Irene Ryan Finalist Announcement

Irene Ryan Finalist Announcement KCACTF Region IV is pleased to announce the following finalists for the Festival 58 Irene Ryan Acting competition: Jadine Holman Jerry Colbert, Jr. Lilly Dubansky Kendall Wilson Kinnley Burk Shayla Meadows Rebecca Dickson Angelina DeBois Kole Hovis Marcellus Carpenter III Shiane Sullivan Choe Shade Samara McKnight Veronica Glinyany Rachel Oppmann […]
Directing Finalists

Directing Finalists Announcement ACTF Region IV and the Society of Directors and Choreographers are pleased to announce the finalists for Festival 58’s directing awards: Dee Slade Ty Simmons Caryss Johnson Cece Crook University of South Carolina Upstate University of Central Florida Middle Tennessee State University Georgia Southern University Congratulations to everyone!
MTI Finalist Announcement

MTI Finalist Announcement Region IV is pleased to announce the following finalists for the Festival 58 Musical Theatre Initiative! Kinnley BurkJoey FieldsEllie Castillo-NunezAmaris Young Kennedy SwinefordRachel OppmanHannah AuciTyaire Charles Congratulations to everyone! Don’t miss the MTI Final Showcase on Saturday night!
MTI Semifinalist Announcement

MTI Semifinalist Announcement Region IV is pleased to announce the following semifinalists for the Musical Theatre Initiative! Aaron Coker Allison Cento Amaris YoungAshli HollimanAubrey CriglerAudrey HoltBrennan ColeConnor McCarthyDaniel MasonDexton ChapellEllie Castillo-NunezFaith AlfieriHannah AuciHunter BallardIndya JoinerJadine HolmanJaelin RussellJenna GrubanJerry Colbert Joey FieldsKatelyn AustinKennedy SwinefordKinnley BurkKumarie MilesLailee MaxwellLiz Morgan Mariah MillerMolly JohnsonMorgan IrbyNgaa MagombedzeOlivia SzymanskiPaisley HodgesPresley RobertsonRachel […]
Irene Ryan Semifinalist Announcement

Irene Ryan Semifinalist Announcement KCACTF Region IV is pleased to announce the following semi-finalists for the Irene Ryan Acting competition: Jay RussellThomas SchneiderJerry Colbert, Jr.Rebecca DicksonHannah AuciAngelina DuBoisMeredith FraleyVeronica GlinanyCamren KlepperJaden LyonsSophie ZedlerKinnley BurkLilly DubnanskiArianna GardnerChloe ShadeJordan GoddardMahar MattarKendall WilsonShiane SullivanMoriah MillerKole HovisDaniela IrausquinSamara McKnightAlainna ToddRyan Jones, JrShayla MeadowsRachell OppmannChristopher PouliosJadine HolmanJoshua KirkleyMarcellus Carpenter III […]
ACTF Region IV BOLD Fellowship

ACTF Region IV BOLD Fellowship 2026 Cohort Announcement The American College Theater Festival (ACTF) Region IV is excited to announce the 2026 BOLD Fellowship Cohort! This paid fellowship empowers student leaders across the Southeast to support advocacy, engagement, and growth within regional theatre education. 2026 Cohort Overview Number of Fellows: 5 students selected annually Ambassador Responsibilities As […]
Next Steps Audition Information

Next Steps Audition Information Are you nearing graduation from your two or four year academic program? Are you not entirely sure what to do next? Next Steps connects two year graduates with four year institutions, and four year graduates with conservatories and professional companies. Audition Registration for FridayEveryone must sign up for a time slot […]
DTM Question and Answer Session

DTM Q&A Session – January 23, 2026 Are you participating in the Design, Technology, and Management expo or related events? Join us Friday, January 23 at 8pm eastern time on Zoom for a question/ answer info session. Zoom Link This session will briefly cover the extant plans for the DTM side of the festival, and give students a […]
MTI & DTM Deadlines Extended – Jan 23

MTI and DTM Deadlines Extended – Jan 23 The deadlines for submitting materials and registration information for the Musical Theatre Initiative, and the Design Tech and Management Expo have both been extended until January 23, 2026. Hit the buttons below for more information on each program. Musical Theatre Initiative Design, Tech, and Management
Irene Ryan Deadline Extended – Jan 21

Irene Ryan Deadline Extended – Jan 21 The deadline for submitting your registration and or self-nomination for the Irene Ryan Acting scholarship has been extended until midnight on January 21, 2026! Click here for more information or to register