Call for Entries: 2026 Conference

Call for Entries: Stage the Change Conference 2026

Theme: "Bridging the Divide: Stage the Change"

This year's conference will be centered on connection, courage, and collaboration across difference.

We are seeking original, student-created vignettes, films, and dance pieces (up to seven minutes) that reflect this year’s theme.

Selected works will take center stage at our November conference, where students will have the opportunity to share their voices on a professional platform among peers, educators, artists, and community leaders.

Evaluation Criteria
Entries will be reviewed by a panel of educators and industry professionals in theater, film, and dance. Submissions will be evaluated on:
- Artistic content
- Social message
- Impact

Guidelines
Who Can Apply?
- High school theater, dance, and film teachers submitting on behalf of their students

What to Submit?
- An original, student-created vignette, film, or dance piece (max 7 minutes) based on this year’s theme: "Bridging the Divide: Stage the Change"
- Video submission (uploaded file or link to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
- Script (for theater/film) OR written description (for dance)

Important Notes
- All scripts and choreography must be original and created by students.
- No cast size limit.
- Final submission form must be completed by midnight on June 26, 2026.

Title of Piece*

School Name*

School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Teacher's Name*

First NameLast Name

Teacher's Email *

example@example.com

Teacher's Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Grade Level(s) of Student Writers/Performers*

Upload Script (for theater/film) or Dance Description (PDF or Word document preferred)*

Up to 200 MB

Upload your video directlyProvide a link to your video (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)

Upload Video

Up to 300 MB

Enter Video Link

Feel free to share anything else you’d like us to know or consider?

Thank you for your submission!

We appreciate your commitment to empowering students through the arts as a force for change. Their creativity, passion, and voices matter, and we’re pleased to consider their work for this year's conference in November.

Selected pieces will be announced by early Fall. If you have any questions, please reach out to rpincus@stagethechange.org.