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Do you feel it? There’s excitement in the air! SETC’s 77th Annual Convention is just over a month away, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Chattanooga, Tennessee. …

Being invited to audition at SETC is a special and unique experience. Not only is SETC the largest theatre convention of its kind in the U.S., it’s also a true “one-stop …

A few years ago, I attended a New Works festival as an industry guest artist, offering feedback from my perspective as an actor. One piece in particular stood out. It was an …

Fringe exists to make space for work that doesn’t fit neatly into predetermined categories, for artists willing to take risks, and for stories that feel urgent, personal, or …

Navigating a convention as dynamic and wide-ranging as the SETC Annual Convention can feel overwhelming, in the best way. With hundreds of workshops, auditions, panels, …

Walter Shipley served as President of the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) in 1994. During that time, we were both on the Executive Committee together—I was SETC …

Jeremy Kisling has taught, directed, and performed for young people for over 30 years. He is the Producing Artistic Director at Lexington Children’s Theatre. He received …

The National Outdoor Theatre Conference, held under the umbrella of the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC), brought together theatre professionals, educators, and …

As part of the National Conference on Outdoor Theatre (NCOT) in Bardstown and Louisville this October, attendees had the unforgettable opportunity to experience Kentucky …

At the 2025 National Conference on Outdoor Theatre (NCOT) in Bardstown, KY, two distinguished honors, the Scott J. Parker Volunteer Award and the Mark R. Sumner Award, were …

The Stephen Foster Story, written by Pulitzer Prize winning Playwright Paul Green, is an outdoor symphonic drama based on the life and music of American composer Stephen …

Theatre in the Southeast region has long been a place of innovation and groundbreaking new works. Professional theatres such as the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia; …

As autumn approaches, SETC is buzzing with activity and forward momentum. One of our most important initiatives this season is the search for our next Executive Director. …

Volunteering for the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) was more than giving back—it transformed my connection to the theatre community and opened unexpected doors. After …

Tupelo (MS) Community Theatre (TCT) fulfilled a long-held dream in June 2025 when its production of Tone Clusters by Joyce Carol Oates was honored as the Outstanding Overall …

In 1986, Zelda Fichlander wrote an article for American Theatre Magazine describing the journey of building a long-lasting theatre institution with her husband and her mentor …

In September of 2024, Hurricane Helene caused widespread damage in North Carolina and throughout the Southeastern Coast.