The Secondary Division is one of the most active divisions within MTA. Each year, there are two regional festivals which pre-qualify schools to attend the Mississippi Theatre Association’s Festival. The regional festivals are hosted by Mississippi State University and the University of Southern Mississippi. The festivals are held the first weekend in December.

The division also hosts continuing education / professional development workshops to assist teachers teaching theatre arts. CEU credits are typically given for attendance at the Festival/Convention and for the continuing education workshops.

If you need assistance getting your theatre program off the ground or if you need advice with productions or your curriculum, feel free to contact one of the division chairs listed below or the Executive Director. We are here and willing to assist you in making your program the best it can be!

For More Information Contact:

• Mandy Kinney serves as the Chair for the Secondary Division and representative for the North Region.
• Sandra Camphor serves as the Vice-Chair for the Secondary Division and representative for the South Region.

Secondary Division News:

• MTA Scholarship available for Secondary Students.
• Read the MTA Rules and Guidelines prior to the regional AND state festival. (Revised 7/2010).
• New Required forms for the Regional High School Drama Festivals (New)
  • Declaration of origin
  • Proof to perform and cut
• Productions that cannot be performed at the regional festivals. Updated May 2010.

Other Festival Activities/Opportunities:

• 10-Minute Play Festival: This popular event brings students together from around the state to write, direct and act in a 10-Minute Play. The play is written, directed/rehearsed all during a 24-hour period during the MTA Festival. The event has become a very popular event for students attending the MTA Festival.
• Individual Events Festival: This event provides students with opportunities to perform their favorite monologue, scene, duet or show their favorite set and poster designs.

Resources

• Mississippi Department of Education Visual and Performing Arts
• Educational Theatre Association
• Community Theatre Discussion Board — great for community theatres and high school theatres.

High Schools Web Sites

• Hattiesburg High School
• Oak Grove High School
• St. Martin Players, St. Martin High School
• WINGS:  Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

• Recommend on Facebook
• Tweet about it
• Subscribe to the comments on this post
• Tell a friend
• Print for later