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The information on this page does not reflect our proposed 2020 Virtual Conference. Please try again in mid-August.

A founding division of the Florida Theatre Conference; established in 1955

Membership Benefits

  • Member of umbrella organization Florida Association of Community Theatres
  • Advertising
    • inclusion of your theatre’s performance schedule in our three annual newsletters
    • inclusion of your theatre’s performance schedule on our online performance calendar
    • direct link from our website to your website
  • Regional and national exposure in the Southeastern Theatre Conference
  • Inclusion of your name in the annual FTC Festival program
  • Participation in two annual events specifically dedicated to supporting Florida community theatres:
    • Spring Fling – A free networking opportunity rotating among different community theatres each spring to discuss and gain useful insight on:
      • increasing ticket sales
      • broadening your subscription base
      • learning proven fundraising techniques
      • recruiting more volunteers
      • selecting your season
      • sharing best practices with other Community Theatre leaders
      • The next Spring Fling is at TBA
    • Community Theatre Play Festival – an annual competition focused on:
      • presenting productions for the honor of representing Florida at SETC (Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival) in March, and at AACT (American Association of Community Theatre) in odd-numbered years
      • professional adjudicators who provide insightful feedback following each performance
      • Workshops and seminars with an emphasis on direction, design, marketing and acting
      • The next Festival is at Theatre Winter Haven: August, 2019
      • The application deadline is June 18, 2019

Information about the Annual FTC Conference

  • NOVEMBEER 13-16, 2019
  • Held at Santa Fe College, in Gainesville, Florida
  • Free parking and an on-site food court
  • FTC has blocked rooms at several nearby hotels to ensure accommodation and a budget-friendly rate. Bus transportation is NOT provided
  • A campus map, hotel registration information, and dining options can all be found by clicking on the Festival link in the top menu
  • Included with your festival registration are 65+ workshops, Vendor Expo, High School One-Act Play Festival, Middle School Play Festival, Theatre for Youth Play Festival, and DraMature and Inclusion Showcases

Any Community Theatre or organization interested in bringing a group to the annual Florida Theatre Conference or Community Theatre Play Festival will find forms and information in the list at the left of the page. Many of these forms can be submitted online, with a credit card payment option. If you are uncomfortable using online registration forms you may request hard copy forms through our contact page (click on registration), or by calling us directly at 352-792-6135.

Please call or email the FTC Community Theatre Division Chair for further information about the rules and regulations as specified by the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT). A direct link to the AACT website can be found in the forms list at the left of this page. Space is limited:

The Community Theatre Division Chair is:

Kristofer Geddie
Director of Diversity
Venice Theatre
140 West Tampa Avenue
Venice, Florida 34285
941.584.0639
kgeddie@venicetheatre.net

Present a Workshop at the Conference!

Each year more than 1,800 theatre participants attend the FTC Festival.
We encourage you to share your unique specialty and be a part by presenting a workshop.
It is an excellent way to see the talent that is attending the Festival and provide a community service for the State of Florida.
To apply please fill out the Workshop Presentation Form.

Forms

Group Registration Form:
Online Form
Download the PDF

Individual Registration Form:
Online Form
Download the PDF

Play Festival Registration Form:
Online Form
Download the PDF

AACT Handbook/Forms
Link to Website

Workshop Presentation Form
Submit Online

Information

Room E009, E Auditorium Theatre

Theatre Winter Haven

Diagram of the Theatre Interior (PDF)
Theatre Light Plot (PDF)