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Nation’s Largest Theatre Convention Returns to Chattanooga 

Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) holds 63rd Annual Convention

March 7-11, 2012

Over 4,000 actors, professional company representatives, design and technical professionals, theatre educators, students from high schools and universities, commercial exhibitors, university representatives, community theatre producers and participants – those who practice theatre as a vocation and those who hold it as their avocation – will gather for The Nation’s Largest Theatre Convention at the Chattanooga Convention Center, March 7-11, 2012.  Other event locations include the Chattanooga Theatre Centre, Tivoli Theatre and hotels surrounding the convention center.

Teachers Institute - Playwriting and Performance Across the Curriculum

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A day-long interactive seminar filled with information designed for:

  • Teachers and directors of theatre arts
  • Teachers who use or integrate theatre techniques into their curriculum
  • Those studying to be teachers

Wed., March 7, 2012, Sheraton Read House, 827 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN

Discover and practice individual and group playwriting tools you can take back to the classroom that will enhance students' critical thinking, observation skills, creativitiy and learning across the curriculum.

Cost of seminar: $65 (includes Lunch) 8:15 AM - 5 PM
Register Online* Registration Form

Designers Tony Walton & Richard Pilbrow - 2012 Distinguished Career Award Winners

Legendary designers Tony Walton and Richard Pilbrow who have won top honors and awards for their work nationally and internationally will be at SETC to talk with emerging artists and critique designs for both Graduate Students and Undergraduate Students.  Each Designer will also receive the 2012 Distinguished Career Award, SETC’s Highest Honor and present Saturday’s 2:30 Keynote Presentation together. This is the year to attend!

Walton & Pilbrow will critique Design Competition Friday, March 9; and present Keynote Saturday, March 10.


Since 1949, SETC has been hosting an annual convention. This 63rd Annual Convention will be held March 7-11 in Chattanooga, TN and represents a diverse community with multi-purposes, all sharing a common interest and commitment to theatre.

Participants can choose from a multitude of events and activities to find their niche or interest.  Whether attending to get a job or offer employment, network, present, hone your skills, learn new products or attend theatrical productions - this is a theatre convention that HAS IT ALL!

Spring Professional Auditions
SETC conducts one of the country's largest combined auditions. Approximately 90 companies gather at our Annual Convention to audition over 800 actors. Dancer Only Auditions also occur at the SETC Convention.  Learn more at  Auditions


Southeastern Theatre Conference

Connecting You to Opportunities in Theatre

The Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) is the largest and most active regional theatre organization in the United States.  Founded in 1949 as a not-for-profit membership association, SETC has become the premier organization serving a wide constituency of people, businesses and academic institutions all connected by theatre. 

  • Career Opportunities 
    Work...Employment...Talent...Auditions...Job Bank...Job Fair
  • Educational Opportunities
    Undergraduate/Graduate School Auditions...Design/Tech Interviews...Scholarships
  • Festivals and Competitions
    High Schools...Community Theatres...Theatre for Youth...Ten Minute...Fringe
  • Design and Technology Events
    Portfolio Critiques...Keynotes...Workshops...Competitions...Light Lab...Awards
  • Intellectual Pursuits
    Research Symposium...Journal...Playwriting...Keynotes...Panels
  • The BIG Event...SETC Annual Convention
    March Convention...4000 Individuals...Work and play in theatre!