Welcome to FTC

FTC 2023 – November 2-4 at the AdventHealth Fieldhouse & Conference Center, Winter Haven, FL

The annual Florida Theatre Conference encompasses a comprehensive week of performances and opportunities for theatre artists of all ages. Over four days, FTC presents High School, Youth Theatre, and Middle School play festivals, professional performances, and the DraMature and Inclusion festival showcases. A three-day Community Theatre festival is held prior. A multitude of skills-building workshops and master classes are offered in all areas of theatre.

High School and State College transfer students may audition for over fifty colleges, universities and conservatories from around the nation, and have an opportunity to meet with college representatives in the FTC College Fair.

State College and University students may audition for advancement to the Southeastern Theatre Conference spring festival, where professional theatres from around the nation hire for seasonal work. (NOTE: SETC Professional Screening Audition registration is directly through SETC: SETC Auditions.) 

All registered FTC conference guests have full access to all performances, workshops, and events.

Interested friends and family may purchase inexpensive day passes to watch any play festival, and can also attend the closing ceremony. The closing ceremony celebrates the Festival and includes awards, performances and more.

If you wish to become a member of FTC, but do not plan to attend the conference, you may complete a form here.