CETA High School Theatre Festival


Hosted at Fullerton Union High School in Fullerton, CA
Martin Luther King Jr Weekend, January 17th, 18th, 19th 2025

Every year between October and December, the California Educational Theatre Association adjudicates Fall productions at high schools in four areas in the Southern California Region.

In addition to Fall adjudications, the festival weekend offers a variety of opportunities that encourage artistic growth for both students and teachers. These offerings include workshops led by industry professionals, adjudicated scene competition, space for BIPOC students and educators, and scholarship opportunities. The three-day Festival showcases four MainStage plays selected from four regions of Southern California: Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County.

Our Festival celebrates CETA's Mission to create spaces where Every California student will experience the highest standards of theatre arts education.

Mark Your Calendar Dates
Renew your membership before you register for festival

August 1 - September 10th Registration for Adjudication

September 15th at 7:00pm Mandatory CETA High School Theatre Festival Meeting on Zoom

September 16th at 7:00pm Makeup Zoom meeting by request only cetahstf@catheatreed.org

October 1st First day of adjudication

December 1st Festival weekend tickets available to purchase

December 7th Last Day of Adjudication

December 13th Winners Announced

December 31st Deadline Vivian Bish Scholarship Application

January 10th Last day to purchase extra tickets if available