National Convention on Outdoor Theatre
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National Convention on Outdoor Theatre
Rooted in Place, Reaching Forward
📍Chillicothe, Ohio
📅 October 7–10, 2026
🎭 Theme: Rooted in Place, Reaching Forward
Hosted by Tecumseh!🌟
The National Convention on Outdoor Theatre brings together outdoor theatre professionals, artists, administrators, technicians, and community partners for meaningful conversation, professional development, networking, and shared celebration of the outdoor theatre field.
This year’s convention will be held in Chillicothe, Ohio, home of Tecumseh!, with the theme Rooted in Place, Reaching Forward.
Proudly Sponsored by
SETC and the National Convention on Outdoor Theatre would like to thank the following sponsors:
SETC
Ludus
Tecumseh!
Visit Chillicothe
XS Lighting and Sound
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Christopher Inn & Suites
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Itinerary
Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, October 7
Chillicothe, Ohio
Time | Event | Location |
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12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Registration | Riverview Room Lobby Christopher Inn & Suites |
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Visit |
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3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Coffee, Tea, and Water |
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4:00 PM – 4:15 PM | Welcome & Kick-off Session Presenter: Outdoor Theatre Committee Chair & Host | Riverview Room Christopher Inn & Suites |
4:15 PM – 5:30 PM | Session 1: | Riverview Room Christopher Inn & Suites |
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Free Time / Pabst Special Presentation | |
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Welcome Dinner Provided | Riverview Room Christopher Inn & Suites |
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Roll Call: Introductions and Updates | Riverview Room Christopher Inn & Suites |
Thursday, October 8
Chillicothe, Ohio
Time | Event | Location |
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9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Excursion: Adena Mansion |
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11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Tour of the Majestic | |
12:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Lunch on your own |
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2:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Session 2: | Majestic |
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM | Session 3: | Majestic |
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Dinner Provided | Tecumseh! / Sugarloaf Mountain |
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Haunted Mountain | Tecumseh! / Sugarloaf Mountain |
Friday, October 9
Chillicothe, Ohio
Time | Event | Location |
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9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Tour of Tecumseh! Facilities and Grounds |
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11:00 AM | Travel to Riverview Room | |
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Session 4: |
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12:30 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch | |
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Session 5: | |
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Break | |
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Session 6 | |
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Awards Reception | |
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Awards Dinner | Christopher Conference Center |
Awards presentations will include:
Scott J. Parker Award & Mark R. Sumner Award
Saturday, October 10
Chillicothe, Ohio
Time | Event | Location |
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Closing Session / 2025 Discussion | Riverview Room |
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker information will be announced soon.
Institute of Outdoor Theatre
Visit the Institute of Outdoor Theatre page to learn more:
Institute of Outdoor TheatreSponsors
SETC and the National Conference on Outdoor Theatre would like to thank the following sponsors:
Sponsors of National Convention on Outdoor Theatre
Summer Outdoor Theatre Auditions
The Summer Outdoor Theatre Auditions (SOTA) are for those actors who wish to perform or work in tech positions for Summer Outdoor Theaters. You must be available for summer contracted work.
To learn more about the Summer Outdoor Theatre Auditions (SOTA), click the button below.
Summer Outdoor Theatre Auditions (SOTA)