Welcome to the Fifth Annual Wyoming Theatre Conference

November 6, 7, & 8 2026

Casper Locations Map

PLEASE NOTE!

The Best Western Downtown Casper is our host hotel and are circled in purple.

They are offering our attendees rooms for $94 (plus tax) as long as your room is reserved before the conference.

It is shown on the map at the 123 W E St and can be contacted at (307) 439-2074

Conference Schedule

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6

Best Western Downtown Casper
6:00pm – 9:00pm Welcome Reception with Cash Bar
Snacks will be provided alongside offerings from Best Western’s Bartender. There will also be theatre trivia, a Broadway Karaoke party, and chances to network with other theatre enthusiasts.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7

Stage III Community Theatre – There will be a 15 min break between workshops
9:00am – 10:00am Turning Local Businesses into Theatre Sponsors w/ Jude Dodd
10:15am – 11:15am The Art of Minimal Set Design w/ Kris Kontour
11:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch Break (Lunch Catered at Best Western)
1:30pm – 2:30pm AACT Benefits You Didn’t Know You Had w/ Mary Jo DeNoff
2:45pm – 3:45pm Creating Props with Artistry w/ Dennis Brenner
4:00pm – 5:30pm Monologue Competition
5:30pm – 7:30pm No Host Dinner at The Railyard
7:30pm – 9:00pm Stage III Showcase Performance & Sample Adjudication

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8

Best Western Downtown Casper
10:00am – 11:00am WSTC Annual Meeting & Elections
11:00am – Noon Awards for Monologue Competition, Closing Ceremonies
Conference ends – see you next year!

Monologue Rules

The monologue time is 2-5 minutes
Two age groups: Up to age 59 and 60+
Prizes for each age group, and a grand prize
Monologues can be on any subject
Monologues should come from any published play
Monologue fee is $5 members, $10 non-members

The competition is a unique opportunity to perform individually and receive feedback from an experienced national adjudicator, while sharpening your performance skills and networking with other artists. Anyone may enter in one of the three age categories.

Monologues must be memorized and should come from a published play by an established writer. You may present a piece of any dramatic or comedic material, not to exceed five minutes in length. No props, costumes, or effects of any kind are permitted.

Participants will be assigned a preliminary-round monologue slot. Rounds will be based on participation and the adjudicator will select finalists from each preliminary round to perform in the Monologue Competition Finals.

The winner in each category will be announced on Sunday at the award ceremony. You will be adjudicated on stage presence, character development, presentation, and emotion, by national adjudicator Brad Moore.