National Convention on Outdoor Theatre

Save the Date: NCOT 2027
October 6–9, 2027
Hosted by Tuacahn Center for the Arts | Ivins, Utah, near St. George

Thank You for Joining Us in Ohio!

Outdoor theatre colleagues gathered in Chillicothe, Ohio, October 7–10, 2026, for “Rooted in Place, Reaching Forward,” hosted by Tecumseh! and The Scioto Society. Highlights included Adam Burke’s keynote, conversations about community partnerships, arts and democracy, cultural representation, and marketing, along with visits to Adena Mansion, the Majestic Theatre, and Sugarloaf Mountain.

We also celebrated Mark R. Sumner Award recipient Saul Elkin and Scott J. Parker Volunteer Award recipients Mike and Anne Eversole. Thank you to our hosts, presenters, sponsors, and attendees for making the gathering possible!

Please keep the 2026 sponsor recognition with the recap and include a few convention photos. The full program could remain available as a clearly labeled 2026 archive link.

Thank you!

Speaker

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Registration

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Hotel Information

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Travel

By Air

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By Car

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Itinerary

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Institute of Outdoor Theatre

Visit the Institute of Outdoor Theatre page to learn more:

Sponsors

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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.