The 2026 Virginia Thespian Festival is scheduled for January 9-11, 2026, in McLean & Tysons Corner.

Field Trip Paperwork

Permission Slip for VTF 2026
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Rider's Form for VTF 2026
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Medication Self-Carry Form for VTF 2026
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Driver's Form for VTF 2026
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LOCATIONS

HOTEL - Workshops, Meals, Events, Thespys
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102
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Mainstage Theater at Capital One Hall
PERFORMANCE VENUE - Mainstages, One-Acts, Workshops
Capital One Hall
7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, VA 22102
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"The Vault" - Capital One's Studio Performance Space where schools will be performing their one-act selections - we hope to bring The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee this year.
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External View of Capital One Hall

SCHEDULE

Thursday, January 8, 2026
5:00 PM Begin Bag Check + Loading Bus at First Colonial
6:00 PM Final Rules + Conduct Reminder
6:15 PM Departure from FC
(Stop on the Road for Dinner)
9:45 PM Arrive at Hotel

Friday, January 9, 2026
Breakfast provided with Registration
Festival Day 1 - Workshops, Thespys
Lunch on Our Own
Workshops, Thespys, Spirit Store
Dinner (coordinated by Playhouse Partners)
Opening Ceremony / Mainstage #1: Come From Away: School Edition

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Breakfast provided with Registration
Festival Day 2 - Workshops, Thespys, College Connections, Scholarship Interviews
Lunch on Our Own
Workshops, Thespys, Spirit Store
Dinner (coordinated by Playhouse Partners)
Mainstage #2: TBA!

​Sunday, January 11, 2026
Breakfast provided with Registration
Festival Day 3 - Workshops, Student Events
Lunch on Our Own
Closing Ceremony with Chapter-Select One-Act
5:30 PM Load Bus to Return
(Stop for Dinner on the Road)
9:30 PM Arrive back at FC

OFFICIAL SITE

Visit vathespian.org for official details from Virginia Thespians and instructions for how to sign up for THESPYS, COLLEGE CONNECTIONS (Juniors and Seniors), and SCHOLARSHIPS (Seniors).

COST

The cost for attendees from FC is $295. This can be paid in installments through SchoolCashOnline.
Full payment is due one week before the date that we leave - ​January 2.

FUNDRAISERS

Attendees can participate in several fundraisers to help earn money towards their trip balance!
  • Cookie Dough Sales - Use one of the physical packets to collect cash or direct customers to pay online at www.cbpayonline.com, where our code is MGJZ6YYVHX. Cookie dough boxes can be sold from October 6 (online store opens October 6) to October 20, and cookies will be delivered Thursday, November 13.
  • Holiday One-Acts Performance - On Tuesday, December 16, and Wednesday, December 17, the Studio and Performance class will be performing a holiday show for partner elementary schools in the morning and the public in the evening. Please consider coming to the show and encouraging friends, family, and neighbors to do the same!