Events
500 S. Goodwin Ave
Urbana, IL 61821

***It is recommended to include that the Loading Dock is on the North side of the building. Access through Illinois Street.

EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES

Please be aware that all exhibitors must provide their own audio-visual equipment and extension cords, as neither the University nor the Festival will be responsible for providing those items.

Illinois Theatre Association policies do NOT permit the selling of merchandise by exhibitors during the Festival.  Complimentary items (no food, candy or liquids) are encouraged!

Photo or video of participants is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of the Illinois Theatre Association.


We appreciate the crucial service that exhibitors and workshop leaders provide for the Festival and students, but there are a few guidelines we must clarify:

  • Any display, workshop, or promotion must clearly meet the needs of the students and/or sponsors attending the Festival.
  • Educational recruiters must be connected to accredited institutions.
  • Workshops cannot be used to actively sell products or services.
  • Workshops and exhibitor participation must be of quality and valuable to the education and support our students and sponsors.
The Festival Committee reserves the right to reject the participation of any exhibitor or workshop leader who they feel does not meet the above guidelines.


QUESTIONS
Your support of the Illinois High School Theatre Festival is greatly appreciated.  By participating in the Festival, you help us touch the lives of more than 4,500 high school students, educators, and theatre professionals.  Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Kristin Koski and Kevin Phelan

exhibits@ihstf.org

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2027 Illinois High School Theatre Festival

General Questions:
conferences@illinois.edu

IHSTF 2027 Executive Director

Anthony Greer

executivedirector@ihstf.org


All-State Questions Only:

allstateproducers@ihstf.org

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