2026 FLORIDA THESPIAN SENIOR STATE FESTIVAL
ALL-STATE OPENING NUMBER
We are accepting submissions for an All-State Opening Number to be performed at the Opening Ceremonies of this year’s Florida State Thespian Festival on the Morsani Hall stage at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. The All-State Opening Number is designed to enhance the theme for the festival and to showcase the exceptional talent of the students from across our state. The number will be choreographed by Brian Curl and musically directed by Tim Hanes. The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2025.
- Applicants must attend and be a registered delegate of the Florida Thespians Senior State Festival.
- Selected performers will need to be available to rehearse beginning the morning of Wednesday, March 18, 2026 and be available to perform at all opening ceremonies performances scheduled on that day.
- Applicants must submit the digital application and required submission videos (a dance audition–combination linked below–and no more than one minute of a musical theatre selection, showing range and dramatic ability).
A SPECIAL NOTE ON HOW TO FILM YOUR AUDITION VIDEO:
When filming the dance combination, please make sure your full body is seen. When filming your singing audition, please zoom in to the upper half of your body so that we can clearly see your face. In both cases, if you choose to film on your phone, please film horizontally. Please be aware that the audition combination with Mr. Curl is MIRRORING YOU! When he mentions “right” and “left,” he is referring to YOUR right and YOUR left.
PLEASE FIND ALL NECESSARY LINKS HERE:
2026 Florida Thespians Senior State Festival All-State Opening Number Application
2026 Florida Thespians Senior State Festival Audition Combination Video
Dance Audition Song File (Choreography begins at the 0:10 time mark)
Specialty Tumbling/Turns/Tricks Song File (OPTIONAL. Create a short combination featuring your special skills.)
