2026 Middle School Play Festival Late Registration

School Name:*

Membership is required to participate in the Play Festival. Is your school already an NCTC member?

Yes, we've already joined/renewed for this yearNo, we've been members in the past and will renew nowNo, we are new members and we will join now

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Secondary Email*

example@example.com

Teacher Cell Phone*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Please list any other theatre teachers at your school, as well as their email addresses. They will be added to our email list, but direct Festival communication from NCTC and your host site will be sent only to the primary teacher listed at the top of this page.

Type your initials to attest that you accept the cancellation policy: Once registered, you are responsible for making the payment for your show(s), even if you cancel a production. No refunds will be given and you are pledging to pay fees when you register. If a show is cancelled and the payment is not received, your school will not be permitted to register for future NCTC programs and Festivals.*

School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

NC County

School District

(enter N/A for private/charter schools)

How many shows are you registering?*

12

Title and Author of Show #1 (if show has not yet been selected, type TBD):*

Title and Author of Show #2 (if applicable):

Approximate number of students you're bringing to the Festival:*

When submitting grant applications for Festival funding, NCTC is asked to describe the ethnicity of our membership. This reporting does not impact Festival adjudication.

Using percentages adding up to 100%, please estimate the ethnicity of your students who will be participating in the Play Festival in the table below.

All fields are required. Enter 0 if no students apply to a particular type.

	% of Participating Students
Indian
Asian
Hispanic
Black/African American
White
Pacific Islands
Other

Total % (automatically calculated)

Error: All fields must add up to 100%

Is this your first time participating in the Play Festival as a teacher (or your first time since before 2021)?*

YesNo

Do you or any of your students have any mobility challenges that will require accommodation on stage or backstage? If you answer yes, we will contact you to collect additional information.*

YesNo

Principal Name*

First NameLast Name

Principal Email*

example@example.com

Select your first choice festival site (not guaranteed):*

Select your second choice festival site (not guaranteed):*

Special Request for performance time (not guaranteed):

Friday afternoon (Charlotte Christian School only)Saturday morningSaturday afternoon

Special Request for performance times (not guaranteed):

Friday afternoon (Charlotte Christian School only)Saturday morningSaturday afternoon1 show Friday, 1 show Saturday (Charlotte Christian School only)

New in 2026! NCTC Community Service Award

The NCTC Community Service Award honors organizations that demonstrate outstanding commitment to the growth and vitality of North Carolina’s theatre community. This recognition is given to schools that contribute $250 or more to our Center Stage Fund, which provides financial assistance to theatre educators and students across the state. Contributions may be made up to the start of each regional Play Festival, and awards will be presented on stage during each regional Awards Ceremony. Learn more.

Do you plan to qualify for the 2026 NCTC Community Service Award?

YesNoMaybe

Error: Demographic information must add up to 100% before this form can be submitted.

How will you pay?*

I will pay online nowI will mail a check (you will be invoiced; payment is due by February 17)

Registration selection (select # of shows AND membership if joining/renewing):

1 Show - Total: $405 (or $202.50 with new teacher discount)2 Shows - Total: $810 (or $607.50 with new teacher discount)Level 1 Membership (Budgets of $0 – $75,000) - $335Level 2 Membership (Budgets of $75,001 – $150,000) - $440Level 3 Membership (Budgets of $150,001 – $500,000) - $510Level 4 Membership (Budgets of $500,001 – $1,000,000) - $640

Registration selection (select # of shows AND membership if joining/renewing):

Show #1 (required)Festival registration for first show

$405.00

Show #2 (optional)Festival registration for second show

$405.00

Level 1 Membership(Budgets of $0 – $75,000)

$335.00

Level 2 Membership(Budgets of $75,001 – $150,000)

$440.00

Level 3 Membership(Budgets of $150,001 – $500,000)

$510.00

Level 4 Membership(Budgets of $500,001 – $1,000,000)

$640.00

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Total

$0.00

Payment Methods

Debit or Credit Card

Choose from one of the PayPal options to make your payment.

2026 Middle School Play Festival Late Registration

Teacher Contact Information

Additional Show/School Information

Site Request

Registration Fee