Summer Theatre Institute
May 31 - June 4, 2026
The 2026 Tennessee Tech Summer Theatre Institute
Registration is Now Open
In its inaugural year, the Tennessee Tech Summer Theatre Institute is an immersive
five-day summer theatre festival where students will participate in performance-based
activities such as acting, scene work, and improvisation, while also exploring key
areas of theatrical production like movement, voice, script analysis, stagecraft,
and basic technical theatre. Throughout the week, students will work closely with
experienced instructors and participate in workshops, rehearsals, and masterclasses
tailored to their interests and skill levels.
In the evenings, students will enjoy social activities, performances, and opportunities
for rehearsal or creative downtime. While the camp emphasizes theatre training and
performance, it is also designed to be a fun, collaborative, and inspiring experience.
Open to students who are rising high-school freshmen through graduated seniors (ages 14 through 18).
- Summer Theatre Institute Registration Form
Sunday, May 31 - Thursday, June 4, 2026
Events will take place in:
Backdoor Playhouse, Jere Whitson Building: 805 Quadrangle Cookeville, TN 38501
Roaden University Center: 1000 N Dixie Ave Cookeville, TN 38505
Marc L Burnett Fitness: 246 Wings Up Way Cookeville, TN 38505
Jobe Hall: 35 Golden Eagle Cir, Cookeville, TN 38505
Tuition and Registration Details:
475.00: Full Tuition (includes overnight dorm and meal)
375.00: Commuter Tuition (no overnight stays and only lunch and dinner is provided)
*Must live within 30-minutes of Tennessee Tech University.
Early Bird Registration: Receive $25.00 off tuition when you register before March 27, 2026.
Registration Deadline is Monday, May 11, 2026
For more information, please contact cjhill@tntech.edu
Student Forms
After completing the above online "STI Registration" form (click on purple bar), please complete the Student Information and Release form (below) and notarize the attached Participant Information & Release Form (link below and also found at the bottom of the Google form).